Whitecaps Learning Communities:

• Build support networks. Interactive, collaborative classes help you get to know your classmates, your professors, your academic advisors, and others around the college who are dedicated to student success.
• Accelerate credit accumulation. Part-time students who successfully complete learning community courses in fall and spring semesters will have completed 15 college credits, meaning they’re on-track to complete their AA/AAS degree in four years. Full-time students, will enroll in a few additional classes each semester to complete their degrees in two years. Summer school classes help accelerate degree completion even more!
• Leverage campus resources. Galveston College offers many resources to help you overcome obstacles and succeed. In learning communities you'll not only learn about resources, you'll have the opportunity to use campus resources through guided support.
• Cultivate a growth mindset. Mindset matters, and if you believe you're capable of learning and improving, you are more likely to put in the effort needed to be successful. Learning communities will help you develop a growth mindset and develop the habits needed to be successful in college and beyond.

If you’re new to Galveston College, or just starting classes, then Whitecaps Learning Communities are for you!

We currently have learning communities tailored to students majoring in the Arts & Humanities pathway (i.e., General Studies-AA, Art, Drama/Theater, Criminal Justice, English, Health & Physical Education, History, Political Science/Government, Psychology, Sociology, or Speech Communication). Future learning communities are being planned for STEM, Business, and Education majors.

Make an appointment with your Galveston College Academic Advisor. They can help determine if you’re eligible, and find a Whitecaps Learning Community that’s right for your needs and schedule.

If you’re interested in teaching a course as part of a learning community, contact Janene Davison.