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Benefits of Learning Communities

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Build friendships and study skills

Learning Communities naturally build friendships and create study networks. The weekly meetings are specially geared toward improving students' skills in ways that improve their likelihood of success in college.

Learn how to navigate U of I

Find out where to go for help on anything from selecting courses to finding your way around town. You'll gain a sense of how the University works and how to make it work for you.

Long-term success

Studies show that students who enroll in collaborative learning environments such as Learning Communities are more likely than their peers to graduate. They make friends more easily and perform better in all their classes.

Guaranteed enrollment

Students who enroll in Learning Communities are guaranteed a slot in a high-demand, required course.