If you're planning to pursue a degree in Nursing, consider living and studying with other students who share your interest in healthcare. This learning community will help you develop a solid foundation in this challenging major. You'll meet faculty and staff, enhance your academic skills, and learn about career options.
As a part of the learning community, you'll enroll in the following courses:
McElroy Residence Community: H3 (men) and H4 (women)
*Please note: The renovated spaces in McElroy Residence Community (including McElroy H Hall) are charged at a higher rate than basic spaces because of the upgraded amenities in those areas. For more information about renovated spaces, please see the Residential Life Web site.
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
Please note that this learning community does NOT have the housing component. Students in this group will be co-enrolled in the courses listed below, but will not have a Learning Community Coordinator and will not live in clustered housing.
You'll be immediately immersted in Aviation courses and enjoy strong faculty connections and peer interaction while getting the extra support students in this hands-on major need.
As a part of the learning community, you'll enroll in the following courses:
Aviation Department
Tom Peterson or Nihad Daidzic
Phone: 507-389-5094
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
"Undecided" majors unite! Join other first-year students in a learning community that gives you an opportunity to learn about yourself, develop a plan of study, and explore career opportunities. You'll learn new tools to help you set and reach personal goals and become a successful lifelong learner.
As a part of the learning community, you'll be enrolled in the following courses:
McElroy Residence Community: G2 (Men and Women)
For more information on this Residence Community, please see the Residential Life Web site.
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
Knowledge of what's happening in the world is essential in today's global society. Get connected with the world around you, develop an understanding of your place in the larger community, and discover your passion!
As a part of the learning community, you'll be enrolled in the following courses:
McElroy Residence Community: G1 (men and women)
For more information on this Residence Community, please see the Residential Life Web site.
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
Kellian Clink
Library Services
Phone: 507-389-5152
If you're a future dental hygienist, this learning community will give you camaraderie and support as you complete Dental Hygiene prerequisite courses, participate in activities, and develop relationships with faculty from the Dental Hygiene department.
As a part of the learning community, you'll be enrolled in the following courses:
It is recommended, although not a part of the learning community courses, that students also register for:
Failure to complete a minimum of 16 credits per semester may result in a five-year completion of the bachelor's degree.
McElroy Residence Community: F3 (men) and F4 (women)
For more information on this Residence Community, please see the Residential Life Web site.
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
Dental Hygiene Department
Phone: 507-389-1313
In this learning community, future teachers develop an understanding of teaching and professionalism through active learning experiences like tutoring, shadowing, and mentoring in school settings. Your commitment to the field will be strengthened while living and studying with fellow Elementary Education majors.
As a part of the learning community, you'll be enrolled in the following courses:
It is recommended, although not a part of the learning community courses, that students with a limited Math background also register for MATH 098 Intermediate Algebra (4 credits).
McElroy Residence Community: H1 (men) and H2 (women)
*Please note: The renovated spaces in McElroy Residence Community (including McElroy H Hall) are charged at a higher rate than basic spaces because of the upgraded amenities in those areas. For more information about renovated spaces, please see the Residential Life Web site.
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
College of Education Advising
Phone: 507-389-1215
If you are interested in learning about cultures other than your own, this learning community will provide plenty of global interaction opportunities. Specifically designed to help Minnesota State Mankato's international students and domestic U.S. students intereact and learn from each other. The courses chosen satisfy General Education requirements, but also help students explore cultures from around the world. Excellent for international students, students majoring in International Business, International Relations, Modern Languages, or any student who is interested in immersing themselves in a variety of cultural experiences right here in Southern Minnesota. Also perfect for the student who plans to study abroad during their academic career.
As a part of the learning community, you'll be enrolled in the following courses:
McElroy Residence Community: F3 (men) and F4 (women)
For more information on this Residence Community, please see the Residential Life Web site.
