Academic Communities
Academic communities allow students the opportunity to meet and build connections with other students that share the same interests or are enrolled in the same program.
Research has shown that students who live in Residence Academic Learning Communities:
- Develop a greater sense of belonging and community both in residence and on campus
- Achieve higher grades and perform better in their classesÂ
- Graduate at a higher rate and are more likely to graduate within 4 years Â
- Report higher levels of satisfaction as a student
- Experience an easier time forming academic and social networks among peers
- Perceive increased advancement in curricular and co-curricular progressÂ
What to Expect:
- Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Co-Curricular Record Recognition
- Resume/Cover Letter/LinkedIn Workshops
- Leadership opportunities, such as membership in Academic Community Committee Â
- Off-campus activities to supplement experiential learning experience (ex. Glenbow   Museum, Telus Spark, sporting events, etc).Â
- Ongoing study sessions and academic support
- Networking opportunities with peers, faculty, and professionals
- Career exploration programming
- Exclusive largescale social eventsÂ
- Leadership opportunities, such as executive positions in the Academic Community Committees
- Connections to on-campus resources