FAQs

• To enjoy a small college atmosphere and benefit from a large university's resources
• To meet faculty and be engaged with intellectual ideas
• To study and to build lasting friendships with peers from many different backgrounds
• To be an involved and active student whose individuality is noticed
• To ease the transition from high school to college

Programs vary in several ways, including academic and participation requirements, thematic focus, residential setting, size, and eligibility by college and class standing. Visit the program websites in order to identify differences among specific programs.

Students who are engaged in their learning and feel connected to their university are more likely to be successful in their undergraduate studies. It is easier for many students to be engaged and feel connected with a large university when they participate in a small learning community; it allows them to take advantage of opportunities to meet faculty and to make close friendships with peers around ideas and academic studies. They are more likely, in their first year, to make a successful transition from high school to college and to build a strong academic and social foundation for success in subsequent years.

Most programs last one year with the option to return as a second-year student or to return as a Student Leader in your second year.

Yes, because Honors Housing is optional. You would live in the Residential College for the first year, and also be a member of the Honors Program.

No. Because both of these programs require a residential component, students admitted to the RC and a MLC must decide which program they prefer.

Yes, because Honors Housing is optional. If admitted to another MLC, you would live there and also be a member of the Honors Program.

If you are denied by your first choice, you will be reviewed by your second choice and will be notified of your final status by May 17th, 2024. 

If you are waitlisted by your first choice MLC, you will not be initially reviewed by your second choice program. If you are moved from waitlisted to denied by your first choice MLC, your second choice would then have the ability to review you and you would be notified of your final status by May 17th, 2024.  

- If you apply by April 7th at 11:59 p.m. EST., you will know your status by April 17th at 5:00 p.m. 

-  If you apply by May 6th final deadline at 11:59 p.m. EST, you will know your status by May 17th at 5:00 p.m. EST.  

Michigan Learning Communities have a strong focus on both the classroom and residential experience. Theme Communities, provided by University Housing & Residential Education, have a similar residential experience to MLCs but do not necessarily have a course connected to them.

For more information on both programs, please visit the Housing Website.