Learning Communities
For first year Agriculture and Bioresources (AgBio) and Kinesiology (Kin) students
What are Learning Communities
Each AgBio and Kin Learning Community (LC) is a small group of students who are invested in their academic success and who share a common course schedule, including a designated LC hour facilitated by experienced student mentors (Peer Mentors). Each LC meets weekly during the Fall term of your first year of university and provides you with early advantages in adjusting to university learning and registering for your classes.
When you sign up for an LC, you will gain early registration and guaranteed seats in a pre-determined schedule of key courses needed for your degree. This pre-determined schedule will ensure you share classes with your fellow LC students and will make your registration in Fall Term simpler. You can then choose 1-3 more courses (depending on your chosen LC and desired course load) to add to your schedule.
During the Fall term, you will spend 50 minutes each week together (LC hour), developing your approach to learning and university life. You can then apply what you learn from each LC hour to your studies, setting yourself up for success in your academic career!
In your weekly Learning Community hour you will
- connect with students in your college
- benefit from the mentorship and support of successful, senior students (i.e., Peer Mentors)
- adapt to university expectations and campus life
- develop the skills to succeed, such as: time management, group study, and prepping for university exams
Your Peer Mentors are there to
- guide your weekly one-hour Learning Community session
- mentor you as you develop your learning skills
- provide a current student's perspective on university experiences
- share resources to assist you with academic growth
Agriculture and Bioresources
Harvest your academic potential!
To determine which Agriculture and Bioresources LC would best suit your educational goals, complete the "Which LC is right for you?" form above.
AB01
Courses
• LC hour
• AGRC 111 (and lab)
• BIOL 120 (and lab)
• CHEM 112 (and lab)
2023 Schedule (pdf)
AB02
Courses
• LC hour
• BIOL 120 (and lab)
• CHEM 112 (and lab)
• AREC 220
2023 Schedule (pdf)
AB03
Courses
• LC hour
• AGRC 111 (and lab)
• ECON 111
2023 Schedule (pdf)
AB04
Courses
• LC hour
• AREC 220
• AGRC 111 (and lab)
• BIOL 120 (and lab)
• CHEM 112 (and lab)
2023 Schedule (pdf)
Transfer students
To access the sign-up system, transfer students we will need to contact aglc@usask.ca. Please use your PAWS email and include your NSID.
Kinesiology
Train your brain!
Kinesiology Learning Communities are for students interested in a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.
KI01
Courses
• LC hour
• BIOL 120 (and lab)
• KIN 122
• MATH 104
2023 Schedule (pdf)
KI02
Courses
• LC hour
• BIOL 120 (and lab)
• KIN 121
• MATH 104
2023 Schedule (pdf)
Contact
College of Agriculture and Bioresources First-Year Advisor
email: aglc@usask.ca
tel: 306.966.6646
College of Kinesiology Academic Advisor
email: kinlc@usask.ca
tel: 306.966.1101