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PEOPLE
Just like a travel agent helping you plan the ultimate vacation, people in your life can guide you along your college discovery journey. Ask them about their experiences—what did they like best or what would they change if they could do it all again?
• High School Counselor
• Favorite Teacher
THE INTERNET
• Coach or Club Advisor
• Family and Friends
Check out Naviance, the College Board, and the Common App as a few of the online resources to help you find colleges that fit your interests! Follow your favorite schools on social media to get a close-up look at campus life!
CAMPUS VISITS
Nothing beats seeing it in person. Visit different types of campuses (urban vs. rural, large vs. small). Can’t make it to campus? Many colleges offer virtual tours or online sessions with admission counselors.
ROLLING ADMISSION: applications open all year with no deadline, non-binding decisions within a few weeks of completed application. *Some highdemand, competitive programs (such as LVC’s health professions majors) may suggest applying early for the best chance at admittance.
EARLY ACTION AND EARLY DECISION:
early deadlines with admission decisions earlier in the process. Early decision is binding and should be used for your top college choice.
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid determines eligibility for federal and state grants and loans
TEST OPTIONAL: SAT/ACT scores are not required for acceptance, with admission decisions based on GPA, class rank, essay/personal statement, etc.
What Does It All Mean?
ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID TIMELINE
EARLY-LATE FALL
• Apply to Colleges
• Complete FAFSA (opens Oct. 1 each year)
SPRING
• Make a final campus visit to help with your decision.
• Plan for financing (merit scholarship, federal/state grants, private loans).
• Submit enrollment deposit by May 1.
WINTER
• Receive admission decision and financial aid packages.
SUMMER
• Celebrate your accomplishments! Enjoy this time preparing for your next adventure.
How to Pick a Major
Did you know approximately 80% of U.S. college students change their major at least once?
CHOOSE AN AREA OF STUDY that not only excites you but also best complements your values, skills, and personality.
What are you passionate about? Here are some ideas to get you started!
• Athletics
• Career Preparation
• The Arts
• Traveling the World
• Music
• Helping Others
You can choose minors and concentrations that allow you to blend multiple areas of interest for the ultimate college experience.
POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY AT LVC
• Physical Therapy
• Education
• Music
• Business Administration
• Biology
• Actuarial Science
• Psychology
• Nursing
Here’s the #1 thing we want you to know about the actual cost of an LVC education— it’s MUCH less than you think.
When we factor in merit scholarships and other financial aid, the average total expense was $24,899 for students who filed the FAFSA and demonstrated financial need—slightly more than half the listed tuition and fees. Your merit award will include at least $26,000 in annual renewable scholarships guaranteed and could be as high as $34,000 per year.
My Cost? $52+ 99% MILLION IN LVC GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED during the 2023–24 academic year WE OFFER AN INTERESTFREE MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN. OF STUDENTS ATTENDING LVC RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID. MORE FINANCIAL AID FACTS
Top 10 College Visit Questions to Ask
You have your college visit scheduled, the snacks for the car are packed, the phone is charged, and now what?
HERE ARE A FEW QUESTIONS to consider while you’re on campus and ask your student tour guide.
• What feeling do I get when I walk around campus?
• What class size is right for me? How do I learn best?
• How will the college support me academically?
• What type of financial aid and scholarships does the college offer?
• Do the extracurricular activities and weekend events interest me?
• What is around campus (stores, restaurants, things to do)?
• Who teaches classes (full professors, adjuncts, teaching assistants)?
• What do the dining halls offer? What other food service options are on campus?
• Is on-campus housing guaranteed for all four years?
• What services and programs are offered to help first-year students adjust to college?
Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery
Clyde A. Lynch Memorial Hall re-energize with a coffee from InterMetzo
Administration/Humanities 7. Frederic K. Miller Chapel
Bertha Brossman Blair Music Center
Yuhas Commons 10. Peace Garden —take a selfie with the infamous Hot Dog Frank statue
LVC Sports Center
Nursing Education Facility
Jeanne and Edward H. Arnold Health Professions Pavilion
Fasick Bridge —snap a pic worthy of the Gram 15. Allan W. Mund College Center soak up some beautiful campus views on the patio
1,600+ FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
11:1 STUDENTFACULTY RATIO
99%
20 STUDY AWAY PROGRAMS
BREEN CENTER FOR CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Starting your first year and continuing beyond graduation, you’ll get:
• networking and professional development opportunities at the annual LVC Success Expo,
• one-to-one career coaching,
• internship and research opportunities,
• and résumé and interview practice.
26 NCAA DIII ATHLETIC TEAMS
UNDERGRADUATES WHO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS OR AID
45+ UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
90+ STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
PRIDE OF THE VALLEY MARCHING BAND
The largest in the MAC and open to students in any major.
