Learning Communities

First-Year Learning Communities (FLC) create rich learning environments by emphasizing relationships and community building among students, faculty and staff. FLCs feature small group interaction, common intellectual experiences, co-curricular activities (such as field trips), and mentorship from peers and/or faculty. Students gain greater insight and context for their course material, develop a social network and support, and participate in new experiences that are only available in Lindenwood’s FLCs!

Most FLCs investigate a specific theme or issue with connected course curriculum and experiences, while others focus on specific majors, service-learning opportunities, or a mix of co-curricular encounters.

Fall 2025 Learning Communities

Lindenwood is offering the following Learning Communities for the Fall 2025 semester.

FLC08: Science

Open to first-year students majoring in any STEM major. This important First-Year Learning Community will offer rich opportunities for community building, mentorship and study help in two essential courses for that many STEM majors complete their first year.

CHM23000 MWF 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.
MTH15100 TR 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

FLC07: Business

Open to first-year students majoring in any PCBE major.
The Business Learning Community provides the opportunity for students to further their understanding of and connection to the interdisciplinary world of business and effective global workplace communication. Students will have the ability to learn from guest speakers, connect and collaborate with other students in the major, and get hands-on experience through experiential learning. The courses offered in this learning community fulfill requirements for business majors and may meet University General Education requirements.

ENGL23000-23 MWF 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
MGMT16025 MWF 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.

FLCH06: Honors

Open to first-year students accepted into the Honors Academy. Each student is encouraged to apply for the Honors Academy to be in this community. You can do so by visiting the Honors Academy.

The Honors Learning Community is for students seeking an elevated and inspiring academic experience. Courses in this First-Year Learning Community are designed to overlap and connect in surprising and interesting ways with many “cross-over events” and field trips. Students will engage with others who love to learn while working together towards the distinction of graduating with University Honors.

ENGL25900 MWF 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.
GEO10100 MWF 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.
UNIV10100 Thursday 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.