Lakeland Community College will host several recruitment events this fall for a wide variety of learners. The largest events are Virtual Information Week and Fall Campus Visit Day and Information Fair.

Virtual Information Week coincides with National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 16-21, and is geared toward the learner that wants to know more about Lakeland, steps for admissions and how to transfer credits into Lakeland or how Lakeland’s credits transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The schedule of virtual, online events includes:

• Admissions Information Session: Oct. 16-19, at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.; and Oct. 21, at 10 a.m.
• Adult Learner Information Session (learners 25 years and older): Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m.
• Returning Learner Information Session (former Lakeland students, including College Credit Plus and Tech Prep students, looking to return to college): Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
• Holden University Center Night (for those interested in earning a bachelor’s or graduate degree close to home): Oct. 18 at 6 p.m.
• Transfer Thursday Information Session (any learner who has attended a college or university other than Lakeland): Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m.

In addition, several academic programs will host their own virtual, online information sessions including:

• Medical assisting: Oct. 18 at 5 p.m.
• Dental hygiene: Oct. 18 at 5 p.m.
• Respiratory therapy: Oct. 18 at 5 p.m.

More sessions are being added daily. Be sure to visit lakelandcc.edu/visit for an updated list of Virtual Information Week events.

Fall Campus Visit Day and Information Fair takes place Saturday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon in the health technologies building (H-Building) on Lakeland’s campus in Kirtland.

During the event prospective students and their guests will have the option to join 20-minute information sessions at the top of each hour, focused on how to get started at Lakeland and funding opportunities. Academic programs will be on display and faculty will be on hand to answer questions. In addition, attendees will learn more about the holistic wrap-around support services Lakeland has to offer to help students be successful in their personal, academic and professional lives.

Campus tours will also be available.

“Lakeland’s recruitment team is excited to help prospective students of all ages learn more about the many opportunities available to earn a degree or certificate, upgrade job skills or just take a class to get started,” said Kristina Willey, senior director for student recruitment and Lakeland’s Holden University Center. “Our Virtual Information Week and Fall Campus Visit Day and Information Fair are great opportunities to explore academic programs, short-term certificates, scholarship opportunities and our vibrant campus - both remotely and in person.”

Whether your goal is an associate degree and earning college credit to transfer to a four-year college or high-quality training to enter the workforce, Lakeland has you covered. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is encouraged. Visitlakelandcc.edu/visitto register.

By: Kerry Ann Jonke, Asst Director Market & Communi