Design Your Path LLC
Explore with purpose. Build a first-year with meaning.ÌýÌý
The Design Your Path Living and Learning Community (LLC) in Stearns West Hall is a supportive residential home for students toÌýbroadly yet purposefullyÌýexplore all that Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØhas toÌýoffer academically, professionally, socially, and personally.ÌýAllÌýExploratory Studies students are eligible to apply toÌýjoin the LLC.ÌýÌý
In thisÌýresidential experience, studentsÌýare offered opportunities in and out of the classroomÌýtoÌýsurfaceÌýinterests,ÌýbuildÌýinterpersonal and professionalÌýskills,Ìýand connect their first-year experiences at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØto a meaningful path of study and professional exploration with purpose.ÌýOver the course of an academic year, studentsÌýtake an in-person first semester seminar: FYXP 2200: Portrait of an Explorer,Ìýare invited toÌýnumerousÌýexploration-themed events including major/minor information sessions, workshops with community professionals, and academic support sessions designed for first-year college students.ÌýThey’reÌýalso invited toÌýparticipateÌýinÌýnumerousÌýsocial events that buildÌýa strong senseÌýof belonging, a critical ingredient to first-year success.Ìý
Design Your Path studentsÌýalso have access to a dedicatedÌýExploratory StudiesÌýprogram manager with extensive experience in education and student success. We work 1:1 with studentsÌýon a wide range of items: from course registration to exposure to career paths, skill development, and learning how to access CU’s manyÌýresources.ÌýThrough engaging in LLC programming,ÌýresidentsÌýhave an opportunity to be truly known at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØand get the support they need from staff and student mentorsÌýto thrive in their first year of college.ÌýÌý
Residents who join the Design Your PathÌýLLCÌýwill be expected toÌýtake an in-person weekly seminar course during first semester,Ìýparticipate in events, communicate their wants and needs toÌýStearns WestÌýHall staff, meet withÌýanÌýacademic advisor at least once a semester and follow community building guidelines set within the residence hall.ÌýÌý
Questions about the Design Your Path LLC? Contact Design Your Path staffÌýatÌýdesignyourpath@colorado.edu.Ìý
Courses
Students in the Design Your Path LLC areÌýrequiredÌýand will be automatically enrolled in two, 1-credit courses during their first semester: FYXP 1500 and FYXP 2200. While FYXP 1500 is notÌýrequired, students who have completed this course haveÌýshown themselvesÌýto be more successful during their first year on campusÌýand report it being a valuable first-semester experience.ÌýÌý
