First-Year Learning Communities

A First-Year Learning Community is a great way to make the most of your first year at Nebraska! In addition to living on-campus with other students who share your academic or career interests, or who share a personal interest or identity, you’ll be enrolled in some shared courses, have access to a knowledgeable upper-division Peer Mentor, and work with faculty/staff sponsors in your field. First-Year Learning Communities are designed to help you connect to peers with common interests, have an easier transition from high school to college, and help guide your path for your future.

In addition to the support you’ll receive from different resources on campus, you'll participate in events created exclusively for your community. These activities range from networking events like dinner with the dean/director of your academic program to social events designed to strengthen the bonds within your community to academic and career-oriented events showing you what you can do with your degree and connecting you with professionals in the field. By sharing these important first-year experiences, you have a built-in support system to help you start college on the right path for you and have a great first year!