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Living Learning Community

Located in 1300 Residence Hall, the Honors Living Learning Community (LLC) is the largest LLC on Temple's campus and provides residents with the unique opportunity to learn where they live!

All First-Year students who live on campus are automatically placed into the Honors LLC (with an option to opt-out). So long as students meet university application deadlines, Honors students are guaranteed housing in the Honors LLC for all four years.

Honors students in the LLC can:

  • Take the Honors First-Year Seminar, REACT, in the 1300 3rd floor classroom
  • Explore Philadelphia on field trips and city excursions
  • Participate in community service throughout North Philadelphia
  • Attend social and academic programming hosted by resident assistants and a dedicated residential peer mentor
  • Connect with fellow Honors students outside the classroom

Room Types

First-year students are placed into suite-style rooms, and upperclassmen are placed into apartment-style rooms with full kitchens and living rooms. See example floor plans below, or view all possible layouts for 1300 Residence Hall here.

Click here to see an example floor plan of a suite-style room:
floor plan of a suite-style layout in 1300 residence hall
Click here to see an example floor plan of an apartment-style room:
floorplan of a apt style room in 1300 residence hall

Signature Programming

The Honors LLC is committed to providing students with a holistic living and learning experience. Through interactive programming, local field trips, and Honors classes, we provide students many ways to connect with one another, the Temple community, and the Philadelphia region. Some of the signature programs students can expect include:  

First-Year Scavenger Hunt

During Weeks of Welcome, we invite all of our First-Year students to participate in a city-wide scavenger hunt. Launching from the 1300 front lawn, students are placed into teams, handed a SETPA pass, and sent out to explore one of several incredible neighborhoods in Philadelphia. This event is a great way to meet other new students as well as our Honors Peer Mentors, who assist with the event.

Priority Registration Breakfast

Students in the LLC are invited to join Honors staff and Honors Peer Mentors in the 1300 3rd floor classroom for a registration breakfast every semester. Honors students register for classes bright and early (7am) on the very first day of the registration period, and we're here to provide support (and coffee!). 

REACT in 1300

First-Year Honors students living in the LLC have the unique (and convenient!) opportunity to take the Honors First-Year Seminar, REACT, in the LLC 3rd floor classroom. This 1-credit course introduces students to the 4 Honors Pillars, Temple University, the city of Philadelphia, and each other. 

Students do not have to live in 1300 Residence Hall to register for an Honors class in 1300. 

How do I live in the Honors LLC?

All First-Year students who live in on-campus university housing are automatically placed into the LLC. 

  1. Go to MyHousing and start the general housing application process. Once the application is complete, students accepted to the Honors Program will be automatically added to the Honors LLC in 1300. 
  2. Once approved, students will receive an automated email from Housing with additional information on important dates and next steps which includes: 
    1. Roommate & room selection process 
    2. Gender inclusive housing options 
    3. Honors LLC opt-out steps 

Returner students (upperclassmen) complete a housing application earlier in the academic year. Be sure to check for email from Honors and Residential Life for specific deadlines.

Is there an additional cost to live in the Honors LLC?

 

No, there are no additional costs to live in the Honors LLC or any application fee. You can find room cost breakdown here on the University Housing and Residential Life website.

How do I opt-out of the Honors LLC?

Students living off-campus or commuting do not have to do anything to opt-out of the Honors LLC. Only first-year students who plan to live on-campus and complete the general housing application will be automatically placed into the LLC. 

How to Opt-Out of the Honors LLC For First-Year Students

  • After completing the general housing application, students should select "Quick Links" > "Honors LLC Opt-Out," and check the box to opt-out.

Any questions can be directed to Honors at honors@temple.edu.

Is there Gender Inclusive Housing in the LLC?

Yes! There are limited spaces available in each LLC for students to live in Gender Inclusive Housing. Learn more about GIH Housing here.

I have a friend who is not in Honors. Can they live with me in the Honors LLC?

No, only Honors students can live in the Honors LLC.