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LCC Q UA R T E R LY
FA L L 2 0 2 1
New
Look!
Class schedule now available online
at lowercolumbia.edu/classes
Fall Classes Start September 20
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
Fall 2021
Class Schedule
Now Available!
You can now find the LCC
class schedule online at
lowercolumbia.edu/classes
LCC is currently offering a variety of
on-campus and hybrid options, in addition
to a wide variety of online classes.
Learn more: lowercolumbia.edu/classes
Many of our services continue to operate at
least partially remotely, but we are offering
a limited number of in-person services for
those with technology challenges at home.
on Campus? Learn more: lowercolumbia.edu/status
Remote help is available via Zoom
or phone! Learn more:
lowercolumbia.edu/virtual
About This Mailer: LCC sends quarterly mailers to all households in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties four times
a year to inform residents about college programs and services. Because they are addressed to “residential
customer,” we are unable to remove individuals from our distribution list.
Volume 13, No. 4, Fall 2021. LCC Class Schedule (USPS 025-007) is published four times a year (November,
February, April and June) by Lower Columbia College. The Lower Columbia College Office of Effectiveness
& College Relations is located at 1600 Maple Street, Longview, WA 98632-0310. Periodicals postage paid at
Longview, WA and at additional mailing offices.
POSTMASTER:
Send address changes to Lower Columbia College, 1600 Maple Street, Longview, WA 98632-0310.
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ABOUT US
Our Programs We Also Offer
1 Bachelor of Applied
Science (BAS) Degree High School Completion
59 Associate Degrees Precollege
Math and English
29 Professional Certificates English as a
Second Language
8 Career Pathways Continuing Education
Our Faculty Our Students
18:1 Student-Faculty
Ratio 5,300 Students per Year
74 Full-time Faculty
28% Students of Color
106 Adjunct Faculty
30 Average Age
“I love the Diesel program.
It provides an opportunity to
learn a good skill that I can
use in life. The instructors are
amazing and accommodating.”
–Aiba N. Hodroj,
Diesel Technology
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HOW TO REGISTER
Registration for fall quarter begins May 17 for current (returning) students and
May 24 for new students.
FIRST STEPS Current Students
for New Students Registration for current students is now
open.
¨ Apply for Admission – 1. Log in to ctcLink and visit your ctcLink
no fee to apply! Student Homepage. Find out your earliest
• Online at lowercolumbia.edu/apply registration date/time by clicking on the
• Assistance available at Manage Classes tile. Click on Enrollment
the One-Stop Center, Dates, located in the menu on the left
lowercolumbia.edu/onestopzoom hand side of the page.
• Re-apply after two or more years away 2. Communicate with your program
advisor to review your academic plan
• Student number provided with your
and plan your class schedule. To find
admission email
your advisor’s information, log in to your
¨ Apply for Financial Aid ctcLink Student Homepage. Click on the
Academic Progress tile and navigate to
• Fill out financial aid application
the Advisors link, located in the menu on
(FAFSA or WASFA)
the left hand side of the page.
• Find links at lowercolumbia.edu/aid
3. Register online in ctcLink. Students
• Visit the One-Stop Center,
taking more than 18 credits must contact
lowercolumbia.edu/onestopzoom
Registration for assistance.
¨ Complete New Student Orientation 4. Pay your tuition and fees by the
(NSO) and Placement deadline listed on the Academic
• Online at lowercolumbia.edu/nso Calendar online. You may pay online
• Visit the One-Stop Center, with a credit or debit card using the
lowercolumbia.edu/onestopzoom ctcLink Student Homepage, Financial
Account Tile or in person, when the
¨ Meet with an Advisor campus is open, at the Cashier. Learn
• Appointment scheduled once NSO more about the tuition payment plan at
and placement are complete lowercolumbia.edu/payment-plan.
• Develop an academic plan
Class Full?
• Register for classes Select “yes” during online
registration to get on
a waitlist.
Purchase your textbooks from the LCC Bookstore
by visiting bookstore.lowercolumbia.edu
Non-credit classes: see page 14 for more
information about Continuing Education classes.
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DATES & DEADLINES
Register by the last
day of finals for the
upcoming quarter and
you will automatically be
entered into a drawing to
win a $50 giftcard to
the LCC Bookstore!
