Learning Communities at the University of Cincinnati are made up of diverse groups of students and faculty who come together because of shared academic interests to interact in two or more university courses. There are more than 100 different learning communities for students to choose from at UC. During Bearcat Orientation, incoming freshmen have the opportunity to join a learning community based upon their major or area of academic interest. The partnerships that first year students form with faculty, staff, and other students in learning communities provides a cohesive learning experience centered around courses that fulfill core reqiurements. To learn more about learning communities in your college ask your advisor today!
The Learning Community experience helps students: • Establish close relationships with professors • Explore areas of academic interest • Build friendships with classmates • Achieve their academic goals • Experience the feel of a small college with the benefits of a major university • Obtain reserved seats in popular, difficult to-get-into courses
Participating Colleges and Programs for 2009-2010: • College of Allied Health Sciences • College of Applied Science • College of Business • College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services • College of Engineering • College of Nursing • School of Social Work • McMicken College of Arts and Sciences
What UC first-year students are saying about their learning community experience.
"(The LC) has helped me develop stronger friendships with a group of people throughout the entire academic year instead of only having classes together one quarter then never seeing them again. It gives me something to look forward to and it gives us history as friends."
"The best part (of a learning community) is the ability to meet with professors and to have sort of a group of people that are recognizable in classes. That way you don't get lost in the 'bigness' of UC."
Center for First Year Experience and Learning Communities
University of Cincinnati 2522 French Hall West University of Cincinnati PO Box 210154 Cincinnati, OH 45221-0154
