GET INVOLVED Campus life

Want to get into sky diving or flag football, or is science more your thing? From literacy appreciation to LGBT rights, there’s a club for that.

Get the most out of your college experience when you join in the activities that LMC has to offer. Participating in service projects, student clubs, intramural sports, and other activities is part of what college life is about.

Want to help govern the LMC student body? Get involved in LMC Student Senate. Do you like donating your time and talents through community service? Check out LMC’s Volunteer Service Program.

Check out 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 organization skills, plus it looks great on a resume!

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LIVE AT LMC On-campus living atBeckwith 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 throwing dinner parties or catching a healthy bite to eat between classes.

There’s plenty of opportunity 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 wooded and watery wildlife sanctuary.

Rest assured 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.

Two full-time staff members live in Beckwith, and a trained resident assistant resides on each floor. Additionally, campus and community security perform regular patrols of the grounds and parking lot.

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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.

Lake Michigan College offers a great general education, but did you know about some of our unique career programs, offered only here?

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.

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.

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.

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 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 self-paced 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 Helping you get where you want to go

Do you feel overwhelmed by limitless possibilities? Or do you know what you want, but you’re not exactly sure how to get it? Our caring advisors are experienced at helping students transform their interests, talents, and options into personalized action plans for success.

Earn a certificate and start your career right away, or transfer to a four-year college or university after earning your core education requirements at LMC. You’ll save thousands on tuition and housing costs, saving you from years of unnecessary student loan debt.

Worried you’ll fall behind students who started at four-years 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.

An Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree from LMC is designed to seamlessly transfer to the school of your choice. You can earn as many as 90 transferrable credit hours at LMC, leaving just 30 credit hours to complete most baccalaureate programs.

Our experienced advisors will help you create a personalized transfer plan, and 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.

Practice in one of our state-of-the-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.

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 nationally- and internationally-recognized performing artists regularly.

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 Get a social life

College is where you’ll define - and even redefine - who you are and who you’ll become. Your friends are a big part of that, and LMC will help you find your where you belong.

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.

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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EXPLORE Discover Michigan’s southwest

Lake Michigan College is minutes away from great places to eat, shop, and play!

EatCozy 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.

ShopWhether you’re stocking up on dorm 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.

PlayLake 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 mid-way 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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NAPIER AVENUE CAMPUS2755 E. NAPIER AVENUEBENTON HARBOR, MI 49022

SOUTH HAVEN CAMPUS125 VETERANS BOULEVARDSOUTH HAVEN, MI 49090

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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!

YOUR INSTRUCTORS HAVE DONE THE JOBS FIRST HAND, WORKING IN...

• HOSPITALS

• ADVERTISING AGENCIES

• ON THE MANUFACTURING FLOOR

• IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY

• AT NUCLEAR PLANTS

• AT CORPORATIONS

• AND IN A VARIETY OF OTHER BUSINESSES, LARGE AND SMALL

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.

CONTINUED EXCELLENCETop-notch instructors lead all of LMC’s exceptional programs, including the only nationally accredited nursing program in southwest Michigan.

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CAREER EDUCATIONCareer Education programs at Lake Michigan College can prepare you for many well-paying, in-demand careers that require an Associate degree or less. The programs LMC offers are listed below. Associate degree options are available in each area of study. Those programs indicated with * also are offered in a 30+ credit hour certificate.

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES Cisco Computer Information Systems: Information Technology PC and Network Technician Programming Web

AccountingAdministrative Office Systems*Applied Science - GeneralBusinessBusiness AdministrationCasino Management - Four Winds*Computer Information Systems: Information Technology Networking Programming Web

Computer Science (WMU)Corrections, Probation, and ParoleCulinary ManagementDental Assisting*Diagnostic Medical SonographyDrafting & Design*Early Childhood Education*Education - Elementary (WMU)Energy Production TechnologyEnergy Production - HPRP

Enology and ViticultureGeneral TechnologyHospitality Management*Industrial Maintenance TechnologyLaw EnforcementManufacturing Engineering (WMU)Machine Tool Technology*Magnetic Resonance Imaging*Mechatronics Technology*Medical Assisting*

Drafting and Design General EducationGraphic Design Energy Production Line Worker Legal Office AssistantLogistics

AREAS OF STUDY LEADING TO ASSOCIATE IN ART, SCIENCE, AND GENERAL STUDIES DEGREESBased on your goals and interests, you can select from many areas of study that will lead to Associate in Arts, General Studies, and Sciences degrees. The Associate in Arts is generally used for Humanities and Social Science areas of study, and the Associate in Science generally is used for areas of study with more mathematics and science requirements.

Art BiologyChemistryEducation - ElementaryEngineering (Pre)English

Foreign LanguageGeneral StudiesGraphic DesignHealthHistoryHumanities

MathematicsMusicPhilosophyPhysical Education & WellnessPhysical SciencePhysics

Machine Tool TechnologyManufacturing Production Medical Office AssistantNumerical Control Specialty Office Automation SpecialistSales & Customer Service

BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAM Bachelor of Applied Science, Energy Production and Distribution Management

MusicNursing (RN)Paramedic*Radiologic TechnologySkilled Trades Technology*Welding Production Technology*

Small Business ManagementTechnology

Political SciencePsychologySociology/Social Work (Pre)Theatre

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Lake Michigan College Board of TrusteesMary Jo Tomasini, Chair • Michael Lindley, Vice Chair • Debra Johnson, Secretary • Judy Truesdell, Treasurer

Paul Bergan, Trustee • David Maysick, Trustee • Stephen Small, TrusteeDr. Robert Harrison, President

Lake Michigan College is an equal opportunity institution, affording enrollment, employment and services without distinction on the basis of age, color, height, weight, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, or gender. Minorities and handicapped persons are encouraged to attend Lake Michigan College. Any questions regarding your rights

under Title VI and Title IX should be directed to Executive Director, Human Resources, (269) 927-8102, Room A-305.

Any questions regarding your rights under Section 504 should be directed to Student Outreach and Support Services Office, A-218, (269) 927-8866.

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