Lake City University

*note, because I suspect this will likely turn up in all kinds of Google searches: Lake City University is a *fictional* university campus for my story Lakeside Heights. If you got here searching for a real university, you might want to try again... * ;)

Welcome to Lake City University. We are a full-service university located in the heart of Lake City, just twenty minutes from Lake Michigan. LCU offers a four-year bachelors degree in a wide area of studies, study abroad opportunities with Takemizu Academy in Japan, as well as both masters and doctorate programs.

(base hood uni, kind of a tutorial)

The LCU learning experience is built on five (soon-to-be six) different colleges, each offering a wide variety of study...

Collins Hall: Center for the Sciences
Lake City Medical Research Facility
LCU Field: Sports Complex
Riley Hall: Business College
Nova Hall: Center for the Arts
Lind Hall: Humanities College (coming soon...)

(current campus map)

campus tours: (coming soon...)
- part 1: the colleges
- part 3: campus buildings and amenities

LCU is located in the heart of Lake City, and our students have access to the liveliest clubs, tastiest restaurants, and best bars in the county. With easy access to the LCMTA - Campus Station, they can quickly make their way around town, or out of town if they like.

Our students also have a wide range of employment opportunities, both on campus and off.

(gameplay notes on YA jobs)

Just as important as studying hard, LCU students are here to make lasting friendships and have the experience of a lifetime.

(on the building of a university)
(label: LCU)
(label: spring break)

Our brightest students have the opportunity to study in a disciplined and peaceful environment, through the study abroad program, in Takemizu Village.

(gameplay notes on studying abroad)

Admissions to Lake City University:
C average or better in high school grades or 2.0 GPA in college grades
15 skill points
recommended: level 5 in one hobby, 2 years work experience

Admissions to Takemizu Academy:
B average in high school grades or 3.0 GPA in college grades
25 skill points
recommended: level 5 in two hobbies, 2 years work experience

LCU Adult Education Program:
$750 per class-unit
Qualified non-traditional students may apply for graduation after at least 16 units of coursework, and $12,000

Tuition Fees:
Full-time:
$1500 per semester on the LCU campus
$3000 per semester on the Takemizu campus

Part-time:
$750 per class credit


Grants and Scholarships:

Grants:
Students with a C high school average or higher, and from qualifying low-income families may apply for grants to aid their tuition bill. These are based on both household income and net worth. Once enrolled, students must maintain at least a B average (3.0 GPA) to keep receiving the grant. Qualifying students will pay a discounted $1000 per semester, applicable on the LCU campus only.

Household net worth must be less than $15,000.

Household income (less than):
$500/Sim-day, for family of 2.
$600/Sim-day, for family of 3.
$700/Sim-day, for family of 4.
$800/Sim-day, for family of 5.
$1000/Sim-day, for family of 6 or more.

Academic Awards:
Students are supplied grants each semester based on their academic performance. The amount ranges anywhere from $500 to $1200 based on the semester's final grade.

The Bradcliff-Weston Award:
Granted to any student with 40 or more skill points and an A- or better grade average, and is worth $12,000 - students must also have no criminal record of any kind. That covers a full ride at LCU, or two full years at Takemizu Academy. Students may apply through their senior year in high school.

(notes on the Bradcliff-Weston Award)
(notes on university administration - Meadow Lind, 2079-2083)

There are four options for residence on campus at LCU, and one option for residence at Takemizu Academy:

Frosh Hall (dormitory) - $500/semester
- Shared rooms, each student is provided with a single bed, night stand, desk and closet space.

Academy Hall (dormitory) - $1200/semester
- One student per luxury double room, each with its own private bathroom, double bed, dresser, desk and laptop computer.

Student Village (private) - $1800-2000/year (plus deposit)
- Private townhomes, two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, full kitchen and living space. Communal courtyard on site. Up to four students per unit.

Student Family Housing (private) - $1300/year (plus deposit)
- Private 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhomes, full kitchen and living space. Communal courtyard and playground on site. Must be married or have a dependent child to qualify. Re-application each school year, with preference given to families with children.

Takemizu Academy Residence Halls - $1000/semester
- Private residence, one student per double room, each with its own private bathroom. Each student is supplied with a double bed, nightstands, dresser, desk and laptop computer. Communal garden and full kitchen shared with other students.

Freshman are required to live on campus in their first year, unless they'll be living with their parents in Lake City.

campus tour, part 2: the residences (coming soon...)

The graduate placement program... no need to worry, if you haven't found work with your degree in five years, the university will counsel you in your career options. Graduates with GPAs of 3.8 or higher are scouted and placed immediately in positions in their chosen career field.

LCU Graduate Placement Program:
GPA 4.0-3.8, placed immediately in career field of choice
GPA 3.7-3.5, guaranteed placement within 5 years post-grad

(gameplay notes on the graduate placement program)

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notes: I am well aware that this is *the* dorkiest thing I've ever done, lol! Really I just wanted a place to collect all my LCU-related links, and the info section for education on the Public Pages was getting way too long. So there :p