Lackawanna college is an accredited, private, NON-profit education institution whose mission is to provide a quality education to ALL persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. The college strives to be an affordable, open-enrollment college, providing a high quality and transferable education that exceeds academic expectations for students at ALL learning levels. The college is committed to providing educational opportunities for students who are academically underprepared for college level work, and nurturing students' sense of self-worth and capacity to make a difference. The college is also committed to cultivating and maintaining active partnerships with our regional community, including other educational institutions, businesses, and NON-profit agencies. The college delivers service through excellence in programs that prepare students to succeed in the workforce.