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The ESF Learning Community
A part of the "Evolutions" First Year Experience and the Office of Academic Support Services.

"Having classes and living with the people in my learning community allowed me to get to know them on a whole new level. Relationships that took four years to develop in high school took mere months on my learning community. These people are some of the best friends I will ever have."

First Year Student

What is the ESF college experience? It’s more than books, lectures, and living in a residence hall.

An ESF student’s education is defined by top-notch academic experiences and rich personal development. Residential communities are one way that an integrated focus on in- and out-of-classroom learning is achieved. As a part of ESF’s first year program (Evolutions), students’ residential experiences are characterized by a living-learning environment: ESF’s Learning Community.

In collaboration with Syracuse University’s Office of Residence Life, first-year ESF students live on common floors in SU's Sky Halls while taking common sections of lower-division courses in Chemistry, Biology, and Writing.  This living-learning program is a great asset to our students and our institution. Through involvement with faculty and staff, students build more meaningful relationships with each other and develop a deeper sense of pride in the campus community.  ESF’s Learning Community establishes an academic and social integration, and creates a positive environment where students are able to build community among their peers and develop a sense of independence during their transition from high school to college.

"Evolutions" Contract

LC Newsletter (Fall semester only)

As a first year student at ESF, you are automatically enrolled in ESF's First Year Experience Program, "Evolutions" and the ESF Learning Community. There are many opportunities for our first year students in this program, so come on and get involved!

If you are interested in learning more about the ESF Learning Community, please contact:

Mr. Scott J. Blair, M.Ed.
Coordinator for Academic Support Services
Moon Library Rm. 109A
1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210
sblair@esf.edu

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