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Welcome to Communication
Join other first-year communication students in exploring the basics of communication study at Purdue. You’ll complete your university core requirement for oral communication (COM 11400) while also gaining insights about the study and career opportunities of the various majors in the Lamb School of Communication. When you finish the semester, you will know students in your cohort AND faculty from the School better than any other first-years!
You’ll not only learn how to speak, but you’ll gain context about how speaking—and all kinds of communication—will be a part of your career. You’ll develop positive student skills along with other students also interested in communication, and you’ll get started on networking that will equip you for life after Purdue.
Both classes are taught by instructors with at least 20 years at Purdue, and the COM 11400 section is one of the only sections taught by a faculty member. In and out of the classroom, you will become oriented to communication while learning how to be a college student and part of the community in the Lamb School.
For specific questions regarding the Welcome to Communication LC, please email Dr. Josh Boyd (boyd@purdue.edu).
Eligibility
- First-time beginning students majoring in Pre-Communication (PCOM) in the College of Liberal Arts
Residential Component
- Students will indicate interest in Learning Communities (LCs) and apply during their housing application process. Students will be informed of the status of their LC application in mid-May.
- Roommate selection will occur after LC decisions have been made. If admitted to an LC, students will need to match with other student(s) admitted to the same LC. If not selected for an LC, the student's original housing preferences will be considered during general housing placement and the student will be able to roommate match with other general housing students.
- The location of LC housing will be determined based on the incoming class size and the needs of the learning community.
- For specific question regarding learning communities, email learningcommunities@purdue.edu.
- If you have questions about housing, contact University Residences (https://www.housing.purdue.edu/) at housing@purdue.edu.
Duration
Fall Semester Only
Associated Courses and Information
Fall Courses:
COM 10000 (1 credit) - Introduction to Communication Studies
COM 11400 (3 credits) - Fundamentals of Speech Communication
Every fee eligible student involved with a learning community (LC) at Purdue will be assessed the $200 LC fee to their university account. These funds support activities and travel, signature LC events, housing assignments and/or course registration and instructor stipends.
The Welcome to Communication LC has committed to pay the $200 LC fee for the students enrolled and participating in their learning community for Fall 2024. This benefit is provided to those in this specific LC only. Thank you WTC LC!
Events and Activities Included:
Past Events and Activities have included:
- Meals with professors
- Video production studio tour
- Purdue Presentation Center tour
- Visit to Ringel Gallery
- Visit to Purdue Surplus
- Old Masters speaker
- Presidential Lecture Series with ice cream afterwards
- Chicago White Sox or Indiana Pacers game
- Excursion to Exploration Acres corn maze
- Meet and greet reception with successful communication alumni
Information above is subject to change. If you are placed in the LC, the associated courses will be on your schedule prior to you registering for the rest of your courses.
