Student Affairs-Academic Support

Admissions

Takena Hall - 115, 541-917-4811, admissions@linnbenton.edu

https://www.linnbenton.edu/tuition-and-admission/apply.php

Admissions and Registration in Takena Hall provides a central location for obtaining LBCC information, referral, and directions. Staff are available to help increase student awareness of and access to information about starting college and applying for admissions.

Student ID Card

Admissions, Takena Hall - 115, Monday – Friday

You will need an LBCC student photo identification card to use many of LBCC’s services, including the Library, the Business Office, Student Testing, Learning Center and Bookstore. LBCC Student IDs are available as a physical card and as a virtual card that can be displayed on a smartphone. A student ID card allows you free rides on public transportation and entitles you to discounts on certain merchandise or services in the community. You must be a registered student in order to obtain an ID card. The first ID card is provided free of charge; replacement cards cost $10.

Advising

linnbenton.edu/advising

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. Students play an important role in forming a productive relationship with their academic advisor and are expected to schedule appointments ahead of time and come prepared to the appointment. Newly admitted students are assigned a specific advisor, based on their declared major. Students who have not yet decided on a specific major are assigned an advisor for career exploration​ and career development and life planning. Students with an assigned advisor will find the name of their advisor in their WebRunner account, once the first term begins. Students who need help identifying their advisor may inquire at the Advising Center, Takena Hall.

Testing Services

RCH-111, 541-917-4781

https://www.linnbenton.edu/student-services/library-tutoring-testing/testing.php

Testing Services offers a variety of 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 class proctoring and accommodation testing
  • Authorized Pearson VUE Test Center

Student Success Options in Mathematics

LBCC has designed the following courses to refresh skills prior to taking a course or accelerate students to the appropriate transfer-level mathematics course. Students should check with their academic advisor when making a decision about an appropriate mathematics pathway.

MTH 105Q Math in Society Support is a corequisite to MTH 105Z that provides just in time support for students who do not place directly into MTH 105Z. Focuses on the foundational skills and concepts needed to be persistent and successful in MTH 105Z Math in Society. Provides students with appropriate support as needed in arithmetic, algebra, problem solving, technology, and study skills in an interactive setting and allows students in a non-stem pathway to complete their college level math requirement in one term. 

MTH 111Q Precalculus I: Functions Support is a corequisite to MTH 111Z that provides just in time support for students who do not place directly into MTH 111Z. Focuses on the foundational skills and concepts needed to be persistent and successful in MTH 111Z Precalculus I: Functions. Provides students with appropriate support as needed in algebra, problem solving, technology, and study skills in an interactive setting and allows students in a stem pathway to complete their college level math requirement in one term.

MTH 015 Math Fast Track is a 10-week, five-credit course for students who have perhaps been out of school a while and forgotten some math skills. Students in Math Fast Track work at a faster pace than in other courses, with the goal of increasing their math placement by more than one class in a single term. To be successful in Math Fast Track, a student must be motivated and must have ample time outside of class dedicated to working on the material. Students and their instructor will determine a timeline for completing work. Math Fast Track is taught using online software to relearn forgotten math skills.

MTH 098 Foundations for Contemporary Math is a 10-week, five-credit course that is an alternate path to MTH 105Z, a transfer-level mathematics course. For students pursuing a degree whose mathematics requirement can be satisfied by MTH 105Z, this pathway (MTH 098) will prepare you for success in MTH 105Z in just one term. Students on this pathway take MTH 098 instead of the traditional algebra sequence. This course, therefore, is only for those students who do not need MTH 111Z, or any class for which MTH 111Z is a prerequisite, in their degree plans. Students should check with their academic advisor about taking advantage of this alternate path. Please note:

  • MTH 098 is NOT for students who need to take MTH 111Z.
  • Students taking MTH 098 should sign up for MTH 105Z for the following term.
  • MTH 098 is a 5-credit course that requires active participation from every student.
  • Excel and computer access will be needed throughout.
  • The student should have taken algebra in high school.
  • Forgotten math skills will be recovered when needed, so there is no prerequisite.
See the LBCC Placement webpage for more information regarding your placement and course options.

Advising Center – Counseling Services

Takena Hall 101, 541-917-4780

https://www.linnbenton.edu/student-services/advising/well-being.php

The primary goals of Personal Health & Well-Being Services are to provide opportunities for students to clarify and attain their educational and career goals and to promote student well-being equitably for all students. Detailed information about services provided can be found on the Advising, Careers, & Well-Being webpage.

Advising Center – Career and Student Employment Services

Takena Hall 101, 541-917-4780

linnbenton.edu/career-services

The primary goal of Career and Employment Services is to teach and support students in the processes of preparing for and obtaining a career position that improves quality of life upon college graduation/completion. Career and Academics Support Specialists offer a range of student experiences designed to help students prepare for workplace success, including career assessments, career exploration, experiences to develop workplace and employability skills, and job search techniques. Detailed information about services provided can be found on the Advising, Careers, & Well-Being webpage.

Accessibility Resources

Red Cedar Hall, RCH-105, Voice: 541-917-4789,

https://www.linnbenton.edu/student-services/accessibility/index.php

Accessibility Resources (CFAR) plans accommodations for LBCC students and event guests who are eligible for services. Accessibility Resources staff members offer accommodation related information, planning, and advocacy. Information about applying for accommodations can be found at https://www.linnbenton.edu/student-services/accessibility/index.php. Initial documentation and contact with Accessibility Resources is the student’s responsibility. 

For information on any disability-related matter, contact Accessibility Resources at 541-917-4789 or email accessibility@linnbenton.edu. Telephone Service for Hearing and Speech Impaired Students and staff may use the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service (OTRS) at 1-800-735-2900.