College for Life

Providing post-secondary experiences for students with disabilities

L&C's College For Life (CFL) program is designed for students who have had few inclusive experiences in high school. The program provides non-credit courses designed to engage and entertain students while growing their self-advocacy skills and providing socialization in a post-secondary setting.

Students in the program have the opportunity for full inclusion on campus, with access to the library, dining services, computer labs, etc., as well as student events and activities.

Classes meet twice per week, either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday at one of two locations:

  • Godfrey: 5800 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey, IL 62035
  • N.O. Nelson: 600 Troy Rd., Edwardsville, IL 62025

Virtual classes are available for some course options.

Three Easy Steps to Enroll 

  1. Submit the online application to Lewis and Clark Community College.
  2. Contact previous learning institutions to request an official copy of your transcripts be sent to L&C.
  3. Submit your documentation via email to access@lc.edu.

Once the above steps have been completed, we will contact you to schedule an appointment.

Questions? Contact the Center for Access and Accommodations at (618) 468-4123 or access@lc.edu.

Eligibility

College for Life is for students 18 years of age and older who:

  • Have a documented intellectual or developmental disability (ID/DD), or similar learning challenge.
  • Want to continue their education beyond high school.
  • Want to be a part of campus life.

Program Requirements

Students are responsible for:

  • Transportation to and from campus.
  • Lunch (like any other student – bring your own, buy on campus, go off-campus.)
  • Getting around campus (no supervision will be provided outside of the classroom)
  • Self-care needs
  • Following the Student Code of Conduct
  • Payment of tuition

Cost

Course costs range from $95-$210 per class. Students in the program are required to take Self-Advocacy and two other courses of their choice each semester. The cost for this minimum enrollment is $475 per semester.

What We Offer

Students can choose the classes that are right for them. Below is a description of the available courses.

Class Descriptions

Class Schedules

Select one of the tabs below to view classes for each semester.

June Sessions 

June 3-26 , T/TH (8 sessions)

10 a.m. - Noon

  • Art in Nature CECE-800A-SS1A, HK B05
  • Garden to Table CECE-800A-SS2A, HK B09
  • Criminology CECE-800A-SS3A, HK 101
  • Planet Earth (Virtual) CECE-800A-SS4A

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Marvel vs. DC CECE 800A-SS5A, HK 101
  • Science Explorations CECE 800A-SS6A, HK B05
  • Cook Along with Me (Virtual) CECE 800A-SS7A

July Sessions

July 8-31, T/TH (8 sessions)                                     

10 a.m. - Noon

  • Endangered Animals CECE-800A-SS1B, HK B05
  • Garden to Table CECE-800A-SS2B, HK B09
  • World of Magic-Harry Potter CECE-800A-SS3B, HK 101
  • Endangered Animals (Virtual) CECE-800A-SS4B

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Carnival CECE 800A-SS5B, HK 101
  • All About Disney CECE 800A-SS6B, HK B05
  • All About Disney (Virtual) CECE 800A-SS7B

Days Times Location Course Section & Title Instructor Cost
M/W 9:00 – 9:25 VIRTUAL Let’s Get Moving! CECE-814A-31 $120
M/W 9:00 – 9:25 HK 101 Let’s Get Moving! CECE-814A-50 $120
M/W 9:00 – 9:25 HK B09 Money Management CECE 810A-51 $120
M/W 9:00 – 9:25 HK B05 Zumba CECE-814A-55 $120
M/W 9:30 – 10:20 VIRTUAL Music Around the World CECE 817-33 $215
M/W 9:30 – 10:20 HK 101 Music Around the World CECE 817-52 $215
M/W 9:30 – 10:20 HK B05 Special Olympics Training CECE 820-53 (825-53) $215
M/W 9:30 – 10:20 HK B09 Coffee Cart CECE 825-50 $215
M/W 10:30 – 10:55 Self-Advocacy LCCC 880 42, 43, 44, 45 $120
M/W 11:00– 11:50 VIRTUAL Famous Scientists CECE 855-42 $215
M/W 11:00– 11:50 HK B05 Art/Scrapbooking CECE-815-43 $215
M/W 11:00– 11:50 HK B09 Famous Scientists CECE 855-44 $215
M/W 11:00– 11:50 HK 101 Theatre Arts CECE 816-45 $215
M/W 11:50 – 12:40 Lunch
M/W 12:40 – 1:30 HK 101 History Heroes CECE 846-55 $215
M/W 12:40 – 1:30 HK B05 Disney Villains CECE 817-53 $215
M/W 12:40 – 1:30 HK B09 Speak Up! (Speech) CECE 813-50 $215
M/W 1:35 – 2:25 HK B05 Graphic Art CECE 815-58 $215
M/W 1:35 – 2:25 HK 101 Riddles and Brain Teasers CECE 820-55 $215
M/W 1:35 – 2:25 HK B09 Foundations of Sports CECE 825-52 $215
M/W 2:30 – 2:55 HK 101 Dance CECE 814A-51 $120
M/W 2:30 – 2:55 HK B05 Board Games CECE 820A-50 $120

 

