Lamar Community College provides a wide range of student-related services including academic, housing, health, emotional, and social needs. Many of LCC’s student organizations, funded by student fees, fall within this category.
LCC Virtual Bookstore
The LCC Virtual Bookstore, eCampus, is stocked with the textbooks necessary to meet each course requirement. Use the secure payment option to purchase textbooks. If a student has been awarded financial aid at LCC, that aid money may pay for a portion of the cost of textbooks, or it may pay for all the textbooks needed. Please see LCC Financial Aid to determine the exact amount of a financial award. The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 requires colleges to publish information regarding course textbooks and materials, including the name of each textbook, the proper edition, the ISBN #, and the cost. To visit the LCC eCampus website, please click here.
Textbook Return Policy
If students need to return a book to eCampus, they can log onto their portal and access eCampus. Students will find all the instructions under “Manage My Rentals/Returns”. The eCampus store will allow students to print off the packing slip and shipping label needed for return.
Textbook Buyback Policy
The LCC Virtual Bookstore schedules a textbook buyback period for students at the end of each semester. This may decrease the net cost students pay for their textbooks and replenishes the college’s used book supply.
Students can attend these events to sell their used textbooks or go directly to the eCampus website by clicking here. The eCampus store offers free shipping for selling your textbooks and gives you many options for getting money for your books. Students may choose from check, direct deposit, or buyback credit.
Textbook Rentals
LCC Virtual Bookstore, eCampus, offers students the option to rent selected textbooks. Student are required to return their textbooks at the end of rental period/semester end. If students do not return a rental textbook by the agreed date, they will be charged the replacement cost. If students choose to rent their textbook, they will be required to provide credit or debit card information for eCampus to charge in the event the book is not returned. This credit or debit card must have an expiration date that is later than the rental period.
CCCOnline Textbooks & Course Materials
Students can click here to find a complete listing of required course materials on the CCCS website. These course materials can be purchased via eCampus as well. Just follow the link under ‘My Schedule’ section in the student portal to see all the books required for each course.
Residence Halls
LCC provides supervised residence halls that supply a structured, safe, and enjoyable environment for residents. Residence life can provide opportunities for growth in independent living, social skills, and leadership. All single freshmen under 21, not living with parents or immediate relatives while attending LCC, are required to live in the college residence hall. Students who have completed two (2) full-time semesters on a college campus are exempt from this requirement. LCC reserves the right to bill freshmen students who have not been exempted/received housing waivers. For more information, please contact the Coordinator of Residence Life.
LCC now has three student housing options.
- Todd Burch Residence Hall: LCC’s largest residence hall, it houses 190+ students (under 25 years of age) on campus with approximately 20 rooms and 1-2 community bathrooms per floor. Kelley Union Cafeteria is located in this building.
- Prowers House: Adjacent to Todd-Burch, it houses 32 students (under 25 years of age) on campus. Two rooms share a bathroom for a total of 16 suites.
- Main Street Student Housing: Ideally suited for adult students with their own transportation. When fully complete, it will house 75+ students off campus at 1210 S. Main Street (.4 of a mile from campus). 37 standard rooms have private bathrooms. As of Spring 2023, this facility is able to house 64 students with more to come in the near future.
Students have access to pool tables and a ping-pong table, a weight room, basketball and tennis courts, 24-hr laundry facilities, and a computer lab. Each room has access to the internet as part of the Technology Fee.
Todd-Burch Hall and Prowers House have a full-time, live-in housing staff (Resident Assistants and the Coordinator of Residence Life) to assist students with their everyday living needs. A full-time custodial crew maintains all common spaces for a clean living environment.
Main Street Housing has part-time, live-in assistants and Resident Assistants to assist students with their everyday living needs. Main Street Housing does not have a full-time custodial crew.
Lamar Community College does not provide housing facilities specifically for married students.
Activities for residents are planned each semester to encourage students to meet and interact with other residents. Students are encouraged to participate in Comedy Nights, Bowling Nights, Movie Nights, ping-pong tournaments, pool tournaments, cultural events, social nights (with free food), and athletic events as scheduled.
