Lord FairFax Community CoLLege Your Future.

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L o r d F a i r f a x C o m m u n i t y C o ll e g eYour Future.Our Focus.

What makes LFCC a greatinstitution, besides its diversestudents and friendly employees?LFCC students will tell you it’s the College’s: Affordable tuition rates Career planning andjob preparation assistance Convenient locations Easy enrollment process Financial aid and scholarship program Flexible scheduling options, includingWeb-based courses One-on-one attention in the classroom Professional development courses Small class sizes Transfer agreements with four-yearinstitutions“ LFCC lives by its motto. Everyone is completelydedicated to it. That isadmirable.” Variety of degree and certificate programsLet LFCC help you obtain a degree, certificateor training that will significantly increase youropportunities for success and future earningpotential. avid Hall graduated from LFCC in MayD2009 and enrolled as a junior at OldDominion University (ODU) to pursuea bachelor’s degree in film. Aftercompleting his bachelor’s degree, hehopes to move to New York City andpursue a master’s degree in filmmakingwhile he begins a movie-directing career.

Focusing on the CommunityFounded in 1970, LFCC instructs more than 6,600 credit students and more than 10,900 individualsin professional development and business and industry courses annually. The College serves thecounties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the Cityof Winchester. Students can take classes at three primary locations in the area:Fauquier Campus6480 College St., WarrentonMiddletown Campus173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown Luray-Page County Center334 North Hawksbill St., Luray

Focusing on AcademicsLFCC offers more than 75 degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines. TheCollege’s classes challenge and excite students as they learn from scholars, experts and industryprofessionals. The following table outlines the College’s programs of study, the length of the programs(if attending full time) and the credential received upon completion.College Transfer ProgramsLengthCredentialBusiness Administration2 yearsAssociate DegreeEducation2 yearsAssociate DegreeGeneral Studies2 yearsAssociate DegreeLiberal Arts2 yearsAssociate DegreeScience2 yearsAssociate DegreeAdministrative Support Technology ProgramsLengthCredentialAdministrative Support Technology2 yearsAssociate DegreeDesktop Publishing Specialization2 yearsAssociate DegreeGraphic Design Office Assistant1 yearCertificateInformation Processing Technician2 semestersCareer Studies CertificateLegal Assistant/Paralegal Studies1 yearCertificateMedical Billing/Coding1 yearCertificateMedical Secretary/Transcription1 yearCertificateOffice Systems Assistant1 yearCertificateBusiness ProgramsLengthCredentialAccounting2 yearsAssociate DegreeBusiness Administration2 yearsAssociate DegreeGeneral Business1 semesterCareer Studies CertificateManagement2 yearsAssociate DegreeReal Estate Sales1 semesterCareer Studies CertificateSales Management and Marketing1 semesterCareer Studies CertificateSmall Business Management2 semestersCareer Studies CertificateSupervision1 semesterCareer Studies CertificateTechnical Writing1 yearCertificate Communication Specialization Fine Arts Specialization Philosophy and Religion SpecializationAdministrative Assistant SpecializationDesktop Publishing SpecializationBusiness Information Technology SpecializationMarketing Specialization

Focusing on AcademicsEngineering, Construction and Industrial ProgramsLengthCredentialConstruction Technology1 semesterCareer Studies CertificateDrafting2 semestersCareer Studies CertificateElectrical Technician2 semestersCareer Studies CertificateGeneral Engineering Technology2 yearsAssociate DegreeHeating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)1 semesterCareer Studies CertificateIndustrial Design2 semestersCareer Studies CertificateIndustrial Maintenance Mechanic2 semestersCareer Studies CertificateFine Arts ProgramsLengthCredentialLiberal Arts2 yearsAssociate DegreeCeramic Arts1 semesterCareer Studies CertificateFine Arts1 semesterCareer Studies CertificateNature and Outdoor Photography1 semesterCareer Studies CertificateHealth Professions ProgramsLengthCredentialDental Hygiene (joint venture with Virginia Western Community College)2 yearsAssociate DegreeEmergency Medical Technician – Intermediate1 yearCareer Studies CertificateEmergency Medical Technician – Enhanced1 semesterCareer Studies CertificateHealth Science Certificate1 yearCertificateMedical Billing/Coding1 yearCertificateMedical Secretary/Transcription1 yearCertificateNursing2 yearsAssociate DegreeNursing Assistant1 semesterCareer Studies CertificatePhlebotomy1 yearCertificatePractical Nursing1 yearCertificateSurgical Technology (joint venture with Piedmont Virginia Community College)1 yearCertificateInformation Systems Technology ProgramsLengthCredentialDatabase Administration Specialist1 semesterCareer Studies CertificateInformation Systems Technology2 yearsAssociate DegreeMechanical Engineering Technology SpecializationCivil Engineering Technology SpecializationComputer-Aided Drafting SpecializationIndustrial Electricity and Controls Technology SpecializationFine Arts SpecializationDatabase Administration SpecializationNetwork Engineering SpecializationWeb Applications Development Specialization

