RTEC 101 - Gateway to College and Careers

You're about to embark on an entirely new experience at Lane with new information, new rules, and more freedom. Ask yourself these questions:

• Do you know what degrees and resources Lane offers?
• Do you know how to transfer to a 4-year university?
• Where to look up scholarships and financial aid info?
• Do you feel ready? 

If you said "no," then RTEC 101 is here to help you!

RTEC 101 Gateway to College and Careers is a free (yep! you read that right) class that is exclusively for graduating HS students or HS student dual enrolled in other college classes for fall, winter, and spring.  Summer term is reserved for recent HS graduates. This class is all about preparing you with all the necessary tools and resources you need to become a successful student at Lane.

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Topics such as:

• Overview of degrees and first term advising
• Financial Aid - beyond filling out the FAFSA
• Communication and Time Management
• How to use our systems

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"I’m a lot more confident in my ability to take college courses than I was at the beginning of RTEC 101...I would highly recommend taking this course before college." - Jesse Michael, 2025 participant

"...one thing that stood out to me was how little I actually knew about college...I didn't expect to learn so much..." - 2019 participant

"I recommend this class to anyone. It's a great introduction to college and makes starting college less intimidating." - Hailey Macy, 2017 participant

Is there anything else I need to know?

Yes!  Email is very important here at Lane and we respond quickly, so you'll need to get into the habit of checking it frequently. Here is more helpful information for you: 

• You'll need an active L Number. Get one through the Early College application and then register in myLane or request that we take care of the registration process for you.
• If you're under 18, you must submit a parent signature form before registration. It will be in your admissions portal
• RTEC has a small class size and offered every term
• You will need access to reliable internet and a computer. Phones are not recommended for this class. As a new college student, you will be able to use our computer labs to complete this course.

Questions? Contact:

Brenda Williams
Early College Advisor/RTEC 101 Instructor
williamsb@lanecc.edu
541-463-3443