Scroll below to see the Fall 2008 FLCs with the actual class schedules!
What's an FLC?
The Freshman Learning Community (FLC) is a group of students (usually about 22) with similar majors and/or interests in the same courses. Students can be commuters or residential students.
Components of an FAU Freshman Learning Community (FLC)
What makes the Learning Community program unique? When a freshman enrolls in an FLC, there are 4 key components that bring them together:
(1) A Shared Class Schedule
- Great classes (generally part of the ‘core curriculum”)
- Ideal class times
- Special registration (we register you for your Fall classes)
- Unique opportunity to work with your cohort in different classes
- Get academic support and understanding from your peers
- You are guaranteed to know at least 20 other students in your large-lecture classes!
(2) Excellent Instructors & Faculty
- An SLS 1503 instructor that has a vested interest in your Learning Community’s focus
- Award winning faculty often teach the LC sections of the classes you can take
- Connect with your academic department and faculty early (most students don’t work with their academic department until the sophomore year)
(3) Peer Support & Mentorship
- Each LC has a Liaison who is a successful FAU LC sophomore
- LC Liaisons welcome LC students to FAU during Orientation and contact LC students
- LC Liaisons organize study sessions, social events, and serves as a mentor to your LC cohort when you need it
(4) Unique Support Network
- Reminders and updates about FAU-related news emailed to you throughout the semester
- Special workshops, events, and activities designed to connect you with FAU
- 2 full-time staff members work with the LC program and are accessible to LC students to answer any question or provide referral to campus resources
So, what FLCs will be offered to the FALL 2008 incoming class? We are pleased to announce that the following are your options for joining an FLC:
Architecture FLC (for students majoring in Architecture) …learn more…
Arts and Letters FLC (for students with a major in FAU’s College of Arts & Letters)…learn more…
Biological Sciences FLC (for students majoring in a biological science)…learn more…
Business FLC (for students interested in or majoring in FAU’s College of Business)…learn more…
Hospitality/Tourism Management FLC (for students majoring in H&TM or the College of Business)…learn more…
Communication FLC (for students interested in or majoring in the School of Communication)…learn more…
Criminal Justice FLC (for students majoring in Criminal Justice)…learn more…
Education FLC (for students with a major in FAU’s College of Education)…learn more…
Engineering FLC (for students with a major in Engineering or Computer Science)…learn more…
Explore FLC (for students undecided about their major)…learn more…
Go Global – Give Local FLC (for students interested in community service and studying abroad opportunities)…learn more…
Hispanic Heritage FLC (for any student interested in exploring Hispanic heritage)…learn more…
Leadership FLC (for students interested in developing their leadership skills)…learn more…
Music FLC (for students with any major in FAU’s Department of Music)…learn more…
Nursing FLC (for students majoring in Pre-Nursing)…learn more…
Pre-Health Professions FLC (for students majoring in any Pre-Health or Pre-Professional program)…learn more…
Science FLC (for students with any major in FAU’s College of Science)…learn more…