Veterans/Dependents Priority Registration/Fall...................................... May 10
Priority Registration for Fall begins............................................................. May 17
Open Registration for Fall begins................................................................ May 24
Admission deadline for degree/certificate students.........................August 10
Priority application deadline for Fall financial aid..............................August 10
Fall tuition payment due.................................................................. September 14
Last day to be added to a Waitlist.................................................. September 17
First day of classes.............................................................................. September 20
Last day of online registration......................................................... September 22
Instructor permission required to enroll....................................... September 23
Last day for 100% tuition refund.................................................... September 26
Last day to withdraw and avoid a “W”...................................................October 1
Last day for 50% tuition refund..............................................................October 9
Last day to apply for Fall graduation...................................................October 19
Veterans Day holiday.......................................................................... November 11
Last day to withdraw from classes.................................................. November 12
Thanksgiving Holidays................................................................. November 25-26
Last day of Fall classes...........................................................................December 3
Fall finals...............................................................................................December 7-9
* The FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE is located at
lowercolumbia.edu/classes/finals.php
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ONLINE & REGISTRATION SERVICES
You can do virtually everything online at LCC: register for classes, apply for aid
and scholarships, make payments, check schedules and grades, and more.
Learn more at lowercolumbia.edu/online-services
ctcLink
Many online services are available in ctcLink, our
primary operating system. Your ctcLink (student) ID
number comes in the welcome email you receive after
applying. Activate your account online in minutes.
Learn more at lowercolumbia.edu/ctcLink
Virtual Welcome Center
Need help without coming to campus?
Visit us online at lowercolumbia.edu/virtual
Congratulations, you're in at LCC!
There are no fees, essays or test scores required to apply.
Just fill out an online form, and you’re in!
Get started today at lowercolumbia.edu/apply
Find out if you qualify for special funding!
Take the 10-minute survey at startnextquarter.org to find out if you
might qualify for programs that help cover college expenses.
Learn more at startnextquarter.org
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE
Tuition & Fees
lowercolumbia.edu/tuition
Visit us online for more information
about current tuition and fee rates.
Financial Aid Tuition Payment Plan
lowercolumbia.edu/financial-aid lowercolumbia.edu/payment-plan
There are two different application forms for LCC’s payment plan allows you to pay your
financial aid. The FAFSA is for U.S. citizens and tuition in smaller, more convenient monthly
permanent residents of the U.S. The WASFA payments. Once you enroll, payments are
is for people who are ineligible for federal charged to your credit/debit card or come
financial aid due to immigration status. out of your bank account automatically.
Basic Food, Employment Veterans’ Services
& Training (BFET) lowercolumbia.edu/veterans
lowercolumbia.edu/bfet LCC offers approved educational programs
Students who are eligible for federal basic to eligible veterans and dependents of
food benefits may be eligible for BFET deceased or totally disabled veterans under
support. Title 38 and Title 10, U.S. Code.
Opportunity Grant Washington College Grant
lowercolumbia.edu/opportunity-grant lowercolumbia.edu/free-college
Unemployed or underemployed adults Finally, a guaranteed state need grant for
middle- and low-income families. Just fill out
seeking a certificate or degree in a high
the FAFSA or WASFA to see if you qualify to
demand career field may be eligible for an
attend college for free.
Opportunity Grant.
Scholarships Worker Retraining
lowercolumbia.edu/scholarships lowercolumbia.edu/worker-retraining
LCC awards over $250,000 in scholarships Worker Retraining is a state-funded program
every year. All scholarships are different, to help dislocated and unemployed workers
and many are not dependent on income retrain for a new career.
eligibility. Scholarships cover tuition, student
fees, books and supplies. Some scholarships
also cover other expenses like transportation
or childcare. The scholarship application
period is usually open from early February
to early April.
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ALL ABOUT BOOKS
Need to purchase your textbooks?
The LCC Bookstore makes it easy!
Visit the Bookstore online at bookstore.lowercolumbia.edu to purchase your textbooks.
You can even apply your Financial Aid book voucher directly online. It’s super easy!
You may have your books shipped to you, or set for in-store pick up.
BUY YOUR
EVERYTHING
you need to be ready for class!
BOOKS ONLINE
➤ Textbooks ordered during the
first two days of class may take
two additional days to process
➤ Options available for purchasing
Online: Ship textbooks directly
to you or pick-up in store
We have
scrubs! We accept:
bookstore.lowercolumbia.edu
What is the Red Devil
Rewards Program?
The program allows you to earn
points on every purchase at the LCC
Bookstore, whether online or in store.
Points are redeemable for credit
More info on towards future purchases... the more
GIFT CARDS the Bookstore you buy, the more you save!
AVAILABLE! website
$1 = 1 point
CLASSES THAT USE FREE OR INEXPENSIVE TEXTBOOKS
Visit lowercolumbia.edu/classes to access the list, or search for
“Low-Cost Textbooks” or “OER - No Textbook to Purchase” under
“Course Attributes” in the online schedule.
