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The College of Humanities Language Immersion Student Residence Program (LISR) aims to develop confident and proficient world language speakers who are linguistically and spiritually prepared to make significant contributions in the world.
The LISR Program is a unique language experience in which students who have reached at least an Intermediate-level of speaking proficiency in the same target language live together while pursuing their regular class schedules.
Join hundreds of other BYU students who have discovered a fun way to make friends, improve language proficiency, and step into another culture without having to leave campus.
Languages Offered:
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
The following pre-requisites should be completed before applying:
102: German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
201: Chinese, French
202: Japanese, Korean
Applications for Spring, Summer, and Fall/Winter open February of that current year. Applications for "Winter only" open in October.
Follow this link to learn more about the LISR Program, the housing side of the agreement, and to apply to the Program: https://housinginfo.byu.edu/housing-options-nineteen-and-older-community
The LISR designated dorm is located at the northeastern corner of campus just beyond Wymount Terrace.
For questions about the LISR Program, please email at lisr@byu.edu.
LISR in the News
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Live Your Language
Studying language doesn’t only happen in the classroom—for some students, it happens in their apartment.
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Inside BYU’s French House
It may seem intimidating to live in an apartment where the only language you’re allowed to speak is French, but for some BYU students, it is an enriching opportunity.
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A Language Oasis at BYU
Check out the LISR, an immersive language experience within walking distance of BYU campus.
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LISR Archive
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In addition to rent, LISR students pay a program fee to cover program costs according to the following schedule:
Spring 2026
| Payment | Due Date | Rent | Program Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment 1 | April 1 | $296.00 | $86.00 | $382.00 |
| Payment 2 | May 1 | $296.00 | $86.00 | $382.00 |
| Total | $592.00 | $172.00 | $764.00 |
Summer 2026
Payment | Due Date | Rent | Program Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment 1 | June 1 | $296.00 | $86.00 | $382.00 |
| Payment 2 | July 1 | $296.00 | $86.00 | $382.00 |
| Total | $592.00 | $172.00 | $764.00 |
Fall 2026
| Payment | Due Date | Rent | Program Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment 1 | July 1 | $398.50 | $68.80 | $467.30 |
| Payment 2 | August 1 | $398.50 | $68.80 | $467.30 |
| Payment 3 | September 1 | $398.50 | $68.80 | $467.30 |
| Payment 4 | October 1 | $398.50 | $68.80 | $467.30 |
| Payment 5 | November 1 | $398.50 | $68.80 | $467.30 |
| Total | $1,992.50 | $344.00 | $2,336.50 |
Winter 2027
| Payment | Due Date | Rent | Program Fee | Total |
| Payment 1 | December 1 | $398.50 | $68.80 | $467.30 |
| Payment 2 | January 1 | $398.50 | $68.80 | $467.30 |
| Payment 3 | February 1 | $398.50 | $68.80 | $467.30 |
| Payment 4 | March 1 | $398.50 | $68.80 | $467.30 |
| Payment 5 | April 1 | $398.50 | $68.80 | $467.30 |
| Total | $1,992.50 | $344.00 | $2,336.50 |
The College of Humanities offers Experiential Learning student scholarships for Humanities majors and minors participating in the LISR Program (not including Language Facilitators).
To learn more and apply, visit Language Immersion Student Residence (LISR) Experiential Learning Funding.
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Hans-Wilhelm Kelling
LISR Program Director and German House Faculty Coordinator
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ShuPei Wang
Chinese House Faculty Coordinator
Teaching Professor, Asian & Near Eastern Languages
3065 JFSB
(801) 422-2247
shupei_wang@byu.edu
Teaching Professor, Asian & Near Eastern Languages
3065 JFSB
(801) 422-2247
shupei_wang@byu.edu
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Shin Tsuchiya
Japanese House Faculty Coordinator
Associate Professor
Japanese
Asian & Near Eastern Languages
s.tsuchiya@byu.edu
Associate Professor
Japanese
Asian & Near Eastern Languages
s.tsuchiya@byu.edu
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Inho Jung
Korean House Faculty Coordinator
Visiting Assistant Professor, Asian & Near Eastern Languages
3087
inho_jung@byu.edu
Visiting Assistant Professor, Asian & Near Eastern Languages
3087
inho_jung@byu.edu
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Lily Blackwell
Spanish House Faculty Coordinator
Part-time/Adjunct Faculty, Spanish & Portuguese
(801) 422-1275
lm33@byu.edu
Part-time/Adjunct Faculty, Spanish & Portuguese
(801) 422-1275
lm33@byu.edu
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