Life with the Arts

Do you love music, theatre, art, or dance? Do you come from a history of live performance or art creation and want to stay connected to those creative pursuits? Do you want to explore the great arts organizations in Houston? Led by faculty of the Moores School of Music and the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts, the Life with the Arts Living Learning Community (LLC) is for you. Engage with a wide variety of music, theatre, art (including Blaffer Art Museum) and dance—both on campus and across the city of Houston—with others who share your interest in the excitement of the arts.

Why Should I Join this LLC? 

Live together in this harmonious on-campus haven, dedicated to engagement with music, theatre, art, and dance. The Life with the Arts LLC unites students from all UH majors, both in and outside the McGovern College of the Arts, who have fond memories of the hard work, the collaborative excitement, and the true bonding that comes through live performance and other artistic endeavors.

How Will I Benefit?

•  We prioritize excellence in academic success, personal arts experience, and peer collaboration.
• We provide a cohesive and enriched academic and creative residential experience, where all majors strive to a strong performance in class and out of class.
• Our community coordinates invitations to special arts events, behind the scenes experiences, and off-campus trips to Houston events. 
• Residents receive priority enrollment.

Where Will I Live? 

This community is part of Cougar Village. You will live in a two-bedroom suite with two students per furnished bedroom and a private bathroom per suite. Other amenities include:

• Mini fridges in room
• Floor kitchens
• High-speed internet
• Study rooms
• Outdoor living room
• Cougar Village Market (convenience store)
• Adjacent Moody Towers Dining Hall

Eligibility Requirements  

• Be any freshman of any major interested in the performing arts
• Enroll in common section of USS 1301 College Success, which satisfies UH Core Writing in the Discipline 
• Enroll in common section of  HIST 1301 The U.S. to 1877

Liaison Contact

Juan Fernando Velásquez, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology
Email: jfvelas2@Central.UH.EDU 

How Do I Apply? 

Visit the myHousing application in AccessUH and select Life with the Arts LLC. Applications are due June 30th. Spaces are limited, so apply early.

There is no additional cost to participate in this LLC beyond standard housing and university fees.