What is a STEM Learning Community?

STEM Learning Communities (SLCs) are structured according to the student experience such as first-year student, community college transfer student and/or Math level. We want to ensure you share your first-semester experience with students on a similar journey!

All SLCs have a Success in STEM course, they may include a Math or Chemistry, and/or a General Education Course.

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Success in STEM Course

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Linked Course 1: GenEd

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Linked Course 2: STEM

STEM Student Success Course

Each STEM Learning Community has a 1-credit first-semester success course that is led by an undergraduate peer educator. This class will provide a solid foundation on how to navigate your college journey as a STEM student at the University of Arizona. Create international connections. Help build trust in relationships

Linked Courses

General Education

General Education courses selected as part of the SLCs are meant to expand your knowledge in interdisciplinary content to explore new research on topic areas, explore career paths related to your...

STEM

You will have a STEM-linked course such as a Math, Chemistry, or Engineering course. These linked courses are already part of your STEM-required courses.