Focusing on AcademicsInformation Systems Technology ProgramsLengthCredentialNetworking Engineering Professional1 semesterCareer Studies CertificateNetworking Specialist1 semesterCareer Studies CertificateWeb Applications Development Professional1 semesterCareer Studies CertificateWeb Design Specialist1 semesterCareer Studies CertificateOther Career CertificatesAdditional career certificates are offered based on student interest and workforce needs. For more informationabout career certificates, interested individuals may call 540-868-7116.“ I was sold after my firstsemester. The professors wereamazing, the drive convenientand the student body goodnatured and pleasant.” Stephen Sides plans to transfer to theCollege of William and Mary to doublemajor in history and anthropology. Hiscareer goal is to teach at the collegiatelevel, so he plans to continue hiseducation in pursuit of master’s anddoctoral degrees.

Focusing onthe FutureLord Fairfax Community College hasa number of agreements that pavethe way for a smooth transition fromLFCC to a four-year college or universityand maximize the number of acceptabletransfer credits. Many of these agreementsalso offer Guaranteed Admission to studentswho achieve the required GPA and whomeet specific requirements.In addition, in Virginia, all four year publicinstitutions and many private ones publisha ‘Transfer Guide’ that helps Virginiacommunity college students determinetransfer course equivalencies and transferprocedures.Current Transfer Agreements Include: rt Institute ofAWashington: Guaranteed Admissionto LFCC Associate of Arts and Sciencesgraduates who complete the courses listed inthe agreement with a grade of C or better. hristopher NewportCUniversity: Guaranteed Admissionto LFCC Associate of Arts and Sciencesgraduates with a 3.5 or higher GPA. CPI College ofETechnology: Guaranteed Admissionto LFCC Associate of Arts and Sciencesgraduates with a 2.5 or higher GPA. Emory & Henry College: GuaranteedAdmission to LFCC Associate of Arts andSciences graduates with a 2.5 or higher GPA. Ferrum College: Guaranteed Admissionto LFCC Associate of Arts and Sciencesgraduates with a 2.0 or higher GPA. Regent University: GuaranteedAdmission to LFCC Associate of Arts andSciences graduates with a 2.5 or higher GPA. Regis University: Guaranteed Admissionto LFCC Associate of Arts and Sciencesgraduates with a 2.0 or higher GPA. Shenandoah University: RN to BSN Shepherd University: GuaranteedAdmission to LFCC Associate of Arts andSciences or Applied Science graduates with a2.8 or higher GPA. ollege of William andCMary: Guaranteed Admission to LFCCAssociate of Arts and Sciences graduates witha 3.6 or higher GPA. Admission to LFCC Associate of Arts andSciences graduates with a 2.0 or higher GPA. Admission to LFCC Associate of Arts andSciences graduates with a 2.5 or higher GPA. James Madison University: As an added bonus, thanks to theVirginia Transfer Grant, in-state studentswho attend LFCC or another Virginiacommunity college have an opportunity Specific Agreements: Pre-TeacherEducation for Pre-K-3, K-6, 6-8, and SpecialEducation; Nursing - RN to BSN Kaplan University: Advanced start transferring to a four-year institution.To qualify, students must complete a transfer associate degree with a 3.0 gradepoint average and meet financial aid eligibility requirements. The grant provides 1,000 for all eligible students, with an extra 1,000 for students who pursueundergraduate work in engineering, math, technology, teaching or science.Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average and continue to demonstratefinancial need to receive the award for each of the three years.Visit http://www.lfcc.edu/transferfor the latest transfer and guaranteedadmissions agreements and the specificrequirements for each institution. Longwood University: GuaranteedAdmission to LFCC Associate of Arts andSciences graduates with a 2.5 or higher GPA. Lynchburg College: GuaranteedAdmission to LFCC Associate of Arts andSciences graduates with a 2.0 or higher GPA. Admission to LFCC Associate of Arts andSciences graduates with a 2.8 or higher GPA. Randolph College: GuaranteedAdmission to LFCC Associate of Arts andSciences graduates with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Virginia Union University:Guaranteed Admission to LFCC Associate ofArts and Sciences graduates with a 2.0 orhigher GPA. Old Dominion University: Guaranteed Radford University: Guaranteed Virginia Tech: Guaranteed Admissionto LFCC Associate of Arts and Sciencesgraduates with a 3.4 or higher GPA. For theCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences andthe College of Engineering, a 3.0 or higherGPA is required along with a planned programand other eligibility requirements. Norfolk State University: GuaranteedAdmission to LFCC Associate of Arts andSciences graduates with a 2.5 or higher GPA. Virginia State University: GuaranteedAdmission to LFCC Associate of Arts andSciences graduates with a 2.0 or higher GPA. Mary Baldwin College: GuaranteedAdmission to LFCC Associate of Arts andSciences graduates with a 2.0 or higher GPA. irginia CommonwealthVUniversity: Guaranteed Admissionto LFCC Associate of Arts and Sciencesgraduates with a 2.5 or higher GPA.Admission to LFCC Associate of Arts andSciences graduates with a 2.5 or higher GPA. niversity of Virginia’s CollegeUat Wise: Guaranteed Admission to LFCCAssociate of Arts and Sciences graduates witha 2.5 or higher GPA.Admission to LFCC Associate of Arts andSciences graduates with a 2.0 or higher GPA.to receive up to 2,000 annually forthree years (or 70 credit hours) upon Liberty University: Guaranteed University of Virginia: GuaranteedAdmission to LFCC Associate of Arts andSciences graduates with a 3.4 or higher GPA.For the College of Engineering a 3.4 or higherGPA is required along with satisfying allcompetency and area requirements specifiedin the agreement.baccalaureate option to LFCC Associate ofArts and Sciences graduates. University of Phoenix: GuaranteedAdmission to LFCC Associate of Arts andSciences graduates with a 3.0 or higher GPA.Guaranteed Admission to LFCC Associate ofArts and Sciences graduates with a 3.0 orhigher GPA. University of Mary Washington:Guaranteed Admission to LFCC Associateof Arts and Sciences graduates with a 3.25or higher GPA. Guaranteed Admission toLFCC Associate of Arts and Sciences andApplied Science graduates to the Bachelorof Professional Studies Program with majorsin Accounting, Management, BusinessAdministration, and Information Technologyrequires a 2.0 GPA. eorge WashingtonGUniversity: Health Sciences for Hollins University: Guaranteed Troy University: Guaranteed Admissionto LFCC Associate of Arts and Sciencesgraduates with a 2.0 or higher GPA. eorge MasonGUniversity: Guaranteed Admission toPharmocogenomics Sweet Briar College: GuaranteedAdmission to LFCC Associate of Arts andSciences graduates with a 2.5 or higher GPA.LFCC Associate of Arts and Sciencesgraduates with a 2.75 or higher GPA. Strayer University: Guaranteed Virginia Wesleyan College:Guaranteed Admission to LFCC Associate ofArts and Sciences graduates with a 2.5 orhigher GPA.

