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The Humanities Living Learning Community (LLC) in Oliver Hall provides a welcoming community for enthusiasts of language, literature, media and cultural studies. Open to all majors, this LLC allows you to explore your passions across the Humanities at UW in your own time. This can look like learning a new language, starring in an RSO-produced student film or taking general education courses focused on Humanities topics you enjoy. Because you'll live alongside students who share similar interests, you'll experience an environment that understands the value of the Humanities: increased global perspective, sharpened critical thinking skills and the ability to deeply question the world around you.
The Humanities LLC partners with The Humanities Academic Services (HAS) team, who provide advising sessions to explore courses, careers, funding opportunities and research.
Oliver Hall is minutes away from the Odegaard Writing & Research Center, Humanities Librarians, CLUE writing center and the HAS main office in Padelford Hall.
Oliver Hall has a Resident Director, an Assistant Resident Director and two RAs dedicated to the Humanities LLC floor that are available to support students.
Oliver Hall is located near The MILL and The 8, makerspaces where residents can use 3-D printers, sewing and embroidery machines, a kiln, and wood and metal shop equipment for course projects or hobbies.
LLC members engage with residents, Res Life staff, Humanities staff and faculty, and alumni who share an interest in Humanities. In addition to strong community relationships, students in this LLC will receive specialized tips to embed the Humanities into their UW experience. These include course recommendations, major and minor information, and Humanities RSO meet and greets. Residents will also have opportunities to meet with Humanities advisers and faculty to learn how connecting to this division will add to their academic and professional strengths, regardless of their planned degree. Consider this LLC as a way to explore the Humanities as an “and” not an “or” during your time at UW.
Here are some examples of events the Humanities LLC may hold to supplement your exploration:
Get common questions about registration, major/minor selection, and degree planning answered in the lounge of the LLC.
Join us in the lobby of the LLC floor to meet with members of RSOs affiliated with Humanities departments.
Join your RA and floormates to attend a lecture on campus relating to a Humanities topic.
Interested in living in the Humanities LLC? Select the Humanities LLC on your Housing Application. Learn more about applying for housing here.