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
Connie Miller
College of Arts and Humanities
Phone: 507-389-1770
If you're interested in working in the health professions but haven't narrowed it down to a specific field, this learning community may be for you. You'll develop strong connections to faculty and staff in the College of Allied Health and Nursing who will guide you through the wide variety of careers in the health fields. The courses offered fill requirements for many health related majors as well as General Education requirements.
As a part of the learning community, you'll be enrolled in the following courses:
It is recommended, although not a part of the learning community courses, that students with a limited Math background also register for MATH 098 Intermediate Algebra (4 credits).
McElroy Residence Community: F1 (men) and F2 (women)
For more information on this Residence Community, please see the Residential Life Web site.
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
Shirley Murray
College of Allied Health and Nursing
Phone: 507-389-5194
Students who meet the Honors Program requirements will be challenged through their coursework and out of class experiences while participating in this Learning Community. For information about enrollment in the Honors - Exploring Communication and Culture Learning Community, please contact Dr. Chris Corley in the Honors Office at 507-389-5191.
As a part of the learning community, you'll be enrolled in the following courses:
McElroy Residence Community: I1 (women) and I2 (men)
*Please note: The renovated spaces in McElroy Residence Community (including McElroy I Hall) are charged at a higher rate than basic spaces because of the upgraded amenities in those areas. For more information about renovated spaces, please see the Residential Life Web site.
Dr. Chris Corley - Honors Director
Phone: 507-389-5191
If you plan to enter the business world, this popular learning community will help you distinguish between the various majors and career paths within the fields of Business and Economics. You'll also learn how to apply the tools and principles of these two fields to your own personal and business decisions through active learning and group work.
As a part of the learning community, you'll be enrolled in the following courses:
McElroy Residence Community: G4 (men and women)
For more information on this Residence Community, please see the Residential Life Web site.
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
Not only will you receive an introduction to one of the four fields of professional engineering offered at Minnesota State Mankato in this learning community, you will also have the opportunity to interact with select faculty from these departments, take part in organized study groups and interact with peers studying the same subjects. This learning community is recommended only for students majoring in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Computer Engineering. It is NOT recommended for students with any other major.
As a part of the learning community, you'll be enrolled in the following courses:
*Enrollment in Pre-Engineering Learning Communities is based on ACT Math and Minnesota State Mankato Math Placement Scores.
McElroy Residence Community: I4 (men only)
*Please note: The renovated spaces in McElroy Residence Community (including McElroy I Hall) are charged at a higher rate than basic spaces because of the upgraded amenities in those areas. For more information about renovated spaces, please see the Residential Life Web site.
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
College of Science, Engineering & Technology
Student Advising Center
Phone: 507-389-1521
Are you pursuing teaching in the middle and high schools? Connect with other students with your same goal! You'll have the opportunity to interact with faculty who have a vested interest in seeing future teachers obtain the skills and confidence they need to be successful in the classroom, while taking courses that will advance you toward your goal of teaching and fulfill General Education requirements.
As a part of the learning community, you'll be enrolled in the following courses:
McElroy Residence Community: F1 (men) and F2 (women)
For more information on this Residence Community, please see the Residential Life Web site.
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
Women who have declared or are considering a major in the sciences will enjoy the out-of-class opportunities for study groups, investigation of career options, and social connections with like-minded students.
As a part of the learning community, you'll be enrolled in the following courses:
*Select Biology or Chemistry based on your area of interest.
**Students will be placed into appropriate Math course based on ACT Math and Minnesota State Mankato Math Placement Scores. Students not eligible for MATH 115 or higher will still be eligible to enroll in the learning community and will take the appropriate Math course (not included in the Learning Community).
McElroy Residence Community: I3 (women only)
*Please note: The renovated spaces in McElroy Residence Community (including McElroy I Hall) are charged at a higher rate than basic spaces because of the upgraded amenities in those areas. For more information about renovated spaces, please see the Residential Life Web site.
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
College of Science, Engineering & Technology
Student Advising Center
Phone: 507-389-1521
