Housing & Residence Life seeks current students to serve in a student leadership role as positive role models and active participants in advancing the mission of the Living Learning Community. Students interested in these leadership opportunities may apply to be either a Community Mentor or a Role Model.
Community Mentors are sophomore+ student leaders who serve as academic and social bridge builders for first-year students living in Towson University’s Living Learning Communities (LLCs). Through their visible presence and intentional support, Community Mentors role model successful college behaviors while providing structured peer mentorship through weekly community hours, theme-based programming, and connections to campus resources. Although not required, most Community Mentors previously lived in the same LLC they now serve, allowing them to draw on their personal experiences in the community structure. Community Mentors will work collaboratively with faculty/staff, Resident Assistants, and Residence Life Coordinators, to create an inclusive learning environment where LLC students can thrive academically and develop a sense of belonging.
LLCs with Community Mentors are:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1. Application Opens | The Learning Community Mentor will open on Monday, March 9, 2026 and is due by Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM. |
| 2. Complete the returning student housing application. | Since Community Mentors are required to live on campus, they must also complete a returning student housing application by the deadline of March 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM. |
| 3. Selection notification | Students who applied to the Community Mentor role will be notified through their TU email by Friday, May 8, 2026 if they have been selected for placement in the LLC. |
| 4. Move-In & Orientation | Students selected for a Community Mentor position move into their on-campus assignments
in early to mid-August to participate in Community Mentor Orientation & Training. |
For those interested in applying to one of the LLCs below, please be aware of the following:
SAGE Community: Residents interested in this community must be selected as a SAGE mentor for placement. This is a separate process; do not utilize this application process outline for other learning communities. For more information, contact the SAGE Coordinator in Student Success Programs.
Honors Community: The Honors Community does not utilize Community Mentors or Role Models. Students seeking a leadership role in this LLC should look into applying to be an Honors College Student Director through the Honors College.
American Sign Language LLC: The application submission for this community will require students to demonstrate their proficiency in ASL.
Community Mentors: If you are selected for the Community Mentor Role and accept the offer, you may
choose up to one roommate to live with you. That individual must agree to live in
the LLC with you and have completed a returning student housing contract by the deadline
CMs may be prioritized for single rooms if they are available in the community. This is not a guaranteed benefit of the position, as single rooms are not available
in all LLCs and may be otherwise accounted for in communities where they do exist. CMs who opt not to select a roommate may be housed with another LLC student leader
or incoming LLC student.
To be considered for either the Community Mentor position, applicants must complete the returning student housing contract by the deadline.
Community Mentor applicants should adhere to the returning student housing process timeline. Selection notifications will be sent out prior to room selection. Those who accept the Community Mentor position will not need to participate in room selection, as they will be assigned to a space in the Living Learning Community by HRL staff.
If an applicant forms or joins a roommate group, it is encouraged that the applicant informs their roommate group of their application so that roommates can plan accordingly should the applicant be selected for the LLC student leader role. While Community Mentors may bring one roommate with them into the LLC, they may not bring a larger roommate group into the community.