Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When do I find out if I am in the learning community? Notifcations are different for each of the communities. Email Madison.Moen.1@ndsu.edu to learn more. 
  2. What do I do if my roommate is not eligible to live in my learning community? You must choose one of two options:
    1. Remain matched with your current roommate, but withdraw your application from the learning community. The two of you will participate in room selection in March. 
    2. Drop your current roommate and remain in your learning community. You will be notified via email of your housing assignment. Roommate contact information will be listed on your housing portal so you can connect!
  3. If my roommate is eligible for the learning community, but doesn’t want to apply, can they still be my roommate? No. You will have to choose one of the two options listed above. 

    Learning Community Roommate Matching
     
  4. Do I still need to go through room self-selection? No. Learning community housing assignments are made prior to the room selection processes. You will not need to participate in self-selection because you will already have a housing assignment. 
  5. What if I'm no longer interested in the learning community? If you have applied, email Madison.Moen.1@ndsu.edu and let her know. 
  6. What halls are the learning communities located in? 
    • Engineering Leadership Learning Community is located in Sevrinson Hall
    • Health and Human Sciences Learning Community is located in Thompson Hall
    • The Global Learning Community will be located in Seim Hall
  7. What courses are required for the learning communities?
    • Engineering Leadership Learning Community 
      • Fall semester ENGR 191 (seminar course, 1 credit) - expectation of all learning community students to participate. 
      • Engineering courses during the first year prioritize math. Students are expected to take a math course equivalent to their program needs and math placement test achievements.  
    • Global Learning Community
      • The Global Living Learning Community will also work in conjunction with the Global to Personal Wellbeing course. This course focuses on developing personal wellbeing through the study of global wellbeing practices. For summer 2025, this course will include a study abroad trip to Finland for two weeks.
      • Students are not required to participate in the Global to Personal Wellbeing course to be eligible for this community; however, in the case of interest that exceeds the available housing, students who participate in this program will be given preference to join the Global Living Learning Community.
  8. The link doesn't open for me. How else can I get to the learning community application? There are a couple different items to try:
    1. Go to your browser settings and clearing the cache and cookies. 
    2. Open a different browser. For example, if you are using Chrome, try Firefox.
    3. If using a mobile devise, try a computer   
    4. Contact Residence Life at (701) 231-7557
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