Utah State University offers a variety of housing based on a student’s interests. In addition to living on campus, student learning communities offers opportunities for students to continue pursuing their passions. Students can sign up for a learning community when they submit a housing application.
Academic
Honors
LLC Building C
The themed community in highest demand is Honors House. This is an exciting atmosphere of community and curiosity, where Honors students with different interests and talents can study, socialize, and collaborate with one another.Sign up on the Housing Application by selecting “Honors” under “Theme Housing Options.”
Engineering House
Merrill Hall
Geared toward engineering and computer science majors, the second and third floors of Merrill Hall has its own computers with all the needed programs to complete assignments. You can easily find a study group to help carry the load of homework assigned, and participate in community events and challenges designed to enhance your Engineering experience.Sign up on the Housing Application by selecting “Engineering” under “Theme Housing Options.”
Aggie Start Smart
Central Suites
The Aggies Start Smart program is designed to help first-year students living in Central Suites succeed within higher education. Students will work with a success mentor to improve their academic, financial, and personal persistence skills. Students will also build communities by meeting weekly with members of the program on their floor, and completing a service project each semester within their wider Cache Valley community.
Aggies Thrive
Central Suites
The Aggies Thrive program is designed to help students persist within higher education after their first academic year. The program is available to students (2nd year and above) living in Central Suites. Students will work with a success mentor to improve their academic, financial, and personal persistence skills. Students will also build communities by meeting weekly with members of the program on their floor, and leading a service project each semester within their wider Cache Valley community.Interest-Based
Aggie Involvement
LLC Building D
Aggie Involvement supports students in their quest to become influential persons on campus and in their future careers or communities. The group participates in many diverse programming and leadership opportunities on campus.Sign up on the Housing Application by selecting “Aggie Involvement” under “Theme Housing Options.”
Sustainability and Social Action House
LLC Building E
Sustainability and Social Action House is a student driven initiative aimed at promoting sustainable living practices. Students will have the opportunity to help reshape the policies and procedures that impact the residential carbon footprint on campus.Sign up on the Housing Application by selecting “Sustainability and Social Action House” under “Theme Housing Options.”
Outdoor Adventures
Retro Community
(Mountain View Tower & Richards / Bullen Halls)
USU’s backyard is the Bear River Mountain Range. The Outdoor Adventures themed community helps facilitate activities like skiing and snowboarding, hiking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, snowshoeing, hammocking, and more. There is a $50 fee per academic year used for travel, food, and program supplies.Sign up on the Housing Application by selecting “Outdoor Adventures” under “Theme Housing Options.”
Cultural
Native American Learning Community (NALC)
Merrill Hall
The Native American student housing community provides a sense of community and support for Native American students living on campus. Not only is it located close to classes, students can enjoy weekly talking circles, activities, and cultural support, and more.To apply for this housing, email info@housing.usu.edu. For more information, email Erica Ficklin.
Global Village
Jones Hall
If you want to meet students from all over the world, or if you’re an international student, Global Village is a great place to live. Some activities include an annual trip to Yellowstone National Park, international potlucks, and more.Sign up on the Housing Application by selecting “Global Village” under “Theme Housing Options.”