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 will be enrolled in the following courses:
NURS 110: Nursing Perspectives (1 credit)
BIOL 220: Human Anatomy (4 credits)
ENG 101: English Composition (4 credits)
FYEX 100: First Year Seminar (1 credit)
NURS 101: Courage, Caring and Teambuilding (3 credits)
CHEM 111: Chemistry of Life Processes (5 credits)
SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
*To enroll in the Anatomy of Nursing learning community, it is recommended that you have high school college preparatory Biology coursework.
McElroy Complex; E-1 men, E-2 women
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
In this learning community, you’ll immediately be immersed in Army ROTC courses and enjoy strong faculty connections and peer interaction. You'll also have the opportunity to improve your physical fitness and leadership skills while earning some general education credits. Students who enroll in this Learning Community are not required to join the Army ROTC program.
MSL 111: Foundations of Officership (1 credit)
MSL 210: Army Physical Fitness (1 credit)
ENG 101: English Composition (4 credits)
SPEE 102: Public Speaking (3 credits)
MSL 112: Basic Leadership (1 credit)
MSL 252: The Evolution of American Warfare (3 credits)
POL 111: US Government (3 credits)
McElroy Complex; E-3 women, E-4 men
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
In this learning community, you’ll immediately be immersed in Aviation courses and enjoy strong faculty connections and peer interaction while getting the extra support students in this hands-on major need
AVIA 100: World of Aviation (3 credits)
AVIA 150: Private Pilot (4 credits)
AVIA 151: Private Pilot Flight Lab (3 credits)
GEOG 100: Elements of Geography (3 credits)
FYEX 100: First Year Seminar (1 credit)
AVIA 371: Multi-Engine Flight Lab (1 credit)
AVIA 260: Instrument Pilot (4 credits)
GEOG 103: Cultural Geography (3 credits)
HLTH 101: Health and the Evironment (3 credits)
McElroy Complex; E-3 women, E-4 men
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 will be enrolled in the following courses:
SPEE 100: Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 credits)
BIOL 100: Our Natural World (4 credits)
FYEX 100: First Year Seminar (1 credit)
ENG 101: English Composition (4 credits)
HIST 171: World Civilization 1500-present (4 credits)
McElroy Complex; F-1 men, F-2 women
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
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 will be enrolled in the following courses:
DHYG 100: Dental Hygiene Perspectives (1 credit)
BIOL 220: Human Anatomy (4 credits)
HLTH 101: Health and the Environment (3 credits)
SPEE 100: Fund. of Speech Communications (3 credits)
FYEX 100: First Year Seminar (1 credit)
*It is recommended, although not a part of the learning community courses, that students also register for:
PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology (4 credits) OR
CHEM 106: Introduction to Chemistry (3 credits) for students with a limited Chemistry background or for students who did not take Chemistry in high school.
*Failure to complete a minimum of 16 credits per semester may result in a 5 year completion of the bachelor degree.
CHEM 111: Chemistry of Life Processes (5 credits)
SOC 150: Social Problems (3 credits)
MATH 112: College Algebra (4 credits)
ENG 101: English Composition (4 credits)
McElroy Complex; F-3 men, F-4 women
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
Dental Hygiene: 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 will be enrolled in the following courses:
BIO 100: Our Natural World (4 credits)
ENG 101: English Composition (4 credits)
FYEX 100: First Year Experience (1 credit)
EEC 205: Society and the Environment (3 credits)
EEC 200: Early Clinical Exp: Elem. School (3 credits)
McElroy Complex; H-1 men, H-2 women
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
If you’re planning to pursue a degree in Nursing, this is one of the Learning Community options for you. Living and studying with other students who share your interest in healthcare 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 in the field of Nursing.
As a part of the learning community, you will be enrolled in the following courses:
NURS 101: Courage, Caring and Teambuilding (3 credits)
CHEM 111: Chemistry of Life Processes (5 credits)
SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
FYEX 100: First Year Seminar (1 credit)
NURS 110: Nursing Perspectives (1 credit)
BIOL 220: Human Anatomy (4 credits)
ENG 101: English Composition (4 credits)
*To enroll in the Elements of Nursing learning community, it is recommended that you have strong high school college preparatory coursework in Chemistry during the senior year.
