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 supporting community. Check out all the learning community options for Fall 2019 HERE.
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 the NEW Victor E. Viillage 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.
If this sounds interesting and you still have questions, please contact us.
How do I join a learning community?
Sign-up for a learning community is connected to your Residential Life housing application through TigerTracks, 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, 2019.
Participating Departments
Agriculture
Allied Health
Art & Design
Athletics
Biological Sciences
Campus Intramurals & Recreation
Career Services
Chemistry
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Communication Studies
Economics, Finance and Accounting
Geosciences
Health & Human Performance
History
Inclusion and Diversity Excellence
Leadership Studies
Management
Nursing
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Study Abroad
Teacher Education
Transition and Student Conduct