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Give yourself an advantage in college

A learning community is a group of 14 or 28 first-year students who share common interests, take classes together, live on the same floor and participate in activities together throughout the year. It is a place for students to connect with one another, become engaged in all Fort Hays State University has to offer, and belong to a supportive community. Check out all the learning community options for Fall 2024.

You invest in YOUR SUCCESS & FUN by participating in an LLC. All LLC students will:

  • Take required LLC specific courses with their community in the fall & spring semesters
  • Freshman students live on-campus in Victor E. Village and Transfer Network students live in Heather Hall.
  • have ready-made study groups
  • engage in a variety of campus activities
  • have a support system & a Faculty mentor

Why should I join a learning community?

No matter how prepared you feel, adjusting to college life can be a challenge. You may be away from home, far from friends, and adjusting to college classes that demand more time and effort than high school. By joining a learning community you have the opportunity to:

  • Get to know a small group of students and faculty well.
  • Have preferential room placement in Victor E. Village with fellow learning community members.
  • Early move-in before the arrival of the rest of the freshman class.
  • Ready-made study groups with other members of your community.
  • Get to know faculty mentors outside the classroom.
  • Enjoy a wide variety of groups, campus, and community activities.

Learning community students also have a higher average GPA than students who do not participate in a learning community. Additionally, students in learning communities also state that they feel greater satisfaction with student-faculty interaction and a greater sense of campus support.

How do I join a learning community?

Sign-up for a learning community is connected to your Residential Life housing application through myFHSU app in Workday, under "Resources" tab, which is now open. Spots are limited and fill quickly. Last year many of our communities had a waiting list. The priority deadline to apply is March 1, 2024.

Participating departments