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SPRING SEMESTER 2020!
We have a week of events for you
Welcome to a new spring semester at LMC! This can be an exciting and hectic time as you finalize your class schedule, purchase books, order your parking permit, and so much more!
A fun way to ease into the new term is to take advantage of the many Welcome Week activities that the Student Life office has planned for both the Pittsburg Campus and Brentwood Center. Welcome week activities include a Student Life Open House and a Club Day. All of the week's events are opportunities to connect with new people, learn about some of the resources LMC has to offer, and they'll be giving away free food and beverages, too!
So, please read on for lots of good LMC information and have a great new start to Spring 2020!
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IMPORTANT ACADEMIC DATES
January
- January 24 - Opening Day - Student Services open at 10:00 a.m.
- January 25 (only) - Student Services* open (main campus only) Saturday hours - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (main campus only). (*A&R, Bookstore, EOPS, Financial Aid, Counseling, Welcome Services, etc.)
- January 27 - Spring Classes begin
February
- February 7 - Last day to add full term courses with instructor approval
- February 7 - Last day to drop full-term courses with eligibility for refund
- February 7 - Last day to drop full-term courses without a "W" - IN PERSON
- February 9 - Last day to add full term classes
- February 9 - Last day to drop full term classes without a "W" - WEB ONLY
- February 14 - HOLIDAY - Lincoln's Birthday - COLLEGE CLOSED
- February 15 - COLLEGE CLOSED
- February 17 - HOLIDAY - Washington's Birthday - COLLEGE CLOSED
- February 28 - Last day to request Pass/No Pass (P/NP) for eligible courses
- February 28 - Last day to submit early Summer 2020 graduation application
March
- March 1 - First day to submit early Fall 2020 graduation application to receive
early registration appointment for Fall 2020
- March 2 - Financial Aid FAFSA Cal Grant eligibility deadline
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SPRING CLASS REGISTRATION
There's still time!
Do you have a bit of room in your schedule? Are you thinking about the possibility of graduating or transferring sooner? Many classes are still available for Spring 2020! Immerse yourself fully into your college experience, and sign up for another class today!!
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WELCOME WEEK 2020
Mustangs have Spring Fever!
Join us during the first full week of classes, January 27 - 30 for Week of Welcome W.O.W. 2020, with festive and fun activities to kick off the spring semester, as well as free food and school supplies!
The Brentwood Center will have its own Welcome Day on Tuesday, January 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, January 27, 10:00am (Welcome Week - Open House)
Welcome back, Mustangs! Want to learn about Student Life? Need help finding your classes? Come on over to our Open House for free snacks and school supplies (while supplies last), and more!
- Tuesday, January 28, 10:00am (Welcome Week - Brentwood)Learn about the departments at LMC and what we have to offer at the Brentwood Center. Free supplies and pizzas (while supplies last)!
- Wednesday, January 29,12:00pm (Welcome Week - Mustang Day)Join a club and learn about the resources offered on campus. Hot dogs, pizzas, snacks, and beverages will be served to you by your college administrators!
- Thursday, January 30, 5:00pm (Welcome Week - Mustang Evening)
Warm up with a cup of hot coffee and cocoa before heading to class!
- Friday, February 1, 9:00am (Welcome Week - Open House)Did you miss our Open House earlier this week? Come on over to the Office of Student Life and learn more about how to be involved on campus! Monday, Wednesday and Thursday enter to win one of three Spring 2020 parking permits
For more information contact
Student Life
at (925) 473-7554.
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REGISTRATION NEWS
Late Registration has changed!
Registration for classes after they have started is done through your online education plan and you no longer need a late add code. Here's how it works:
- Attend the first class meeting and speak to the instructor to get permission to register.
- Your instructor will go online and provide authorization for you.
- You'll receive a notice to your InSite app and an inSite email when you've been authorized.
- Click the link in the notice, or open your InSite app, to access your online education plan.
- If you don't have the class on your planned schedule, use the course search box to find the section and add it.
- Return to your planned schedule and look for the message, "Authorized for Add" on the section details.
- Click the Register button and you're good to go!
For more information about late registration, view
Late Add Registration
information, or contact your college Admissions & Records Office at (925) 473-7500.
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9TH ANNUAL DREAMERS CONFERENCE SERIES
AT CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE
Cash for College:
Empowering the Dream
If you are a Dreamer, a mixed status student, an Ally, or family member, come to Contra Costa College on Saturday, February 22, 8:30am - 2:00p and learn about financial aid, drop-in legal consultation, and resources for college.
Bring your paperwork for help with financial aid forms, and bring relevant documents
to work directly with legal counsel at drop-in labs. Lunch will be provided.
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THE 4CD COLLEGE PROMISE
Find Out if You Qualify for Free Tuition
Have you heard? Los Medanos College is offering tuition-free college for all first-time, full-time students for a whole year! As a part of our College Promise effort, the District launched the FT3 program last year for first time full time students, and is offering it again for Spring 2020. FT3 pledge application closes
February 11.
Here's how it works:
- Be a first time college student
- Enroll in a minimum of 12 units for the Spring 2020 term
- End the term with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Complete a short FT3 application/pledge
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Dream Act Application
- Have an educational plan on file
Once all the above are successfully fulfilled, you will receive a full refund of all of your enrollment fees!!!