Focusing on Professional DevelopmentThe Office of Workforce Solutions and ContinuingEducation is the provider of choice in the region foremployee development and short-term credentialprograms. These programs help individuals to continue theirgeneral education interests and update their knowledge and skillsthrough various courses and programs, such as: Apprenticeship course work Business and industry educational partnerships Career and technical offerings Command Spanish Small business development assistance W orkshops, seminars, cultural events, public lectures,forums, conferences and meetings8For more information about these and other services,including customized training programs offered through theOffice of Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education,individuals may call the Fauquier Campus at 540-351-1524 orthe Middletown Campus at 540-868-7021 or visitwww.LFCCworkforce.com.

Focusing onStudent InvolvementI addition to academic programs, LFCC offers annumber of services and activities that are equallyimportant to student success at the College, such as: Honors program T RIO Program (First-generation, low-income studentsand/or students with disabilities may be eligible forspecial services and activities available through the TRIOProgram. These include advising, counseling, mentoring,social/cultural activities, transfer assistance and tutoring.) Library services Tutoring Services for students with disabilities Veterans educational benefits Academic advising C areer services (career counseling,internship assistance and job-searching tips) S tudent activities and athletics (LFCC Cannons men’s Interacting with classmates and developing friendships isand women’s soccer and basketball teams and intramural another important aspect of college life.sports) enard Carlos and his brother Matt have bothRbeen very involved with student organizationswhile attending LFCC’s Fauquier Campus. Renardplans to pursue a degree in political scienceafter graduating with an associate degree.At LFCC, students can participate in avariety of clubs and student organizationsthat provide a social outlet for students.In addition to interacting with their peers,many clubs are active in the communitythrough service projects and plannedevents. Ambassadors Anglo Celtic Club Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship Dance Club Fine and Performing Arts Club Forensics FUEL Ministry Club History Club Phi Beta Lambda Phi Theta Kappa Political Awareness Society Project International Education Project L.E.A.D.“ LFCC is an excellent place todevelop skills, realize talentsand set your future goals,all while having a great timemaking life-long friends.” Rotoract Club Scientific Society Student Alliance for Diversity Awareness/Acceptance Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association Student Government Association

