How to Join a Learning Community

Review the list of learning communities
Read descriptions of the learning communities and identify those of most interest to you
Contact the learning community coordinator of the program of interest for more information.
If the learning community in which you are interested is residential (reserved residence hall spaces in proximity to other learning community participants), you will have the opportunity to sign up for that program when you contract for housing. Please review the learning communities list to determine which learning community fits with your academic major and/or interests.
If the learning community you are interested in is not residential, then you will have the opportunity to sign up at summer orientation.
Most importantly, if you have any questions, just ask! We are more than happy to help you find the information that will help you in your decision making.

LC Student Profile: Nicole Bell

Classification: Sophomore
Major: Construction Engineering
Hometown: South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Learning Communities: Construction Engineering Cornerstone and WiSE
Nicole joined WiSE because she wanted to interact with other females in science and engineering and she joined cornerstone because she wanted to meet students and faculty in her field. Through learning communities Nicole has a built-in study group, she has been able to interact with professors on a personal level, and she has made lasting friendships.

"Some of the people that I met through the learning team are my best friends at Iowa State. If I had to do it all over again, I would make sure that I entered Iowa State as a learning team member." -- Jeremy

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