For more information, go to the
FT3
web link, or contact the Welcome Center at (925) 473-7434 or email
[email protected]
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BOOKSTORE NEWS
Pittsburg Campus
Regular Bookstore Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Refund Deadlines
The refund deadline for any reason is Monday, February 3. Books must be in original condition, and the original receipt is required. The refund deadline for dropped classes is Friday, February 7. Books must be in their original condition. The original receipt and a current class schedule are also required
Brentwood Center
Spring Textbook Sales - January 27 - February 7
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nday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m.
Cash, Visa, and MasterCard accepted.
Sales only; refunds, exchanges, and rentals must be done at the Pittsburg campus.
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SCHOLARSHIP NEWS
Show me the $$$!
Scholarship season is upon us. If you will be continuing at LMC or transferring in fall 2020, now is the time to start applying for scholarships.
LMC Foundation Scholarships are Now Open!
The LMC Foundation offers our students over 40 scholarship opportunities available. Students apply online through the LMC general scholarship application. To be considered for an LMC scholarship, you must currently be enrolled at LMC and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at LMC. After completing and submitting the
Online General Application
, you will be auto-matched to the scholarship opportunities that are right for you. Applicants will also be recommended for additional opportunities which require completion of additional questions. The deadline to submit your completed application is Tuesday, February 18, by 11:59 p.m.
External Scholarships Opportunities
External scholarships are not part of the LMC Foundation Scholarship cycle and applicants will need to complete a separate application to apply for them.
- Kennedy-King Memorial Transfer Scholarship - $10,000
- CalRTA Diablo Vista Scholarship - $5,000
- Community College Scholarship - $4,000
- Foster Youth Scholarship - $500 to $4,000
Scholarships for current LMC and/or continuing LMC students
- Shell Oil Company -$2,200
- Return to School Scholarship - $2,500
- Community College Transfer Scholarship - up to $4,000
- Foster Youth Scholarship - $500 to $4,000
- Spotlight on You - up to $3,000
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FINANCIAL AID NEWS
Financial Aid
Awareness Day!
Join us Wednesday, February 19, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Indoor Quad for Financial Awareness Day. Come learn about free money for college and other support services available to students. Get assistance completing your FAFSA or Dream Act Application during our financial aid lab hours from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
Dreamers Cash4College Event
Learn about opportunities and resources available for undocumented high school and college students and parents February 19th, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, Assessment Center SS3 318
Dreamers Conference at CCC
Attend the Dreamers Conference at Contra Costa College on Saturday, February 22, 8:30am - 2:00pm.
For additional
information go to:
Partnership with Student Connections
Our District has partnered with Student Connections to outreach to students to ensure they understand their loan repayment commitments and address any issues they may encounter.
To Keep Receiving Financial Aid
Did you know that to continue to receive Financial Aid in the Spring 2020 you have to have met the minimum academic and progress requirements during Fall 2019. Financial Aid has reviewed grades for Fall 2019 to see if students met the minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements. Please check your InSite account and email for your updated status.
For more information:
Appeal Process
Pittsburg Campus Financial Aid Lab Hours
Financial Aid office, level 3, Student Services Center
Get assistance with:
- Creating an FSA ID and password
- New FAFSA/CA Dream Act or renewals
- Adding our school code
- Insite for Financial Aid
January 21st - February 7th
Tuesday: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Special Evening Hours 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
February 19
April 15
May 20
Brentwood/Drop-In Hours
Monday - Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 2:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Priority deadline for 2019-2020 FAFSA & CA Dream Act!
Apply by March 2 to maximize your financial aid award package for the 2019-2020 academic year.
FAFSA
CA Dream Act
Cal Grant Information
In addition to filing a 2020-2021 FAFSA or Dream Act application, to be considered for a
Cal Grant Award
, you must submit your certified
Cal Grant GPA Verification form
to the California Student Aid Commission by March 2.
For more information, go to the
Financial Aid
web page or call (925) 473-7525.
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Student Life
Mustang Day
Mustang Day at the Brentwood Center will be held on Tuesday, January 28 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Meet representatives of the various LMC Student Services programs and student ambassadors, and learn about all the services available to help you be successful! Free food and school supplies will also be given away!
Student Services in Brentwood
The Brentwood Center offers many services to help students succeed in college, including Education and Career Counseling, Financial Aid, Transfer Services, and more.
Visit the
Brentwood Center
web pages for services offered and hours of operation, or call us at (925) 513-1625 for more information.
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Parking Reminders
The Brentwood Center offers free parking in public lots shared with other businesses in our immediate area. LMC students may only park in designated public lots. Parking around the buildings to the west of the campus is restricted. For a detailed parking map and more information, please see
Parking at the Brentwood Center
.
Always plan to arrive on campus early to allow yourself sufficient time to find a parking space and get to class. We also ask that you drive through the lot slowly and with caution and, whenever possible, avoid parking directly in front of the businesses with which we share parking. If you have any questions about parking, please call or check in with Police Services at the entrance to the Brentwood Center or call (925) 473-6919.
Bookstore Services at Brentwood
The Brentwood Center bookstore will be open from January 25 through February 8 during the following hours:
Monday through Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Closed for lunch 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Friday 10:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Only textbooks for Brentwood classes will be available. Avoid long lines the first week of the semester by buying your books early! Note that refunds and textbook rentals are only available at the main LMC bookstore on the Pittsburg campus.
Library Textbook Reserve
Have homework but don't have the funds yet to purchase your textbooks? Both the Brentwood Center and Pittsburg campus libraries offer textbooks for students to check out for three hours at a time. Books must be kept on campus and returned prior to closing time. Stop by the Brentwood Center office for more information and to check out a book.
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