McElroy Complex; E-3 women, E-1 men
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
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 will be enrolled in the following courses:
CAHN 101: Health Care Professions (3 credits)
HLTH 101: Health and the Environment (3 credits)
ENG 101: Composition (4 credits)
FYEX 100: First Year Seminar (1 credit)
MATH 112: College Algebra (4 credits)
SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
HP 291: Concepts of Fitness (2 credits)
BIOL 220: Human Anatomy (4 credits)
McElroy Complex; F-1 men, F-2 women
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
Live and learn with other students who share your strong communication skills and varied interests! You’ll find inspiration and support as you practice the many aspects of communication in the context of learning about diverse cultures. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore several liberal arts majors while completing many general education requirements.
As a part of the learning community, you will be enrolled in the following courses:
SPEE 203: Intercultural Communication (3 credits)
ENG 101: English composition (4 credits)
FYEX 100: First Year Seminar (1 credit)
PHIL 120W: Introduction to Ethics (3 credits)
MASS 110: Introduction to Mass Communication (3 credits)
SPEE 102: Public Speaking (3 credits)
McElroy Complex; H-3 men, H-4 women
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
If you plan to enter the business world, these popular learning communities 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 each of these learning communities, you will be enrolled in the following courses:
MRKT 100: Global Business Concepts (3 credits)
ECON 201: Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
FYEX 100: First Year Seminar (1 credit)
Econ 202: Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
Section I: McElroy Complex; H-1 men, H-2 women
Section II: McElroy Complex; H3 men, H-4 women
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
Not only will you receive an introduction to the fields of Civil and Mechanical Engineering 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 and Mechanical Engineering. It is NOT recommended for students with any other major.
As a part of the learning community, you will be enrolled in the following courses:
ME or CIVE 101: Introduction to Engineering (2 credits)
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I (5 credits)
*MATH 115: Pre-Calculus (4 credits) or
*MATH 121: Calculus (4 credits)
PHYS 221: General Physics I (if MATH 122) (5 credits)
*MATH 121: Calculus I (4 credits) or
*MATH 122: Calculus II (4 credits)
*Enrollment in Pre-Engineering learning communities is based on ACT Math and Minnesota State Mankato Math Placement Scores.
McElroy Complex; I-2 men
Office of First Year Experience
Phone: 507-389-5498
Toll Free: 800-722-0544
Not only will you receive an introduction to the fields of Electrical and Computer Engineering, you’ll 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 Computer and Electrical Engineering. It is NOT recommended for students in any other major.
As a part of the learning community, you will be enrolled in the following courses:
EE 106: Introduction to Computer/Electrical Engineering I (3 credits)
CHEM 191: Chemistry for Engineers (3 credits)
*MATH 115: Pre-Calculus (4 credits) or
*MATH 121: Calculus (4 credits)
EE 107: Introduction to Electrical/Computer Engineering II (3 credits)
PHYS 221: General Physics I (if MATH 122) (5 credits)
*MATH 121: Calculus I (4 credits) or
*MATH 122: Calculus II (4 credits)
*Enrollment in Pre-Engineering learning communities is based on ACT Math and Minnesota State Mankato Math Placement Scores.
McElroy Complex; I-4 men
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 will be enrolled in the following courses:
ENG 101: English Composition (4 credits)
*CHEM 201: General Chemistry I (5 credits) OR
*BIOL 105: General Biology I (4 credits)
FYEX 100: First Year Seminar (1 credit)
SPEE 102: Public Speaking (3 credits)
*CHEM 202: General Chemistry II (5 credits) OR
*BIOL 106: General Biology II (4 credits)
*Select Biology or Chemistry based on your area of interest. Pre-Engineering majors should plan on enrollment in CHEM 201.
McElroy Complex; I-3 women
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
