Engineering Living Learning Community
Collaborate & Innovate
The Engineering Living Learning Community (LLC) creates a space for like-minded individuals to develop their ideas, passions, and work ethic. Engineering is one of the most challenging academic programs at the UW, and it is imperative for engineering students to have a supportive and motivating community around them.
Unlock your creativity and forge connections with peers that share similar educational interests as you dive into engaging workshops throughout the academic year, transforming ideas into reality together.
Convenient for Engineering students
McCarty Hall is just a short walk from the Engineering buildings on the south end of campus.
Res Life staff in the building
McCarty Hall has two Resident Directors, one Assistant Resident Director, and 11 RAs specifically for the Engineering LLC.
Partnership with College of Engineering
LLC members engage with staff and residents who share an engineering interest and participate in events with College of Engineering staff and faculty, business leaders and alumni.
Innovation in your home
Build a prototype for class at The McCarty Innovation and Learning Lab (The MILL) makerspace or take a short walk to McMahon Hall to use state-of-the-art metal and wood shop equipment.
Watch a Tour of McCarty Hall
Student Testimonials
Programming
In partnership with the UW College of Engineering, LLC members engage with staff and residents who share an interest in engineering, participate in activities and events with UW College of Engineering staff and faculty, business leaders and alumni, and develop their leadership skills in their community. Check out examples of past events below.
Engineering Showdown: Building Bridges and Bonds
Teams design and construct a bridge, competing for strength and creativity. Participants learn about basic bridge structures followed by a weight test to see which design could hold the most weight. Prizes are awarded to the winning team.
Areas of Impact Sip & Chat events
Industry professionals, faculty, and upper division students gather with residents to chat over snacks and beverages about their work connected to their engineering area of impact.
Faculty Dinners
A faculty member joins a small group of residents on the Engineering LLC at an on-campus dining location for conversation over dinner.
Quarterly Quick Questions Advising for Engineering Undeclared Students
Professional advising staff advise in McCarty Hall to prepare students for course registration.
Join us!
Interested in living in the Engineering LLC? Select the Engineering LLC on your Housing Application. Learn more about applying for housing here. First-year directly admitted students and upperclassmen admitted into the College of Engineering have priority for this LLC.
