Lakeland College

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QUICK REFERENCE - Getting Involved - Student Services - Visiting Campus - Area Accommodations - Directions to Campus

GETTING INVOLVED

Family Weekends - Lakeland hosts Family Weekends a couple times each year. On these weekends, activities are organized to appeal to all ages, and parents and siblings are encouraged to visit campus. Past activities have including movie screenings, athletic events, cookouts and special performances by entertainers. E-mail Student Life for specific information on the next Family Weekend.

Alumni Events - Lakeland also hosts alumni and community events locally, including networking opportunities, tailgate parties, the annual Blaster's golf outing and various alumni banquets. For more information on alumni events, check out the alumni website.

Student Activities - Lakeland is an active place. With over 30 student organizations and 11 athletic teams, there are a myriad of things to do. The college also hosts a Fine Arts Series and a Lecture Series, bringing in a number of speakers and entertainers throughout the year. Check our interactive online calendar for Student Activities.

STUDENT SERVICES

Hayssen Academic Resource Center - The center provides free academic tutoring in many subjects and features a large computer lab for a quiet place to study. Additionally, assistance is available for students with poor study habits and test taking anxiety to work through those problems and find solutions. If you have academic concerns about your son/daughter, feel free to e-mail our Director Paul White or call him at 920-565-1412. Additional Information.

Student Employment Office - Students at Lakeland College are assisted in finding employment through the Student Employment Office, part of the Career Development Office. We offer assistance in finding jobs on and off campus. The average rate of pay for on campus jobs is $7.25/hr. Most students typically work 8 to 10 hours per week. This still allows ample study time for a full-time student. Students employed on campus are paid on a monthly basis.

There are many different types of jobs available to Lakeland College students. The College employs approximately 425 students each school year. Almost every department on campus has student employees. If you have specific questions about the student employment at Lakeland College, please e-mail Denice Ruh or call her at 920-565-1518. Additional Information.

Financial Aid - One of Lakeland's financial aid counselors is designated as a Student Financial Counselor. She can answer all of the student's concerns about paying for college as well as provide advice about managing money and other financial concerns as a student. You may e-mail Sue Bialk or reach her at 920-565-1258. Additional Information.

Housing - Questions and concerns about housing can be e-mailed directly to Margaret Teske or call her at 920-1228. Additional Information.

Counseling - A campus counselor is available to assist students with any personal problems he/she might encounter while at Lakeland College. You may e-mail Cary Knier or or reach her at 920-565-1527. Additional Information.

VISITING LAKELAND COLLEGE

Lakeland encourages you to visit the college at any time. The area surrounding Lakeland College is a vibrant and fun community, and has become a resort destination with five-diamond hotels, award-winning golf courses, and beautiful natural surroundings. The proximity of Lake Michigan also provides all sorts of water sports opportunities

AREA ACCOMMODATIONS

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DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS

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