Residence Life Living Learning Community and Theme Community Goals and Vision Statements

Theme Floors

Theme Floors

Through participation in a themed community, a residential student should:
• Develop a greater understanding of their intended major, career choice, or interest area
• Gain greater and earlier knowledge of what resources and opportunities exist both inside and outside of the University
• Make connections with other students that share similar interests or aspirations, and begin to work together to achieve them
• Gain a greater understanding of how the residential life program enhances their academic success and future potential
• Programming for Theme communities will incorporate the overall Residence Life learning goals of Belonging, Individuality, Citizenship, and Growth, but are more specifically built upon the theme topic. While all residents of the community are invited to all Residence Life programs, programs for themed communities will be designed for this specific community in mind. Trips or larger events will be offered to themed community members first.

Programming may include:
• Special lectures or panel discussions by guest speakers and/or faculty
• Organized trips
• Group study nights
• On campus social activities
• Political issues affecting themed community future professionals (immigration and citizenship, same-sex marriage, public health issues)
• Networking with upperclassmen or alumni

*Note that not all theme floors and learning communities below may be available each year, as availability is determined based on demand by the March 15th priority date. Space is also limited for all theme floors and living learning communities.

Living Learning Community Opportunities

Living Learning communities (LLCs) are communities designed to help students be successful in their in their first year at UCCS. Students in LLCs live together, participate in shared academic courses and events centered around a particular major or theme.

Healthy Neighbors

Healthy Neighbors

Telluride 2nd Floor – Capacity of 33 residents

Interested in the health sciences field? Whether you are majoring in a health science field, such as nursing, nutrition, human physiology, etc. or you just have an interest in helping or serving others in a health-related way, the Healthy Neighbors Residential Learning Community (RLC) is for you! As a member of this RLC, you’ll be required take a common first-year course together, explore health-related programs/topics, participate in health-related activities, and live together as neighbors on the same floor. In the Spring semester, you will have the option to sign up for an additional RLC course. Open to first-year students living on campus for Fall 2023. You will participate as a cohort where you will:

  • Connect to UCCS and live on the same floor in housing
  • Develop a strong sense of citizenship, community, and purpose
  • Participate in co-curricular experiences in your area of interest and beyond
  • Take Gateway Program Seminar (GPS) Pathways: Healthcare*
  • Opportunity to take a Spring 2024 class with your fellow RLC students (course to be determined during Fall 2023).

Requirements: To participate in the Healthy Neighbors LLC, students must take the assigned GPS course that is focused on healthcare (and is offered in Fall 2023) AND live on the designated floor (location TBD) in on-campus housing. If you apply by March 1st, the RLC will be your priority placement for housing. If you have a roommate preference, they must also be participating in this RLC. Room type preference will be based on availability.

*Coursework may change based on availability.

For more information on the specifics of the Gateway Program Courses, visit: https://gps.uccs.edu/fall-courses.

Career Collective

LaPlata House 2nd Floor – capacity of 34 residents

Centered on the principles of community, connection and support, the Career Collective is a Residential Learning Community focused on career exploration and how college will prepare you for your ideal career.  During this course, you will participate in curricular and co-curricular experience, in and out of the classroom, to help you build relationships, learn to network in the community, explore careers, and discover more about your interests, skills, and values. Set yourself up for success by focusing on what you can do today to bring your dreams for tomorrow into reality. Students in this course are encouraged to have an interest in business as a major; however, students in any major may participate. Students who are undecided or who are torn between multiple careers will also enjoy this community. You will participate as a cohort where you will:

  • Connect to UCCS and live on the same floor in housing
  • Develop a strong sense of citizenship, community, and purpose
  • Engage in self-directed learning behaviors
  • Participate in co-curricular experiences in your area of interest and beyond
  • Take Gateway Program Seminar (GPS) Pathways: Business*
  • Opportunity to take a Spring 2024 class with your fellow RLC students (course to be determined during Fall 2023).

Requirements: To participate in Biz Ventures RLC, students must take the assigned GPS course that is focused on Business (and is offered in Fall 2023) AND live on the designated floor (location TBD) in on-campus housing. If you apply by March 1st, the RLC will be your priority placement for housing.  If you have a roommate preference, they must also be participating in this RLC.  Room type preference will be based on availability.

*Coursework may change based on availability.

For more information on the specifics of the Gateway Program Courses, visit: https://gps.uccs.edu/fall-courses.

Farm to Kitchen Table

Cucharas 2nd floor -

Have you wondered about the food you are consuming is grown? What is the science behind food?

Farm to Kitchen is centered around learning about food, where it comes from and the science behind it. Food plays a key role in your physical body – and the body being successful. This course places emphasis on discovering foods that feed your body to be successful in academic success, mental well-being, vitality, and environmental restoration.  Students will experience co-curricular opportunities with Dining and Hospitality services, UCCS Farm, Sustainability, Campus Recreation and Wellness as well Student Life.

  • Connect to UCCS and live on the same floor in housing
  • Develop a strong sense of citizenship, community, and purpose
  • Participate in co-curricular experiences in your area of interest and beyond
  • Take Gateway Program Seminar (GPS) Farm to Kitchen*
  • Opportunity to take a Spring 2024 class with your fellow RLC students (course to be determined during Fall 2023).

Requirements: To participate in the Farm to Kitchen RLC, students must take the assigned GPS course  (and is offered in Fall 2023) AND live on the designated floor (location TBD) in on-campus housing. If you apply by March 1st, the RLC will be your priority placement for housing. If you have a roommate preference, they must also be participating in this RLC. Room type preference will be based on availability.

Theme Floor Opportunities

Theme floors are communities designed to help connect students around a common theme or academic discipline.  Students on these floors share a common interest or major and will participate in co-curricular events throughout the semester.

Leadership Theme Floor

Aspen House 2nd Floor Capacity up to 30 students


The Leadership Theme Floor is designed for students who have an interest in developing leadership skills and participating in informal and formal leadership opportunities on campus. Students on this floor will be provided with a wide range of experiences centered around participation in clubs and organizations, attending leadership trainings and events, engaging in civic activities, and networking with campus leaders. Leadership is everywhere! Whether you are a student participating in a formal leadership program like LIVE Leadership and the Chancellor’s Leadership Class (CLC), or you have a passion for expanding and applying your leadership knowledge, we invite you to select this floor!

PGA Golf Management (PGM) Theme Floor

The PGA Golf Management Program at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is one of 17 accredited programs by the PGA of America.  As a PGA Golf Management student, you will have the opportunity to live alongside fellow golf students as you prepare for a career in the golf industry.  By living in the PGA Golf Management-themed floor, you will be able to study for tests and set up your next round of golf with your classmates. Along with PGM, this floor will be shared with sport management students.

Sport Management Theme Floor

UCCS Sport Management students are involved in a selective program that engages as a group throughout the year.  By choosing to live on this floor you will be able to live with students who are interested in sport management major or have already chosen it as their major. Along with sports management, this floor will be shared with PGA golf management students.