Lane Community College is recognized both nationally and internationally for its excellence. Lane is one of the 19 members of the League for Innovation in the Community College in terms of success and innovation. Every semester, Lane welcomes more than 450 international students.
Lane’s international student services department provides a full range of services including airport pick up-drop off, orientation, academic advices, university transfer planning, supervising various rules regarding Visa and traveling to local activities such as NBA games. Besides, Lane has Titan Court, a furnished apartment for international students.
Lane Community College is located in the city of Eugene, Oregon, a community for students from Lane, University of Oregon and Northwest Christian University. Lane offers $500 – $3,500 scholarships for new students every quarter, and they also have a dormitory in the city of Eugene with a saving rental rate when compared to colleges in Washington and California.
Why Choose Lane Community College?
- Located in Eugene, a peaceful, tranquil, safe town, very suitable for education and cost saving because Oregon is a tax-free state
- Affordable college apartment and various activities available for students
- Dual Enrollment program with University of Oregon: Lane students can register for credits at the University of Oregon by paying Lane’s tuition fee
- Lane offers $500 – $3,500 scholarships for new students every quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring) ; Special! Students applying via KorPunGun have the chance to receive $500 – $1,000 discount for accommodation fees
- Popular university transfer program major in Business, Engineering and Computer Sciences
- Fascinating certificate programs such as Flight Technology & Pilot Training, Culinary & Hospitality, Early Childhood Education, Graphic Design & Multimedia Design, and Computer Simulation & Game Development
- High quality international student service department that pays attention to students’ learning experiences
- Internship Programs and internship recruiting services available while studying
- No TOEFL requirement! Students can take Lane’s English proficiency test online before traveling
- Students can be 17 years old, does not have to graduate high school ; GED exam available
Location
Lane Community College is located in Eugene, Oregon State. Eugene is a unique city and is well known because Nike has been established here. Students prefer this city for education because there are a variety of activities, safety, beautiful surroundings, nature and fresh air. Oregon State is well known for tourism, wood products, sport products companies such as Nike and Columbia Sportswear, and high technology companies such as Hynix Semiconductor of America, Oregon Scientific and Tektronix.
Program of Studies
1. 2+2 University Transfer Program
Lane Community College offers 2+2 University Transfer in Business, Engineering, Art, Journalism and many more. Study at lane and transfer to universities will allow students to receive more attention from instructors since the ratio between students and instructors are lesser. In addition, students can save more than $30,000 or 1 million baht.
In general, students who want to complete Bachelor’s degree in America must study for 4 years or have completed 180 credits. To graduate Bachelor’s degree in America, students have 2 options:
- Study in a university or college for 4 years, or,
- Study at Lane Community College for 2 years, transfer credits to a university of your own choice and study for 2 more years to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree. (More than 50% of American students chose this option)
Generally, the first 2 years in both community colleges and universities are similar. Students must study fundamental courses for 90 credits from different fields including General Education Development, Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science and Pre-major course. Therefore, after graduating from Lane Community College, students can transfer directly into a university. While studying, students will have a personal Academic Advisor who will make sure every course students have enrolled are appropriate and transferable to the university of their choices.
Programs at Lane
2+2 University Transfer Program at Lane are divided into 5 main subjects as follows:
1. Associate in Arts Oregon Transfer Degree
2. Associate in Science Oregon Transfer: Business Degree
3. Associate in Applied Science
4. Associate in General Studies
5. Associate in Science Degree
Remark: these letters are only examples, some details may have already been updated. Students will receive the updated version from their advisors when they are planning for university transformation.
Where have Lane’s Alumni Transferred to?
- Oregon State University
- University of Washington
- University of California
- Columbia University
- Stanford University
- University of Wisconsin
- Purdue University
- University of Minnesota
- Drexel University
- University of Pittsburgh
- Seattle University
- University of Arizona
- Willamette University
- Texas A&M
- University of Massachusetts
- Arizona State University
- University of Colorado
- University of Texas
- Seattle Pacific University
- University of Oregon
- Colorado State University
- University of San Francisco
- Portland State University
- Montana State University
- Hawaii Pacific University
- San Francisco State University
- Embry-Riddle University
- New York Film Academy
- Oregon Institute of Technology
- University of British Columbia (Canada)
Special Program!
2+1 Business Management
[USA+France]
2 years at Lane + 1 year at Rennes School of Business in France : click here for more information
2+1 Graphic Design
[USA+New Zealand]
2 years at Lane + 1 year at Otago Polytechnic School of Design, New Zealand : click here for more information
2. International English as a Second Language (IESL)
IESL at Lane is designed to help international students improve their reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar skills. Students will study with instructors who have graduated Masters degrees in TESOL or related. Moreover, each class is small which allows instructors to give students full attention.
