GET INVOLVED Rethink the community college experience
Want to get into sky diving or flag football, or is science more your thing? From literacy appreciation to LGBTQ rights, there’s a club for that. Get the most out of your college experience by exploring the huge variety of exciting and enriching activities that LMC has to offer. Getting involved in service projects, student clubs, intramural sports, and other activities is part of what college life is about. Want to become a leader of the LMC student body? Get involved in Student Senate. Would you like to share your time and talents with the communities around you? Check out LMC’s Volunteer Service Program.
Join one of our student-led clubs or groups where you can find new experiences and meet new friends. Be part of the action, or even start your own club. Student groups are a great way to hone your leadership and organizational skills, plus it looks great on a resume!
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LIVE ON CAMPUS Join the students of Beckwith Hall
Imagine having a place you can call home that offers quiet refuge for studying, and where friendly faces are found down every hallway. Beckwith Hall is the area’s newest residence hall and students here are loving their on-campus living experience! Each suite has private bedrooms and is fully furnished with a flat screen TV, washer and dryer, and high-speed internet. A generously-sized kitchen with a dishwasher and dining area allows space for making dinner with a friend or catching a healthy bite to eat between classes. There are plenty of opportunities for hanging out and studying in and around Beckwith Hall’s gathering spaces, study rooms, and fitness center. Get in a game of beach volleyball or basketball in your own backyard, or take a hike or cross country ski around LMC’s 260 acres of wildlife sanctuary.
Rest assured that Beckwith Hall places the highest priority on student safety. Residents have keypad access to the building, keys to their own suites, and their own private bedrooms. Full-time residence hall staff live, and watch over, Beckwith Hall, and two trained resident assistants reside on each floor. Additionally, security personnel continuously patrol the campus.
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DISCOVER
Where learning is personal The LMC experience ensures that students can master their material through up-close, personalized, hands-on learning, and our small class sizes give you direct access to your professors. You won’t be lost in a sea of hundreds taught by a first-year teaching assistant in a cavernous lecture hall. Sure, there will be textbooks and studying, but your education will come alive through the discoveries you make by actually doing and observing, not just reading or listening to lectures.
Discover LMC’s new Great Lakes Wine Institute, the Midwest’s first and only commercial teaching winery offering Associate’s Degrees in Enology (wine making) and Viticulture (grape growing). Students will experience every aspect of wine making, from farm to glass.
Lake Michigan College offers a great general education, but did you know about some of our unique career programs, offered only here?
Explore the power of an energy industry education with a Bachelor or Associate of Applied Science in Energy Production. Demand for energy continues to grow, and students at LMC spend class time visiting area power companies to discover what real-world energy careers are all about.
LMC is a leader in healthcare education with accredited programs in Dental Assisting, Registered Nursing, Radiologic Technology, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Area employers trust LMC because our graduates make excellent employees. Students are educated and mentored by seasoned instructors, and have experienced real-world scenarios in state-of-the-art clinical settings.
LMC offers flexible course offerings during evenings or even online. Some are open entry and allow you to complete them at your own pace to meet your individual needs. Need a career in less than a year? Discover LMC’s certificate programs in Business, Healthcare, IT, Energy, and Skilled Trades, many of which are selfpaced and flexible in format.
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BE A FAN
Intercollegiate athletics LMC is the only community college in southwest Michigan with intercollegiate athletics teams. When you become a student at LMC, you become a citizen of Red Hawk Nation. Whether you’re on the court or in the bleachers, you’ll feel the pride of being a Red Hawk while cheering for your friends and classmates as they compete against Division II colleges throughout the state. The rich tradition dates back to 1946 when athletics were first introduced at Benton Harbor Junior College (now called LMC). Lake Michigan College competes in the National Junior Athletic Association (NJCAA) Conference, and is part of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA). Men’s teams include baseball, basketball, and soccer. Women compete in basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball. Home games are a bargain – LMC students always get in free.
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PLAN FOR SUCCESS
Helping you achieve your goals Whether you plan to transfer to a four-year college or complete your education at LMC, our experienced advisors will help you transform your personal interests, talents, and options into a customized plan for success. Are you planning to transfer from LMC to a four-year college or university? LMC has articulation agreements with many other four-year schools and transfer guides that make transferring easy. You can earn as many as 90 transferrable credit hours at LMC, leaving as few as 30 credit hours to complete most baccalaureate programs.
programs. Earn your degree and learn from professors who are experienced practitioners in your area of study.
