Accreditation Information
Accreditation provides assurance to the public that colleges meet the quality and effectiveness standards for a degreegranting institution of higher education. It also includes the College among those eligible for Title IV student financial aid. Institutions complete a self-evaluation process every seven years in order to have their accreditation status re-affirmed by ACCJC. The process includes internal and external evaluations of the College’s performance, as defined by the ACCJC Standards for: • Mission, Academic Quality and Institutional Effectiveness, and Integrity • Student Learning Programs and Support Services • Resources • Leadership and Governance Additional information about LMC’s accreditation status and process is available online at: www.losmedanos.edu/accreditation/
Los Medanos College Foundation Everyone, regardless of economic and ethnic background, should have the opportunity to obtain an excellent education. Since 1997, the Los Medanos College Foundation has supported students to pursue the education they need to achieve successful futures. The Los Medanos College Foundation partners with corporations, foundations, individuals, and alumni to support students in need. Funds raised go to student scholarships, emergency funds, and college enhancement programs. The foundation’s work is essential because many of our students are from low or middle class backgrounds, often the first-generation to attend college, while many also work and raise children. Join us in supporting LMC students in their pursuits to become scholars, police officers, EMTs, nurses, firefighters, digital technicians, or skilled factory workers. The future contributions of each make all of us stronger as a community. You believe. They achieve! The Los Medanos College Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization and, as such, your contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. To make a one-time donation, set up a monthly recurring gift, or explore legacy giving options, please visit www.losmedanos.edu/foundation.
Getting Started Applying for Admission
Student Outreach and Welcome Services www.losmedanos.edu/new/index.aspx The Student Outreach Office assists prospective and current students by introducing them to information, processes and resources that will increase their awareness of the college experience, inform them of educational options, and provide steps to help them reach their educational goals. The office will assist students complete the core Student Success and Support Programs services. The Office will provide the leadership to create and enhance outreach programs and efforts that focus on underrepresented and under-prepared students.
Student Classifications New Student: The applicant has never been enrolled LMC. Returning Student: The applicant has previously been enrolled at LMC, but has been away for two consecutive semesters or longer. Continuing Student: The student has been enrolled at LMC within the past two semesters. Concurrently Enrolled/Special Admit Student: The student is enrolled at LMC at the same time as being enrolled in the high school.
Who Is Eligible for College Admission? Admission to Los Medanos College is open to the following: 1. Applicants who are 18 years of age or older, or 2. Graduates of a regionally accredited high school, or 3. Applicants who have passed the GED (General Educational Development) test or the California High School Proficiency Exam
Special Admissions High School Students Applicants who are concurrently enrolled in the K-12 system, or are approved for home study, based on the following guidelines: •
Student is 14 years of age or older and has completed the eighth grade or higher.
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Los Medanos College may accept special admission students for enrollment in courses provided they have: 1) obtained written parental consent*; 2) acquired a written recommendation of the principal or have an affidavit of home schooling; 3) demonstrated adequate preparation in the discipline to be studied; and 4) availed themselves of all opportunities to enroll in equivalent courses through their school of attendance.
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General Information
Los Medanos College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
