Office of Student Life

Morrill Scholars Program Living-Learning Community

Morrill Scholars participate in civic engagement and advocacy activities/events across campus and in the broader community. Moreover, they assume various leadership roles on campus where they share their innovative ideas.

Students who participate in the Morrill Scholars Living-Learning Community can expect to:

  • Outreach and engagement projects on campus and in the community
  • Mentoring, tutoring, and supplemental instruction to support their academic success
  • Leadership, service, and financial literacy courses
  • Service trips and global education opportunities

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 2026-2027 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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