Connections is a living and learning community for first-year students living in the residence halls. Participants are not limited by major so anyone is eligible to join, regardless of area of study. Connections offers increased support during the transition from high school to college.  The community helps students connect with academic, cultural, and social resources, while providing opportunities to interact with some of the best faculty at UWRF.

The following General Education courses are required of participants in the Connections Learning Community:

Fall Semester (6 credits):

• ENGL 100 (Academic Reading and Writing)- meets "CW" requirement of Goal One
• PSYC 101 (General Psychology) - meets "SB" requirement of Goal Two

Spring Semester (6 credits):

• COMS 101 (Fundamentals of Oral Communication) - meets "CS" requirement of Goal One 
• ART 100 (Introduction to Art) - meets "HF" requirement of Goal Two