LCC Orientation Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Orientation mandatory?

 A. Students are expected to attend orientation and should plan to attend the ENTIRE session.

Q: Is there any charge to attend orientation?

A: Orientation is free of charge at this time.

Q: When is orientation being offered?

A: We offer orientation in June, July and August for new Fall students; in November and December for new Spring students, and in May for new Summer students. The specifics of the schedule (dates and times) are available at http://www.lcc.edu/orientation/schedule.htm Once you've signed up for a session, print your confirmation.

Q. Should I take my assessment tests before coming to Orientation?

A. It is best if you take your assessments prior to attending Orientation. We will discuss test scores during the academic advising piece of the Orientation so you will need to have these with you.

Q. What if I have already taken assessment tests at another college?

A. Please arrange to have your transcripts sent to the registrars office at Lansing Community College PRIOR to attending Orientation. They will evaluate your transcripts as to whether additional testing will be necessary.

Q: Is orientation only on line, or is it offered face-to-face?

A: Our focus at this time is the face-to-face sessions.

Q: Can I bring guests to orientation?

A: Parents or other adult guests of students are welcome as long as there is space available in the room on the day of your session. Students with children should make arrangements for child care during the orientation sessions.

If your parents have questions or would like information about the transition from High School to College, please click here to go to our resource page.

Q: What will I learn at orientation?

A: After attending orientation, students will be able to:

• meet with an advisor

• create a class schedule and use it to register for classes

• understand how LCC's technology works, including registering and checking grades, and where to get help

• recall where buildings and services are located

• recognize skills needed to be a successful student at LCC

• describe what is needed to apply for financial aid and the kinds of aid available to LCC students

Students will also be given:

• Course schedule book and catalog

• LCC student planner

• LCC giveaways (pens, backpack, and more)

• LCC services info (library, tutorial services, dining options)

Q: I would like a more in-depth orientation, because I'm new, have been out of school for awhile, or have special needs. What is available for someone like me?

A: There are a variety of  special in-depth sessions of orientation. If you are looking for something more, please attend a regular session of orientation to get started, or contact calhoa@email.lcc.edu.

Q: I signed up for orientation and I need to reschedule. What do I do?

A: Simply register and come to another session. There is no need to contact Orientation to reschedule; we will accommodate whoever shows up to our sessions.

.Q: None of the orientation dates work with my schedule. What should I do?

A: Because of the valuable information provided during orientation, we’ve scheduled several sessions at varying days and times. To get the most from your experience at LCC we recommend that you consider adjusting your schedule to attend one of these sessions.  However, if this isn’t possible you can meet with a counselor one-on-one, meet with a financial aid advisor one-on-one, take a tour of LCC through the admissions department on your own time, etc. to recreate the orientation experience during times that are more convenient for you. We caution you, however, that this will likely take more of your time than if you simply attended one session of orientation. There are also topics we cover in orientation that you will not easily get anywhere else. Try to make attending orientation a priority – it will save you time and trouble in the long run.

Q: Where is orientation located? How do I get to LCC? Where should I park?

A: Double check the location of the session you are registered for by looking at the orientation schedule (click here).  Once you've confirmed the location, use the following links to get directions to our campus and park.

Directions:

On the page http://www.lcc.edu/maps/ Click on the "Lansing Area Overview", "Lansing Area Detail", and "Main Campus" buttons for directions to the downtown campus. Click on the "West Campus" button if your session is held at the West Campus

Click here for directions to the Livingston County Center in Howell, Michigan.

For all other locations, click here.

Parking:

Comprehensive parking information is available at http://www.lcc.edu/parking/

Q: I have a documented physical/learning/other disability. What kind of accommodations can you provide at orientation?

A: please contact the orientation office at 483-1904 or email us at calhoa@email.lcc.edu  regarding the nature of your disability. We will provide all reasonable accommodations to ensure you get the most out of the orientation program.