Admission
Admission to Lincoln Land Community College shall be open to all who apply and can benefit from any of the programs offered. The college and the student accept responsibility for placement of the student in courses and programs for which the student demonstrates academic preparedness. A student may demonstrate preparedness for college-level work through a variety of means, including high school GPA as listed on the transcript, ACCUPLACER Next Generation exams, performance on the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), and coursework completed at the college level. Participation in credit-bearing course work at the collegiate level is open to all who are 16 years of age or older and demonstrate their level of preparedness. For a student who meets all admissions criteria, but who initially does not demonstrate preparedness for college-level work, the college reserves the right to restrict access to certain courses and programs and affirms its commitment to helping the student achieve preparedness.
In special circumstances, the Vice President of Student Services (or the Vice President’s designee) in conjunction with the Vice President of Academic Services (or the Vice President’s designee) may, with mutual agreement of affected faculty, authorize admission to the college and registration into college-level coursework by students who do not meet all admission criteria (Board Policy 5.11).
A high school transcript is required to verify satisfactory completion of the math prerequisite of one year of high school geometry, pre-calculus or the science prerequisite of biology.
To apply, please visit LLCC Apply. A paper copy of the admission form is available from various offices including the Registration office and the Recruitment and Admissions Office. Admission forms are also available at LLCC Outreach Centers. Completed forms should be submitted to the Recruitment and Admissions Office. There is no fee.
Prospective students must submit an admission form either prior to or at the time of their first registration. This school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.
Persons who have been suspended or expelled from any other post-secondary institution for disciplinary or behavioral issues may be denied admission to Lincoln Land Community College by the Vice President, Student Services, or the Vice President’s designee if their presence is deemed a threat to the college or its personnel.
Admission to Health Professions Programs
Chapter 112, Section 103-17, of the Illinois Public Community College Act requires that whenever enrollment in a program must be restricted because of space limitations, a college must give preference to district residents.
Consequently, admissions to Health Professions programs for students who live outside of LLCC District 526 vary per program based on space availability and qualified applicant pool. For program specific admissions criteria, contact a Health Professions Student Success Advisor, Springfield campus.
General Requirements
Students applying to an allied health program must meet all admission requirements before their application can be considered for admission into the desired health care field. Students in programs which require a clinical practicum must have proof of a physical examination by a private physician recorded on a form provided by the college.
Special Admissions
Under 16 Years Old
Students under the age of 16 who have not yet graduated high school or achieved a GED who wish to enroll in college credit courses are encouraged to take advantage of this early start option through a special admissions process. The Under 16 Admissions process requires students to follow the established admission, placement and registration procedures as required of all students new to LLCC. This includes submitting an admission form (with parent/guardian signature), providing current high school/home school transcripts, meeting ACT/SAT or placement score requirements and course prerequisites. An additional letter stating why the student wants to take classes and how the student is prepared for college is required. Admission to LLCC is not guaranteed.
International Student Admission
Admission advising is available in the Recruitment and Admissions Office for international students of several classifications (F-1, B-1, J-1, H, immigrants, refugees). Services are also available to students who must comply with Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) laws. This school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students. For more information about the admissions process for international students, visit International Student.
Transfer program Admission
Because of state regulations, students who apply to Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Engineering Science (AES) or Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree transfer programs will be accepted to the college, but may be admitted to the program on a provisional basis until certain minimum entrance requirements are satisfied.
Minimum program admission requirements reflect the provisions of Illinois state law (Public Act 86-0954). This act specifies that 15 units of high school coursework or the equivalent are required for admission to all public institutions. This Act affects students at LLCC who wish to be admitted to Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Engineering Science or Associate in Fine Arts programs. Minimum entrance requirements for all students who wish to enroll in these transfer programs are described as follows:
- four years of English — written and oral communications, literature
- three years of mathematics — minimum of one year of algebra I, one year of geometry and one year of algebra II (intermediate algebra)
- two years of science — laboratory science
- two years of social studies — history and/or government
- two years of electives — foreign language, music, art or vocational education
- two flexible academic units — two additional courses (years) from any one or two of the science, social studies and/or electives categories in addition to approved courses in mathematics and English — such as advanced mathematics, computer science, journalism, speech and creative writing
This requirement pertains only to AA, AS, AES and AFA degree transfer programs. It does not affect the career programs (AAS or certificates) or the General Studies program.