Laker Connect

Laker Connect is a redesigned and enhanced dual credit program designed to provide stronger support for students, parents, and high school staff. The goal is to ensure student success through intentional course selection that aligns with academic pathways and career goals.

Classes Offered

Transfer
Career and Technical

Advantages of Laker Connect

Affordability
Head start on college goals
Career Exploration
Guidance on selecting dual credit courses that meet goals
Opportunity for you to meet with a Lake Land College Academic Counselor
Laker Swag
Graduation recognition
Tuition and fee waiver for freshman year at Lake Land

Student Expectations and Benefits

Laker Connect Member Level 1

Complete 6 dual credit hours in a Laker Connect Pathway or completion of a College and Career Pathways Endorsement.

Benefits:

A welcome packet including student ID, LLC merch, and a helpful tips guide
Graduation recognition – pin
$250 tuition and fee waiver for the following semester at LLC

Laker Connect Member Level 2

Complete 6 dual credit hours in a Laker Connect Pathway or completion of a College and Career Pathways Endorsement and:

Create a Lake Land Academic Plan in Navigate with the Laker Connect Counselor
Attend a Laker Visit Day
Complete the FAFSA and send to Lake Land
Take a career assessment with online Career Coach

Benefits:

A welcome packet including student ID, LLC merch and a helpful tips guide
Early registration for LLC courses
Graduation recognition- stole
$500 tuition and fee waiver for the following semester at LLC

For More Information

Contact:
Your High School Guidance Counselor

or

Tessa Wiles, Director of Dual Credit & Honors Experience
217-234-5044
dcp@lakelandcollege.edu

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