Pre-Health Professionals Living Learning Community
Join the Pre-Health Professionals Living Learning Community (LLC) at WKU and begin your journey toward a meaningful career in health care. Designed
for first-year students pursuing pre-professional pathways such as medicine, dentistry,
physical therapy, pharmacy, and other health-related fields, this community provides
a supportive environment that helps you thrive both academically and personally.
Located in Regents Hall*
*Subject to Change
Must declare one of the following majors in the Ogden College of Science and Engineering:
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Neuroscience
- Physics
- Psychological Science
AND
Must declare a concentration in one of the pre-health professions advising tracks:
- Pre-Chiropractic
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Occupational Therapy
- Pre-Optometry
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Pre-Physician Assistant
- Pre-Podiatry
- Pre-Veterinary
Students majoring in Agriculture with a Pre-Veterinary advising track should select
the Agriculture LLC.
As a member of the Pre-Health Professionals LLC, you’ll live and learn alongside other
students who share your passion for science, service, and improving the lives of others.
Together, you’ll build strong friendships and a sense of belonging through shared
classes, study groups, and events focused on wellness, teamwork, and leadership in
healthcare. You’ll also benefit from personalized mentorship and professional guidance
from faculty and staff who are dedicated to your success.
By joining the Pre-Health Professionals Living Learning Community, you’ll gain early
exposure to the world of healthcare, build a strong academic foundation, and connect
with peers and mentors who will support you throughout your time at WKU and beyond.
Together, you’ll learn, grow, and prepare to make a lasting impact in the lives of
others.
Satisfies major and general education requirements
Fall Semester
BIOL 120 Biological Concepts: Cells Metabolism and Genetics 3 Hours
Introductory course in biology that emphasizes cellular organization and processes, metabolism, DNA structure and replication, and Mendelian and population genetics. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-NS | NS
BIOL 121 Biological Concepts: Cells, Metabolism, and Genetics Lab 1 Hour
Introductory laboratory in biology that emphasizes the experimental aspects of cellular organization and processes, metabolism, DNA structure and replication, and Mendelian and population genetics. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-SL | SL
Spring Semester
BIOL 122 Biological Concepts: Evolution, Diversity, and Ecology 3 Hours
Introductory course in biology that emphasizes evolutionary patterns and processes, diversity of life (bacteria, archaea, protists, plants, fungi, and animals), ecological principles, and conservation and management. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-NS | NS
BIOL 123 Biological Concepts: Evolution, Diversity, and Ecology Lab 1 Hour
Introductory laboratory in biology for science majors that emphasizes the experimental aspects of evolutionary patterns and processes, diversity of life (bacteria, archaea, protists, plants, fungi, and animals), ecological principles, and conservation and management. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-SL | SL
WKU Ogden College of Science & Engineering
Contact: llc@wku.edu
Living Learning Community options and locations may be subject to change.
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