Living Learning Communities
General Information
Vanderbilt’s Living Learning Communities (LLCs) provide opportunities for students with similar educational interests to live together in residence halls offering structured learning environments. Housing and Residential Experience co-sponsors these communities with various academic departments. Specifically, the McGill Project historically has received support from the departments of Fine Arts and Philosophy. Our programs are designed to attract diversity. Students from any school or discipline who wish to live in an LLC are welcome. Students of any gender may participate in any of these unique program initiatives as well. Mayfield Lodges and McGill Hall have opportunities for students to live in a gender-inclusive environment should they desire.
In addition to the Residential Experience staff (Area Coordinators, Graduate Area Coordinators, Head Residents, and Resident Advisers), Living Learning Communities also have the support of Residential Faculty and Faculty Advisors.
Application Details
- McGill and Mayfield Applications Open: November 17, 2025 at 12 a.m. CST
- Mayfield Application Closes: January 16, 2026 at 6 p.m. CST
- McGill Application Closes: January 16, 2026 at 6 p.m. CST
- McGill and Mayfield Decisions Released: January 26, 2026 at 6 p.m. CST
- Accept/Decline Offer to Join McGill or Mayfield: January 30, 2026 at 12 p.m. CST
For questions about the application process or communities, please contact Taimoor Abdullah for Mayfield and Meera N. Patel for McGill.
Living learning community Interest Session
The Mayfield and McGill communities will host interest sessions on the below dates:
- Wednesday, December 3rd, 12-1 p.m. in Commons 235/237
- Wednesday, January 14th, 6-7 p.m. in Rand 308
Students are encouraged to attend to learn more about the community, the application process, and get any questions answered that they may have.
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