Focusing on Financial AssistanceFinancial aid programs include: Academic Competitiveness Grant College Scholarship Assistance Program F ederal Supplementary EducationalOpportunity Grant Federal Work-Study ProgramOf special importance to many studentsin need of financial assistance is thescholarship program available through theLFCC Educational Foundation Inc. More than 100scholarships are offered to students to help defraythe costs of tuition, fees and books (if applicable).Scholarships are awarded each year to students meetingthe specific criteria for each scholarship. To learn more,visit http://www.lfcc.edu/scholarships.In addition to scholarships, other financial aid isavailable at the College. There are many programs toassist those who are unable to pay for their education.Comprehensive financial aid information, includingsubmitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA), is available in the Financial Aid Office and athttp://www.lfcc.edu/finaid. Part-time Tuition Assistance Program Pell Grant Supplemental Financial Aid Virginia Commonwealth Awards Virginia Foster Care Tuition Grant Virginia Guaranteed Assistance ProgramLFCC welcomes Veterans of the Armed Forces andwe look forward to helping you begin or renewyour education with us. More information aboutusing your GI Bill at LFCC is available at http://www.lfcc.edu/veterans)“ Receiving financial assistancehelped me more than wordscan tell. Working constantlyto pay every cent of my Collegebills through my own hardwork has been tough. Thescholarship was a great reliefat a perfect time.”Clarke County resident Sarah Mickahail graduated from LFCC in May 2009 with an associatedegree in liberal arts. She transferred to Shenandoah University, where she is training for a careeras a costume designer.

Focusing onon You!FocusingYouLFCC is dedicated to assisting individuals of allages, races and backgrounds to achieve successthrough education, whether pursuing a degree,upgrading skills or seeking personal satisfaction.LFCC fosters the dreams of its students and helps themrealize their goals, while at the same timeinstilling in students a sense of community andcitizenship.One student put it this way:“My experience at LFCC shaped and molded meinto the person that I am today.” Now that istrue success!Remember, at LFCC,“Your Future is Our Focus.”For more information, interested individuals may visithttp://www.lfcc.edu or call 800-906-LFCC.“ I hear so many stories about howuniversities have classes of 300 ormore and you are just another faceand are less likely to be able to getthe help you need from the teachers.At LFCC, the professors are gearedtoward your success are more thanwilling to spend time with you and help you with your questions.”Individuals may also contact the following offices:Admissions and Records Officeadmissions@lfcc.eduFauquier Campus – 540-351-1510Middletown Campus – 540-868-7105Financial Aid Officefinaid@lfcc.eduFauquier Campus – 540-351-1519Middletown Campus – 540-868-7130Student Success OfficeFauquier Campus – 540-351-1507Middletown Campus – 540-868-7110Lord Fairfax Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, nationalorigin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability in its programs or activities.Lord Fairfax Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission onColleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 forquestions about the accreditation of Lord Fairfax Community College.Revised March 2010 10-LFCC-027Karyn Pickett received the Bob G. SowderCommonwealth Legacy Scholarship whichhelped offset her college expenses. While shehasn’t yet declared a major, she loves foreignlanguages, travel and helping people. Karynis excited about all of the opportunities toexplore her interests at LFCC.

Mid d l e t o w n C a m p u sFauquier CampusLuray-Page County Center173 S k i r m i s h e r L a n e6480 College Street334 North Hawksbill StreetMidd l e t o w n , VA 2 2 6 4 5Warrenton, VA 20187Luray, VA 22835540-868-7110540-351-1507540-843-07228 0 0 - 9 06-LFCC www.lfcc.edu

The College serves the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the City of Winchester. Students can take classes at three primary locations in the area: Focusing on the Community Middletown Campus 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown Fauquier Campus 6480 College St., Warrenton Luray-Page County Center