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Lane Community College

  Contact Information

International Admissions
Jane Marshall
4000 East 30th Avenue
Eugene , Oregon   97405
Phone: 541.463.3404
Fax: 541.463.3991
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  • region: West
  • setting: Small/College Town
  • type: Public
  • school size: Medium
  • type of school: Community College
  • type of housing: Homestay,Apartment
  • cost of attendance: $ 19032

  • top programs: 1.Transfer Programs 2.Aviation 3.English as a Second Language


  Program Description

Description of Lane Community College

Lane Community College offers a quality education, and tuition costs are much lower than at Oregon's four-year universities.
  • Lane is a two-year public college offering a full range of classes
  • It is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
  • Lane is a member of the prestigious League for Innovation in the Community College and in 2000 was selected by the league as one of the 12 Vanguard Colleges in North America
  • Over 30,000 credit and noncredit students are enrolled annually
  • More than 40 different nations are represented in an average year

Description of Area

Lane is located in Eugene, Oregon's second largest city. Eugene is rated as one of the best American cities in which to live.
  • Eugene is 90 minutes from the Pacific Ocean and 90 minutes from the ski slopes of the Cascade Mountains in the beautiful, mild climate of the Willamette Valley
  • Recreation opportunities include skiing, snowboarding, bicycling, running, walking, fishing, hiking and water sports
  • Entertainment offerings, including abundant live music, provide a metropolitan atmosphere
  • Eugene is home to the University of Oregon and provides many cultural opportunities

What is a Community College?

Two-year colleges offer:
  • College transfer programs
    Students complete the first two years of a four-year university degree and then transfer to a university to finish their education
  • Vocational/technical certificate programs
    Students complete one- and two-year programs of study preparing them for specific jobs
  • Personal and professional development
    Students take individual classes according to their interests and professional needs

Programs and Offerings

English as a Second Language Program (ESL)
The ESL Program has eight levels of comprehensive English instruction for students from pre-beginning to pre-college entrance ability. Supplemental classes are offered in reading and writing, listening and speaking, TOEFL preparation, computer lab and private tutoring. There are several ways to study in the ESL Program:
  • Gain proficiency in English to prepare you for college-level classes at Lane or another college
  • Be admitted to Lane's credit program without a TOEFL score upon completion of the ESL program
  • Come for a short time (3 months to one year) just to improve your English
Associate Degree or Certificate Programs
Degrees and certificates are awarded in a wide variety of career-related programs. A few popular examples are:
  • Computer Technology and related fields
  • Culinary Arts
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Fitness Training
  • Hospitality Management
  • Multimedia Design
Associate Transfer Degree
Complete part or all of the first two years of a four-year bachelor's degree. Lane offers:
  • Smaller class sizes: average class size is 25 students
  • Personal contact with outstanding teaching faculty
  • Lower tuition costs
For a complete listing of programs, visit Lane's online catalog at www.lanecc.edu/instadv/catalog/online/online.htm

Services for International Students

  • Expert admission and immigration advising
  • Academic advising
  • Personal and career counseling
  • Assistance with local arrival, housing and community resources
  • Homestay arrangements
  • Organized social activities
  • Conversation partner program

ESL Student Comments about LCC

I like LCC because it has very good instructors. I also like meeting other students from around the world. Eugene is a student town which makes it easy to study and live in..
Ammar Al Alimi—Yemen. (esl)


The teachers have time for you. When you don’t understand something, they go out of their way to help you understand. They don’t give up on you. The teachers are too good! They are kind and open-minded. They are friendly. The teachers are here for the students. LCC has lots of diversity.
Rasheed Chambas—Ghana (credit)


Lane Community College offers great opportunities for international students. You won’t feel left out. It’s like a big family. Everyone treats you really nice. And, the academic part is excellent!
Enrique Gomez—Colombia (credit)


Lane Community College has lots of different people. You can meet people of different ages and from diverse backgrounds. It’s not that crowded. Professors can connect easily with students.
Henna Kim—S. Korea (esl)