RIDE FREE
with LCC Student ID!
lowercolumbia.edu/bus
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STUDENT RESOURCES & SERVICES
www.lowercolumbia.edu/services
LCC offers a wide array of resources and services to help students succeed in
college. Visit lowercolumbia.edu/services to learn more about our Student
Services, Campus Life, and Academic Resources.
Student Services Campus Life Academic
• Advising • iGrad Money • Arts & Entertainment Resources
• Career & Management • Bus Transportation • Academic Calendar
Employment • Online Services • Café & Dining • Computer Labs
• Cashier • Payment Plan • Campus Activities
• eLearning
• Clubs & Organizations
• Childcare • Placement Testing • Library/Learning
• Gym & Fitness Center
• Counseling • Scholarships Commons
• Safety & Security
• Disability Support • TRIO Student • Test Proctoring
• Student Employment
• Financial Aid Support • Tutoring
• Student Government
• Food Pantry • Veterans Services
• Worker Retraining
ONLINE LEARNING @ LCC
We offer fully online, hybrid (partially online and partially on-campus),
and enhanced (on-campus with required online components)
classes. Visit lowercolumbia.edu/classes and select “On-line” under
“Instruction Mode” in the online schedule. LCC’s online learning
management system is Canvas. Need help with Canvas? Schedule a
tutoring session through the Learning Commons at 360.442.2572 or
contact eLearning at 360.442.2520.
DIVERSITY CLASSES
Visit lowercolumbia.edu/classes to access the current online schedule. Under search
options, select “LCC Defined Attributes” in the “Course Attributes” field to see a list of search
items, including diversity classes and classes that meet other distribution requirements.
If you are a veteran who has served in
the armed forces and are attending
LCC, you are invited to join our
Veteran Alliance Organization.
LCC also has a Vet Corps Navigator onsite,
as well as a Veterans’ Center on the first
floor of the Student Center.
Learn more at lowercolumbia.edu/veterans
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
ART GALLERY
Stay tuned for news about
The New Now exciting new performances from
Photographs in the Pandemic Age LCC’s performing arts students.
June 14 - July 8 More details to come!
Cheryl Hicks lowercolumbia.edu/aande
Quiet Contrary
August 2 - 25
Samantha Bates
Roam Subscribe to our monthly emails
September 27 - October 21 about cultural events hosted by the
Rose Center for the Arts at LCC:
lowercolumbia.edu/gallery lowercolumbia.edu/aande
You Can Make a Difference! Host an
Help a student
International
most at risk of Student!
If you have a spare room and an open heart,
abandoning their you can provide a home away from home for
education due to an international student in our community.
financial hardship As a host, you’ll provide room and board
and friendship for a student studying at LCC.
by donating You’ll learn about different cultures while
to the Student sharing a slice of your American life. Host
families come in all shapes and sizes and
Success Fund. receive a monthly stipend. For more info, visit
lowercolumbia.edu/international or email
lowercolumbia.edu/foundation international@lowercolumbia.edu.
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Bachelor of Applied Science
in Teacher Education
LCC’s first applied bachelor’s program will prepare you
for a career in education or early childhood education.
We offer both certification and non-certification
options. Interested in attending part-time?
Learn more at lowercolumbia.edu/bas-te
University Center
Bachelor’s and graduate degrees on the LCC campus
Dozens of degree options are available to
Lower Columbia area residents through our unique
university center collaborative with partner
universities. Options include LCC’s new Bachelor
of Applied Science in Teacher Education.
LCC Library Building
360.353.7800
lowercolumbia.edu/u-center
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Running Start Program
Tuition-free college for high school students
Running Start is a statewide program that lets eligible high
school juniors and seniors take college classes tuition-free.
Students can attend part- or full-time, and can continue to
participate in high school activities such as sports.
lowercolumbia.edu/running-start • 360.442.2442
GraduationPlus
In today’s economy, you need a
high school diploma plus a college
credential to earn a living wage!
• Credits you earned in high school may also count toward a college credential.
• By 2023, four out of five job openings are expected to require
at least some education beyond high school.
• Earning a two-year degree can boost lifetime earnings by $324,000
(on average) over a high school diploma alone.
