The College at Brockport will host two Learning Communities this fall for incoming freshmen: The Math and Science Learning Community and The Brockport Global Village. Each is designed to bring together freshmen with similar academic and co-curricular interests in a unique living-learning environment.

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The Math and Science Learning Community (MSLC) is designed for first-year students who are interested in majoring in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computational Science, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science & Biology, Geology, Mathematics, Meteorology, Physics or Water Resources . In a residence hall atmosphere that is focused on achievement and success, you will receive academic support from faculty as well as junior and senior science and math majors.

You and other MSLC students will live in the newly renovated (2005) McFarlane Hall and have opportunities to develop relationships with science and math faculty outside the context of the classroom. The MSLC promotes career exploration through trips to research centers and businesses employing science and math graduates, giving you first hand experiences with science and math career possibilities. Learning community members arrive on campus two days before other first-year students to meet other members and to initiate the community’s activities.

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The Brockport Global Village

The Brockport Global Village (BGV) is designed for first-year students with an interest in international and intercultural issues. You can expect an academic year alive with cross-cultural interaction, understanding and mind-expanding experiences as a member of the BGV.

While living together in recently renovated (2002) McLean Hall, students from the United States and countries throughout the world share and live in the BGV’s active community, providing opportunities for dynamic intellectual exploration and exchange. You will participate in educational events and activities in a residence hall atmosphere that nurtures cross-cultural relationships, adventuresome spirits and open minds.

You will work closely with faculty members who teach classes in related disciplines and participate in a wide range of internationally focused events including festivals, performing arts events and off-campus visits to the public market, museums and restaurants. You will arrive on campus two days before other first-year students to meet other members of the BGV and to help plan our activities.

For more information about Brockport's Learning Communities or to receive an application, please contact Marcy Esler at 585-395-5346.