Student Success Tutorial

The Student Success Tutorial (SST) is the college’s new student orientation course that you must complete before you can meet with your advisor to enroll in first semester courses. There are three ways to complete the SST: you can log into your MyLAKESHORE account and take the online course through Blackboard, work with a staff member at one of our campuses to begin the course, or attend an in-person New Student Success Onboarding Session (NSSO) at the Cleveland campus.

Watch your Lakeshore email for the Student Success Tutorial Welcome Letter. This letter indicates that you are now able and ready to complete the SST. Click here to sign up for one of the sessions.

  • The Student Success Tutorial will help you:
    • Practice using Blackboard features used in a course.
    • Utilize Lakeshore technologies like email, MyLTC, and Navigate.
    • Gain knowledge about college processes and expectations.
    • Clarify options to pay for college.
    • Discover tips and tricks to being a successful student at Lakeshore.
    • Learn about FREE campus resources to help you succeed.

Attendance and participation will result in successful completion of the SST which is required before meeting with a program counselor to register for classes. Click here to attend one of our in person sessions.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The SST can take up to 2 hours to complete. You can complete it all at once or break it up and complete it as your schedule allows you. 

Students who are newly accepted to Lakeshore, or students who haven’t attended Lakeshore classes in 3 semesters are required to complete the SST.

Students who are new to Lakeshore, newly accepted into a Lakeshore Program, or students who haven’t attended Lakeshore classes in 3 semesters are required to complete the SST. The SST must be completed before registering for courses.

The Student Success Tutorial provides general college information appropriate for all students. Program Orientations are scheduled by faculty and provide specific program information and opportunities for students to meet their faculty. Not all programs offer a Program Orientation.

Yes. Lakeshore offers in-person sessions called New Student Success Onboarding (NSSO) sessions at the Cleveland campus. These in-person sessions include opportunities for students to complete the tutorial, take a campus tour, and become familiar with student resources. 
We also offer one on one support at all campuses by appointment

Yes, you may bring a guest, spouse, or a parent to the in-person New Student Success Onboarding Sessions.

New Student Success Onboarding sessions typically offer grab-n-go snack items. Programs holding a longer Program Orientation may have a light lunch or pre-packaged snacks available. 

Whether decided, undecided about a program, or just exploring options by taking a course or two, all new students to Lakeshore must complete the Student Success Tutorial online or by attending a New Student Success Onboarding session. We encourage you to connect with your Admissions Advisor to discuss all your options and your next steps.

The SST is online and can be completed at your convenience. New Student Success Onboarding are scheduled on different days and times to help accommodate schedules. If you have any questions about the course at any time, contact the instructor listed in your SST course.

Questions

Contact kristen.rollmann@gotoltc.edu or call 920.693.1835.