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New Students and Family Programs

Future Students

Page address: http://www.mnsu.edu/newstudent/communities/future/

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 classes together and live in the same areas of the residence halls 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 Get One "First Year"

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.

What Current Students Are Saying

"Joining a learning community was one of the best decisions I could have made coming into my freshman year. It has helped me in many ways. Some of my best friends I met through the learning community, and it made the adjustment to college much easier." -Exploring Health Careers LC student, Class of 2016

 "I would just like to say that I have had a very great learning community experience. It was the fastest way to get to know people! Coming into college, everyone's fear is not meeting new people. Being in a learning community helps you meet new people instantly." -Elements of Nursing LC student, Class of 2016

"I believe I have made lifelong friends with teh people in my learning community. I also think it was great to know people in a few classes both semesters. It really helped my transition into college." -Choosing and Changing Majors LC student, Class of 2016

Check Out What's Happening Now

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Learning Communities at Minnesota State Mankato on Facebook