Dual Credit
Dual Credit is a partnership between Lake Land College and district high schools that provides students the opportunity to earn college credit prior to high school graduation. Dual credit courses are offered in the convenience of the high school classroom during the regular high school day. In addition to the convenience of gaining college credit during their regular school day, dual credit students experience the benefits of time savings, reduced college costs, college preparation, and early Lake Land College registration.
Currently, the Lake Land College Dual Credit program serves more than 1,500 students annually in 32 high schools. More than 80 dual credit courses are offered, including both transfer-level and career and technical courses. Course offerings are dependent on each high school’s number of qualified instructors.
Current Events
| Laker Connect Academic Counselor High School Visits | |
| Effingham Dual Credit Classes | Thursday, September 18th |
| Dieterich Junior Meetings | Tuesday, September 23rd |
| Cowden Herrick-Junior Meetings | Thursday, September 25th |
| Health Occ Effingham Location | Friday, September 26th |
| Effingham one-on-ones | Friday, October 3rd |
| Sullivan – Junior Meetings | Tuesday, October 21st |
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.
| Laker Connect Events | |
| Parent and Student Zoom Informational Session | Wednesday, November 12th |
| Fall Dual Credit Instructor Curriculum Alignment Workshop | Friday, November 21st |
| Spring Dual Credit Instructor Curriculum Alignment Workshop | Friday, February 13th |
| Lake Land College District On-Campus Welding Competition | Thursday, March 26th |
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
Classes Offered
- Transfer
- Career and Technical
For More Information
Contact:
Your High School Guidance Counselor
or
Tessa Wiles, Director of Dual Credit & Honors Experience
217-234-5044
dcp@lakelandcollege.edu
State Laws, Regulations and Accreditation Standards
In creating DCP Policies and Procedures, the following regulations are taken into consideration:
- Lake Land College Board of Trustees Policy 06.19
- Illinois Community College Board Administrative Rule 1501.507.b.11, p.42-43
- State of Illinois Dual Credit Quality Act (110 ILCS 27/20), and
- Higher Learning Commission’s “Dual Credit for Institutions and Peer Reviewers.”