First Year Experience

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the behaviors, skills, and attitudes that are important to success in college and in college-level courses. It will include an overview of how to utilize college resources and services and how to succeed as a college student preparing for a career. The semester-long course includes an examination of attributes necessary for personal and academic success; academic programs offered at Lakeland Community College; introduction and navigation of college resources; and development of an academic pathway. Each student will leave the course equipped with the skills to achieve academic success and an individualized plan outlining a potential Academic Pathway or course of study at Lakeland. NOTE: Students who have attended Lakeland prior to fall 2015, are completing or completed courses via College Credit Plus (CCP), or have transferred at least 15 college-level credits from a regionally accredited college or university are not required to take this class. Students are encouraged to contact the Counseling & Advising department at 440.525.7200 if they have any questions.