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LLC for Engineers, Architects, and Planners (LEAP)

LLC for Engineers, Architects, and Planners (LEAP) 

Our educational priority for the Living-Learning Community for Engineers, Architects, and Planners (LEAP) is to enable students to be active participants in their holistic development and take ownership of their academic journey and responsibilities. At the culmination of the residential experience, students will develop the necessary academic, personal, and professional skills to successfully engage in a global workforce. 

LEAP Learning Goals  

  • Sense of Belonging   
  • Academic Success   
  • Accountability   
  • Holistic Wellness   
  • Educational Outreach and Service 

Living-Learning Community Highlights 

  • Community building through events and programs just for LEAP students 
  • Academic support services and coaching 
  • Interaction with faculty, staff, and alumni from the College of Engineering and Knowlton School 
  • Regular engagement with CARE Office Staff through individual meetings and group events 
  • Build necessary foundations for success such as study habits, teamwork, collaboration, and independent learning. 

First Year LEAP Participants will: 

  • Attend the LEAP Early Arrival Program (Tentative Date: August 21, 2026) 
  • Participate in monthly LEAP programs  
  • Be clustered in core classes with other LEAP students 
  • Receive a Peer Academic Leader (PAL) for mentorship and support  

Second Year LEAP Participants will: 

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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