LLC and TLC Hours

Think of LLC and TLC Hours, or LC Hours, as your weekly built-in community time. These are set blocks in your class schedule reserved just for Learning Communities activities — a chance to connect, grow, and make the most of your USD experience. So, what might this time look like?

• Special events hosted by the New Student Programs office to support your transition to USD

• Sessions led by your Learning Communities Faculty Member or Scholastic Assistant (SA), from academic events to fun community-building activities

• LLC Only: Integration Series events that allow you to practice integration

These events don’t happen every week, and that’s intentional! On weeks without scheduled programming, we encourage you to use this time to:

• Form study groups

• Catch up with your LLC/TLC classmates

• Explore campus resources together

• Or just take a breather — you’ve earned it!

Make sure to keep a close eye on your USD email to learn about any required LLC or TLC Hours for the semester!