Students are classified as matriculated students when they have provided LSSC with all the required admission documents and are officially enrolled in classes pursuant to LSSC Administrative Procedure 4-11.

Degree-Seeking

Students indicate on their application for admission, or as an update to their official records, that they are seeking a degree at LSSC (e.g. Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, or Baccalaureate Degree).

The College applies the following policies and procedures to degree-seeking students:

• Placement testing prior to enrollment (non-exempt students)
• Official high school and college transcripts
• Required New Student Orientation (for all first time in college students)
• Required successful completion of all mandated courses in reading, mathematics, and English starting the first semester until all requirements are satisfied

Non-Degree Seeking

Students are considered non-degree seeking who indicate on their applications that they are taking courses for personal enrichment, as a transient student, employment-related, completing nursing pre-requisites (for students who have already earned an A.A. or higher), or Dual Enrollment. Non-degree seeking students are exempt from entry testing unless required for a specific course requirement, degree, or certificate. However, Dual Enrollment students will be required to complete entry testing prior to application to the Dual Enrollment program. Generally, non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid. However, students enrolled in selected certificate programs may qualify for financial aid. See the Financial Aid website for program eligibility and scholarship information.

Note: Non-degree seeking students with previous coursework from another institution must submit official transcripts to LSSC prior to completing 12 credit hours. Future registration will be prohibited until the Registrar's Office has received all official transcripts.