Worried you’ll fall behind students who started at fouryears as freshmen? Research shows that students who transfer from community colleges have higher than average graduation rates and are exceptionally well prepared for their coursework and for navigating college life.
Whatever you plan to do, know that you’ll get a great education, save thousands of dollars and avoid years of student loan debt when you choose LMC.
Lake Michigan College offers numerous associate in arts or associate in science degree
Maybe you want to get into a high-demand career with minimal training. If so, LMC has a variety of certificate programs for you to receive training and certification in one year or less.
Talk with our financial and academic advisors about your education and career goals. They will help create a plan just for you, and will guide you through the process from day one.
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EXPRESS YOURSELF Music and theatre
At Lake Michigan College, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to express your creativity in the performing arts. Choose from an array of instrumental and vocal music courses in jazz, choir, band, strings, music theory, piano, rock history, music technology, music history, ear training, and many others, which will prepare you to dive deeper into your musical life.
Do you want to play where the pros play? Students in LMC’s orchestra, jazz, band, or vocal ensembles perform on the Mendel Center Mainstage, Hanson Theatre, or one of our other venues that host nationallyand internationally-recognized performing artists regularly.
Practice in one of our state-ofthe-art music technology labs or Wenger® practice suites. Each networked workstation includes modern software for music notation, ear training, sight reading, music theory, and music sequencing. Play on the best: LMC is one of two All Steinway schools in Michigan.
Or maybe you’re a born thespian, longing for your chance for a character role. By joining the Theatre program you will not only experience the acting side of theatre, but all that goes on backstage. LMC offers many technical classes that will enhance your knowledge of lighting, stage design, and much more.
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ENGAGE
Rich cultural, social and recreation opportunities College is where you’ll continue to learn who you are and where you belong through student-focused experiences. When you become part of the LMC community, you’ll meet people of all ages and cultures who present fresh ideas and perspectives. You’ll explore new experiences and connect in ways that are meaningful beyond measure. LMC’s Student Life Center offers a range of opportunities for you to engage and explore your interests through student clubs, community service activities, and student-focused events like Tasty Tuesday and Wacky Wednesday. LMC is home to the 1,517-seat Mendel Center Mainstage Theatre, where students can catch award-winning live music, comedy, and theatre performances several times a week. From Bach to bluegrass, you’ll never run out of cultural opportunities to experience with your friends.
Are you a super fan? Gather with your fellow Red Hawks to cheer one of our seven intercollegiate athletic teams to victory, or join the Flag Football Club. No matter what you’re into, common areas on campus like the Hawk’s Nest student activities center provide a fun and relaxing space where students can get together and listen to music, play the latest video games, or enjoy a game of pool, air hockey, or ping pong.
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Discover Michigan’s southwest Lake Michigan College is minutes away from great places to eat, shop, and play! Cozy eateries…burger & wing joints…renowned, upscale restaurants. Southwest Michigan has them all! From vegetarian fare to downhome barbecue, you’ll find an array of restaurants to satisfy your appetite. There are also plenty of local farms where you can purchase or pick fresh fruits and vegetables. Whether you’re stocking up on residence hall provisions or looking for that perfect gift for your suitemate’s birthday, you’ll find plenty of supermarkets and unique retail shops in the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph area.
Lake Michigan’s gorgeous coastline offers numerous public beaches and sand dunes within a 10-minute drive from campus. Parks, golf courses, fishing, and nature centers are also nearby. Southwest Michigan is a hotbed of arts and culture, with galleries located in downtown St. Joseph and the Benton Harbor Arts District. Enjoy live music venues and check out fun events and festivals throughout the year. Looking for an adventure outside southwest Michigan? Lake Michigan College is midway between Grand Rapids and Chicago. A 90-minute car ride will get you to either city, providing even more opportunity for adventure!
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LMC’s four campus locations can put your college education within reach of where you are.
An associate’s degree from Lake Michigan College can get you ready for a career in nursing, radiologic technology, or energy production... in hospitality, advanced manufacturing, or computers... in dental assisting, MRI, and a lot more!