Before any student may be guaranteed living space in the residence hall, the student must send a completed Application for On-Campus Housing and a $150.00 deposit to Lamar Community College in the care of the Coordinator of Residence Life. This includes students attending the College on Residence Hall scholarships. A $15.00 fee is deducted from the deposit for residence hall activities. If a student moves out or is removed before the census date, (s)he is charged 1/3 for room and board. If a student moves out or is removed after the census date, (s)he is charged the full amount of the semester’s room and board. Finally, if a student does not follow proper checkout procedures as outlined in the student handbook, (s)he forfeits the entire deposit. Any property damage is charged to the student, and additional charges are assessed if the damage amount exceeds the deposit. If there are no damages, the remaining $135.00 is refunded. If a student submits a room deposit and chooses not to live in the residence hall, $100.00 is refunded. This amount is refunded only after the student has notified the college that he/she does not need the room. If a student has an unpaid bill at Lamar Community College, the deposit will be applied to the outstanding balance.
Dining Hall
Dining on campus is an integral part of the LCC student experience. Kelly Union Cafeteria (Remodeled in the Summer of 2022) is located at the north end of Todd-Burch Residence Hall. The dining hall is operated by Sodexo, Inc. Food Services. Three meals a day are served Monday through Friday, with brunch and dinner served on Saturday and Sunday. Meals are served buffet style, with options from a salad bar to a made-to-order hot grill. LCC Dining Services also provides professional catering for any sized event, from family parties to company banquets. Hours of operation and other important information can be located at the dining hall website (https://lamarcc.sodexomyway.com/).
Wellness Center
The LCC College Wellness Center, constructed in 2001, was a welcome addition to the residential campus. The facility is home to the Runnin’ Lopes Athletic Offices and facilities for basketball, baseball, golf, softball, volleyball, and soccer. The gymnasium holds 978 fans for athletic events as well as other school-sponsored events and activities. The gym is utilized on occasion through LCC Student Life. The gym floor was recently revitalized because of generous donations by many donors and institutional dollars to make it a reality.
Fitness Center
The center is available to LCC students, faculty, and staff, as well as community members. Hours of operation, workout spaces and offerings, rates, and other important information can be located at the LCC Fitness Center website (https://lamarcc.edu/student-services/fitness-center/).
Professional academic counseling is available for both day and evening students. Career, retention, and transfer are addressed. Students are provided information and strategies in the following areas: goal setting, adjustment to college, time management, effective communication, relationship skills, stress management, decision making and resource referral. These services are provided through the MAP Center and Tutoring.
Alcohol and Drug Counseling
These services are provided by local agencies in Lamar. Contact LopesCares at 719.691.1601 or lopescares@lamarcc.edu for referral information.
Student Life
Student Life at Lamar Community College is dedicated to providing activities and events for all students. We recognize that college is stressful, although rewarding. The goal of Student Life is to provide events to help relieve some of the stress.
Opportunities for close contact with other students as well as faculty and staff are an important means of becoming a part of campus life. This aspect of college life is more available at LCC due to the College’s size, providing a chance for becoming active in campus life which may lead to a greater measure of success in higher education.
Opportunities for leadership development abound on community college campuses, and Lamar Community College is no exception. All students are encouraged to participate in activities, including student government as well as other clubs and organizations.
The Coordinator of Student Life, in cooperation with LCC Student Government members, plans student activities for the college. The mission of the College’s Student Life Office is to enhance student life outside of the classroom by providing events and activities that appeal to students of all types. Entertainment and activities can include comedians, hypnotists, illusionists, magicians, bands, movies, bowling, pool & ping pong tournaments, dances, and barbecues. In addition, LCC Student Life plans Educational/Cultural/Co-Curricular events and activities. These can include National Health & Wellness Week, Alcohol Awareness Week, Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Women’s History Month, and others. In addition, support of LCC’s athletic programs and campus elections involves the entire student body and faculty. Activity and Student Government fees serve as income for all student activities and organizations listed in the catalog. Some groups and clubs may choose to perform additional fundraising activities.
Innovate & MakerSpace (I&MS)
Welcome to the Innovate & MakerSpace (I&MS) at Lamar Community College! At the I&MS, we encourage you to bring your big ideas and use our equipment to make your vision a reality.
This space is designed especially for tinkerers, hobbyists, and budding entrepreneurs interested in designing, prototyping, and creating a finished product. I&MS users work alongside Master Certified Volunteers to make their projects come to life using state-of-the-art technology including laser cutters, plasma cutters, vinyl cutter/sublimation printers, heat press, 3D printers, milling machines, full woodworking and ceramics lab, an industrial sewing machine room including several home sewing machines and an embroidery machine.
Many of our makers come to make personalized gifts for themselves, family, and friends, while others have taken advantage of this space to launch their own businesses. Come on in, learn a new skill, brainstorm, collaborate with other makers, and have a great time in the process. For more information, click here.
