{"id":50916,"date":"2026-11-06T09:07:23","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T15:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=50916"},"modified":"2026-11-06T09:07:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T15:07:23","slug":"lake-land-college-to-host-fast-track-events-for-spring-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/50916-lake-land-college-to-host-fast-track-events-for-spring-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Land College to host Fast Track events for Spring registration"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake Land College is hosting two registration events to help prospective students through the enrollment process for the Spring 2027 semester. The events, called Fast Track to Spring, will offer one-on-one walkthroughs of the onboarding process.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Fast Track to Spring events are scheduled for Wednesday, November 18 from 2 \u2013 6 p.m. and Saturday, January 9 from 8 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m. Both events will be held on Lake Land College\u2019s campus, located at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/5001+Lake+Land+Blvd?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/5001%2BLake%2BLand%2BBlvd?entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1793999930828000&amp;usg=AOvVaw38eqCISuOOQrOtRL3EHjQH\">5001 Lake Land Blvd<\/a>. in Mattoon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Fast Track to Spring events will serve as one-stop shops for prospective students to receive personalized support through the application and registration process. The events are designed for students of all ages and backgrounds, with both new and returning students welcome. Representatives from several Lake Land College offices, including Recruitment &amp; Enrollment, Admissions &amp; Records, Counseling, Financial Aid, the Career Readiness Center and more, will also be available during the events to answer questions and ensure each student receives the unique support needed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhether you have a question about scholarships, need help selecting classes or need help getting stated, Fast Track to Spring is the perfect event for you,\u201d said Pam Hartke, Associate Dean of Recruitment &amp; Enrollment Management. \u201cWe\u2019ll have a whole team of people here to help you out and make sure you leave the event ready for your next step toward spring.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those interested in attending either of the upcoming Fast Track to Spring events can register now on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelandcollege.edu\/visit\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.lakelandcollege.edu\/visit\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1793999930828000&amp;usg=AOvVaw00TvnjIhheBz9wCgETOwek\">Lake Land College website<\/a> at LakeLandCollege.edu\/Visit\/. Registration is recommended to ensure Lake Land College staff can provide each student with a personalized experience. Walk-ins are also welcome.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about the Lake Land College Fast Track to Spring events, contact Hartke at <a href=\"tel:(217)%20238-2705\">217-238-2705<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:phartke@lakelandcollege.edu\">phartke@lakelandcollege.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake Land College Spring 2027 classes begin Monday, January 11. To learn more or to enroll, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelandcollege.edu\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.lakelandcollege.edu\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1793999930828000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2QYi0Q3PuqAMy_MVjtwgdH\">Lake Land College website<\/a> at LakeLandCollege.edu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lake Land College is hosting two registration events to help prospective students through the enrollment process for the Spring 2027 semester. 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