<p>The technical answer is yes, a scholar can pull in a student that is not in the scholar program…</p>
<p>HOWEVER, on other threads, people have pointed out that it might not be a good experience for the student that is not in the scholars program because the whole dorm will be going out on field trips, special meetings, events, etc. that they will not be able to attend. </p>
<p>The other consideration for you, as the person in the scholars program, is how this will affect your own participation in scholars events - will you feel guilty leaving your friend behind so often and decide not to attend something just to be “a good friend?” </p>
<p>The fact is that it’s expected to not do everything with your roommate, due to normal differences in schedules. But, typically, there are other people around to hang with in the dorm. However, this is a unique situation where the entire dorm is deserted at the same time for a single program that your friend can’t attend. </p>
<p>So, something to think about. Are you really doing your friend a favor by pulling them in with you?</p>