Honors College- Class of 2020

danceologist
Fri, 25 Mar 2016 21:58:21 +0000

@mushi123 I just posted about the HLLC on another thread. I debated this with the Housing staff on the last Experience Temple day and got some conflicting responses about how easy/hard it is to get into the HLLC. Anyways, here’s what I posted:

I talked to the housing staff extensively about this when I visited on 3/13.

They told me that a common misconception Honors students hold is that getting into the HLLC is easy and almost automatic. This is not the case. Housing is not guaranteed for anyone, and it is especially not guaranteed for the HLLC.

My parents were so anxious to get my housing straightened out that I paid the $450 back in February and submitted the HLLC app in early March. Even with what I thought was “early” action on my behalf, the Housing staff warned me that I still might not get in to the HLLC.

Anyways, after a nerve-wrecking wait, I finally got assigned to the HLLC with my chosen roommate (so yay). I really don’t know what the situation is right now. I cannot tell if they are just trying to scare students into applying early or if it is genuinely impacted this year. I think that their Honors program is growing, so getting into the HLLC might be harder than it was in previous years; I just don’t know to what extent. I hate to sound so urgent, but I would encourage you to submit your deposit and fill out the HLLC ASAP. I’ve been watching students search for HLLC roommates on RoomSync. In early March, there were only 20 or so HLLC students on the site. After Experience Temple on 3/13, that number had ballooned to 50+, and there are probably even more now. Once you submit your deposit, you will be given a date on which you can sign up for your back up housing in the normal dorms. I highly recommend doing this in case you do not get into the HLLC. If you do get in, the HLLC staff will cancel your previous reservations.

I would encourage you to contact Musu Davis for any specific questions you may have. She is in charge of the HLLC, and is an absolute sweetheart. Her email is musu@temple.edu and her phone number is 215-204-0713. Right now she is ridiculously busy. It takes her anywhere from 3-7 business days to respond, but she is worth the wait. Also, if you have any general questions, just call the general Honors number. They are all very nice and helpful.

And of course, you can always ask me your questions. I’ve gained a lot of TU experience during the past couple months, and I’ve probably annoyed the heck out of their staff. Best of luck!