Where Learning Lives Beyond the Classroom
Start your college journey at Fort Hays State University surrounded by peers who share your passion and mentors who help you thrive.
What Is a Learning Community?
A Learning Community brings together 14–28 first-year students who:
- Share academic interests or personal interests
- Take two semesters of classes together
- Live on the same residence hall floor. Freshman students live on campus in Victor E. Village, and Transfer Network students live in Heather Hall.
- Connect through group study, campus events, and mentorship
This is your opportunity to build lifelong friendships, support one another, and dive confidently into college life.
Why should I join?
By joining a learning community, you invest in:
- A supported transition to college: Move early into Victor E. Village or Heather Hall, receive priority housing, and surround yourself with like-minded peers.
- Academic advantage: Get early access to high-demand classes and built-in study groups.
- Strong mentorship: Benefit from guidance and relationships with faculty/staff outside the classroom.
- Community connection: Engage in campus and local events—with your community!
- Demonstrated success: Students who join LLCs earn an average of a 3.0 or higher GPA in their first year and report greater overall satisfaction and support.
How to Apply
- Where: Apply through your Workday > myFHSU > Resources > Residential Life
- Deadline: Priority deadline is January 1, 2026. Spots fill fast.
Explore Our Communities
- For a better understanding of each learning community and the courses you are expected to take, please click here. LLC are major or interest based. If your planned roommate doesn’t have the same academic major as you, please look into the interest based communities. LLC placement is prioritized over roommate preference.
Ready to Take the Leap?
Joining an LLC means living purposefully, learning in community, and leading your own college experience.
- Visit the “Apply” section or contact us to learn more.