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Lehigh Carbon Community College

Transferring to LCCC? Let’s Get You Started.

Register as a transfer student if you’ve previously attended or are currently enrolled in a postsecondary program, including:

  • A college or university
  • Another community college
  • Any other postsecondary education program—whether or not you completed or graduated

We’re ready to help you move forward and make the most of your credits.

Register as a transfer student today and continue your path toward success.

Submit Your Application

The first step if you are a returning student is to apply to LCCC using the online application. Your LCCC student portal credentials will be emailed to you within 1-2 business days.

If you have any questions on this step, contact Admissions: admissions@lccc.edu or 610-799-1575

*Please make sure you check your LCCC student email and portal daily for updates and communication. 

Submit Official Transcripts

Transcripts: If you were enrolled at another college and you wish to transfer credits to LCCC, you will need to submit an official transcript from that college.

Official Transcripts

Accepted Transcripts Rejected Transcripts
  • Sent directly from issuing high school or college via electronic transcript services (Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, Naviance, eScrip-Safe)
  • Delivered in a sealed, unopened envelope directly from the issuing institution
  • Transcripts opened or unsealed by the student
  • Forwarded emails from student accounts
  • Self-printed portal summaries or class schedules
  • Loose paper copies brought in by the applicant

Unofficial Transcripts

Portal downloads or screenshots (used only for preliminary advising/review; cannot fulfill final admission prerequisites)*

How Applicants Must Send Official Transcripts to LCCC

High School Transcripts & GED Scores:

  • Request your high school send electronic transcripts directly through a secure, encrypted third-party service (e.g., Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, or similar vendor).
  • Physical official transcripts must remain in their original sealed envelope and be mailed to:
    Lehigh Carbon Community College
    Attn: Registration & Student Records (SSC 122)
    4525 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville, PA 18078
  • For GED Scores: Go to https://www.ged.com/life-after-ged.html. From there, you can request an official transcript be sent directly to a college

Prior College/University Transcripts:

  • Order official electronic transcripts via National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment and select Lehigh Carbon Community College as the recipient or specify registrar@mymail.lccc.edu.
  • Physical official transcripts must remain in their original sealed envelope and be mailed to:
    Lehigh Carbon Community College
    Attn: Registration & Student Records (SSC 122)
    4525 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville, PA 18078

Privacy & FERPA Guidelines

LCCC staff cannot discuss transcript evaluation, status, or records with third parties (including parents or spouses) unless an Authorization for Release of Information Form is submitted by the student.

Placement Test

Placement Test or Exemption
Most transfer students are exempt from part, or all, of the testing. Depending on what college courses you have taken, with a grade of C or better, you may be exempt from the English, Reading and/or Math tests.

Healthcare Science Majors
The biology placement test is required for Healthcare Science majors and the Veterinary Technician program unless you were previously enrolled in a college level BIO course and passed with a C grade or higher.

Science and Engineering Majors
Students in these majors must take the chemistry and math placement tests unless you were previously enrolled in a college level CHEM and MAT course(s) and passed with a C grade or higher.

For more information about placement tests or to schedule a test date please visit the LCCC Testing page or call any of the LCCC campuses where placement testing is offered.

Placement testing is offered at the following LCCC campus locations:

  • LCCC Main Campus: 610-799-1124
  • LCCC Allentown: 610-799-1940
  • LCCC Tamaqua: 570-668-6880

Students should consult testing requirements with the Testing Center if needed.

Register for Classes

Self-register

  • Advising appointments can be scheduled online.
  • To self-register, determine which classes you would like to take by doing a Course Search. Login to your myLCCC Student Portal.  Click on Bannerweb, Bannerweb again, Student, Registration.  Then click on “To Register or Add/Drop Classes.”  Your LCCC acceptance letter contains your LCCC Student ID, portal log-in and temporary password information.  Please note, some courses may require prerequisites which will prevent you from self-registering.
  • To determine your degree requirements, use our degree evaluation tool.
  • To determine your program requirements, select your major and review the program sheet.
  • You can also register by emailing Registrar and Student Records with your class list at registrar@mymail.lccc.edu.

Pay for College

Financial Aid (FAFSA) and Payment Plan
All students seeking financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). (LCCC college code is 006810.)

  • Apply for financial aid as soon as possible; you can apply as early as October 1.
  • To set up a tuition payment plan, visit the Business Office website or call 610-799-1157.

Deadlines to have your financial aid applied directly to your tuition:

  • Summer Session: March 1
  • Fall Session: May 1
  • Spring Session: Nov. 1

Note: If you do not apply by the deadline, you can still receive financial aid. You will need to pay your tuition in full or set up a payment plan, and your financial aid will reimburse you.

Scholarships
LCCC offers scholarship opportunities to help fund your education. In order to be considered for the majority of LCCC’s Foundation Scholarships, you must complete a FAFSA.

View Payment Due Dates

A payment plan is available online and at the Business Office.
Please contact the Business Office for more information.
Make your payment or set up a payment plan.

Information:
Financial Aid Office at finaid@mymail.lccc.edu or call 610-799-1133
Business Office at bursar1@mymail.lccc.edu or call 610-799-1157

*If you plan not to attend or withdraw from LCCC, you must inform the Registration & Student Records at registrar@mymail.lccc.edu or call 610-799-1171.