Lakeland Community College (LCC, Lakeland College, LCC) Academics and Admissions

Academics

Founded in 1967, Lakeland Community College is a two-year college that offers more than 130 associate’s degree and certificate programs and over 1,000 credit courses. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Lakeland students can choose from day, evening, accelerated, and weekend classes at one of three locations. Online classes are another popular option for Lakeland students. There are currently 20 associate’s degree programs that can be earned online. Credits earned at this school are guaranteed to transfer to any public four-year college or university in Ohio, but there are also special partnership programs that allow students to complete bachelor’s and graduate degree programs at Lakeland or online.

A limited number of summer courses are available. Areas of study include Arts & Humanities, Business Technologies, Mathematics & Engineering Technologies, Science & Health, and Social Science & Public Service. This college also offers special programs for high school students, adults, minorities, women, and students with disabilities. Non-credit community learning courses, professional development classes, and workforce development training programs are also available at Lakeland Community College. Students can participate in Lakeland’s wide variety of study abroad programs. Lakeland has many learning support services, such as a tutoring center and a writing center, to help students succeed.

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Information Summary

Ranks 136th in Ohio and 3316th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	46.0
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$5,063
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	17 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	49% / 44%
Enrollment Total (all students)	6,865

Admissions

Registering for classes at Lakeland Community College is an eight-step process. First, students should apply for admission on Lakeland’s website. While there is an application fee, it is added to your first registration bill. After completing the application, students should submit their official high school transcripts or copies of their GED Certificates. Students should apply for financial aid if aid is needed. Students will then need to take the Lakeland Placement Test before meeting with a counselor and registering for classes. Finally, students will have to pay their tuition and buy the textbooks required for their classes. For additional information on the application process, students should consult the Enrollment Guide, which is available on the school’s website.

International students must consult with the International Student Advisor at Lakeland about their visa status before applying for admission. Transfer students must make an appointment with a counselor to have their transcripts evaluated. Visiting students who are only planning to take courses for a single term should submit a transcript and/or statement of approval from their home schools.

While Lakeland accepts applications all year long, deadline dates for registration vary by term. Students should refer to the Lakeland website for further details.

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Financial Aid

Students are generally awarded financial aid packages with combinations of federal, state, college, and private aid. Forms of assistance include scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. Financial aid can be used to cover different academic expenses such as tuition, fees, books, transportation, room and board, and other school related expenses like child care or buying a computer. In order to be considered for financial aid, students must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens with demonstrated financial need. Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Male students between the ages of 18 and 25 must register with the Selective Service.

Lakeland also offers a tuition payment plan for tuition charges that are not covered by financial aid. In order to qualify for resident tuition, students must have lived in Ohio for at least one year, and in Lake County for at least six months. To qualify for Ohio resident tuition, students must have lived in Ohio for at least one year. Senior citizens may also take advantage of a special rate for auditing a class at Lakeland.

For additional information about financial aid programs or for assistance with filing financial aid applications, students can contact the Financial Aid office at Lakeland.

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Students

There is no housing on campus at Lakeland, but there are numerous housing options nearby. The cost of living in Northeast Ohio is relatively low, so students can easily find affordable housing. Students can also use their student ID cards to ride free on Laketran’s regularly scheduled bus service. The area offers a lot of entertainment and cultural activities, as well as many parks and famous Lake Erie. Students can visit popular attractions like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum.

There are also plenty of interesting events and activities as well as useful services on campus. Students can exercise for free in the college’s fitness center, enroll their children in the child care program, shop at the bookstore, or take free classes at Lakeland Pride Day. Affordable snacks and meals are available at the main Breakers Dining Hall and several smaller dining facilities. They can also study or do research at the extensive library on campus. There is also a low cost dental clinic for student use. There are also many arts events such as concerts and exhibitions. Personal development programs are available for both male and female students. Students have access to computer labs across all of Lakeland’s locations. Lecture halls, auditoriums, and theaters are available for conferences, meetings, and special events. There is also a state of the art performing arts center.

There are dozens of diverse student organizations at Lakeland. Among others, there are recreational clubs, pre-professional organizations, and three honor societies. The Student Activities office also offers many resources to help students pursue their interests and talents, while helping them succeed academically as well. There are numerous diversity related courses, organizations, events, and programs to help Lakeland students learn to appreciate the importance of diversity. One popular event is the international folk festival with knowledge exchanges that educate students about different countries and cultures. Students with disabilities also have a range of support services available to them.

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Athletics

The athletic teams at Lakeland Community College are known as the Lakeland Lakers. Women’s intercollegiate teams compete in basketball, softball, and volleyball while there are men’s teams in baseball, basketball, golf and soccer. The men’s basketball team won the most recent Region 12 NJCAA championship and finished 8th at the Nationals tournament. The women’s team has two nationally ranked athletes.

Bibliography

Lakeland Community College. Lakeland Community College . 2011. Web. 9 May 2011.

Schwartz, Jill. Two-Year Colleges. Lawrenceville: Peterson’s, 2010.

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