Course Index - Lansing Community College

SPRING SEMESTER 2009
Skills Assessment
For information, call (517) 267-5500
Student success is our highest priority!
Before students can register for any course with a reading, writing
or math skill level as a prerequisite, they must:
1. Refer to the Course Offerings Section to see which courses
require reading, writing and/or math skill levels.
2. Establish skill level by test, waiver, or proficiency.
3. Talk with an advisor to plan a class schedule.
Studies have shown that many students fail critical courses due to
a lack of reading, writing and/or math skills. By setting skills
prerequisites for key courses, the college expects that all students
who enroll in these courses can read, write and compute at a level
adequate for success. If, after testing, students find that their skill
levels need improvement, LCC advisors and counselors will
suggest a variety of learning opportunities that will build skills.
How to Establish Skill Levels
Students must have a picture ID and an LCC student number
to test. A student number is assigned after applying to LCC.
• Complete Placement Testing. It takes approximately
two hours to complete all three placement tests. Students
may need more time if advanced math placement tests
are taken. These tests are not timed. Students are
advised to take a short break between tests.
Reading and Writing Placement levels do not expire.
Math placement levels of 3 and 4 do not expire.
Math levels of 5 and above are valid for two years. After two years,
if students wish to take a math course, they are required to retake
the math placement test to update their level.
Students wishing to take other LCC courses requiring a math level
or prerequisite may also be required to retake the math placement
test to update their level.
Testing is available until one hour before posted closing time.
Testing hours vary between semesters. Call to verify hours of
operation or visit www.lcc.edu/assessment/. In addition to the
downtown campus, placement testing is available at the following
off-campus locations:
• Clinton County Center, St. Johns: (989) 224-2017
• LCC East: (517) 483-9307
• Livingston County Center at
Parker Campus: (517) 545-3522
• West Campus: (517) 267-5510
Waiver Eligibility Verification
Placement tests can be waived under certain circumstances.
Students seeking to determine if they have other test scores,
completed courses, or degrees that may qualify for a waiver
should check the Waiver FAQ’s, located on the Waiver Team
website: http://www.lcc.edu/advising/waivers.htm. Or visit Room
204 in the Gannon Building. Waiver requests require one to
three business days to process.
Registration Information
Call (517) 483-1200, option 1
General Information
New, Current, and Returning Students
All registration for new, current or returning students should be
done via the World Wide Web. To Web register,
go to www.lcc.edu/registration and follow the instructions.
Before registering, see the Counseling and Advising Section for
important information.
Students needing assistance in registering for a TUID (User ID)
or accessing their account on the Web should contact the LCC
Help Desk at (517) 483-5221 or at lcc1@lcc.edu.
Proof of Residency
Lansing Community College verifies the residence of each
student each semester by mailings sent to the current address
the student has on file with the college. Residency status may be
adjusted for those students whose mail is returned to the college
from their current address on file. Students are responsible for
knowing and understanding their residency status and must
provide proof of residency if petitioning for a change of residency.
Lansing Community College reserves the right to make the final
decision on residency eligibility.
Residency is based on where a student has resided for the six
months immediately prior to the first day of the semester of
enrollment. One or more of the following documents may be
required as proof of residency:
A. Current Michigan driver’s license or State identification
card issued not less than six months prior to the first
day of the semester in which residency is being sought
B. Paid current year property tax receipt indicating LCC
assessment. The receipt must include the name of the
student (or parent if the student is a dependent as
defined by IRS code) as the property owner.
C. Current rental or lease agreement indicating six months
residency immediately prior to the first day of the
semester in which residency is sought. The lease or
rental agreement must include: the date the lease or
rental agreement was executed, the beginning and
ending dates of the current lease or rental agreement,
the landlord or property manager’s name, address and
phone number; and the student’s (or parent of
dependent student) name and signature.
D. Utility bills with the student’s (or parent of dependent
student) name and address for each of the six months
prior to the first day of the semester
If a change of residency status is approved by the published
deadline date each semester and the student is eligible for a
refund, the difference between the previous residency status and
the new residency status shall be refunded. No Petition for
Change of Residency Forms will be considered after the
published deadline date.
It is a violation of college policy to present false documentation.
Registrar staff may verify the validity of the documents presented
as proof of residency. Lansing Community College reserves the
right to make the final decision on residency eligibility.
Register early! For the most current online information about class offerings go to: www.lcc.edu/schedule/
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