University Honors Living Learning Community
About the Honors LLC Experience
This community is designed to challenge and expand scholars’ thinking from day one. Within the LLC, students collaborate with their Honors coach and Honors staff to maximize their talents and align them with their academic, personal, and career aspirations. Living in the LLC provides exclusive access to University Honors-specific programming, including:
- Academic workshops
- Social events
- Service-learning opportunities
- Honors coaching
All these experiences occur within the residence hall, fostering an environment where students can grow, learn, and thrive. For the 2025-2026 academic year, the University Honors LLC will be located in Dogwood Hall. Please note that LLC locations are subject to change.
What do you love about Dogwood Residence Hall?
“One of my favorite things about Dogwood Hall is how close it is to some of the key places on campus. Rocky Top Dining Hall is only a few minutes walk away, and even closer is TRECS, the rec center. Even for the places on campus that are a little bit farther, we have a T-Link bus stop right outside our courtyard, making all of campus accessible within a short ride.”
– Honors LLC Resident
Why should students be excited to live in Dogwood?
“Dogwood is the best! Living in Dogwood has so many perks that it’s almost impossible to list them all, but I’ll give some of my highlights. Our rec room in the basement, equipped for ping pong, pool, or movie nights with friends, is rarely empty, always hosting a variety of students each night who wish to destress from a day of classes. For long nights before exams, Dogwood has four study nooks on each floor, where you can cover each whiteboard with class notes. And my personal favorite spot, for both those looking to socialize and those keeping to themselves, is the courtyard. Games between complete strangers sprout up all the time, while people reading (and sometimes napping) can relax in a hammock or swinging bench along the sides.”
– Honors LLC Resident
Community Requirements
As a member of the University Honors LLC, you must maintain good standing in your respective honors program by actively participating in both the curricular and co-curricular components, including the required coursework.
Chancellor’s Honors First-Year Curriculum Requirements:
Fall:
- FYS 101: Honors First-Year Seminar (or college equivalent)
- UNHO 207
Spring:
- UNHO 307
Haslam Scholars First-Year Curriculum Requirements
Fall:
- FYS 101: Honors First-Year Seminar (or college equivalent)
- HALS 107
- HALS 207
Spring:
- HALS 107
- HALS 307
Summer:
- HALS 297
Contact Information
For questions about programming, community requirements, or honors coaching, please contact:
📧 University Honors – honors@utk.edu
For inquiries about University Housing, rules, requirements, move-in/out dates, and applications, please contact:
📧 University Housing – housing@utk.edu
📞 (865) 974-1419
What do you believe students will like about living in the University Honors LLC?
“I think that students will love the unique level of community that comes from living in the University Honors LLC. There are very few things like it, and living within a group of like-minded, hardworking students makes the transition into college a hundred times easier. Everyone in Dogwood is extremely respectful of quiet hours, understanding that sleep and study time are pivotal to a healthy college experience. We’re not all work and no play, though, and the connections formed by living in Dogwood last beyond your time in the residence hall. The University Honors LLC is guaranteed to start college off on the right foot, and I wouldn’t trade anything for the memories and friends I made living here.”
– Honors LLC Resident
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, all first-year honors students in either the Chancellor’s Honors Program or Haslam Leadership Scholars are required to live in the University Honors LLC during their first year.
Yes, exemptions may be granted for the following reasons:
- Student-athletes are required to live in Stokely Hall.
- Commuter students living within 50 miles of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus.
- Accessibility accommodations: Students with accessibility needs may be exempt. For questions regarding Dogwood Hall’s accessibility, please get in touch with housing@utk.edu or call (865) 974-1419.
If you are unsure whether your situation qualifies for an exemption, please contact honors@utk.edu. Q: I’ve been accepted into University Honors, but my preferred roommate has not. What are my options? A: Only students accepted into the University Honors Programs (CHP or HALS) can live in the University Honors LLC. If your preferred roommate has not been accepted and you choose to room with them instead, you must decline your acceptance into University Honors. Please note:
- Declining your acceptance will result in the withdrawal of any CHP scholarship awarded.
- The LLC requirement is only for the first year—after that, you can choose any roommate.
Students in the Honors LLC enjoy exclusive access to:
- Academic workshops
- Social events
- Service-learning opportunities
- LLC swag and promotional materials
By living in a community of like-minded peers and engaging with University Honors staff, students will be provided an environment to grow, learn, and thrive. Past events include:
- Paint Night
- UT Sports Watch Parties
- Trivia Night
- Mid-term & Final Exam Prep
- In-house Coaching Hours
- Midnight Breakfast Study Sessions
For the most up-to-date cost information, floor plans, and housing applications, please visit the UT Housing-Dogwood Hall Website.
Yes! However, your roommate must also be accepted into one of the University Honors Programs. If they do not, you cannot have room together. To request a specific roommate:
- Both students must list each other on the roommate request screen in the housing contract.
- During the Room Selection process, you can pull in your requested roommate.
Still looking for a roommate?
- Complete a Roommate Profile in the University Housing Portal to search for potential roommates.
- Attend a University Honors-hosted event designed to help students find a roommate.
For questions about the roommate selection process, contact University Housing at housing@utk.edu or (865) 974-1419. Q: When can I select my room? A: Room selection allows incoming first-year students to choose their room, shaping their campus experience.
- Step #1 – Register for Room Selection After confirming your enrollment, University Housing will send an email notifying you that your housing contract is active. Follow the instructions to set housing preferences and make roommate requests.
- Step #2 – Select Your Room In May, University Housing will notify you of your room selection dates. During this period, you may choose from any available rooms. If you do not select a room, University Housing will assign one.
Email: University Housing – housing@utk.edu Call: (865) 974-1419 For more information, visit the UT Housing Website.