Learning Communities
Learning Communities is an exciting program designed to enrich academic and social experiences and opportunities for incoming first-year students at Baruch College. First semester course schedules are created and assigned based on students’ incoming course credit and placements. One course in select freshman blocks will be designated a learning community (LC) led by the faculty member teaching the course, who will have co-curricular activities that support the experience of the course. Co-curricular activities may include cultural events on campus, visits to museums, concerts, theater, historical sites — and more! Enrollment in the learning community courses will be limited to twenty students each, and a linked section of Freshman Seminar will have a roster with the same twenty students. Small classes enable students to connect with and rely on each other as they embrace new challenges and possibilities. The result is not only a springboard to academic success but also a strong cohort, a bond with friends and faculty that can last a lifetime. Learning Communities students have historically posted higher GPAs than their peers.
Any Questions?
Browse the Welcome to Baruch brochure, or the Learning Communities FAQ page to learn more.
Contact
The Office of the Associate Dean: WSAS.AssocDean@baruch.cuny.edu; 646-312-3890