LLC Honors Program Accepting Applicants

The Lake Land College Honors Program is now accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year and the program is now open to all degree-seeking students.

“This is an exciting opportunity to expand the scope and reach of the program because until now, associate in applied science majors were not eligible for the program,” explained Maria Boerngen, Honors Program director. “This change brings Lake Land in line with the vast majority of our peer institutions throughout the state.”

The purpose of the Honors Program is to provide enriched learning opportunities for outstanding students through honors courses and the opportunity to participate in independent study for honors credit in specialized areas of study. Requirements for the Honors Program focus on academic talents and career goals. According to Boerngen, participating in the Honors Program is an opportunity for any two-year degree-seeking student who is highly motivated, enjoys a challenge, and would like to take their education to a higher level.

To be accepted in the program, students must meet the following criteria--

Entering as a freshman, students must:

Pursue an associate degree at Lake Land College;

and Meet two of the following:

Graduate in the top 10 percent of his or her high school class;

Have a composite ACT score of 25 or higher;

or Have a composite 3.5 GPA on a 4-point scale or equivalent.

Current Lake Land students must have a GPA of 3.5 or above after the completion of at least 12 semester hours of Lake Land coursework numbered 040 or higher, and be enrolled in an associate degree program.

For more information about the Honors Program, contact Boerngen at 217-234-5226 or mboerngen@lakeland.cc.il.us.