Learning Communities
Join a community at TCC and get the most out of college!
What is a Learning Community?
In Learning Communities, two or more of your classes are joined into one, and teachers
work together to connect their content and support and mentor you.
- Get to know people and make friends in your major or area of interest right away
- Develop a supportive network with other students, peer mentors, and professors
- Undecided? Learn about degree and career options
- Complete needed credits for your major in a supportive environment
- Complete exciting projects that are linked to your major and community
Our Exploratory Learning Communities combine ENGL&101 with COL 101 (College Success). These Learning Communities are themed around our career clusters (STEM, Business, Health and Wellness, Arts & Communication, People & Communities). Some also have a third class, like Communications 101 or Sociology 101.
College Success Class
To learn more about our new College Success (COL 101) class, which you can take by itself or as part of one of our Exploratory Learning Communities, watch this video:
I liked how the teachers connected their assignments and knew how to support me – I actually enjoyed coming to class. ”
Exploratory Learning Communities Fall 2025
TCC offers Learning Communities in various fields that are designed to fit your career or educational pathway.
Students are now able to self-enroll into Learning Community (LC) classes! Just make sure you add all LC classes to your cart before trying to enroll. Please use this form if you experience any difficulties self-enrolling.
Meet your Exploratory Experience team – Alisa Ulferts Birkenstein and Michelle Butler.
Alisa and Michelle have taught at TCC for more than a decade each. They work together to make sure you get the chance to explore your options for what to study and what career path to choose. If you have a question about a Learning Community, reach out to Michelle. If you have a question about a College Success class, reach out to Alisa. We look forward to hearing from you!