Orientation Frequently Asked Questions
Is orientation mandatory?
Why do I have to attend orientation?
Is there a fee to attend orientation?
How long is orientation?
Is orientation offered year round?
What is covered at orientation?
Do I have to complete my placement tests
prior to completing orientation?
How do I get to Lansing Community College?
Where can I park my vehicle at Lansing
Community College?
What should I bring to Orientation?
May I bring a guest or children?
I have a disability, how can I arrange
accommodations?
I am running late to orientation. What should I do?
Do I have to pre-register or RSVP?
After I complete orientation, when does
the hold get removed?
When is the Orientation deadline?
Q: Is orientation mandatory?
A:
New degree-seeking or new transfer bound students
must participate in orientation prior to registering for classes. Other students
are welcome to attend as well.
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Q:
Why do I have to attend orientation?
A: Students who attend orientation are more prepared to begin
classes and more successful in reaching their academic goals. Orientation
provides information and services in one place, rather than having new students
try to obtain this information from each office on their own.
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Q: Is there a fee to attend orientation?
A: No, there is no cost to attend orientation.
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Q: How long is orientation?
A: In person
orientation is four hours in length with a resource room to allow students to
register for classes that lasts up to an additional 30 minutes; students must
attend the entire session. Orientation can also be completed
online. Online orientation may
take less time than in person and does not have to be completed in one sitting.
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Q: Is orientation offered year round?
A: In person orientation is offered select days during Spring registration
(November-January), during Summer registration (April-May) and during Fall
registration (June-August). Online Orientation is also available during this
time. For the current schedule, click
here.
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Q: What is covered at orientation?
A:
At orientation students will receive a campus tour, learn tips on how to
be successful while in college, learn ways to pay for college, i.e. financial
aid, receive academic advising, learn about LCC technology and register for
classes.
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Q: Do I have to complete my placement tests prior to
completing orientation?
A: Yes, students must have placement levels before
attending orientation. Placement levels must be established prior to academic
advising and registering for courses. Students can obtain placement levels by
testing or waivers.
Students arriving without Reading and Writing Levels will be directed to
complete the placement process before being able to attend orientation.
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Q: How do I get to Lansing Community College?
A:
Directions can be found
here or feel free to use our
general address in your GPS or internet map site. For campus maps click
here.
For Main Campus
422 North Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48933
For West Campus
5708 Cornerstone Drive
Lansing, MI 48917
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Q:
Where can I park my vehicle at Lansing Community College?
A: Information about all of LCC's parking including locations and costs can be
found here.
For sessions during the week and during the day, we recommend you park in the
ramps, as you will not be able to leave the orientation to feed a meter. Street
meters are free after 6p.m. and on weekends.
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Q: What should I bring to Orientation?
A:
Review this checklist for a
complete list of items to bring to orientation.
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Q. May I bring a guest or children?
A. Orientation programming is designed specifically for new
students and students returning after 5 or more years. In order to deliver the
best possible program to our students, orientation sessions are designed for
student attendance only. This allows staff to address the unique topics and
questions that students typically have as they adjust to college life.
Due to the structure and material covered at orientation it is not appropriate
for students to bring children. For more information on the Children on Campus
policy,
click here.
Students who require accommodations ma complete a request form
here.
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Q. I have a disability, how can I arrange
accommodations?
A: Facilities used during orientation are barrier free. Accessible parking is
available in each parking lot on campus for persons who properly display a
current state-issued disabled/handicapped plaque/card in accordance with the
State of Michigan.
Other accommodations for students with disabilities may be available upon
request.
Please notify us of your needs for accommodation at least one week prior to your
arrival. Please notify the Office of Disability Support Services of your need
for accommodations by calling 517-483-1924.
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Q.
I am running late to orientation. What should I do?
A. Plan to arrive to orientation 30 minutes early to allow for ample
time to park, find the room and check in. Students who are late will need to
reschedule for another date or complete
orientation
online (for those who qualify).
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Q. Do I have to pre-register or RSVP?
A. Yes, sign up for in person
orientation is required.
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Q. After I complete orientation, when does the hold
get removed?
A. For students who complete orientation online, please allow 2 business days
for the hold to be removed from your student account.
For students who attend an in person session, the hold will
be removed during the orientation session. This will allow you to register
immediately following the session.
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Q. When is the Orientation deadline?
A. Students must complete orientation by the published deadline each
semester in order to register for full semester courses. Students who miss the
orientation deadline will be encouraged to attend late start orientation for
late start classes, or attend orientation for the next semester.
Orientation deadlines are:
Summer 2013: May 30, 2013
Fall 2013: August 13, 2013
Spring 2014: January 3, 2013
Keep in mind that students cannot register for courses until they complete
orientation, and classes are filling up daily, so make completing orientation a
priority.
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Orientation Information and Registration
Gannon Bldg, Room 221
Phone: (517) 483-1957
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