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LCCC Expands On-Campus Services as Green Phase Begins

LCCC Expands On-Campus Services as Green Phase Begins

As the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas move to the green phase of Pennsylvania’s phased reopening plan in response to COVID-19, Lehigh Carbon Community College will begin offering expanded in-person services for students at most locations beginning Monday, July 6.

In order to provide more access to student services, expanded offerings will be available at LCCC’s Schnecksville, Allentown and Tamaqua locations. Students may schedule virtual and in-person appointments with admissions, financial aid and advising representatives. While virtual appointments are still strongly encouraged, face-to-face appointments are available, if necessary. Facemasks and a minimum of six feet of social distance are required at all times on campus.

LCCC Schnecksville at Main Campus

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Beginning Monday, July 6, the upper level of the Rothrock Library will be open to students, but please limit visits to essential purposes only. Students should check in at the front desk when they enter. The lobby seating area and Alumni Center will remain closed. Curbside Service is available Monday through Friday and is the preferred method for distribution of materials. The Library’s open computer lab area will be the only Main Campus computer lab available to students. A limited number of computers are available to maintain social distancing requirements. Study table sizes only allow for one person per table, and group study rooms are closed. A minimum of six feet of social distance is required, and facemasks are required at all times. The Library will not be open to the community at this time. For more information contact the Library at rothrock@lccc.edu or 610-799-1150.

The Bookstore will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Signs have been posted at building entrances to guide you on how to proceed. Online shopping will continue at www.lccc.edu/bookstore.

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LCCC is offering remote advising services through phone appointment or virtual drop-in. Virtual drop-in advising is available on Wednesdays, from 8 am. to 6 p.m. Students can email adviseme@lccc.edu or call 610-799-1137 with their name, L# and phone number for a 15 minute advising session. If necessary, in-person advising appointments can be scheduled by emailing dcollins2@lccc.edu or calling 610-769-1342.

LCCC Allentown at the Donley Center

The following services are being offered remotely or in-person at the Donley Center in Allentown

Admissions

Placement Testing

Advising

Financial Aid

Counseling

Open Computer Lab

Payments are also being accepted at this time at the Donley Center. A minimum of six feet of social distance is required, and facemasks are required at all times.

LCCC Tamaqua at the Morgan Center

LCCC’s Tamaqua site is open Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students can meet with admissions, financial aid, and registration services in-person or remotely. An open computer lab is available. The Morgan Center is open for placement testing for students who are unable to test remotely. Students can access remote services from campus such as advising appointments, tutoring, counseling, disability support services, educational support services, etc. Students can also visit campus for a distraction-free environment to access remote courses offered using Zoom and other virtual learning needs. All above listed locations and buildings require a minimum of six feet of social distance, and facemasks are required at all times.

More information on available student services can be found at www.LCCC.edu/COVID19.

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