IESL Program Structure
There are 5 levels of IESL namely B, C, D, E and F. All international students must take an English proficiency test during their orientation to be registered into the level that suits them the most. See each level’s details here – International ESL Course Description page. IESL is divided into 2 sessions 1) in the morning, 4 hours from Monday to Friday 2) in the afternoon, 5 hours from Monday to Thursday, students will study for 20 hours per week.
Transition from IESL to College level
At Lane, students are encouraged to attend college level. Lane wants to support students as much as possible in attending college levels anywhere. TOEFL and IELTS are not required. For more information, click here – IESL transition process page.
Lane’s IESL is suitable for:
- Students who would like to improve their English skills in everyday life
- Students who would like to study college degree at Lane Community College : after their last ESL level, students can immediately continue their college degree.
Program Guidelines:
Information about policy and admission can be discovered here – IESL Program Guidelines
3. Certificate Program
Earn certificates to improve knowledge, skills and experiences in interested fields for specific careers. After graduating, students will receive approving certificate and could join an internship in America for at least 1 year.
Scholarships
Scholarship Application for New International Students
Lane has 3 kinds of scholarships for new international students including A) tuition fee discount $500 – $3,500 B) accommodation discount C) Diversity scholarship, tuition fee discount $1,000.
A. Tuition Fee Discount Scholarship
Details and conditions
- Applied for Lane Community College via KorPunGun
- Be a new student who have never applied for Lane before
- Be a full-time, F-1, international student with Lane’s I-20
- Scholarship range from $500 – $3,500
- Scholarship granting depends on the consideration of the college. Please understand that other students also apply for scholarships. College application does not guarantee that scholarships will be granted.
- The recipients of scholarships must complete a minimum of 25 hours of community activities.
- Tuition fee discount scholarship will be deducted from the college’s tuition fee. The amount will be deducted from 3 semesters.
Scholarship Application Period
- Fall term admission – June 15
- Winter term admission – October 30
- Spring term admission – January 15
The results will be announce within 2 – 4 weeks after application deadline.
B. Accommodation Discount Scholarship
Details and conditions
- Applied for Lane Community College via KorPunGun
- Be a new student who have never applied for Lane before
- Be a full-time, F-1, international student with Lane’s I-20
- The scholarship is $500, which will be divided with the number of months in the contract and deducted from monthly rent. For example, if rental duration is 10 months, monthly rent will be deducted $50 per month.
- Scholarship will be granted to all applicants without conditions.
Scholarship Application Period
- Fall term admission – June 15
- Winter term admission – October 30
- Spring term admission – January 15
C) Diversity Scholarship, Tuition Fee Discount $1,000
Details and conditions
- Automatically granted to Thai students attending Lane Community College between Fall 2019 – 2020
- Deduction divided into 3 parts by deducting from tuition fees of 3 semesters
- Granted as an additional scholarship from the 1st scholarship
Remark : KorPunGun is unable to guarantee the results of scholarships that require the college’s consideration.
Housing
Titan Court — the best place for international students to live in Eugene!
International and American students from Lane, University of Oregon, and Northwest Christian University live together in apartments at Titan Court. There are weekly activities led by student Resident Advisors to help students get to know their roommates, easy access to tons of restaurants, shopping, and grocery stores, and washing machines that will text you when your clothes are clean! There are a variety of apartment types available. To see more information, please visit Titan Court.
Cost
Lane’s tuition fee is less expensive than most universities with an average of 50-70%.
Lane’s International Tuition Fee, click here
Remark :
- Students can make payments for college and accommodation fees directly to the college at normal rates without having to pay via KorPunGun. *Can be paid semesterly.
- Costs listed above are approximated. No pocket money is included and the exchange rate is changeable.
- For a more updated and precise cost information, please contact KorPunGun.
Lane Community College Admission
- Fill in Lane’s application form
- Bank certificate (showing no lesser than $26,000)
- Application fee $50 USD
- English transcript of student’s highest level of education
- English high school certificate (if student have graduated high school)
- Copy of current passport (only the page with student’s photo)
English Proficiency Score:
Level 1
Apply for College Bridge [Writing 93] requires TOEFL 46 – 60 or IELTS 5.5
Level 2
Apply for College level 1 [Writing 115] requires TOEFL 61 – 78 or IELTS 6.0
Level 3
Apply for College level 2 [Writing 121] requires TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5+
*Lane does not require TOEFL/IELTS for admission. Students’ English skills will be tested upon arrival or students can choose to take an online test before traveling. Registration will depend on students’ English proficiency score.
See Lane’s application deadline here
