Get a jump start on college! We offer options to take college classes at your high school or at Lane before you graduate.
If you want to take college classes while in high school, you're in the right place!
Early College students take classes either online or on a Lane Community College campus before graduating from an Oregon high school.
College Now students take classes for college credit at their high school.
Looking to take college classes at your high school?
Many area high schools partner with LCC to allow students to earn free college credit as a part of specific high school classes. Work with your high school counselor to find appropriate courses for you, and then work with your teacher to complete the steps to earn college credit. Learn more about College Now.
Looking to take college classes at Lane while in high school?
Follow the steps below to get started with Early College. If you have any questions or have trouble completing these steps, reach out to our friendly Early College coordinator, Brenda Williams at williamsb@lanecc.edu or schedule an appointment.
Complete Online Application
Welcome to Lane! Start by submitting your application at least six business days before the start of your session.
Once you complete your application, you'll receive a confirmation email. You can then log into the admissions portal to check the status of your application and see your next steps. Once your application has been processed, you'll receive your L Number (Student ID Number) and student email.
You'll need your L Number to complete the rest of the admissions steps. If you run into any trouble, or have any questions, reach out to admissions@lanecc.edu.
Start a new application or Log into the admissions portal
- Choose the "Earn a Degree Application"
- Click "No" to federal financial aid (FAFSA) during your first term
- Choose "I am a high school student taking classes before high school graduation" program of study option.
What you need
- Social Security Number, if you plan to apply for Financial Aid in the future
- A personal (non-school) email address of your own. Do not use an email address of a parent.
Important dates
If you are being sponsored, your deadline may be earlier than Lane's deadlines. Please talk to your high school about their expectations.
For spring, submit your application before 9:00am on Wednesday, April 2nd.
Submit the under 18 Student and Parent/Guardian Consent form
If you're under age 18, you and your parent/guardian must sign the Under 18 Student and Parent/Guardian Consent form. After you receive your L Number, submit the signed form to StudentRecords@lanecc.edu
Submit a FERPA form
- If you are being sponsored by your high school, please list your high school's name; not a person
- Make it valid until you graduate high school
- This form cannot be filled out by the parent
- Upload a picture ID (student body card, permit, driver's license accepted)
- Please release information about Academics and Student Accounts.
You will need your L Number and myLane password to log into the form.
Determine Placement Level
If you're going to be registering for a math course, a writing course, or a course with a prerequisite, you'll need to prove your writing level before advising and registration.
Complete Academic Advising with the Early College Advisor
If you need more guidance on what classes to take or have questions, please reach out to the Early College Advisor, Brenda Williams. You will talk about:
- Responsibilities of being a dual-enrolled college student
- Policies at Lane
- Recommended classes by program
Register for Classes and get Textbooks
That's it, you're ready to register! Now it's time to register for your classes in myLane and get your textbooks.
What you need
- The CRNs you'll be registering for