Learning Communities Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing to live in a Learning Community (LC) is one of the best decisions you can make to get engaged and connected at Moorhead. Check out our frequently asked questions to learn more.
What are the benefits of being in a Learning Community?
Participation in a Learning Community at Moorhead enhances student success by fostering deeper academic engagement, stronger social connections, and higher retention rates. From move-in day and beyond, you'll be connected with your Learning Community Mentor and other LC peers as you being to navigate your new normal as a Dragon. These connections will provide you with a sense of belonging and positively impact your overall experience with faculty and students.
In addition to the social components of the program, students who enroll in a LC receive first access into the residential hall their community is located in, as well first registration into the common courses you and your LC peers will take together.
What types of experiences will I receive in my Learning Community?
Your Learning Community experience will consist of living with and taking similar courses with students of the same interests as yourself. In addition, your upper-class Learning Community Mentor will plan study nights, events, site visits and will be charged with co-teaching the FYE (First Year Experience) course you and your peers will take!
Additionally, Learning Community students receive first registration into major specific courses that are set aside for you, along with first access into whichever hall your LC is located in. Students who are looking to enhance their first-year experience and develop life-long connections should strongly consider joining a Learning Community.
How do I find a roommate if I decide to join a Learning Community?
Finding a roommate on Minnesota State Moorhead’s campus can be done in various ways: Meeting another student at a large campus event, by following your classes Instagram page, or by using the roommate finder within the housing application (suggested method).
If you are looking for a roommate by utilizing the roommate finder within the Housing Application, you will only be shown other students who have opted to live in the same Learning Community as you. Not seeing a ton of options? That's normal - keep checking back in every so often! As more students opt to join a community, you'll see more roommate options.
Is there a cost to participate in a Learning Community?
There is no cost to participate in a Learning Community.
How do I apply to be in a Learning Community?
The Minnesota State Moorhead housing application opens up October 1st every year. You can apply online through the housing application with your Star ID and password. Within the housing application, you will indicate if you’re interested in being in a Learning Community or not. Before doing so, be sure you do your research and find what LC your major falls under so that you can select the correct one within the housing application. You can find a list of our offered Learning Communities.
When will I know if I have been admitted to a Learning Community?
If a student selects a Learning Community within their housing application, they have secured a spot. When spaces have been claimed, the option for that community will be removed from the housing application. Don't delay, spots go quick!
What if I have a roommate request that isn't in the same Learning Community as me?
Learning Communities work best when students are living with the others in their community, which is why we recommend you find a roommate using the roommate finder within the housing application. If you have a roommate in mind that you wish to live with that isn't in the same learning community as you, we will be accepting requests and will allow if space allows. You can create a roommate group with your preferred roommate within your housing application.
How can I get out of the Learning Community midyear?
When you submitted your LC application, you agreed to participate in a Learning Community for one academic year. Documented reasons you may opt out midyear: you change your major, you move to a different building, or you withdraw from the university. Please use the Learning Community Change Request form for any of the above reasons.