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Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship Living-Learning Community

Discover what’s possible when ideas meet action. The Entrepreneurship Living-Learning Community (ELLC) at Ohio State is where big thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers come together to turn ideas into impact. Whether you dream of starting a business, launching a social enterprise, or sparking change in your community, this is your place to explore, experiment, and grow alongside like-minded peers.

Students from any major are welcome. You don’t need a business plan, just curiosity, creativity, and the drive to make things better.

In the ELLC, you’ll learn how entrepreneurs tackle some of the world’s most pressing problems such as sustainability, access to healthcare, food insecurity, and digital inclusion by thinking differently and acting boldly. You’ll explore what innovation looks like in real life: developing tech solutions that improve communities, creating mission-based ventures that give back, and discovering how your own ideas can make a real difference.

Through hands-on experiences, mentorship, and community, you’ll gain the mindset and tools to bring your ideas to life, no matter where your path leads.

Check out our website here: https://keenan.osu.edu/

Living Learning Community Highlights

  • Welcome Week orientation with introductions to entrepreneurship, team-building activities, and an open house with the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship
  • Access to the Student Entrepreneurs’ Center
  • Experiential programming such as Launchpad Weekend, interactive workshops, and pitch competitions
  • Networking with area entrepreneurs, startup tours, and introductions to venture capital providers
  • Guest speakers from across the entrepreneurial ecosystem including founders, innovators, social entrepreneurs, and investors
  • One-on-one support and exclusive opportunities through the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship team

Academic Opportunity

Students in the Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community will enroll in a 3-credit Entrepreneurship class (BUSMHR – 2500) which will count towards the GE Foundation requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences during the fall semester.

LLC Application and Housing Due Dates for Incoming First-Year Students

  • A submitted Living-Learning Community Application is due by April 15, 2026. No late applications will be accepted. You do not have to wait until you are accepted to Ohio State and/or receive your housing contract to apply. 
  • Students will receive an update on their application status by April 30, 2026.
  • Please make sure your contract and space reservation fee are received no later than May 15, 2026 in order to ensure your eligibility to participate in a Living-Learning Community. Housing Contracts are sent to your Ohio State email account based upon your paid acceptance to the University beginning in March.

Please note that all students in Living-Learning Communities are required to reside in a space within the Living-Learning Community and live with other Living-Learning Community participants. Living-Learning Community students may only request a roommate accepted into the same LLC.

LLC Application and Housing Due Dates for Current OSU Students

  • Current Ohio State students who will be be in their second year during the 2025-2026 school year and are interested in joining or returning to a living-learning community should complete the Living-Learning Community Application no later than February 15, 2026. 
  • Completing this application does not guarantee housing in an Ohio State Residence Hall or a specific room type. You must submit your reselection form by the Housing and Residence Education deadline in order to participate. Your housing reselection information will arrive at your OSU e-mail account at a later date.
  • Students will receive an update on their LLC application status by the end of February.
  • Change of campus students must also contact Housing Assignments no later than February 1, 2026 at 614-292-8266 or housing@osu.edu to ensure they are included in the housing reselection process and eligible for Living-Learning Community participation.

Please note that all students in Living-Learning Communities are required to reside in a space within the Living-Learning Community and live with other Living-Learning Community participants. Living-Learning Community students may only request a roommate accepted into the same LLC.

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 https://keenan.osu.edu/

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