Learning Communities

At Colorado State University

Why Choose a Learning Community?

Learning Communities bring groups of students together in classes, join activities, and build connections with one another. They create a supportive environment where you can succeed academically, make friends, and feel at home on campus. Through shared experiences in and out of the classroom, Learning Communities help you get involved, grow as a student, and become an active member of the CSU community.

residential Learning Communities

First Year

Agricultural Leadership

As a part of the College of Agricultural Science (CAS), students will register for a 2-credit seminar that examines the philosophical and historical foundations of agriculture, complemented by case study exploration of agricultural leaders and their practices.

First Year

Transfer Students

Align Scientific Learning Community

Biomedical Sciences and Neuroscience undergraduate students come together to cultivate an inclusive community of scientists committed to improving the health of animals, people, and the planet.

First Year

Amplify

Located in Pinon Hall, Laurel Village, students with College of Natural Sciences majors live, learn, and grow together in Amplify. Through our residential and academic experiences, our students come together in a community that amplifies their individual voices.

First Year

Engineering Community

Located in Academic Village and Edwards Hall, Engineering majors of this community can take advantage of academic assistance, mentorship, events, student organization meetings, and tutoring.

First Year

Health & Exercise Science

In the Health & Exercise Science (HES) Residential Learning Community, you will live with other students who are taking the same courses, have similar career goals, and with students that are often vested in living active and healthy lifestyles.

First Year

Honors Residential Learning Community

The Honors Residential Learning Community (HRLC) offers incoming Honors students an opportunity to connect with the Honors program and live with students who share their interests.

First Year

Key Communities

The Key Communities are learning communities for first year students designed to honor the strengths of each student to foster students’ transition to and through the University.

First Year

Vida Residential Learning Community

In Vida, life and learning come together. Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Exploratory Studies join a vibrant community where curiosity thrives and connections matter. CLA students will also be considered for the Boost Scholarship.

First Year

Warner College of Natural Resources

Warner Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) support students’ leadership development in natural resources, sustainability, and outdoor leadership.

themed Communities

Transfer Students

First Year

Continuing Students

Living Substance Free

The Living Substance Free Community in Corbett Hall is a community for students who are committed to a lifestyle free from alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.

If you are a transfer student interested in any of the communities listed above, contact the specific community to determine if it is a good fit for you. Many of the communities can accommodate transfer students. CSU also offers Transfer Residential Communities in Laurel Village and Summit Hall specifically for transfer students.

Program Benefits

Students who participate in learning communities:

Tend to do better academically

Tend to continue on to their sophomore year at higher rates

Benefit from being part of a diverse community

Feel more connected to their college and/or academic program

Report being satisfied with their overall academic experience at CSU and in the learning community

Are highly involved on campus and in the community

Form great, lifelong friendships

Share that being in a learning community helps with their academic and social transition to college

Find that it is a comfortable and supportive learning environment