Learn more at lowercolumbia.edu/graduation-plus
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93 Degrees & Certificates | Eight Career Pathways
lowercolumbia.edu/programs
Manufacturing,
Accounting
Trades &
& Business
Transportation
Arts, Science, Technology,
Communication Engineering & Math
& Humanities (STEM)
Health Sciences Social Science &
& Wellness Criminal Justice
Information Teacher Education
Technology & Early Learning
Transitional Studies
Earn a high school diploma,
prepare for college level
courses, or learn English
with Lower Columbia
College’s low-cost, flexible
Transitional Studies
programs. Enroll anytime
for just $25 a quarter, with
scholarships available.
lowercolumbia.edu/transitional • 360.442.2580
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Corporate and Continuing Education supports the college’s mission by providing
opportunities for individuals, businesses, and organizations to pursue their personal,
professional, and corporate training goals. Contact us to discuss customized options!
Visit us online at lowercolumbia.edu/ce and click on the shopping cart feature (this will
take you to our online registration site where you can find individual classes, descriptions
of current offerings, and register) to learn more.
Classes are available in the following categories:
¨ Art & Culture ¨ Computers & Technology ¨ Science & Nature
¨ Business & Professional ¨ Health & Wellness ¨ Workforce Training
Development
Fall Fitness Live Over Zoom! Beginning Writer’s
Workshop Online!
Dance Fitness with Leah (formerly Zumba!) This course will help improve
Dance Fitness is easy to follow and paired with your writing skills and discover
strength training and HIIT (High Intensity Interval new ways to stretch your
Training) to give you a workout that’s FUN! creative muscles. Register
Pilates with Jayne at www.ed2go.com/lccbic $115
Live
Online Improve flexibility, muscle tone,
Classes! body balance, spinal support, low
back health, sports performance,
and body-mind awareness, and
core strength in a safe manner.
Professional Development & Workforce Training
A to Z Grant Writing Online!
This course provides the hands-on experience and knowledge you need to successfully begin
writing grant proposals, including real-world scenarios. Register at www.ed2go.com/lccbic $115
Cultural Awareness for Care Professionals Online Zoom!
As care professionals, understanding cultural differences and providing equitable care for
the community you serve is an integral component of your profession. Students have the
option to meet with the instructor and their classmates live over Zoom or view recorded
lectures. Reference materials are available as eBooks – no text is required. (Gaither) Register at
lowercolumbia.edu/ce $289
Continuing Education also offers more than 300 online courses and programs.
Visit www.ed2go.com/lccbic or email mharris@lowercolumbia.edu for more info.
Online career training is available at careertraining.ed2go.com/lccbic.
Learn more and register online at lowercolumbia.edu/ce
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Longview
Public Library
Gender Neutral Restroom
1. Don Talley Building (DTV) 11. Rose Center for the Arts (RCA)
2. Gym & Fitness Center (GYM) 12. International Center (INC)
3. Steam Plant (SPL) 13. Main Building (MAN)
4. Vocational Building (VOC) 14. Administration Building (ADM)
5. Applied Arts Building (AAR) 15. Head Start/Home & Family Life (HFL)
6. Science Building (SCI) 16. Batting Barn (BTB)
7. Physical Science Center (PSC 17. Student Center (STC)
8. Admissions Center (ADC) • Bookstore
• Career Services • Dining
• Cashiers • Security Office
• Disability Support Services • Student Activities Office
• Financial Aid 18. Campus Services Building (CMS)
• Registration 19. Head Start East Building (HSE)
• Student IDs
• Testing Center 20. Pavilion
21. Learning & Healing Garden
9. Library- Alan Thompson (LIB)
• eLearning
• Regional University Center Note: Buildings are not physically numbered.
• Tutoring Center The numbers on this map are for key purposes
10. Health and Science Building (HSB) only. Parking permits are required in all lots.
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1600 Maple Street
PO Box 3010
WSS CAR-RT PRESORT
Longview, WA 98632-0310 RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER
Look inside and start planning your next chapter.
Whether you’re starting a career, looking for a promotion, transferring to
a university or just want to learn something new, LCC offers high quality,
affordable education right here in the community.
• New & Noteworthy - page 2 • Bachelor’s & Beyond - page 11
• About Us - page 3 • High School Students - page 12
• How to Register - page 4 • Career Pathways - page 13
• Dates & Deadlines - page 5 • Transitional Studies - page 13
• Online/Registration - page 6 • Corporate & Continuing
• Paying for College - page 7 Education - page 14
• Student Resources - page 9 • Campus Map - page 15
• Arts & Entertainment - page 10
Apply for financial aid to
see if you’re eligible to
attend college for free.
The Washington College Grant,
formerly known as State Need Grant,
provides need-based financial aid to
income-eligible students pursuing
education after high school. Learn more
at lowercolumbia.edu/free-college.
lowercolumbia.edu
LCC is an AA/EEO employer - lowercolumbia.edu/aa-eeo
LCC Clery Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
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