Attention Students
The Academic Advising team is eager to help support you during your academic journey here at Lansing Community College. Academic Advisors are now available both remotely and in-person to meet your advising needs. A few of the many topics that the Advising team can assist with include but are not limited to:
- Identify a program of study that aligns with your long term career goals
- Guidance and clarity on program of study pre-requisites and sequencing
- Support with navigating transfer to four year school options/goals
- Advising that will help you navigate your pathway efficiently
- Assistance with creating a course map that will help you achieve your transfer goals and/or your certificate / associate degree completion goals
- Degree Works graduation audits and "what-if I change my program of study" and MTA audits
Advising Dept. Hours
Monday & Tuesday: 8am - 6pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 8am - 5pm
Friday: 8am - 4pm
Online Chat
Chat Hours of Operation:
Monday: 10am - 2pm
Tuesday: 10am - 2pm
Thursday: 11am - 2pm
Friday: 10am - 2pm
Drop-in Advising (phone and in-person)
Wednesdays 9am-4pm (students can access the callback list beginning at 8:30 am) Phone: 517-483-1904 option 4. In-person drop-ins available at Main and West campus.
E-Advising
Email eadvising@lcc.edu with any advising questions at any time. An advisor will respond within 1 - 2 business days.
Advising Appointments
Advising appointments can be scheduled for in-person, over the phone or virtual. Appointments are currently available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays. To schedule an appointment please call 517-483-1904 option 4.
*Depending on daily volume and capacity, the drop-in list may be cut-off before the close of business hours.
Academic Advising Resources
What is Degree Works?
Degree Works is a computerized guide to help you and your advisor monitor and plan your pathway toward completion of your certificate(s) and degree(s). Degree Works compares your coursework against the requirements for your declared major/program to produce an easy-to-read audit divided into blocks (Degree/Certificate, Major/Program, Core, etc.). Check-boxes within each block show whether requirements are completed, in-progress (enrolled courses), or are still needed. With Degree Works you also can run What-If scenarios to try different majors, and your advisor and you can set up plans for future semesters, too.
Degree Works and My Academic Plan (MAP)
Upcoming Advising Seminars
Men of Color in Trades and Technology - In Person
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Pre-Nursing Advising Seminars
The Virtual Pre-Nursing Advising Seminar is designed to give potential applicants the information they need so that they can plan to have a competitive application. The seminar will cover the selective admissions process, admissions requirements, an overview of the point system, and steps needed to effectively plan out the nursing prerequisite coursework.
Applicants are advised to complete the Virtual Pre-Nursing Advising Seminar early in their pre-Nursing journey. Candidates must successfully complete the Virtual Pre-Nursing Advising Seminar before applying to the program. The online modules and assessments are done at your own pace and take approximately 1 hour to complete. The virtual seminar is available September-June and is located in the Nursing section of the HHS Advising Guide.
Talk to a Student Engagement Coordinator!
Students planning to attend LCC, whether they have applied or not, have access to Student Engagement Coordinators, who are available to guide you through the admissions process, provide campus tours, and make sure you are ready to get started at LCC. Contact the StarZone to connect with a Student Engagement Coordinator.
Once admitted to LCC, new students are required to attend LCC's Orientation. At orientation, students will meet with academic advisors to create their MAP (My Academic Pathway) to plan their LCC experience. Students will receive orientation information after they have applied.
Course Waiver Information
New students can submit ACT/SAT scores and documents from any prior college experience to waive LCC course requirements.
University Center Advising
Connect with a UC advisor to learn about your UC options and to make an academic plan. Complete the form to get started.
Meet the Advisors
Contact the StarZone
Visit the StarZone to get help with admissions, financial aid, academic advising,
payment plans, placement testing, orientation and all other student services.
The StarZone
Phone: 517-483-1957
Toll Free: 800-644-4522
Downtown Campus
Gannon Building
411 N. Grand Ave
Lansing, MI 48933