
Laramie County Community College is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Institutional accreditation is a review of the college as a whole; it is distinct from any professional accreditation or approval that may apply to an individual program.
HLC accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid, but it does not mean that every course will transfer to another institution. Receiving colleges decide which credits they accept and how those credits apply to a degree. Similarly, students entering fields such as nursing or other licensed health professions should verify the current accreditation, state approval, and licensing eligibility of their specific program before enrolling.
LCCC has an open-admission policy for general college entry. Applicants typically complete the college application and provide records needed to establish their educational background and place them in appropriate courses. High school graduates and applicants with a GED or other recognized equivalency should identify the credential that applies to them.
Open admission does not mean unrestricted entry to every course or program. Health and other selective programs may have separate applications, prerequisites, testing, background checks, or capacity limits. Course placement can also affect where a student starts. SAT or ACT results should not be assumed to be a college-wide admission requirement; applicants should check whether scores, prior coursework, or another measure can be used for placement in their intended subjects.
Requirements may also differ for visiting, international, and returning students. International applicants, in particular, should review the college's current documentation and English-proficiency instructions before applying. A program's published deadline can be earlier than the point at which the college stops accepting general applications for a term.
Applicants should distinguish the general LCCC admission application from charges tied to a particular program or enrollment step. Before submitting an application, check the current admissions form for any fee and the intended program's instructions for separate testing, background-check, or professional-program application costs.
If a charge appears, the admissions office is the appropriate place to confirm whether a waiver is available and whether it must be approved before submission. Tuition, orientation charges, and housing-related payments are separate from an application fee.
ROTC participation associated with LCCC is through a cooperating host institution rather than a branch unit operated on LCCC's campus. Army and Air Force ROTC are identified as cooperative opportunities, but a student should confirm the current host, cross-enrollment process, and travel expectations before building a class schedule around either option.
Taking an ROTC course, joining a commissioning track, and accepting an ROTC scholarship can carry different eligibility and service requirements. Students should obtain the applicable branch's current terms directly from its host program and ask LCCC how ROTC coursework would fit their degree plan.
Students transferring into LCCC generally apply for admission and arrange for official transcripts from each college they previously attended. LCCC generally considers credit from other accredited institutions, but admission to the college and acceptance of a particular course toward a credential are separate decisions.
The college also recognizes several forms of assessed prior learning, including AP, CLEP, DSST/DANTES, and credit evaluated under applicable American Council on Education recommendations. The number of credits awarded, their subject equivalencies, and whether they satisfy program requirements depend on LCCC's current policies and the student's degree plan. Students planning to enroll in fall, spring, or summer should allow time for transcripts to arrive and for an official evaluation before registration.
Students planning to transfer from LCCC to a four-year institution should work backward from the receiving university's degree requirements. An articulation agreement or published transfer pathway can reduce uncertainty, but it does not replace confirmation that each planned course meets a specific major or general-education requirement.
Students interested in international study should start with the requirements of their LCCC program rather than assume that a semester abroad will fit automatically. An overseas course may need advance approval to count toward a certificate or degree, especially in a tightly sequenced technical or health program.
Options can vary by term and may involve short-term, partner, or independently arranged study rather than a standing exchange in every subject. Before paying a program deposit, students should establish who will award the credit, how LCCC will evaluate it, and whether their particular financial aid can be used.
Early Decision
NoEarly Action
NoPercent of students submitting ACT scores
52.07%High school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredOpen admission policy
YesDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
YesAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesROTC-Army
ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institutionROTC-Air Force
ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institutionStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoGenerally accepts credits
YesAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesPossible transfer
Fall, Spring, SummerData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.