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 thier 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

 Academic Course

Students in the Morrill Scholars Learning Community will take ES HESA 2570 Team and Organizational Leadership together during spring semester.

 How to Apply

• Students interested in being a member of the Morrill Scholars Learning Community must complete the Learning Community Application by April 17, 2017 at 11:59PM. No late applications are being accepted at this time.
• Housing Contracts are sent to your OSU 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 31, 2017 in order to ensure your space in a learning community. 
• On your contract, please make sure you select North Campus as your requested area of residence.
• Please note all students in learning communities are required to reside in a space within the learning community and with other learning community participants. Learning Community students may only request roommates accepted into the same LC.

How to Apply (Current Students)

• Current OSU students (those who will be sophomores for the 2017-2018 school year) interested in joining or returning to the Morrill Scholars Program LearningCommunity should complete the Learning Community Application no later than February 1, 2017. 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 renew for housing at Ohio State's Columbus Campus.  Your housing reselection information will arrive at your OSU e-mail account at a later date. All students in learning communities are required to reside in a space within the learning community and with other learning community participants.
• Change of campus students must also contact Housing Assignments no later than February 1, 2017 at 614-292-8266 or housing@osu.edu to ensure they are included in the reselection process and eligible for a Learning Community.

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

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Contacts:

• Courtney Johnson   (614-292-0155)
• Kamilah Champion   (614-688-1829)