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Sophomore Learning and Involvement LC

The Sophomore Learning and Involvement Learning Community (SLIC) is an opportunity for second-year students (including campus change students) to connect to their peers, Ohio State and Columbus through leadership development, self-reflection and career preparation. Through dialogue with others and self-reflection, members of SLIC gain a better understanding of their passions and interests. Students will patirpate in experiences and gain skills that prepare them to successfully navigate off-campus living and future job searches.

Students within this learning community have diverse academic interests, and will have the opportunity to interact with faculty and staff from a variety of fields and specializations. This LC is a community of all second-year students. No previous LC experience is necessary. 

“Through programs put on in SLIC I have been able to learn skills that will surely help me in the future while having fun and getting to know more about my friends. Thanks to SLIC I have gotten involved with things I never thought I would have an opportunity to do. If students are looking for a way to get involved in the community, explore what Ohio State has to offer, and learn more about themselves I highly recommend they consider joining SLIC.” –Andrea Bush                                                                                         

Learning Community Highlights

SLIC prides itself on creating a unique experience each year, based upon the cohort’s interests and needs. Previous experiences and potential future opportunities include

• Teambuilding (escape rooms, challenge course, etc)
• Leadership and Professional Development workshops
• Diversity and Social Justice diagloue
• Service-learning trips
• Ettiqute Dinner
• Tours of Columbus neighborhoods
• Networking with local business owners
• Collaborative events with the First Year Collegian Learning Community

SLIC Requirements

• Attend the SLIC Retreat.
• Attend at least three SLIC events during the fall semester (not including the SLIC Welcome or Retreat)
• Attend at least four SLIC events during spring semester.
• Engage in at least one service event per semester, either through SLIC or other opportunities at Ohio State.
• Be fully present at SLIC events, remain open to new ideas and support other members of SLIC.

How to Apply:

• Current Ohio State students who will be be in their second year during the 2021-2022 school year and are interested in joining the Sophomore Learning and Involvement Community should complete the Learning Community Application no later than February 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: The Sophomore Learning and Involvement Community (SLIC) is not the same as the Sophomore Transformational Experience Program (STEP). As a second-year student, you are able to participate in Second-year Transformational Experience Program (STEP) and SLIC. These two programs feature complimentary components that support your success as a second-year student. For more information about the STEP program, please visit step.osu.edu.

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Contacts:

• Drew Leininger   (leininger.48@osu.edu)