University Housing

Morrill Scholars Program Learning Community

The purpose of Morrill Scholars Program Learning Community is to prepare students for a life of advocacy and serve as a laboratory for social change. Students will have the opportunity to learn about, discuss and engage with various social justice issues all while living in community with one another. Ultimately, members of the MSPLC will learn how to use their personal experiences, individual passions and leadership skills to create social change. This program is open to first- and second-year students in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Morrill Scholarship Program.

Students who participate in the Morrill Scholars Learning Community can expect to work closely with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion as they:

• Explore pressing systemic social justice issues through civic engagement activities
• Engage in dialogue about social justice
• Interact with other students and staff who are passional about social justice work
• Gain skills and knowledge around advocacy

How to Apply (New First-Year Students)

• Students interested in being a member of the Morrill Scholars Program Learning Community should complete the Learning Community Application by April 15, 2021. 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. 
• Housing Contracts are sent to your Ohio State email account based upon your paid acceptance to the University beginning in March.
• Please make sure your contract and space reservation fee are received no later than May 29, 2021 in order to ensure your eligibility to participate in a Learning Community. 
• On your contract, please make sure you select North Campus as your requested area of residence.
• Please note that all students in Learning Communities are required to reside in a space within the Learning Community and live with other Learning Community participants. Learning Community students may only request roommates accepted into the same LC.

How to Apply (Current Students)

• Current Ohio State students who will be be in their second year during the 2020-2021 school year and are interested in joining or returning to the Morrill Scholars Program Learning Community should complete the Learning Community Application no later than Februar 1, 2021. 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 University Housing deadline in order to participate.  Your housing reselection information will arrive at your Ohio State email account at a later date. 
• Please note that all students in Learning Communities are required to reside in a space within the Learning Community and live with other Learning Community participants. Learning Community students may only request roommates accepted into the same LC.
• Change of campus students should apply through this (the current student) application and must also contact Housing Assignments no later than February 10, 2021 at 614-292-8266 or housing@osu.edu to ensure they are included in the reselection process and eligible for Learning Community participation.

Note: Students interested in Morrill Scholars Learning Community can also be in STEP. For more information about the STEP program, please visit step.osu.edu.

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Contacts:

• Nora Yepez-Ornelas   (yepez-ornelas.1@osu.edu)
• Donya Gilmore   (gilmore.286@osu.edu)
• Winston Branch   (branch.100@osu.edu)