The College encourages co-curricular activities that contribute to the academic, social, spiritual and recreational growth and development of the student. These activities are an integral part of the life of the school community. They should contribute to its objectives and goals, but remain subordinate to them. All students are urged to participate in one or several of these activities, but advised to participate only to the extent that their academic progress is not impeded.
See the links on the left side of this page for all the items in bold below.
Looking for Blackboard, Email, Netlearning, Sonis, or the VPN? Try the Online Services link on the left side of this page.
Activities and EventsEvents and activities for students are listed on the
College Event Calendar (
click any date on the calendar on the left side of this page) and
Academic Calendar. Students who wish to add events or activities to the calendar should contact the Dean of Student Services, the Dean of Academic Affairs or College IS.
Athletics
With generous support from Student Services, the College is proud to offer an Athletics program, with both a Women's Soccer team and a Distance Running team, as well as free memberships at the YMCA, and is willing to field additional sports in alignment with the interests of our student population. All our sports teams are open not only to students, but also to alumni, faculty, and staff: a unique arrangement that helps us build a strong sense of community among the various constituents of the College.
Blackboard
Blackboard is the repository for all current course materials. To access Blackboard, you must have a current login ID. Current students may also wish to access some of our proprietary information not available to non-students, such as policies and handbooks. These are also available in Blackboard.
Campus Central
In Lancaster County, Campus Central is an organization that was formed to make sure the 17,000 college students in the region have easy access to all that Lancaster has to offer.
Coed Soccer
Lancaster General College Coed Soccer is a club sport open to students, staff, faculty, and alumni of the College. We generally play indoors at Lanco Fieldhouse, one or two seasons per year. Contact Greg Madden, grmadden@lancastergeneralcollege.edu, if you are interested in playing.
College Life Online
At Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences, college life continues even when you're not on campus. To keep you in touch with your peers and with the faculty and administration of the College, here are some helpful links to online services available to students. In particular, take note of the College Store Online, which allows you to show your enthusiasm for the College while providing you with attractive gear such as t-shirts, golf shirts, notebooks and the like.
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See College Bookstore for access to MBS Direct, the online bookstore for all course texts.
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See College Directory (PDF) for a phone directory for faculty and staff
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See College Store Online to buy College gear and show your loyalty to your school.
Commencement
Commencement takes place every May. Information will be communicated via email and in this space as plans proceed. Graduates: please give serious consideration to submitting your name as a candidate for student graduation speaker. More information on this process will follow. For now, if you are interested, begin working on your speech…it’s never too early.
Distance RunningLancaster General College
Distance Running is a club sport open to male and female students, staff, faculty, and alumni of LGC. Runners have their costs covered to approved local and regional 5k runs, 10k runs, 5 mile runs, 10 mile runs, trail runs, half-marathons, or marathons. Send email to Greg Madden,
grmadden@lancastergeneralcollege.edu, if you are interested in running to represent the College.
Facebook
Fall Phone-a-Thon
This annual Student Phone-athon takes place in or around November, during which student callers contacted alumni in one of the year's main fund-raising events. Watch for information in the weekly email for more information about this event as the time approaches.
Nursing Student Handbook
Read the Student Handbook for current information on the policies and procedures that apply to all students at the College. The Nursing Student Handbook is combined with the overall Student Handbook and begins near page 80 of the PDF file.
Online Services
Use the big Online Services link to the left or the Quick Links at the top of this page for access to Blackboard, Email, Sonis, Netlearning, the Intranet websites, and VPN Remote Access.
Proprietary Information for Students
Current students may wish to access some of our proprietary information not available to non-students, such as policies and handbooks. These are available in Blackboard. You must login to Blackboard using a current student ID.
Sauerkraut Manufacturing
Every year, students in Microbiology engage in the manufacture of sauerkraut--actual, edible sauerkraut. Microbiology is one of the College's General Education courses. To find out more about sauerkraut manufacturing, use the Sauerkraut link on the left of this page. To find out more about General Education and Microbiology, see the Academics portion of the website.
Schedules
There are many different schedules you may need to keep track of at the College. The College Event Calendar is available by clicking the calendar on the left side of this page. The Academic Calendar for the entire College is linked on the left side of this page. Your course schedules are available in Sonis. Final exam schedules are available under Academics, then Academic Resources. The schedule of activities within any particular course are normally available in the syllabus or course schedule, often available in Blackboard or from your instructor.
Student Government Association
The major student organization is the Student Government Association. The purpose of the organization is to foster leadership skills, develop positive relationships between students in the various programs of the College, organize social and service activities for members, encourage student participation in faculty committees and encourage student-faculty cooperation.
All students currently enrolled in the College are members of the SGA and are eligible to vote on matters presented to the student body. Officers, elected annually by the members, lead the organization to fulfill its objectives.
Student Handbook
Read the Student Handbook for current information on the policies and procedures that apply to all students at the College. The Nursing Student Handbook is combined with the overall Student Handbook and begins near page 80 of the PDF file.
Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania (SNAP)
SNAP is the official state student professional nursing association. As members, students have the opportunity to attend conventions and network with peers from across the country. Membership also involves fund-raising and community service activities. Active participation fosters professional growth of the student.
Vital Update
Opportunities are available for students to contribute to the Vital Update, the College newsletter, by submitting news items, feature articles or photographs. Students wishing to assist with the publication of the newsletter should contact the Director of Learning Resources.
Women's Soccer
Lancaster General College Women's Soccer is a club sport open to students, staff, faculty, and alumni of the College. We generally play indoors at Lanco Fieldhouse, two or three seasons per year. Contact Greg Madden, grmadden@lancastergeneralcollege.edu, if you are interested in playing.
YMCA
All students may use the membership services at the Lancaster Family YMCA, located three blocks from the College at 572 N. Queen St., Lancaster. Membership services include access to the main gym, pool, racquetball, squash courts and wellness center including the track, free weight room, Nautilus and cardiovascular equipment and aerobic center. Membership is free to students.
Need More Information?
If you need immediate help, email your instructor or call the College Office at 717-544-4912 or 1-800-622-5443.
Updated 8/5/08