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Student Services— Academic Support
Admissions / First Stop Center
Takena Hall 115, 541-917-4811, admissions @ linnbenton. edu www. linnbenton. edu / go / admissions
The First Stop Center in Takena Hall provides a central location for obtaining LBCC information, referral and directions. The center’ s major goals are to increase student awareness of and access to support services.
Student ID Card
Admissions, Takena Hall 115, Monday – Friday
You must have a valid LBCC student photo identification card to use many LBCC services, including the Library, the Business Office, Assessment Center, Learning Center and Bookstore. A validated student ID card allows you to ride free public transportation and may entitle you to discounts on merchandise or services in the community. You must be a registered student in order to obtain an ID card in Albany for a onetime non-refundable $ 10 fee. Each term you register, revalidate your card free by bringing it with your class schedule to Admissions.
Advising www. linnbenton. edu / career-services / advising New students are assigned a specific advisor, based on their declared major, as part of participation in the Destination Graduation class. Destination Graduation is required during a newly admitted students’ first term. Students who have not yet decided on a specific major are assigned a counselor as their advisor. Students will find the name of their advisor in their WebRunner account, once their first term begins. Academic advisors assist students in developing an education plan which takes into account the student’ s career goals and major. Students are expected to meet with their advisor each term and whenever they have questions. The student plays an important role in forming a productive relationship with their academic advisor. Students are expected to schedule appointments ahead of time and to come prepared to the appointment.
Student Assessment Office / Placement Testing RCH-111, 541-917-4781, www. linnbenton. edu / go / studentassessment
Before registering, all newly admitted full-time students are required to take the Computerized Placement Test( CPT) to determine appropriate class placement or prequest to have the exam waived based on prior completion of appropriate college courses. Part-time students who are registering for math or writing classes also must take the CPT or request to have it waived. Appointments are made online for the CPT at www. linnbenton. edu / go / student-assessment. Contact the Office of Disability Services to arrange test accommodations. The Assessment Office also offers a variety of other tests for students and community members. They include:
• General Education Development( GED) test for the certificate of high school equivalency
• College Level Exam Program( CLEP) test for college credit by examination
• Course challenges that enable students to earn college credit by examination without completing regular credit coursework;
• Proctored exams
• LBCC course make-up tests
Counseling Services Takena Hall 101, 541-917-4780, www. linnbenton. edu / go / careerservices / counseling
The primary goal of Counseling Services is to provide opportunities for students’ to clarify and attain their educational and personal goals. Counselors are committed to each student’ s academic success and deliver a range of free services including academic, career, and personal counseling. Counseling services are also available at the Benton, Lebanon, and Sweet Home Centers.
Career and Employment Services Takena Hall 101, 541-917-4780, www. linnbenton. edu / go / careerservices / career-and-employment-services
The primary goal of Career and Employment Services is to provide assistance with career information and job search. Career and Employment Specialists are committed to student success and deliver a range of free services including career testing, career exploration, and job search techniques. LBCC students and alumni may also access information about part-time, full-time, temporary, or permanent job opportunities by registering on LBCC’ s Student Employment referral service. Career and Employment Services are also available at the Benton and Lebanon Centers.
General Education Development( GED) Luckiamute Center, 541-917-4710, www. linnbenton. edu / go / ged See“ Diplomas” in the Programs of Study section of this catalog.
Adult Basic Education( ABE / GED) Luckiamute Center, 541-917-4710, www. linnbenton. edu / go / ged The ABE / GED program offers a variety of classes to adults who want to improve their basic skills, or prepare for a GED. Instruction is varied, and the emphasis is on a positive learning environment.
Day and evening classes are available on the Albany campus and at the Benton, Sweet Home and Lebanon centers. Every new student must attend an orientation and pay a $ 30 enrollment fee at the time of registration. If you are unable to attend classes or need extra help, you can request confidential tutoring services.
If you are under 18, you must present either a signed Release from Compulsory Attendance( ORS 339.30) or an Underage Enrollment form, which you can obtain from your local school district. New students must attend an orientation before enrolling in classes.
English for Speakers of Other Languages( ESOL) This program is under revision. Classes will be offered. For information, please contact the Admissions Office 541-917-4811.
Disability Services Red Cedar Hall, RCH-114, Voice: 541-917-4789, www. linnbenton. edu / go / ds The Office of Disability Services( ODS) plans accommodations for LBCC students and event guests who are eligible for services. ODS staff members offer disability-related information, planning and advocacy. A variety of services( i. e., test accommodations, including college placement tests, sign language interpreting, alternate formats, note taking) are customized, based on disability documentation provided by the student. LBCC does not test or diagnose disabilities.
If you seek disability accommodations, complete ODS“ Getting Started” forms and submit copies of your disability documentation. Forms may be picked up at RCH-114 or online at www. linnbenton. edu / go / ds / forms. Initial documentation is the student’ s responsibility and may take days to weeks. For information on any disability-related matter,