The Business Learning Community (formerly known as the freshman interest group or FIG) is part of the Department of Residence Life's Living Learning Program. Activities for the Learning Community are overseen by the McCoy College Academic Advising Center. The group of 8-16 freshmen students have opportunities to block enroll in the same courses and live in the same section of their assigned residence hall. The community has a Peer Assistant (PA) who is an upperclassman in the McCoy College that supports the group and lives on the same floor in the residence hall.  The Learning Community offers several professional development activities. 

Eligibility for the Business Learning Community

Students must apply to be a part of the Learning Community.  To be eligible to apply to the Learning Community you must have been admitted to McCoy College.  For a list of other communities please visit Residence Life. 

Why join the Business Learning Community?

The Learning Community is designed for students who are interested in the following:

• Unique environment
• Fun professional development activities
• Shared classes
• Involvement, service, and diversity
• Opportunity to network with other students
• Get a head start planning your degree and establishing goals
• Peer mentors
• Gain first hand knowledge about the requirements of your degree

The Business Learning Community Experience

The Learning Community provides a unique experience for students to become involved in their field of study.  
Required activities:

• Enrollment in a set of common courses
• Attendance at all planned meetings and activities
• Year-long team project and presentation
• Portfolio
• Community service project (Bobcat Build)

Application for the McCoy College Learning Community

Applicants to the program are reviewed by committee and chosen based on strength of application. A strong applicant: 1) demonstrates an interest in getting involved at Texas State, 2) has stated goals for his/her education at Texas State, 3) is willing to work towards those goals, and 4) is able to tie those goals into his/her reasons for seeking to be a part of the Learning Community program.

Procedures

For applications and procedures please visit the Residence Life - Business Learning Community Web site. 

Frequently Asked Question: What if I do not know if I am admitted to McCoy College yet?

Go ahead and submit your Learning Community application.  Since applications are not processed until after McCoy College decisions are made, students not admitted to the College will be removed from the applicant pool during processing. 

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