"The Learning Community gave me an opportunity to
start college living with other people with similar interests, and a sense
of empowerment to get involved with campus activities."
—Anya Malkov '08, 2004-2005 LC participant
At Dickinson College, Learning Communities are part of the First-Year Seminar Program. Two or more seminars are linked or clustered around a theme. They enroll students in an intensive common residential learning environment.
The Learning Communities at Dickinson allow first-year students to participate in a community with other students who have an opportunity to work closely with faculty, staff and other students.
By selecting to participate in a Learning Community, students and faculty commit to taking the learning out of the classroom and into the residence hall, the community, and the wider world.
In 2008-2009, learning communities will be housed in the following residence halls: