Charter Timeline & Application Materials
Each year new and returning LLCs are asked to submit a charter to the LLC Committee and the charters are reviewed by their peers, members of the Committee and the Office of Residence Life before a decision is made. These charters include a statement of purpose, member statements, and a schedule of proposed service/community engagement and educational programs for the coming year.
Charters are informed by a variety of forms and informational meetings to ensure the requirements of maintaining an annual LLC are clear. Any charters submitted that do not follow the timeline (beginning with the mandatory information sessions) may be disqualified and not considered for acceptance during the proposal process.
2025 Selection Process for 25-26 Communities
Mandatory Information Session Options
The information session is mandatory for those groups interested in applying for or renewing a Living Learning Communities & Theme Housing charter. The charter process will be reviewed. All changes to the charter from the previous year will be discussed. This session will last approximately 30 minutes, with questions allowed after. Groups must have at least one member present to gather the information. Attendance is taken.
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024 @ 3:30pm - Thayer in Thomas Commons.
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025 @ 4:00pm - Thayer in Thomas Commons.
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025 @ 3:30pm - Thayer in Thomas Commons.
Charter Review Sessions
Groups can have their tentative charters reviewed for completion and compliance. This opportunity is optional but highly encouraged. Contact the Coordinator of Living Learning Communities to schedule a meeting.
Charter Due Date
An electronic copy (ie PDF, Microsoft Word, Google Doc) of the charter is due via email by Friday, February 14, 2025 by 4:30pm to the Coordinator of Living Learning Communities.
Charter Presentation and Interview
All groups must participate in an interview and present on their group and topic of focus. Guidelines and information about the presentation are included in the charter application. Interview times available are:
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025 @ 11:00am-1:00pm; 3:00-5:00pm.
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Thursday, February 27, 2025 @ 11:00am-1:00pm; 3:00-5:00pm.
When you submit your charter to the Coordinator of Living Learning Communities, indicate 3 preferred 20 minute time slots to be interviewed. You must receive a confirmation of this time to be scheduled. If multiple groups request the same time, the Coordinator will contact you for alternate times.
Notification of Status
The chairperson will be notified via email if the group has or has not been accepted on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Declaration of Acceptance & Housing Preference Form
A group member must deliver a signed copy (may be physically printed or scanned and emailed) of the declaration of acceptance & housing preference form to the Residence Life Office by 4:30pm on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Housing Assignments Finalized
All LLC members will be notified of their living assignment on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 by 4:30pm via email. The email will include an LLC orientation and program updates newsletter.