First-Year Learning Communities

The first year of college can be overwhelming. The First-Year Learning Communities program at Weber State helps make the transition to college easier by ensuring you have a positive support system.

Every First-Year Learning Community (LC) is open to all first-time students, regardless of your major—or even if you don’t have one yet! Special perks to participating in a First-Year LC include easy course registration for course co-requisites, connecting with students within your major and area of interest early on, and specific support available only to LC students. Most courses are taught by full-time faculty and fulfill requirements like General Education credits.


Easy Registration

Join your favorite learning community with a few easy steps today before the LC fills up.


Mentorship for Students

Mentors and tutors help facilitate courses, study sessions, and offer academic transition support.


Uniquely Designed Learning Communities

Exclusive courses with a
small faculty-to-student ratio.

Major Pathway Learning Communities  How to Register for a Learning Community: Video

Find Your Community - Fall 2026

First Year Experience/FYE Outdoor Experience

These two classes go hand in hand to teach students skills to do well in college and practice backcountry skills and leadership.

FYE 1105: Foundations of College Success
CRN 23451
3 credits
Monday & Wednesday | 9:30 - 10:20 a.m.
Teresa Martinez

OCRE 2610: Intro to Outdoor Living Skills 1
CRN 20110
2 credits
Friday | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
John Griffith

Get off to a great start at WSU while getting out in nature. There is a $45 course fee for the overnight backpacking trip which is from September 25-27.

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Learning Communities for Wildcat Scholars

Need more support in English or math as you start your college journey at Weber State? Wildcat Scholars offers full-time and part-time options to help you successfully transition to college with the right classes at the right time. FREE books in your first semester, too!

Wildcat Scholars Website Learning Communities

Contact the Office of Learning Communities