Los Medanos College

LMC Academics

There is no accelarated degree program at LMC, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, LMC has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

LMC offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted			Unknown
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: LMC may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At LMC?

LMC has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for LMC.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with LMC directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at LMC

When choosing a major, LMC students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at LMC.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Double Majoring at LMC

LMC offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

Frequently Asked Questions About Los Medanos College

Does LMC Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ LMC does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does LMC Offer Online Classes?

❌ LMC does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does LMC Give AP Credit?

✅ LMC offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does LMC Have An Honors Program?

✅ LMC offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does LMC Require Internships?

❌ Students at LMC are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While LMC does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

Additional Information About Los Medanos College