Learning Communities

Learning Communities (LCs) are 2-3 linked courses that allow participants to partake in exclusive activities created to enhance their learning experience at A&M-San Antonio.

The faculty in each LC, team up to build connections amongst the linked courses through shared assignments and activities. Throughout the semester long program students will receive guidance from a fellow peer mentor and gain lifelong friendships.

What are the types of Learning Communities?

Learning Communities (LCs) bring first-year students together through shared classes, supportive faculty, and Peer Leaders. The program offers two types of LCs: Linked & Affinity LCs. Students in Linked LCs take two to four courses together. Affinity LCs are built around a First-Year Seminar focused on a specific theme or student population. LCs create a sense of community, and support both academic and personal success early in college.

Traditional LC Example

First-Year Seminar

First-Year Seminar faculty
In-class Peer Leader who provides mentoring

College Algebra

Mathematics faculty
No in-class Peer Leader

Overlap Between Classes

Same Students between class
Academic and social support
Engaged learning

What are the benefits of Learning Communities?

Academically

Working out loud is learning out loud! Open collaboration breaks down barriers, facilitates innovation, and creative problem-solving.

Connecting & Growth

Learning Communities provides a space and structure for people to align around a shared goal and encourage one another to reach that goal.

Exclusive Activities & Events

Learning Communities offers events throughout the year as well as merchandise that only you as a Learning Communities student will have.

Let's Connect!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of First-Year Experience.

Phone: (210) 784-1435

Email: fye@tamusa.edu

Location: Patriots' Casa Room 203