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Whether you're a recent high school grad, training for a new career, or just want a better future, here is how to get started at LCC.

What quarter do you want to start? Below you will find new quarter start dates and deadlines.

Quarter You Want to Start	You Should Apply Before	Submit Financial Aid* App. Before	Tuition Due Date	Quarter Begins
Summer 2019	May 28, 2019	May 24, 2019	Jul. 2, 2019	Jul 8, 2019
Fall 2019	Aug. 12, 2019	Aug 12, 2019	Sep. 17, 2019	Sep. 23, 2019
Winter 2020	November 25, 2019	November 25, 2019	December 31, 2019	January 6, 2020

For additional academic deadlines, please view our academic calendar.

To get started, choose from the options below:

I am a new or returning student

1. Apply!

Apply for Admission Today - no fee to apply

Application for new students and those who are returning after 2+ years.
If you would like to apply in person, visit the Entry Center located in the lobby of the Admissions Center, during regular business hours. Please bring photo ID.
After you apply, you should receive an email within four business days, pending holidays and high volume periods. This email will contain your LCC Student ID number.

2. Visit Red Devil Welcome for more information:

Financial Aid
Scholarships
Placement Assessments
Transcripts
New Student Orientation
Degree Exploration
Campus Resources

Returning to LCC after less than two years?

Visit the Advising page for details on how to register for classes.
Visit the Class Schedule page for the current schedule of classes.

Print this document for a convenient list of enrollment steps.

I am an international student

Students who plan to study in the USA on a student visa or who are already in the USA on a student visa and wish to transfer their I-20 to Lower Columbia College, are considered International Students.

View your Steps to Apply and get enrolled.

I am taking classes while in high school

Choose the statement that best reflects your status:

I want to take classes through the Running Start program
I want to earn college credit in Career and Technical Education without leaving high school

I want to earn a high school diploma or GED, or improve my reading or math skills

Choose the statement that best reflects your status, and click on the link to find out more:

I am looking for an educational recovery program for young adults (age 16-21) who left high school without a diploma. Career Education Options (CEO)
I am over 21 and want to earn a high school diploma and transition into college level coursework. High School 21+ (HS 21+)
I am looking for the General Education Development (GED) test.
I would like to improve my reading or math skills. Transitional Studies

*Once your FAFSA or WASFA is submitted, remember to regularly check the Financial Aid portal for updates and the status of your financial aid application. You may need to submit additional documents before financial aid can be awarded. The financial aid office communicates what documents they need using the Financial Aid portal.

Contact Advising & Entry Services

Advising and Entry Services is conveniently located in the lobby of the Admissions Center. Make an appointment to discuss your future by visiting the Entry Center in person during regular business hours (M-F: 8 am - 5 pm), email entry@lowercolumbia.edu, or call (360) 442-2311. Registration and Financial Aid counters open at 10 am on Fridays.

Entry & Transfer Advising

Pre-Nursing Advising

Donovan Tate

(360) 442-2351
dtate@lowercolumbia.edu

Director of Advising & Testing

Byron Ford

(360) 442-2354
bford@lowercolumbia.edu

To get started, choose from the options below:

I am a new or returning student

1. Apply!

Apply for Admission Today - no fee to apply

Application for new students and those who are returning after 2+ years.

If you would like to apply in person, visit the Entry Center located in the lobby of the Admissions Center, during regular business hours. Please bring photo ID.

After you apply, you should receive an email within four business days, pending holidays and high volume periods. This email will contain your LCC Student ID number.

2. Visit Red Devil Welcome for more information:

Financial Aid

Scholarships

Placement Assessments

Transcripts

New Student Orientation

Degree Exploration

Campus Resources

Returning to LCC after less than two years?

Visit the Advising page for details on how to register for classes.

Visit the Class Schedule page for the current schedule of classes.

I am an international student

Students who plan to study in the USA on a student visa or who are already in the USA on a student visa and wish to transfer their I-20 to Lower Columbia College, are considered International Students.

View your Steps to Apply and get enrolled.

I am taking classes while in high school

Choose the statement that best reflects your status:

I want to take classes through the Running Start program

I want to earn college credit in Career and Technical Education without leaving high school

I want to earn a high school diploma or GED, or improve my reading or math skills

Choose the statement that best reflects your status, and click on the link to find out more:

I am looking for an educational recovery program for young adults (age 16-21) who left high school without a diploma. Career Education Options (CEO)

I am over 21 and want to earn a high school diploma and transition into college level coursework. High School 21+ (HS 21+)

I am looking for the General Education Development (GED) test.

I would like to improve my reading or math skills. Transitional Studies

Contact Advising & Entry Services

Entry & Transfer Advising

Kristy Gutierrez

Alejandra Sanchez

Ian Triana

Pre-Nursing Advising

Donovan Tate

Director of Advising & Testing

Byron Ford