CONTINUED EXCELLENCE Top-notch instructors lead all of LMC’s exceptional programs, including the only nationally accredited nursing program in southwest Michigan.
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HEALTHCARE COMPUTER SCIENCE MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING HOSPITALITY & TOURISM ENERGY PRODUCTION SMALL & LARGE BUSINESSES
And while the associate’s degree you earn from LMC can launch you directly into a career, it can also be the basis for a bachelor’s degree - when you’re ready to move up in your chosen field.
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At LMC, it’s easy to start here and transfer to any four-year institution, earn a two-year associate or a four-year bachelor degree, or earn a program certificate, depending on your goals. One of our helpful advisors will help you create a plan to meet your educational goals.
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TRANSFER PROGRAMS: LMC has a variety of academic programs specifically designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution. BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM: Our baccalaureate degree is a four-year program consisting of a minimum 120 credit hours. ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS: Lake Michigan College offers numerous associate degree programs that require a minimum of 61 credit hours. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS: Certificates for programs with 1 to 30 credit hours are available in a broad range of disciplines at LMC.
DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY Bachelor of Applied Science with a MAJOR in: Energy Prod & Distribution Mgmt (122)** Associate in Applied Science with a MAJOR in: Applied Science – General (61) Administrative Office Systems (61) Business (64) Casino Management – Four Winds** (62) Applications Development (61) Computer Science – WMU (64) Corrections, Probation, Parole (61) Culinary Management (65) Dental Assisting (64) Diagnostic Medical Sonography (69)** Early Childhood Education (62) Education – Elementary for WMU SW (61) Energy Production Technology (65) Enology & Viticulture (61) Hospitality Management (63)
Associate in Science (61) with a MAJOR in: Undecided (Science – Transfer) Biology Chemistry Engineering Health Mathematics Physical Education & Wellness Physical Science Physics
Law Enforcement (67) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (64)** Manufacturing Engineering – WMU (61) Medical Assisting (61) Mechatronics Technology (63) Music (63) Nursing (Registered/RN) (71)** Radiologic Technology (75)** Welding Production Technology (61) Associate in Applied Business with a MAJOR in: Accounting (68) CIS – Networking (61) Associate in Industrial Technology with a MAJOR in: Energy Production – HPRP (65) General Technology (61) Machine Tool Technology (62)
Associate in Arts (61) with a MAJOR in: Undecided (Arts – Transfer) Art Education - Elementary English Foreign Language Graphic Design History
Humanities Music (Arts) Philosophy Political Science Psychology Sociology/Social Work Theatre Associate in General Studies (61) with a MAJOR in: General Studies Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Pre-Magnetic Res Imaging (degree & cert) Pre-Nursing (Registered/RN) Pre-Radiologic Technology Associate in Business Administration with a MAJOR in: Business Administration (65) Associate in Skilled Trades Technology with a MAJOR in: Skilled Trades Technology (61)
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT (MINIMUM OF 30 CREDIT HOURS) Certificate majors: Casino Management – Four Winds*/** (30) Cisco (30) Dental Assisting (41) Drafting and Design (33)
Early Childhood Education (31) Energy Production Line Worker (36) General Education* (30) Hospitality Management (41) Legal Office Assistant (33)
Logistics (30) Machine Tool Technology (36) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (34) Medical Assisting (40)
Medical Office Assistant (31) Office Automation Specialist (30) Skilled Trades Technology (30)
LEVEL I CERTIFICATE (MAXIMUM OF 29 CREDIT HOURS) Certificate majors: CIS - Information Technology* (15) Applications Development* (18) Computer Networking (18) CIS – Web* (18) Drafting and Design* (13) Graphic Design (24) Machine Tool* (15)
Manufacturing Production* (17) Mechatronics Technology* (17) Sales & Customer Service* (15) Small Business Management* (15) Supply Chain Management* (15) Supervisory Skills* (15) Welding Production Technology* (17)
Non-Degree Seeking* Personal Interest Undeclared * Not Financial Aid eligible **Must be accepted into program by the appropriate academic department
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Mary Jo Tomasini, Chair • Dr. Michael Lindley, Vice Chair • Debra Johnson, Secretary • Judy Truesdell, Treasurer Paul Bergan, Trustee • Dr. David Maysick, Trustee • Stephen Small, Trustee Dr. Robert Harrison, President