Be a part of Southeast Colorado’s FIRST MakerSpace!
Student Organizations
The following is an outline of current student organizations open to all students at LCC.
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Lamar Community College SGA is comprised solely of students. The President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, State Student Advisory Council Representative, Residence Hall Liaison, and up to eleven senators play prominent roles in developing platform items based on student feedback. This group is also instrumental in planning student events and activities. SGA is the governing board responsible for allocating student fee monies to requesting clubs and organizations on campus. SGA is involved in formulating rules and policies set forth by the College and is an important programming body for students. All students are encouraged to attend meetings. Elections for the five executive officer positions occurs each spring semester while applicants for senator are voted in by the Executive Committee during the spring and fall semesters.
Ag Club
Students interested in agriculture/equine are encouraged to join the LCC Ag Club/Lamar Aggies. This club is open to all majors and provides a wide range of activities for all. Student-driven, this club provides for leadership development, education, and promotion of the agriculture/equine industries.
Cosmetology Student Club
LCC’s Cosmetiques Club engages current Cosmetology students in activities related to Cosmetology, including community service. Cosmetiques provides quality educational experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and character development. Through hair shows, networking opportunities, and travel, Cosmetiques fosters and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes, and communication skills, emphasizing total work quality, high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work through conferences, networking opportunities, and travel.
Equine Club
Our mission as the LCC Equine Club is to educate our members while exploring equine opportunities and improving education offerings through fundraising in a fun-filled environment. All students, regardless of what programs they are in, can join our Equine Club!
Collegiate FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
FBLA is an association of marketing/business students that encourages the development of business and leadership skills through academic conferences and competitions. FBLA is designed for students who are interested in how business and technology may have a role in their futures and encourages leadership development and teamwork among student members through involvement in campus and community business activities on and off campus. FBLA expects students to participate and share ideas, strengths, and energy with the club.
Nursing Student Organization
Student Nurse Association membership is open to all current nursing students. Members of this organization work to increase knowledge and awareness of health issues of college students, faculty, and administrative staff and to facilitate communication/collaboration between students, nurses, and professionals.
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is an international scholastic honor society that recognizes and encourages scholarship among two-year college students. At LCC, the Beta Eta Gamma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa promotes academic excellence and is active on campus. To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled, hold a 3.5 grade-point average in the credits that apply to their declared degree or certificate, and have completed at least 12 credit hours toward their declared degree or 25% of their declared certificate. The induction of new members occurs every fall and spring semester. Phi Theta Kappa members are honored at commencement for their outstanding academic achievements. Phi Theta Kappa is proud to partner with over 800 four-year colleges and universities to offer hundreds of millions of dollars in member-exclusive transfer scholarships. For PTK students pursuing a bachelor’s degree, the average scholarship is over $4,500 annually, and the median award is $2,000.
Yahweh Today Christian Club
Christian Club Yahweh Today is a faith-based club committed to making Jesus known on campus! We invite anyone for those seeking to grow in their faith. The term “Yahweh” is of Biblical background as a covenant-keeping name chosen to be remembered throughout all generations, as mentioned in Exodus 3:14-15. We exist for both Christians who want to grow in their faith and those who aren’t Christians but are interested in Christianity and want to explore the meaning of life and ask questions. At Club Yahweh Today, we believe that Jesus is the Good News - through trusting in Him, we can have an unconditional relationship with God, forgiveness for our sins, and the promise of eternal life. As a non-denominational group, we listen to worship, discuss a bible-based talk, and share some refreshments. In addition, we hold weekly small bible study groups, prayer groups, and social events.
Intercollegiate Athletics
Lamar Community College provides opportunities for students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. LCC is a Division I member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and participates in Region IX. Its Rodeo Team participates in the Central Rocky Mountain region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). LCC sponsors teams in men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, men’s baseball, women’s softball, men’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, and men and women’s rodeo. Scholarships are offered to athletes based on skill level and need. Click here for additional information about LCC Athletics.
Athletic Mission
Lamar Community College recognizes the importance of every individual and his or her right to an education commensurate with his or her maximum ability. In turn, the student is expected to make full utilization of the learning opportunities offered by the College.
Athletics is a vital part of education and an avenue for educational opportunities. The Athletic Department is an integral partner in the overall educational process at Lamar Community College helping student athletes reach their highest potential both in the classroom and competition. Athletic programs provide a well-rounded schedule of intercollegiate competition, which complements and is consistent with the educational goals of the institution. The programs are dedicated to providing an atmosphere of pride, integrity, and entertainment for the College and the community.
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