Inside the Experience

The Health and Human Sciences Learning Community is a group of first-year students striving for careers that focus on overall wellbeing for the people they serve. Located in Thompson Hall, this co-ed community is located near academic buildings which provide quick access to academic spaces, classes, advisors, and activities. Students in this learning community network and build connections with upper-division students, advisors, and faculty.

Eligible Programs

The following programs are eligible to participate in the learning community:

  • Human Development & Family Science
  • Social Work
  • Medical Lab Sciences
  • Nutrition Science
  • Exercise Science
  • Health Services
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Sport Management
  • Radiological Sciences
  • Respiratory Care

What to Expect

  • Ability to develop close-knit relationships and friend groups
  • Develop a network of peers across interconnected careers
  • Coordinate study groups with neighbors in the same classes
  • Connect and network with college faculty and staff
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Join the HHS Community

Application details for Fall 2026 will be shared during the Fall 2025 semester.

Applications Open February 2026

Community Events

Monthly events in the Health and Human Sciences Learning Community are designed to be a fun way for students to build their academic network. Social events provide time and space for relationships to be built to directly and indirectly support the academic goals of learning community students. The fields within Health and Human Sciences are interconnected and having a network across the various fields strengthens students' ability to be successful in their academic and professional careers. This networking begins for first-year students in the learning community during week one!

Pumpkin Spice and Great Advice

Residents and their academic advisors enjoyed a night in with fall-season treats and one-on-one academic advising.

Bowling at Thundar's Den

Residents got to unwind and hang out at Thundar's Den during an event hosted by their learning community RA! Bowling was a great way to strike out worries from the semester (pun intended).

NDSU Thanksgiving Dinner

It's an NDSU tradition, that couldn't be missed! The learning community residents, ambassadors, and advisors all met for the annual NDSU Thanksgiving Meal at the dining center!