Lake County Campus

What Makes Our Campus Unique?

Three Locations. One Mission. Unlimited Opportunity

• East Chicago: Trades & Technology Train in real working labs with diesel technology, automotive, welding, and manufacturing equipment. Our newly constructed welding lab and diesel/automotive bays mirror exactly what you’ll use on the job.
• Crown Point: Nursing & Health Sciences Learn in state-of-the-art simulation labs that feel like real hospital and clinical environments. Gain the confidence and experience healthcare employers expect.
• Gary: Arts, Sciences & STEM Study STEM and general education courses in modern science labs located in the Arts & Sciences Building on the Indiana University Northwest campus. Prepare for transfer into fields like biology, chemistry, or pre-professional programs.

Real Partnerships That Lead to Real Jobs

Our students benefit from strong relationships with employers across the region, including Amazon, BP, Cleveland-Cliffs, Franciscan Health, Powers Health and leading transportation/logistics companies. These connections create opportunities for:

· internships

· job shadowing

· clinicals

· direct-to-hire pathways

Employers know our graduates are job-ready on day one.

Seamless Transfer Pathways

Looking to earn a bachelor’s degree? We maintain robust transfer partnerships with:

· Valparaiso University

· Purdue University Northwest (Be a Lake County Region Shark and member of the PNW Pride from day 1! Check out our dual admissions program, where students can take advantage of everything both institutions have to offer.) · Indiana University Northwest (First-year students can apply to our dual degree program with IUN to take advantage of resources across both institutions.)

· and many other regional institutions

Start here, save thousands, and transfer smoothly into a four-year program.

Collegiate Purple Star Campus

Proudly recognized as a Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana campus in 2025. This statewide honor reflects our deep commitment to serving veterans, active-duty service members, and military-connected families. From streamlined admissions to dedicated advising, career services, and student support, Ivy Tech Lake County provides a clear, supportive pathway for those who serve, and those who have served, to achieve their academic and career goals.

A Campus Designed for your success

One Lake County family with three convenient locations in Crown Point, East Chicago, and Gary where students have access to:

· small class sizes

· one-on-one advising and individualized student success pathways

· free tutoring and academic support

· career coaching and employer connections

· five start dates each year for maximum flexibility 

From first steps to bold next moves, our three Lake County locations make education and opportunity accessible for all.

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