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Afrikan American Learning Community
Program Overview:
The Afrikan American Learning Community is founded upon the principles of leadership, community and academic excellence. With assistance from College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Student Advising Services and Diversity Services Office, Office of Minority Affairs and Office of University Housing, this community provides a balanced experience for students to strengthen their academic potential, achieve a sense of connectedness to OSU and its many communities on campus, and further develop personal growth and identity. Located in Morrill Tower, the program is designed for any student regardless of race, ethnicity or gender.
The AALC works closely with The Ohio State University Program for Advising in Scholarship and Service (PASS) in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences to provide personalized academic and social support.
What you can do as an active part of the AALC:
- Experience the music, histories and foods of African and African American communities from all over the country and the globe.
- Experience personalized academic advising related to your major in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences.
- Opportunities to develop leadership and mentorship skills as an floor community leader
Top Five Favorite AALC Experiences:
- The incredibly fun and exciting community of roommates, staff, faculty and friends in the AALC
- Book Discussions, academic advising and research opportunities with the Colleges of Arts and Sciences
- Trip to New York City to explore Harlem and other diverse communities in the city
- Volunteer opportunities in various local African American communities
- Floor movie nights, dinners and poetry nights
Application Instructions:
- Mark “Afrikan American Learning Community” and “Morrill Tower” on your housing contract
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