Mason's LLCs

Arts: Center on Creativity 

Open to all College of Visual and Performing Arts majors and Creative Writing majors, students in the Arts LLC explore innovation and creativity across visual and performing arts disciplines, support each other in creative work, and experience deeper connections between the arts at Mason and in the community. 

Location: Taylor Hall 

Business: Foster Development of Successful Business Pratices

Foster your development of successful business practice through team building, leadership activities, and practice experience with School of Business faculty. Explore local businesses and network with employers and Mason business alumni. 

Location: University Commons 

Global Patriots: Explore the World at Mason

The Global Patriots LLC aspires to give students broad exposure to international campus activities and events, global student organizations, and other global learning opportunities at Mason during their first year. Live with globally minded peers and learn from internationally experienced faculty and staff. 

Location: Monroe Hall

Honors College: Serve together. Explore your Passions. Learn More. 

Build a network of friends in the Honors College to study with and explore Mason while receiving access to extra enrichment workshops to complement the classroom experience. Network with faculty and student leaders inside and outside the classroom.                                                                                                                                                     
Location: University Commons 

The First – First Generation: Trailblazers Welcome 

Join a community of first year, first-generation students who are trailblazers, just like you. You’ll learn about yourself and your community while creating your own Mason family. Form a community of students who share similar experiences and academic goals while receiving support and guidance from faculty and staff. 

First generation students are those students whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s): did not receive or complete any level of post-secondary education, enrolled at or earned a two-year degree from a community college, and/or earned any level of post-secondary education outside the United States. These students may have older siblings who have completed a degree

Location: Monroe Hall

Volgenau School of Engineering:  Innovate, Create, Connect, and Explore 

Receive academic, professional and personal support from faculty, student leaders, and other students through the development of a close-knit community. Students in the LLC gain an extra network to manage the academic demands of these rigorous programs. Explore technology and engineering on and off campus through field trips and excursions while networking with faculty and staff.                                                                                                                             
Location: Taylor Hall

Environment & Sustainability: Live Green at Mason

Students in the Environment & Sustainability LLC make sustainability a core component of their Mason life. As a Member of this community, you will contribute to Mason’s efforts to create the greenest campus and university community in Virginia. Engage in sustainability efforts inside and outside the classroom.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
Location: Piedmont Hall 

Leadership & Community Engagement: Embrace Your Passion for Service

Live with like-minded peers interested in exploring social concerns in order to become an active part of solutions through community engagement. Members examine local and global issues through academic study and activism, with an emphasis on leadership, positive change and active citizenship.

Location: Piedmont Hall

Mindful Living: Relate to the World on a Deeper Level

Participate in a strengths-based, values-guided, holistic college experience that combines principles of mindfulness with traditional academic study. Students gain opportunities to learn more deeply about themselves and how they relate to others through mediation, yoga, and explorations on methods of mindfulness.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
Location: Eastern Shore

Outdoor Adventure: Choose Your Own Adventure

Choose your own adventure with the Outdoor Adventure LLC. Hike, kayak, camp, climb and explore the outdoors while learning about the environmental impact, academic programs, and organizations involved in outdoor learning at Mason. Prior experience is not necessary and you can plan your own adventure!

Location: Piedmont Hall

LGBTQ+

The LGBTQ+ LLC strives to create an on-campus environment of care, support, and trust; both within LGBTQ communities and across lines of gender, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, culture, religion, ability, and other identity groups. We invite students who identify, their allies and any community members interested in creating a more inclusive on campus community to apply.

Location: Piedmont Hall

Honors College: Serve Together. Explore your Passions. Learn More.

Build a network of friends in the Honors College to study with and explore Mason while receiving access to extra enrichment workshops to complement the classroom experience. Network with faculty and student leaders inside and outside the classroom.                                                                                                                                                        
Location: Eastern Shore 

Volgenau School of Engineering: Innovate, Create, Connect, and Explore

Receive academic, professional and personal support from faculty, student leaders, and other students through the development of a close-knit community. Students in the LLC gain an extra network to manage the academic demands of these rigorous programs. Explore technology and engineering on and off campus through field trips and excursions while networking with faculty and staff. 

Location: Eastern Shore