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Multicultural Science

College of Science

The Multicultural Science Learning Community (MSLC) focuses on a diverse multicultural student population to provide a neutral space for those who aspire to become change makers in the scientific community. This community is open to those who actively want to work towards increasing the representation of underrepresented students in science related fields. In this learning environment, students will be exposed to tools they will need to succeed in their first year of college. In this community, students will have the opportunity to combine their passion with science, increase their cultural competency, critical thinking, foster a sense of belonging and community on this campus and thrive.

For more information about MSLC contact 765-494-1765 or email at sciencemsp@purdue.edu.  You can also visit MSP website

Eligibility

  • First-time beginning students admitted to the College of Science
  • Preference will be given to Science Scholars

Residential Component

  • Optional. The location of learning community housing will be determined based on the incoming size and needs of the learning community. 
  • A signed housing contract is required to apply to this learning community. Once a housing contract is completed, you will indicate your learning community housing preference within the learning community application. Applications received by the priority deadline will be considered first. 
  • If you want to be placed with a preferred roommate and be admitted to a learning community with a required residential component, both you and your roommate must apply (and be accepted) to the same learning community. Students admitted to learning communities with a required residential component cannot be paired with students admitted to learning communities with an optional residential component. 
  • For specific question regarding learning communities, email learningcommunities@purdue.edu.  
  • Completing a housing contract is a separate process from applying to a learning community. If you have questions about housing, contact University Residences (https://www.housing.purdue.edu/) at housing@purdue.edu.

Duration

Full Academic Year

Associated Courses and Information

Fall:

SCI 100-03 - Multicultural Leadership Seminar

Spring:

SCI 100-002 - Multicultural Leadership Seminar

 

Every fee eligible student involved with a learning community (LC) at Purdue will be assessed the $200 LC fee to their university account.  These funds support activities and travel, signature LC events, housing assignments and/or course registration and instructor stipends.

 

Events and Activities Included:

· Monthly dinners with staff

· Participation in peer mentoring program

· Introduction to Purdue resources, both academic and professional

· Variety of social interaction

· Annual field trip

Information above is subject to change. If you are placed in the LC, the associated courses will be on your schedule prior to you registering for the rest of your courses.

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