University Housing

Nursing and Wellness Innovations LC

Through a close partnership with the College of Nursing, the program focuses on helping students like you succeed personally and academically during your time at Ohio State. During specialized activities, you will gain connections to faculty and staff in the College of Nursing, knowledge about how to apply to the Nursing Major at Ohio State and stay in touch with current trends and topics related to nursing and health professions. Further, living in a small community with other pre-nursing students taking the same classes as you will make it easier to form study groups and focus on succeeding academically. Overall, the Nursing Learning Community provides students with the opportunity for academic support, career exploration and integrated social experiences.

“The connections made in the community have really made my experience as a new freshman easier and more comfortable. I’ve gotten to know the other people in my major very well. Being in the LC was like being a part of a family. We will learn and grow together through our college experiences. I’m so happy I was able to be a part of it.”

                                                                                                                -Jennifer Bacigalupo

Learning Community Highlights

• Opportunities to network and dialogue with faculty, advisors and alumni from the College of Nursing outside of the classroom
• Specially designed events that enhance students' understanding of the fields of nursing and healthcare
• Annual dinner with the Dean of the College of Nursing
• Volunteer opportunities, on-site visits and interaction with professionals and alumni

How to Apply (New Students)

• Students interested in being a member of the Nursing and Wellness Innovations Learning Community should complete the Learning Community Application by April 16, 2018. 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 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, 2018 in order to ensure your eligibility to participate in a Learning Community. 
• On your contract, please make sure you select South 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 OSU students who will be be in their second year during the 2018-2019 school year and are interested in joining or returning to the Nursing and Wellness Innovations Learning Community should complete the Learning Community Application no later than January 26, 2018. 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 OSU e-mail 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 January 26, 2018 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 the Nursing and Wellness Innovations Learning Community can also be in STEP. For more information about the STEP program, please check out: http://step.osu.edu.

Screen Reader Accessibility Note

These applications can load a version optimized for use with a screen reader. To load those versions, screen reader users should press Enter/click on the link at the top of the page that says “Activate an optimized version of the page designed specifically for JAWS version 11 and greater.” Though the link mentions the JAWS screen reader, the optimized version will work better with all screen readers.

Related Links

• College of Nursing

Contacts:

• Jill Auxter   (614-292-4041)
• Cassi Bowen   (614-292-5171)