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Impact Learning Communities

Office of High Impact Academic Partnerships

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What is an Impact Learning Community (ILC)?

  • 2-3 linked courses with a cohort of students during the fall semester

  • ILCs are centered around a major, career path, or theme

  • Assist with a smoother transition to college life

  • Open to students living on or off campus

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Why Participate in an ILC?

  • Smaller class sizes

  • Build connections with faculty

  • Engage in enrichment activities

  • Learn from a peer mentor

  • Complete general education requirements

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ILC's from a Student Perspective

“Being my first year in college, I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to meet other students with similar goals that can be helpful whether in assuring that I am not alone in the struggle or just being there to relate.”

“I thought it was fun! It was different taking virtual courses and virtual events, but they made it really easy to still have a good time while learning.”

“I wanted to have a network of classmates that are going on a similar college path as me, a pool of peers for study groups, and deeper ties to the ODU campus than simply going to class.”

“I was unsure at first, but the professors worked really hard to help all of us transition not only to college but to virtual college as well. I have learned better time management and self-discipline with mostly virtual classes.”

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Impact Learning Communities

  • Business
  • Communication
  • Criminal Justice
  • Cybersecurity
  • Engineering
  • Expressive Connections

  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • International Studies & Political Science
  • Pre-Med
  • Psychology

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How to sign-up for an ILC?

Visit our website at odu.edu/learningcommunities

Complete the ILC Interest Form

Contact us with any questions at impact@odu.edu 

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Next Steps

  • Submit any expected transfer credits to ODU Admissions

  • At Monarch Orientation, let advisor know you are signed up for an ILC

  • Please note the ILC will fill only half of your fall schedule

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Thank you for your interest!

  • For questions, email us at impact@odu.edu 

  • We look forward to meeting again at Monarch Orientation!

  • Scan our Interest Form below!