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*The application process for Learning Communities has been terminated for the 2009-2010 academic year. Please visit the Office of First-Year Experience when you arrive on campus to learn more about how to get involved in other programs during your first year at Loyola.
Loyola offers seven (7) themed Learning Communities: Arts in Society, Global Citizenship, Green, Ignatian Leadership, Psychology & Wellness, Pre-Health, and Social Justice Village. To learn more about each theme click here.

                        

Learning Communities are group experiences that enhance students' exploration of a particular area of interest. First-year students participate in Learning Communities to:

  • Get a successful start to college.
  • Take advantage of a personalized, holistic approach to Jesuit education.
  • Develop strong relationships with faculty and staff members.
  • Stimulate intellectual curiosity.
  • Promote academic achievement.
  • Integrate educational experience inside and outside the classroom.
  • Make new friends quickly.
  • Become involved with the Loyola community.

Each Learning Community is open to any full-time first-year student, regardless of your intended major. This is an opportunity to explore an area of interest and broaden your horizons. Students from all College of Arts & Sciences majors are welcome! CLICK HERE to apply now!

Additional benefits include the opportunity to:

  1. Live in Simpson Living - Learning Center.
  2. Register early for classes.
  3. Move in early to your residence hall and attend the last orientation session. 

Program Expectations

Students in Loyola's Learning Communities will experience a successful transition to Loyola University Chicago and an enriched first year through a network of supportive faculty, staff, and peer relationships in a challenging learning environment. Students will increase their abilities as engaged learners and thinkers, experience positive personal development, and become active members in the Loyola campus community.

Participating in Loyola's Learning Communities is a full-year commitment. During that time, faculty, staff, and students commit to follow the set of guidelines articulated below.

Students are expected to:

  • Enroll in all associated academic courses chosen for the given Learning Community;
  • Participate in Learning Community events and meetings facilitated by Residence Life, First-Year Experience, and Academic Affairs;
  • Abide by all Learning Community and University policies; and
  • Remain in good disciplinary and academic standing.

Faculty and staff are expected to:

  • Perform all teaching and/or staffing duties and create opportunities for students to meet their goals and expectations;
  • Participate in Learning Community events and meetings facilitated by Residence Life, First-Year Experience, and Academic Affairs;
  • Participate in community assessments; and
  • Be present and available for Learning Community students.

          FOR MORE INFORMATION:

          Questions about housing placements?
          Contact the Department of Residence Life
          Phone: 773.508.3300
          E-mail: res-life@luc.edu
          Web site: LUC.edu/reslife

           

          Questions about Learning Community courses and activities?
          Contact the Office of First-Year Experience
          Phone: 773.508.7410
          E-mail: firstyearexperience@luc.edu
          Web site: LUC.edu/firstyearexperience