Admissions Requirements-Degree/Certificate Students

In admitting students for degree or certificate programs, five categories are used. Each of the categories has slightly different academic criteria and the admissions procedures also may vary.

1. High School Graduate: A student who has graduated from high school or has earned a high school equivalency diploma.

   Academic criteria having a "C" average (2.0 cumulative GPA). ACT, SAT or CLT scores are also required. The admissions team, by special consideration, accepts a limited number of students who do not fully meet the academic criteria. These students have a restricted academic load (12 credits), are permitted a limited number of extracurricular activities, and are provided with special academic assistance.

   Home-schooled students are also encouraged to apply. Please submit a transcript with grades of the courses you have studied during your high school education. Please also include copies of the evaluations prepared by your evaluator each year. ACT, SAT or CLT scores are also required.

   The application process begins by completing the Application for Undergraduate Admission.

2. Early Admission: A student who has completed the junior year in high school and who has written permission from the school district.

   Academic criteria include having completed the junior year in high school with outstanding academic achievement. ACT, SAT or CLT scores are also required. In addition, the parent/guardian must provide written permission and the high school must provide a letter of recommendation along with assurance that the high school diploma will be granted with the completion of the required credits at LBC.

   The application process begins by completing the Application for Undergraduate Admission.

3. Transfer Student: A student who has attended and/or been graduated from another institution of higher education prior to applying to LBC.

   The academic criteria for transfer students is a GPA of 2.0 for all previous college work. ACT, SAT or CLT scores are not required for transfer students who have completed a minimum of 15 credits and are in good academic standing. The admissions team, by special consideration, accepts a limited number of students whose GPA is below 2.0. These students have a restricted academic load (12 credits), are permitted a limited number of extracurricular activities, and are provided with special academic assistance.

   Transfer credit is granted for all courses having a minimum grade of "C" and that find a parallel in course requirements in the student's LBC program of study.

   The application process begins by completing the Application for Undergraduate Admission.

4. Readmit Student: A student who has previously attended LBC but who has not been enrolled for one semester or more.

   Former students wishing to be readmitted to LBC should be in good standing with the college in the academic, student services, and business areas. If difficulty existed in any area, a personal interview will most likely be required.

   An abbreviated application is available from the admissions office. Students who have not been enrolled at LBC for an extended number of years may need to complete the full application process.

5. International Student: A student who enters this country as a nonresident alien is required to have an I-20 immigration form.

   Because of the difficulties that often arise from the difference in distance, language, culture, educational background, etc., most international students are individually guided through the admissions process. Therefore, early personal contact with the admissions office is encouraged. The following preliminary application procedures must be completed before being considered for admission to LBC:

   1. Complete and return the application form.
   2. Send proof of an educational background equivalent to an American high school education.
   3. Request your ACT, SAT or CLT scores be sent directly to the College. LBC's school codes are: SAT-2388, ACT-3707.
   4. Return reference forms completed by appropriate individuals to LBC.
   5. Take the "Test of English as a Foreign Language" (TOEFL) and submit the score to LBC. LBC's code number is 2388.
   6. Complete and return the LBC Educational and Financial Information Sheet. After a review of this information, and if everything is acceptable, the College will grant provisional acceptance. Then the student must send sufficient funds to cover the first year of education. This money will be held in escrow and will be immediately returned to the student should that student be unable to attend.
   7. After receiving the proper funds, final acceptance will be granted and the I-20 form issued. This form provides the government with the information necessary to issue a visa.