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Commencement 2022

Congratulations LCC Graduates!

Commencement begins at 6:30 pm on Friday, June 16. A livestream option is available for those not attending in person.

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College and Career Preparation

Where learning begins

Prepare for college level studies, earn a high school diploma, or improve your English skills for just $25 a quarter with scholarships available. No need to wait for the start of the quarter - you can join College and Career Preparation (formerly Transitional Studies) classes in progress anytime.

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Running Start

High school juniors and seniors - attend LCC tuition-free through Running Start!

Ask our Running Start team how you carn an associate degree and high school diploma at the same time, tuition-free. 

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Launch your career quickly

Launch your career quickly with a short-term credential from LCC

Certificates available in the trades, healthcare, business, truck driving, education, and more.

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Technical Studies

Prepare for a rewarding career with a certificate, associate or applied bachelor's degree from LCC. Choose from the trades, business, IT, healthcare, education, criminal justice, and more.

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Continuing Education

Corporate and Continuing Education provides opportunities for individuals, businesses and organizations to pursue their personal, professional and corporate training goals.


 

Transfers

Students complete lower-level coursework during the first two years at a lower cost, because community college tuition is generally less expensive. Upon transferring they complete upper level coursework in their chosen field.

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Running Start

Running Start is a Washington State program that allows current high school 11th and 12th grade students to take college courses at Washington's 34 community and technical colleges. Students earn both high school and college credits for these courses.

 

College and Career Preparation

LCC College and Career Preparation (formerly Transitional Studies) offers continuous enrollment in adult education courses designed to prepare you for college-level studies or help you earn your high school diploma.

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Maps & Directions

Are you new to LCC? View our interactive digital map to navigate your way around our campus and buildings.


News & Noteworthy

Lower Columbia College to hold commencement ceremony on June 16

Lower Columbia College is gearing up for its 87th annual commencement ceremony, set to take place at 6:30 p.m. on June 16 at the Kelso High School stadium. ...

The Daily News Students in Need scholarship fund drive tops $32K

The drive raises money for the Lower Columbia College Student Success Fund, which creates grants to help students overcome financial humps that might otherwise ...

Lower Columbia College president announces retirement

Lower Columbia College is saying goodbye to its president of more than a decade, who announced his retirement Wednesday....

LCC President Chris Bailey Announces Retirement

Lower Columbia College (LCC) President Chris Bailey announced his retirement effective January 1, 2024 during the college’s Board of Trustees meeting on May ...

The Daily News Students in Need scholarship fund drive tops $30K

The Daily News’ Students in Need drive has reached $30,585.75. The drive raises money for the Lower Columbia College Student Success Fund, which creates grants ...

LCC's All-Washington Academic Scholars recognized

Lower Columbia College students Jaida Barrows, Quiana Daniels, Samantha Deleon, and Nicolas Tinoco were honored at the All-Washington Academic Team ceremony ...

Congressional reps look to bring federal dollars to Cowlitz County

Cowlitz County had 10 projects make the initial list for federal funding through the region’s representative and senators, which could bring up to $18 million ...

LCC’s All-Washington Academic scholars recognized

Lower Columbia College students Jaida Barrows, Quiana Daniels, Samantha Deleon and Nicolas Tinoco were honored at the All-Washington Academic Team ceremony ...

The Daily News Students in Need scholarship fund drive tops $17K

The Daily News’ Students in Need drive has reached $17,380.74. The drive raises money for the Lower Columbia College Student Success Fund, which creates grants ...

New degree options at LCC

New degree options are available for prospective teachers and paraeducators! The new Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Education is perfect for students ...

Four LCC Students Named to 2023 All Washington Academic Team

Jaida Barrows, Quiana Daniels, Samantha Deleon, and Nicolas Tinoco, members of the 2023 All Washington Academic Team, will be recognized at a ceremony in Olympia ...

LCC Speech and Debate earns three medals

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team earned three individual medals at Phi Rho Pi Nationals in Washington D.C. metro area....

 

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