Earn your LSSU Bachelor’s Degree on a Community College Campus! 

Escanaba/Iron Mountain

Petoskey Regional Center

LSSU Regional Center Mission Statement

LSSU’s Regional Centers are committed to excellence in serving the educational needs of the local communities by providing opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth to area residents.

Delivering Academic Excellence Close to You!

LSSU offers a student-oriented approach to higher education. Our small class size, experienced faculty and the ability to pursue your educational dreams close to home are what the LSSU regional centers are all about.  We are here for you – our students.

We are proud of the high-quality instruction we provide and of the personal attention that has always been a hallmark of the Lake Superior State University experience.

For assistance in planning your educational goals, stop by our regional center offices in Escanaba, Iron Mountain or Petoskey or schedule an appointment with the Director. We can help answer your academic questions in areas of admissions requirements, scholarship/financial aid, counseling, course selection and registration for classes.

About LSSU

  • A degree right here

    You can finish your degree without traveling to LSSU’s main campus. The courses for a degree are offered in Escanaba, Iron Mountain, or Petoskey. Please consult with the Regional Center Director regarding any main campus class requirements.

  • When to start

    You can begin your bachelor degree if you have earned 88 credits or an associate degree. It’s recommended that you first complete an associate degree and obtain the MTA stamp (indicating your general education courses have been satisfied at the community college).

  • Completing your degree

    If you have an associate degree, you can typically earn a bachelor degree in two or three years by taking two classes per semester (including summers).

  • Classes that fit your schedule

    Our classes are offered on week nights or weekends. We also have on-line, blended (a portion meets in-seat as well as an on-line component), Interactive TV, and tape-delayed DVD classes. A typical night class meets from 6-9 p.m. for 15 weeks. The weekend classes usually meet five weekends (Fri. & Sat.) throughout the semester.

  • Faculty

    Our faculty has a master’s degree or Ph.D. in their field. Their classroom and career experience enhance program instruction. Both full-time LSSU faculty and adjunct professors provide high-quality education to our students.

  • Personal Attention

    Our staff at the LSSU Regional Centers are available to assist with educational planning, scheduling, obtaining resources and other issues. We make it easy for you to earn your degree from a Lake Superior State University regional center!

Additional Services

Academic Resources

Through our website, students can access LSSU’s library card catalog and obtain books via intercampus loan through the community college’s Learning Resource Center.

Accessibility Services

Services are arranged with the assistance of the regional center staff, who can assist with providing extended testing time, proctoring in alternative locations, obtaining alternative format for textbooks and exams. Disability Services also serves as the facilitator between students, faculty, and regional center staffing. Additional information may be found at https://www.lssu.edu/academic-services/accessibility/.

Catalog

LSSU’s current and past academic catalogs are at https://www.lssu.edu/catalog/

Library Services

Check out our library webpage at https://www.lssu.edu/library/ and click on “Library Services for Regional and Online Students” for information on off-campus services.

my.lssu.edu

Access e-mail, set up a calendar, register for classes, check grades, and much more!

Textbooks

Textbooks are available from the Barnes & Noble at Lake Superior State University bookstore. Call (906) 635-2645.