Living Learning Community

Want to move into your dorm room two weeks early, make friends that will last throughout your time at UAF and take free courses taught by handpicked instructors? The SSS Emerging Scholars Academy is a Living Learning Community that sets you up for success in your first year of college.

Apply today!

What Are Living Learning Communities?

Living Learning Communities (LLCs) are residential housing programs that give you the opportunity to live with other students who share similar majors, interests and backgrounds. These programs are designed to build community through common learning. The focus of the SSS Emerging Scholars Academy at UAF is to provide first-year students an environment that supports academic success and ensures your transition to college is as smooth as possible.

Benefits of the Emerging Scholars Academy Living Learning Community

Participating in Living Learning Communities offers a variety of unique opportunities and benefits– academically, socially and financially!

SAVE more than $2,000 in tuition your first year!
EARN eight free credits, including two General Education Requirements.
Move in EARLY to on-campus housing (early move-in is covered by SSS).
Learn from TUTORS who will be embedded in your courses and available in your dorm study space!
Make FRIENDS that can last throughout your entire college career!

SSS students on a group trip to Denali National Park

Research has linked participation in Living Learning Communities to higher academic achievement and improved graduation rates. Students who participate in Living Learning Programs during their first year of college and take cohorted classes together gain greater academic self-confidence and an improved sense of belonging in the campus environment.

How to Get Involved

The ESA Living Learning Community is located in Skarland Hall, one of our first-year residence halls. To participate, you must be admitted to Student Support Services (TRIO).

Learn more about Student Support Services and the Emerging Scholars Academy LLC here.

Eligibility for Student Support Services (TRIO)

First-generation: Neither parent/guardian has earned a baccalaureate degree (from the U.S.).
Limited income: Your family income falls below the following levels
Documented Disability: Verify your disability with Disability Services here.

Other benefits of participating in our program

Comprehensive Academic Advising and Mentoring
Tutoring & Peer Mentoring Services
Connections with Undergraduate Research
Laptop and Technology Loan Program
Career and Graduate School Transition Assistance
Early Registration Access
Comfy Computer Lab and Free Printing
Financial Literacy & Additional Workshops

Eligibility for the Emerging Scholars Academy LLC

You qualify for ESA if you meet the following criteria:

Incoming first-year student for upcoming fall semester
Intend to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program
Place into WRTG 111X (preferred)
Join the Student Support Services (TRIO) program
Plan to attend UAF in person for upcoming fall semester

Questions?

Contact UAF Residence Life for more information about Living Learining Communities (LLCs) at 907-474-7247 or email uaf-housing@alaska.edu.