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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
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Room Types

Suite-style layout (rooms vary):

The First-Year Honors LLC is suite-style with four students split into two bedrooms and sharing 1.5 baths.

Click here to see an example floor plan of a suite-style room:
1300 suite style floor plan

Apartment-style layout (rooms vary):

Returning students (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) live in apartment-style rooms with full kitchens and living rooms. 

Click here to see an example floor plan of an apartment-style room:
1300 apartment-style floor plan

You can view all 1300 floor plans here.

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 our city scavenger hunt. Launching off right from the 1300 front lawn, students are put on teams, handed a SEPTA pass, and sent off to explore neighborhoods like Old City, the Museum District, South Street, and Center City. 

7 students smiling in a selfie on South Street
Priority Registration Breakfast

Students in the LLC are invited to join Honors professional staff and Honors Peer Mentors in the 1300 classroom for a registration day 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! 

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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.

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Advising in 1300

Students can meet with Honors advisors and Honors Peer Mentors in the 3rd floor advising office during select hours throughout the week. This extension of our advising brings support and resources directly to students where they live.

the outside of the advising office in 1300

FAQs

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. Students can find an option to opt-out (to live in other university housing) on their housing application.

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.

I submitted a request to opt-out of the Honors LLC but have not heard back. What should I do?

As of December 2025, the instructions for opting out for First-Year students is being finalized. More info will be available in early 2026. You can email Honors at honors@temple.edu with any questions in the meantime.

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 I want to room with but they are not in Honors. Can they live with me in the Honors LLC?

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

Hear more from members of our Honors LLC

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Jans Tarriela

Former LLC Resident & Honors Resident Assistant

Some of the closest friendships that I made came from living in the Honors LLC as well as being in close proximity to events that I see on the Honors newsletter. Living on campus and having those events easily accessible helped me get involved more in the Honors Program.

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Jasmine Smith

Former LLC Resident & 1300 Resident Assistant

I lived in the Honors LLC my first year, and have lived in 1300 ever since! Something I really loved about the Honors LLC is the community that we were able to form. My roommate, who is also an Honors Student, became one of my best friends here at Temple. The Honors LLC is a place to find community and develop friendships.

Watch our room tour on Youtube

Watch our room tour on Youtube

Visit the Honors LLC in person

Visit the Honors LLC in person

Questions about 1300?

Questions about 1300?

Learn more about the LLC application process

Learn more about the LLC application process