The Learning Communities at Bloomsburg University foster an inclusive environment where students with similar majors, interests and goals are afforded rich and varied student learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom. Through collaboration with faculty, staff, and peer mentors; students are able to experience personal and intellectual growth while building relationships in an engaged and friendly community-centered environment.

Learning Community Benefits:

• Free opportunity to help students get acclimated to campus
• Meet people with similar interests
• Form strong relationships with faculty
• Develop professional connections that will help you after graduation

• Take Core Curricular Course(s) which count to your major
• Make connections that will aid you in career development
• Be assigned a mentor to help you transition to the college setting
• Receive tips on succeeding academically

Activities Include:

• Various educational and/or social workshops and programs
• Tutoring Sessions and Study Halls
• Travel to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington D.C.
• Regular 1:1 interactions with peer mentors and/or faculty directors
• Volunteer opportunities in local community
• Annual Fall Fest activities
• Team building
• Annual Fall Fest, Potlucks, Banquets, and other opportunities to socialize and celebrate achievements
• Leadership opportunities