What is a Learning Community?

• A set of two or more courses that focus on a common theme
• The same students take all classes of the set in the same term
• Instructors coordinate content and assignments related to the theme

How does it work?

• Two or more courses are linked as co-requisites into a set or community using a theme.
• When a student signs up for one of the courses within a set, a pop-up reminder window will be displayed to alert the student to also register for the co-requisite course.
• Courses will remain separate on transcripts and thus will transfer as courses taken in a traditional format.
• Students are encouraged to register early if they wish to participate in a Learning Community. 

What are the benefits of taking courses in this format?

• Better connections with classmates
• Increased interaction between faculty and students
• Increased understanding of the connections between disciplines
• Stronger connections between courses and learning
• Greater course satisfaction
• Potential for smaller classes
• Courses offered at prime times
• Increased satisfaction with the college experience