If you are planning to enroll at Purdue University and want to get the hang of college life quickly, consider being in a learning community.

At Purdue, a learning community is either:

• A group of 20–30 first-year students who take two or three of the same courses together;
• A group of first-year students who share a common academic interest and live in the same residence hall; or,
• A group of first-year students who take part in both of these activities.

Taking part in a learning community will provide you with some (if not all) of these benefits:

• Attend two or three classes with the same group of students
• Live in the same University residence as your community members (if you live on campus and a residence option is available)
• Get involved, meet people, and make friends
• Attend out-of-class programs and go on exciting trips
• Learn about the helpful resources available to you at Purdue University
• Become involved in the Lafayette–West Lafayette community
• Boost your chances of academic success
• Get to know your instructors and classmates
• Create lasting friendships
• Broaden your learning experience
• Make a large university feel smaller
• Learn and have fun!

Through learning communities, first-year students have a great way to make friends and learn the ropes at Purdue. Research results here and at programs across the United States show that students who take part in a learning community earn higher grades, make friends faster, and graduate at higher or faster rates than students who don't participate. Explore this site via the links on the right to learn more about this proven program.

2010 Learning Community Profiles