The School of Public Health Living-Learning Center (LLC) is a community for first-year students focused on living well and giving back to the world. In this holistic environment, you'll develop lasting relationships and find support and encouragement for a healthy body and mind as well as your own personal, academic, and professional development.
Social events and community activities will give you ample opportunities to get acquainted with fellow students and the culture of IU. You will take specific classes alongside your peers in the LLC during the fall and spring semesters, which provide credit toward your degree. During the spring semester, you will also give back to the community through service projects in Bloomington and surrounding areas together. Beyond the classroom, you can participate in regional trips, hear exciting guest speakers, and attend professional development workshops and leadership retreats. You will also have opportunities to meet potential future employers and IU alumni.
By the end of your year at the LLC, you will not only have forged new friendships and a sense of community, you will have:
The Read Residence Center is located in the southeast part of campus—an easy five-minute walk from the heart of campus, including the School of Public Health. It features several lounges, study rooms, music practice rooms, a dining court, a community kitchen, game room, computer lab, quiet study areas, and more. Living options include single and double rooms with a semi-private half bath between them. Floors are divided into all-male and all-female wings.
The annual program fee is $200, which supports the additional events and activities you will have access to.
Choose the School of Public Health LLC as your top preference when you complete your IU housing application. You will be asked to submit answers to a number of questions about your understanding of well-being and the impact you hope to make as an LLC community member. Space is limited in our community so we encourage you to apply early.
Any student interested in well-being, majoring in Public Health, and/or interested in living a healthy lifestyle is encouraged to apply. The School of Public Health sponsors our community, but all majors are welcome.
If you have already applied for housing, just log in again to your application and add the School of Public Health LLC to your preference list, then complete our application questions. You will be added to our list of applicants.
If you would like to learn more about the School of Public Health Living-Learning Center or to arrange a tour, contact us at 812-856-1591 or jadgibso@indiana.edu.
