Nexus
Living Learning Community
CCI’s Nexus LLC provides an exciting community where first-year communication and information students live on the same floor in a residential hall and are provided extra support and opportunities so they can learn, grow, and succeed.
Live
Nexus LLC is located in Magnolia Hall for 2026-2027. All LLC locations are subject to change.
Learn
Nexus LLC students build strong bonds while taking shared courses, forming study groups, participating in tutoring sessions, developing teamwork skills, and engaging with the broader CCI community.
Required fall semester classes
Communication Studies 240 – Business and Professional Speaking (3 hours)
FYS 101 – All CCI Section (1 hour)
Benefits of being in the Nexus LLC
Through teamwork, hands-on experiences, and active involvement on campus, we help students build strong academic skills, explore career paths, and develop personally—both inside and outside the classroom.
Engage
Nexus LLC prepares students to compete and succeed in today’s global workforce by giving them a well-rounded and engaging learning experience.
Serve
Nexus LLC gives students hands-on learning opportunities that help them connect with each other, work with campus partners, and get involved in the greater Knoxville community.
Apply
The Nexus LLC is open to all first-year students that are majoring in and/or minoring in a College of Communication and Information program. A complete LLC application is required for all interested students.
Incoming first-year students interested in participating in Nexus LLC should first complete their online housing application. Once complete, students can access the online Living and Learning Community application (available in early February). For more information, contact the Department of University Housing.
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