Laker Connect Dual Credit Program

09/30/2026

Can’t wait to see all of you on Tuesday! Seniors, don’t forget to mark this off on your Laker Connect task list!

Calling all high school juniors and seniors! Join us on Tuesday, October 6 to explore your future at Career Day!

At this event, you'll get to choose from more than 150 informative sessions to learn about careers in agriculture, healthcare, business, construction, education, technology, engineering and more! You'll also build connections with representatives from these industries and learn about college options from universities across the country.

Learn more at LakeLandCollege.edu/Career-Day or contact [email protected] for more information on how to attend!

09/10/2026

Have you heard the news? We've been recognized by WalletHub as one of the top community colleges in the nation!

From student retention, graduation rates, transfer rates, student-faculty ratio and much more, LLC stood out among 613 colleges nationwide. Here are some of the highlights:

#1 in the nation for Educational Outcomes
#1 Community College in Illinois
Among the Top 10% of Community Colleges in the nation

Congratulations to all our Laker students, faculty, staff and alumni! Read more at https://bit.ly/4j1IY3w.

08/31/2026

Senior Laker Connect Dual Credit Students📣

Don’t forget that Career Day counts as a “Laker Visit Day” for your level 2 task list for the $500 scholarship! Your task list can be found in your hub on the left hand side bar under “tasks”.

For more information, visit https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/dual-credit/students-and-parents/

Calling all high school juniors and seniors! Join us on Tuesday, October 6 to explore your future at Career Day!

At this event, you'll get to choose from more than 150 informative sessions to learn about careers in agriculture, healthcare, business, construction, education, technology, engineering and more! You'll also build connections with representatives from these industries and learn about college options from universities across the country.

Learn more at LakeLandCollege.edu/Career-Day or contact [email protected] for more information on how to attend!

08/17/2026

Laker Connect Student Orientation‼️

https://youtu.be/8mF5LSdvbtE?is=gdZwd7nI3eHT63bF

Our first in-person/virtual Laker Connect Student Orientation was a success!🌟

Thank you to those of you that were able to join us on campus to learn about expectations of the program and all of the resources offered to you as a Lake Land College student!

If you were unable to make it on campus or on zoom, the recording can be found on our website under Dual Credit in the Academics and Training tab or you can follow the link above. This orientation covers creating your Laker profile and application, Laker Connect student requirements and responsibilities, LLC’s virtual machine, Canvas walk-through, logging in to your student email and the Hub, dropping vs. withdrawing, how to access your transcripts, our dual credit video library, the Laker Connect scholarship, the Laker Connect Academic Counselor, library resources, and testing and tutoring.

Don’t forget to complete your profile and application if you are enrolled in a dual credit course this fall or spring!

Happy fall semester!✏️📚🌟

07/29/2026

It’s not too late to sign up for our new Laker Connect Dual Credit Student Orientation!

RSVP for online or in-person @ https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=emQ4ab22lEG8YjMzTvYyw5b74onMxstBs8qqtsservVUQzJaR0VEWUxMQ1c1VkpPQUtGN0U0SDZBWS4u

07/16/2026

Important placement testing information below!!!

Testing and Tutoring has walk-in placement testing (including dual credit testing and retesting) on the following days and times:

August 5th @ Effingham Technology Center from 11-5 (including test taking skills)

August 11th @ Main Campus from 10-6

August 17th @ Effingham Technology Center from 2-6 (last testing event at ETC)

August 18th-20th @ Main Campus from 10-5

August 21st, 24th, and 26th @ Main Campus from 10-6

They are also willing to make times for retests in schools, but on a limited basis due to staffing!

07/16/2026

Are you or your high school student taking dual credit classes with us this Fall or Spring? Be sure to attend our Laker Connect Dual Credit Program Orientation Event on Wednesday, August 5 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. to make sure you have everything you need for a successful semester!

At this orientation, you'll receive helpful tips and learn about resources to enhance your dual credit experience, including:
◇ Canvas Introduction and Navigation
◇ Library Services
◇ Academic Counseling
◇ Tutoring
◇ And much more!

On-campus and virtual orientation options are available! RSVP today at RSVP at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=emQ4ab22lEG8YjMzTvYyw5b74onMxstBs8qqtsservVUQzJaR0VEWUxMQ1c1VkpPQUtGN0U0SDZBWS4u.

07/06/2026

06/22/2026

Don’t forget to RSVP!

On-Campus and Virtual Laker Connect Student Orientation-RSVP down below!

Join us on Wednesday, August 5th, from 9am-11:30am to learn more about the dual credit program at Lake Land College! This orientation is designed to help students better understand the dual credit program, including:

• Canvas introduction and navigation
• Student services and support resources
• Academic counseling
• Program expectations and college-level rigor

We highly recommend this orientation for students who are new to the dual credit program, especially those interested in participating in a Dual Credit Options 2 or 3. We believe this opportunity will help students gain a stronger understanding of the program and expectations for success!

Please RSVP here -> https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=emQ4ab22lEG8YjMzTvYyw5b74onMxstBs8qqtsservVUQzJaR0VEWUxMQ1c1VkpPQUtGN0U0SDZBWS4u

05/26/2026

On-Campus and Virtual Laker Connect Student Orientation-RSVP down below!

Join us on Wednesday, August 5th, from 9am-11:30am to learn more about the dual credit program at Lake Land College! This orientation is designed to help students better understand the dual credit program, including:

• Canvas introduction and navigation
• Student services and support resources
• Academic counseling
• Program expectations and college-level rigor

We highly recommend this orientation for students who are new to the dual credit program, especially those interested in participating in a Dual Credit Options 2 or 3. We believe this opportunity will help students gain a stronger understanding of the program and expectations for success!

Please RSVP here -> https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=emQ4ab22lEG8YjMzTvYyw5b74onMxstBs8qqtsservVUQzJaR0VEWUxMQ1c1VkpPQUtGN0U0SDZBWS4u