Ohio University Learning Communities
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A Learning Community (LC) is a group of students who take a common set of courses together or share a common experience around their academics.
Learning Communities (LCs) are designed with academic success and life outside the classroom in mind. All students want to feel at home, get to know people easily, and do well academically. Ohio University's Learning Communities bring all aspects of student success together in a fun, engaging, and collaborative environment. The five main objectives of Learning Communities are:
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05/27/2026
Summer orientation is here, Bobcats! We’ve been hard at work creating Learning Community Clusters designed to help you connect, explore, and thrive here at OHIO. You’ll choose your specific community during orientation, and it’s one of the best ways to kick off your OHIO experience.
Each community includes a Learning Community Seminar, taught by a dedicated faculty or staff member and a student leader, along with courses you need to stay on track for graduation. It’s your built‑in support system from day one. We can’t wait for you to join us!
04/29/2026
Why Learning Community Wednesday:
This week, Elizabeth shares her favorite part of her learning community and how she found her roommates! 98% of first-year students register for a learning community and you should too!🐾Click the link to learn more: https://www.ohio.edu/student-success/learning-communities
04/15/2026
Why Learning Community Wednesday:
This week, Kendall shares her favorite part of her learning community. 98% of first-year student register for a learning community and you should too!
Click the link to learn more! https://www.ohio.edu/student-success/learning-communities
04/08/2026
Not sure if you should register for a learning community? In this week’s “Why Learning Community Wednesday,” Addison tells us why she loved her learning community and you would too! Click the link to learn more: https://www.ohio.edu/student-success/learning-communities
04/08/2026
Today is Ohio Giving Day! The Learning Community Fund ensures that every student—regardless of major or financial background—can participate in meaningful, high-impact learning.
Please consider supporting the Learning Community Fund to keep these experiences going for future Bobcats.
$25 will support a student learning from one of the local business leaders over dinner
$100 will support one student going to a museum in Columbus, with transportation
$2,000 supports a whole class going on a trip to Columbus
See what some of the communities have been up to and consider using the DONATE button by clicking the link in our bio!
04/07/2026
Tomorrow, 4/8, is Ohio Giving Day . Please consider giving to the Learning Community Fund that supports student connecting with their major or career in their first semester! Follow the QR code or link to give today. https://www.ohio.edu/student-success/learning-communities/give
Fun Fact Wednesday!
🐾 Learning communities are major-based. You and the other students from your learning community will take a series of clustered classes together that align with your graduation plan. You will have a familiar face with you!
🐾 95.4% agreed that joining a Learning Community helped them meet other OHIO students and increased their knowledge of resources on campus for getting involved
🐾 Each learning community has around 21 students with one peer mentor and faculty member, making it a welcoming and supportive environment!
🐾 At Ohio University, you are not just a number. We care about your success and finding your people, therefore we have lots of learning communities to help you succeed! For Fall 2026, we have over 250 different learning communities!
Have any questions? Contact the Learning Community Programs Office at [email protected]!
02/11/2026
In Campus Connections you will:
💚 Connect with new relocate and transfer students
💚 Learn about services available in Athens
💚 Familiarize yourself with Athens, local resources, and the community
💚 Start developing your own community
💚 Earn a half-credit hour through an in person, half-semester class!
Have any questions? Contact the Learning Community Programs Office at [email protected]!
02/10/2026
Learning Community Programs = built-in support from day one! 💚
- Instructed by a faculty or staff member from your academic college
- Cohort-based, meaning you will learn alongside other students in your major or others who are exploring a similar major
- Supported by a Learning Community leader (LCL), who is an upper-class student who plans activities and study session as part of your Learning Community Seminar course!
Welcome to your built-in community! 🐾
11/21/2025
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