# Residence halls

**Source**: https://undergrad.osu.edu/life-on-campus/residence-halls
**Parent**: https://undergrad.osu.edu/apply/freshmen-columbus/after-you-are-admitted

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## Build your own nest

The vast majority of first- and second-year students live on campus, taking advantage of easy access to classrooms and campus activities. Ohio State's residence halls offer a variety of room styles and living arrangements. We take great care in housing placements, then take great care in making sure every resident is set up for success.

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### The highest quality residential experience

Ohio State’s residence halls are inclusive spaces that welcome and respect the dignity and uniqueness of all. Under the direction of resident advisors and full-time professional hall directors, residents enjoy social activities and academic support in a safe and comfortable environment.

### Living-learning communities

If you’d like to start in a community with a more in-depth academic component,
[living-learning communities](https://housing.osu.edu/learning-communities/) connect students who share similar majors, career plans or personal interests. Each offers faculty engagement and activities related to the group’s goals.

### STEP

In your second year in the residence halls, you will have the option of participating in Ohio State's innovative Second-year Transformational Experience Program ([STEP](https://step.osu.edu/)). Through interaction with faculty, you’ll deepen your academic pursuits, developing tools for life and building essential network connections.

**Most incoming first-year students are required to live on campus for their first two years.** \
[Learn about all things housing.](http://housing.osu.edu/)

**Transfer students may be required to live on campus.**\
[Learn about housing for transfer students.](https://housing.osu.edu/living-on-campus/transfer-students/)

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