Future Students

Purpose

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Learning Communities Program provides an opportunity for incoming first year students to join a community that supports their academic success and transition to college life, as well as encourages students to involve themselves in the different opportunities we have to offer on campus!

How they work

Learning Community students take some of their semester classes together and many live on the same residence hall floor providing an excellent opportunity to connect with other first year students. Each Learning Community has their own Learning Community Coordinator (LCC) who is dedicated to the academic success of every member as they transition to college life at Minnesota State, Mankato. The LCC assists each student in setting academic goals, develops study groups for the community, and plans service work, cultural appreciation, and other events.

You are a first-year student only once!

You're only a first-year student once-and it's the only chance you have to become part of one of Minnesota State Mankato's residential Learning Communities.  You'll meet other students with similar interests and passions, and you'll discover activities that suit you as a student and a person.  You'll live and learn in an environment designed specifically for success on campus and beyond.  There is no additional cost to enroll.

"The learning community gave me more confidence right away because the same girls from my floor were in many of my classes; it provided me with extra support and academic guidance, it allowed me to get to know many of my professors better, and certainly improved my success in my first year of college." -Nursing major, class of 2011

"My favorite part of being in a learning community is the friends you make.  I have met some of my best friends through this program and it has really helped me overcome the social obstacles to starting college."  -Anthropology major, class of 2011