Great Lakes Christian College

Our mission is preparing students to be servant-leaders in the church and world.

The Great Lakes Christian College Admissions department is here for you! In addition to overseeing the processing of prospective applicants, the Admissions Department communicates the message and mission of Great Lakes into the community. Recruitment is a vital part of the department, and the staff work together to attend college fairs in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Michigan throughout the year, as well as to represent GLCC at large events such as the National Bible Bowl, the National Missionary Convention, and the Michigan School Counselors Association. The Admissions Department also participates in conferences including Fusion, CIY Believe and Move, and the Michigan Statewide Teen Convention.

Admissions is heavily involved with Great Lakes’ campus life. The Admissions Department is one of the on-campus job opportunities for students. Many students work part-time for the department, calling prospective students, hosting visits, and building relationships. Additionally, the Summer Outreach Team program, run by Admissions, selects a handful of students to visit youth camps and conferences throughout Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The entire department displays the grand mission of the school in a personal and approachable way.

Students at Great Lakes Christian College live in an environment that encourages social, spiritual and intellectual interaction between students, faculty, administration and the local community. United by faith in God, by the learning experience and by a vision of purpose, GLCC students traditionally enjoy a camaraderie that strengthens their confidence and reinforces their judgment as they grow.

The GLCC campus is located in a beautiful residential area that surrounds the spacious forty-seven acre site. Because Lansing is the state capital, there is easy access to the city by way of Amtrak, the Capital Region International Airport, bus terminals, and interstate highways. A large mall and other major shopping areas are within walking distance of the College and provide opportunities for employment.

Lansing is about an hour from Detroit and its major airport and Grand Rapids, home of several of the major religious book publishers. Indeed, Great Lakes Christian College is strategically located for convenience to events and activities that help students stay involved and entertained.

GLCC is truly a unique college environment. Because of the relatively small faculty to student ratio compared to most public and private colleges and universities, there is a higher likelihood that students know their professors personally.In the 21st century world of electronic personalities and virtual realities, GLCC fosters a spirit of direct personal interaction and communication that encourages the exchange of ideas and stimulates thinking. Students talk; they relate; they listen; they express; they learn; they evolve.

Great Lakes Christian College students come in a variety of ages, races and life circumstance from many points on the globe. They are local, national, international, single, married, younger, older, part-time and full-time. They come from both secular and Christian high schools, home schooling backgrounds, but all are searching for their path and want to involve God in their pursuit of life’s meaning.

Residence halls at GLCC are tailored to the demands of student life. Dorm life comes with just the right combination of comfort, safety and space to study and relax in an atmosphere conducive to devotions and Bible studies.

As a Christian academic community, Great Lakes Christian College’s purpose is to educate men and women for preaching and other ministry roles as well as for careers related to the church or institutions in the public sector.The faculty and staff at Great Lakes take on the role of training students to be kingdom workers through mentoring, teaching and serving along-side students. It is not unusual to find faculty and staff eating lunch with students, conversing in the student mall, participating in on-campus events, leading mission trips and hosting international or commuter students in their homes. Their involvement in campus life encourages approachability while still maintaining a professional environment. This involvement provides a comfortable and familial community atmosphere.

Getting plugged into the community at Great Lakes Christian College is crucial to intellectual, spiritual & personal growth. There are many opportunities for you to get involved and make the most of your experience at Great Lakes Christian College.

With all campus devotionals, weekly chapel and small group meetings, along with annual short-term mission groups, there is a variety of opportunities for students. There are also many outlets for students to just have fun. The intramural sports programs, film fest competitions, open mic nights and various student life council events give the student body plenty of outlets for the rigors of GLCC’s tough academic schedule.

Student Development is a collection of several departments that are all here to help Great Lakes’ student body connect with one another and reach out to the community. College can be a transformational time, Student Development is here to help with a plethora of options to encourage growth and identity.

As a Christian academic community, GLCC’s task is to educate men and women for preaching and other ministry roles as well as for careers related to the church or institutions in the public sector. In all instances, preparing students to be servant-leaders is central to the Colleges’ founding character, history, curriculum and campus ethos.