Days Times Location Course Section & Title Instructor Cost
T/TH 9:00 – 9:25 HK B09 Money Management CECE 810A-21 $120
T/TH 9:00 – 9:25 HK 101 Zumba CECE-814A-22 $120
T/TH 9:00 – 9:25 HK B05 Yoga CECE-814A-23 $120
T/TH 9:30 – 10:20 HK B05 Fun with Fabrics CECE-815-24 $215
T/TH 9:30 – 10:20 HK 101 Music Appreciation CECE 817-26 $215
T/TH 9:30 – 10:20 HK B09 Coffee Cart CECE 825-27 $215
T/TH 10:30 – 10:55 Self-Advocacy LCCC 880 22, 23, 24 $120
T/TH 11:00– 11:50 HK B05 Endangered Animals Art CECE-815-22 $215
T/TH 11:00– 11:50 HK 101 All Around the World CECE 846-23 $215
T/TH 11:00– 11:50 HK B09 Gardening CECE 825-24 $215
T/TH 11:50 – 12:40 Lunch
T/TH 12:40 – 1:30 HK 101 Theatre Arts CECE 816-26 $215
T/TH 12:40 – 1:30 HK B09 All About the Weather CECE 855-22 $215
T/TH 12:40 – 1:30 HK B05 Short Stories and Illustration CECE 820-35 $215
T/TH 1:35 – 2:25 HK 101 Building a Business CECE 820-33 $215
T/TH 1:35 – 2:25 HK B05 Legends and Landmarks CECE 846-30 $215
T/TH 1:35 – 2:25 HK B09 Broadway Musicals CECE 817-35 $215
T/TH 2:30 – 2:55 HK 101 Dance and Karaoke CECE 814A-36 $120
T/TH 2:30 – 2:55 HK B05 Let’s Get Moving! CECE 814A-20 $120

Days Times Location Course Section & Title Instructor Cost
9:00 – 9:25 N8 205 Logic  CECE823A-N1
9:00 – 9:25 N9 103 Science  CECE 855A-N1
9:00 – 9:25 N9 101 Exercise  CECE 814A-N1
9:00 – 9:25 N8 102 Math  CECE 810A- N1
9:00 – 9:25 N8 104 Current Events CECE 890A-N1
9:00 – 9:25 N8 203 Art CECE 815A-N1
9:00 – 9:25 TBD Pop Culture CECE 821A- N3
9:30 – 10:20 N8 203 Art CECE 815-N2
9:30 – 10:20 N8 104 Gardening CECE 825-N1
9:30 – 10:20 N9 101 Cooking CECE 899-N1
9:30 – 10:20 N9 103 Social Studies CECE 846-N1
9:30 – 10:20 N8 205 Science CECE 855-N2
9:30 – 10:20 N8 102 History CECE 890-N2
9:30 – 10:20 TBD Music CECE 817-N3
10:30 – 10:55 Self-Advocacy LCCC 880-N1,-N2,-N3,-N4,-N5,-N6, -N7
11:00– 11:50 N8 205 Drama CECE 816-N1
11:00– 11:50 N9 103 Cooking CECE 899-N2
11:00– 11:50 N9 101 Cooking CECE 899-N3
11:00– 11:50 N8 104 Science CECE 855-N3
11:00– 11:50 N8 102 Science CECE 855-N4
11:00– 11:50 N8 203 Art CECE 815-N3
11:00– 11:50 TBD Jobs CECE 875-N1
11:50 – 12:40 LUNCH
12:40 – 1:30 N8 203 Exercise CECE 814-N2
12:40 – 1:30 N9 103 Computers CECE 830-N1
12:40 – 1:30 N9 101 Science CECE 855-N5
12:40 – 1:30 N8 102 History CECE 890-N3
12:40 – 1:30 N8 205 Literature CECE 820-N1
12:40 – 1:30 N8 104 Social Studies CECE 845-N2
12:40 – 1:30 TBD Math CECE 810-N3
1:35 – 2:25 N8 203 Art CECE 815-N4
1:35 – 2:25 N9 103 Pop Culture CECE 821-N1
1:35 – 2:25 N9 101 Music CECE 817-N1
1:35 – 2:25 N8 102 Healthy Living CECE 825-N1
1:35 – 2:25 N8 205 Music CECE 817-N2
1:35 – 2:25 N8 104 Science CECE 855-N6
1:35 – 2:25 TBD Computers CECE 830-N2
2:30 – 2:55 N8 205 Exercise CECE 814A-N3
2:30 – 2:55 N9 101 Exercise CECE 814A-N4
2:30 – 2:55 N8 104 Oral Communication CECE 813A-N1
2:30 – 2:55 N8 102 Math CECE 810A-N2
2:30 – 2:55 N8 203 Pop Culture CECE 821A-N2
2:30 – 2:55 N9 103 Healthy Living CECE 825A-N2
2:30 – 2:55 TBD Music CECE 817A-N4
College for Life

Contact

Roselyn Ellington

Program Coordinator

Access and Accomodations
HK B08
(618) 468-4127
rellington@lc.edu

Coffee for Life Grand Opening

2022 CFL Christmas Performance and Art Show

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College for Life is fun. I like learning new things. I love my friends.

Samantha Kichline
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College for Life has helped me with friends. I have learned how to better live my life.

Shirley Rogers
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I love meeting new people. I’ve learned how to work, cook food, and garden. I love seeing my teachers.

Taylor Gilmore