First time college student interested in a degree or certificate

  1. Begin your college experience by applying online.
  2. Forward your final high school or home school transcripts to LLCC Admission and Registration. If you plan to meet with a student success advisor before the end of your senior year, bring your current transcript with you at that time.
  3. Review our placement testing information to determine if this test is appropriate for you and take test if necessary.
  4. We encourage students to participate in New Student Orientation. It helps set students up for success in their educational journey and is available online or in-person. Online and in-person orientation sessions are available. To sign up for an orientation, call, text or visit the LLCC location in:
    1. Springfield, Main Campus – call 217-786-2292 or text 217-885-4337
    2. Beardstown – call 217-323-4103 or text 217-323-4103 
    3. Jacksonville – call 217-243-6699 or text 217-243-6699 
    4. Taylorville – call 217-786-2754 or text 217-786-2754
    5. Litchfield – call 217-786-3401 or text 217-286-1565
  5. Meet with a student success advisor to review your academic/career plans and register for your first semester of classes.

Home Schooled Students:  For some programs and some Financial Aid packages, signed verification from the Illinois Board of Education stating that the student has met the requirements for home school completion, or verification of passing the G.E.D. is required when a high school diploma is not available.