Undergraduate Admissions
Current Students: Students enrolled at Lynchburg College during the spring semester of the current year and who are eligible for continuation need only submit registration forms and fees.Former Students: Former full-time and part-time undergraduate students not officially readmitted to the College must contact the Office of Enrollment Services and be readmitted before attempting to register for class. Thirty days prior to the beginning of classes, students must submit an application for readmission and submit transcripts of any coursework completed since the last enrollment at Lynchburg College. The readmission decision should be made two weeks prior to registration.
Access Students (undergraduate students age 25 and older): Do one of the following: 1) If enrolled within the last four semesters, register directly; 2) If not enrolled within the last four semesters, contact the Office of Enrollment Services.
New Degree-Seeking Students: Entering freshman, transfer, and Access (age 25 and older) students not officially admitted to Lynchburg College, but who hope to work toward a degree here, should request an application for admission from the Office of Enrollment Services, or apply online through the College website, and be admitted before submitting registration forms. Students must submit official transcripts along with the application. Applications should be submitted thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of classes.
New Non-Degree Students: Undergraduate students, regardless of age, who wish to enroll in a course on an audit basis or for other than a degree program, should apply to the Office of Enrollment Services as special non-degree students and be admitted at least two weeks before submitting registration forms. Official transcripts must accompany the application for admission. Applications should be submitted thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of classes.
Visiting Undergraduate Students: Undergraduate students enrolled in other colleges who wish to attend Lynchburg College only in the summer should submit a Visiting Undergraduate Student Application and Authorization Form to the Office of Enrollment Services. This form should be countersigned by the dean or registrar of the student's college. In place of the signed form, a letter from the student's dean or registrar verifying the student's eligibility is sufficient. Applications should be submitted thirty (30) days prior to the start of classes and are available at http://www.lynchburg.edu/applying.
Visiting High School Graduates: College-bound high school seniors should send a non-degree application and official high school transcripts to the Office of Enrollment Services to be admitted. This process should be completed at least two weeks before submitting registration forms to the Registrar's Office.
Graduate Admissions
The regulations and procedures of the graduate program apply to graduate degree candidates, graduate certificate students, students who enroll in graduate courses for personal enrichment, and students pursuing teacher licensure.- Current/Former Graduate Students register by completing registration forms and submitting tuition.
- New Students Seeking Enrollment in a Graduate Degree or Licensure Program must apply first through the Office of Enrollment Services at least thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the term in which they wish to enroll.
- Graduate Students at Other Institutions must first apply as a non-degree student through the Office of Enrollment Services at least thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the term in which they wish to enroll.
All Students
Registration Procedures for All Students
- Advanced Registration: Current and newly admitted students may register in advance through an online process by April 18, 2008 and defer tuition payment until April 25, 2008. This advance registration/payment deferment procedure applies to all summer session courses regardless of when they are taught.
- Regular Registration: Students who have not registered in advance may register April 18 through May 12 or on the first day of each summer term at the Registrar's Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Students register by submitting the Registration Form to the Registrar’s Office followed by tuition payment at the cashier’s office. Note, however, if a class does not have the minimum enrollment one week prior to its start date or on the start date, it may be cancelled.
- Scholarships and Financial Assistance: Students with tuition assistance loans or other forms of financial aid must complete the verification process at the Cashier's Office on or before the registration day for EACH TERM.
Adding and Dropping Courses
Students may not enter a new course after the second day of classes. Students wishing to drop a summer term course must obtain the necessary form from the Registrar's Office. Course drops or course withdrawals for three-week classes are processed as outlined below. Course drops or withdrawals for courses which meet for other than three week sessions are prorated based on the three-week course policy.- During First Three Classes: Courses dropped during the first three classes do not become a part of the student's permanent record.
- After Completion of Three Classes but before Completion of Ten Classes: A grade of "W" will be assigned for all courses dropped during this period.
- After Ten Classes: A student may not withdraw.
Expenses
| Undergraduate/Graduate Tuition (per credit hour) | $375 |
| Tuition, audit (per credit hour) | $187.50 |
Room, single occupancy (per three-week term) Double Occupancy | $435 $345 |
| Late Registration Fee | $5 |
Tuition and other fees may be subject to change by the Board of Trustees at its discretion.
Payment
Payment for tuition and room must accompany the course registration and application for housing forms unless the advance registration option listed above is followed. Tuition and room charges may be paid by cash, check, or credit card (MasterCard, VISA, and Discover are accepted). Students who receive tuition reimbursement from their employer may take advantage of the deferred payment option by submitting a completed Employee Deferment Form with their registration. Forms are available from some employers and the Cashier's Office.* If you register online, please pay online at our secure website www.Lynchburg.edu/payments or mail your check for your tuition in full to the College's cashier. You may also call the cashier (434/544-8217 or ext. 8246) and pay the tuition by credit card.
Refund Policy
The summer session tuition refund policy is as follows:| Before first class meeting: | 100% of the tuition |
| After the first class meeting, but before the third class meeting: | 90% of the tuition |
| After the third class meeting, but before the fifth class meeting: | 50% of the tuition |
| After the fifth class meeting, but before the ninth class meeting: | 25% of the tuition |
| After the eighth class meeting: | No Refund |
For courses meeting on an irregular schedule, the Cashier's Office will respond to refund questions.
Financial Aid
Students must complete a Summer Financial Aid application and the 2007-2008 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These forms are also available in the Office of Financial Aid or mailed upon request.Financial aid in the form of student and/or parent loans, campus employment, and Federal Pell Grants is available to students who meet the eligibility criteria for these programs. Applicants must be enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours during the summer session and must have been enrolled at Lynchburg College during the spring 2008 semester or plan to continue enrollment for the fall 2008 semester. In some cases, students may enroll in less than six credit hours and qualify for Federal Pell Grants.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid (434/544-8228 or 800/426-8101, ext. 8228) for application forms or additional information.