Non-degree seeking students who want to take Lake Forest College courses for academic credit are defined as visiting students.
Visiting students are not eligible for financial aid. Visiting students may enroll in courses only if space permits. Visiting students are not able to eligible to enroll in internships, tutorials, independent studies, or music lessons. Individuals who have not completed a bachelor’s degree may complete no more than eight (8) credits as a visiting student. Individuals that have completed a bachelor’s degree are not limited in the number of courses they may pursue as a visiting student. Satisfactory academic performance is required for visiting students to remain eligible to enroll in Lake Forest College courses. Eligibility will be reviewed at the conclusion of each semester.
Which of these options best describes you?
- I have already completed a Bachelor's Degree, but would like to take additional coursework for academic credit (e.g., to fulfill missing courses; endorsement; continuing education credit).
- You'll want to apply to be a Visiting Non-Degree Seeking Post-Baccalaureate Student.
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- You'll want to apply to be a Visiting Non-Degree Seeking Post-Baccalaureate Student.
- I have completed high school, but I have not completed a Bachelor's Degree. I am not yet ready to be a degree-seeking student.
- You'll want to apply to be a Visiting Non-Degree Seeking Pre-Baccalaureate Student.
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- You'll want to apply to be a Visiting Non-Degree Seeking Pre-Baccalaureate Student.
- I am visiting from another college and I am looking to take some courses during the academic year (fall or spring) at Lake Forest College that I intend to transfer back to my other college.
- You'll want to apply to be a Visiting College Student: Academic Year.
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- You'll want to apply to be a Visiting College Student: Academic Year.
- I am an advanced high school student (rising senior or current senior) and I would like to take a course during the academic year (fall or spring) at Lake Forest College that I intend to transfer to another college.
- You'll want to apply to be a Visiting Advanced High School Student: Academic Year.
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- You'll want to apply to be a Visiting Advanced High School Student: Academic Year.