About the Catalog
The information presented here reflects the most current information about Lane's programs, courses, and services at the time of publication. Lane's catalog is published for informational purposes and every effort is made to ensure accuracy. In the event of a discrepancy between a printed copy of the catalog and the online catalog, the online catalog will be considered the catalog of record. However, the provisions in this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the college. Lane Community College reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time.
A new academic year begins every summer term and ends with the following spring term. Every academic year, Lane publishes a new catalog describing the policies, academic programs, and requirements in effect during that academic year. The requirements for a program can change, and it is the student's responsibility to know and adhere to the policies and requirements in their governing catalog.
Governing Catalog
For degree purposes, a governing catalog is a set of academic programs and their requirements. Lane publishes a new catalog each academic year, which begins in the summer and runs through the end of spring term the following year. To earn an associate degree or a certificate, students must meet the requirements in the catalog that is current when they declare their program of study at Lane, unless they choose to meet the requirements of a later catalog for which they qualify. For associate degrees and two-year certificate of completion programs, a catalog's requirements are valid for five years. For certificate programs shorter than two years in length, such as Career Pathway Certificates, a catalog's requirements are valid for three years. If a course of study extends beyond the validity of the catalog program, graduation requirements may have changed and students will have to meet the requirements of a valid catalog for which they qualify. To qualify for a catalog, a student must earn at least one credit in that academic year. Students who do not earn at least one Lane credit each academic year lose the right to meet the requirements of their original catalog. They must then meet the requirements of the current catalog at the time they resume work on their degree or certificate at Lane. Reverse transfer students may graduate using their original catalog if it is no more than five years old, or any valid catalog for which they qualify using Lane or transfer coursework. If a degree program has a substantive change as defined by the Curriculum Office, then a student not in attendance during the year the change is made, but who qualifies for the immediately previous catalog, may petition to graduate under the new requirements.
Revisions to Catalog
While Lane makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this catalog, changes may be necessary. Therefore, this catalog is not a contract between Lane and current or prospective students. If the College approves changes that affect this catalog, the revised requirements will be entered into the online catalog and its accompanying catalog addendum, as well as available online in myGradPlan. In the event that a degree or certificate program is suspended or closed, the requirements for that program must be fulfilled within the timeframe of the teach-out agreement. Students affected by changes should contact the appropriate program advisor, program coordinator, or academic dean.
Degrees and Certificates
Lane may confer degrees and certificates upon satisfactory completion of prescribed credit programs. The title of the program will appear on the degree or certificate when awarded. Degrees are awarded with a graduation date commensurate with the completion of the last required course. If a degree program has a substantive change as defined by the Curriculum Office, then a student not in attendance during the year the change is affected, but who qualifies for the immediately previous catalog, may petition to graduate under the new requirements and will be awarded the degree or certificate in the first term of the new catalog year. Petitions are available on the Enrollment Services website.