Lake Michigan College

As Easy As 1, 2, 3, 4
Simple Steps to Becoming an LMC Student

You've thought about it. Going to college to earn an associate's degree or to begin work on the first two years of a bachelor's degree. Going to college to learn skills for a new career. Going to college to finish the degree you started years ago.

But, how do you get started?

1. Do this first! - Complete the LMC Application for Admissions.

Apply online, or fill out the application found in any class schedule and return to any LMC campus.

If you are applying for financial aid or scholarships, this is also the time to begin those steps. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Many students who think they do not qualify for financial aid actually are eligible. To see if you are, complete the FAFSA online.

Complete the LMC Scholarship Application. LMC scholarships are available based on academic achievement, financial need, and program of study. The LMC Scholarship Application is available online.

2. Do this second! - Take the assessment. 

We want you to be successful and that means signing up for the right classes. To help us help you make the right choices, the first thing you'll do is take the LMC assessment. It will measure your reading, writing, and mathematics skills levels.

You can take the assessment on the computer or with paper and pencil in about two hours. You will need to present a photo ID and obtain a college ID number to take the assessment.

You may not need to take the assessment if you hold an associate's degree or higher, have taken certain types of college-level courses, have taken the ACT or SAT within the last five years and have an appropriate score, or are taking courses with no prerequisites. An LMC adviser can tell you more. 

3. Do this third! - Meet with an adviser.

Review your assessment results with an LMC adviser. Then, build a personal educational plan based on your program of study, the career-building skills you want to acquire, and your overall educational goals.

Schedule a Freshman Seminar course (CLS 100) for your first semester to gain a strong foundation for your Lake Michigan College experience.

4. Do this fourth! - Register and pay for classes.

After your meeting with an adviser, you can sign up for classes. You can register and pay at any LMC campus for any class offered at the four campus locations. Find out about payment options.