Lower Columbia College - College and Career Preparation

Lower Columbia College - College and Career Preparation We can help you complete a high school diploma, study for the GED, or simply refresh your basic skil Who can enroll? U.S.

Lower Columbia College's College and Career Preparation Department can help you improve your skills and your future! We offer non-credit classes in math, reading comprehension, writing and English language learning. These classes are geared toward adult learners who want to polish rusty skills or learn some new ones for the future. Our different programs can help you complete a high school diploma

, study for the GED, or simply refresh your basic skills in preparation for college or work-related exams. Students who are at least 16 years old and are not enrolled in a public school. citizens, immigrants, permanent residents and refugees are all welcome. Getting started
Before enrolling in College and Career Prep courses, students must take a 2 ½ hour CASAS appraisal to ensure they begin studies at the level that matches their current skills in reading, writing and math. Call 360-442-2580 to schedule an appointment! Lower Columbia College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including in admission and employment. Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State's Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. All inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, access, equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to Vice President of Foundation, HR & Legal Affairs, 1600 Maple Street, PO Box 3010, Longview, WA 98632, [email protected], Phone number, (360) 442-2120, Phone number/TTY (800) 833-6388. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://lowercolumbia.edu/disclosure/non-discrimination/.

02/13/2026

The Lower Columbia College campus will be closed one Monday, February 16th, in observance of the President's Day Holiday. If you are in need of assistance from your advisor and/or faculty, please plan accordingly.

01/17/2026

The Lower Columbia College campus will be closed on January 19th, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. If you are in need of assistance from campus staff or faculty, please plan accordingly and take the Holiday closure into account.

12/20/2025

Thank you, Faculty, Staff, and our great students, for another great Fall Quarter! The Lower Columbia College campus will be closed December 22-26 for an Efficiency Closure and in observance of the Christmas Holiday.

11/10/2025

Our Lower Columbia College Campus will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of the Veterans' Day Holiday. Please be sure to keep up to date with campus closures and events at lowercolumbia.edu/calendar

Just a reminder that our office will be closed on Fridays during the summer. Enjoy the long weekend!
06/26/2025

Just a reminder that our office will be closed on Fridays during the summer. Enjoy the long weekend!

During the Summer, the Lower Columbia College Campus and services will be closed on Fridays.

06/19/2025

The Lower Columbia College Campus will be closed in observance of the upcoming Federal Holiday, Juneteenth, on June 19th.

05/25/2025

LCC Campus will be closed Monday, May 26th, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.

02/15/2025

The Lower Columbia College Campus will be closed in observance of the President's Day Holiday Monday, February 17th, 2025.

Campus will be closed due to weather tomorrow.
02/14/2025

Campus will be closed due to weather tomorrow.

2/14/2025: The LCC Campus is closed due to weather.

No staff report (unless your supervisor has specifically requested that you report in during this closure).

All classes, events and activities are canceled, including telework. As a reminder, when the campus is closed and classes are canceled, the closure applies to all forms of instruction, including fully online classes.

Check lowercolumbia.edu/status​ to learn more. Contact your supervisor and/or instructor(s) with specific questions. Contact information is available in the LCC Directory. Check the LCC Athletics website​ for information about athletic events.

FYI. Our office in ADC 151 will be open until 3pm, as will our office in MAN 127, however CASAS testing is cancelled at ...
02/13/2025

FYI. Our office in ADC 151 will be open until 3pm, as will our office in MAN 127, however CASAS testing is cancelled at both 1pm and 5pm. Please call our office to reschedule your appointment if needed.

The LCC campus is closing at 3 pm due to weather. Check for updates at lowercolumbia.edu/status. Please put safety first when making any travel decisions.

02/06/2025

LCC Alert: due to a power outage, the LCC campus will open at 10 am today. To learn more about campus delays go to lowercolumbia.edu/status

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Lower Columbia College/1600 Maple Street Admissions Building, Room 151
Longview, WA
98632

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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