Academic Advising - Student Success Center
Academic advising at SoLAcc is a shared responsibility between students and advisors. Together, they work to:
- Set realistic academic and career goals
- Identify helpful campus resources and support services
- Under degree and program requirements
- Create a clear plan for completion
While advisors provide guidance and support, students are encouraged to take an active role in the process. Ultimately, students are responsible for making informed decisions that shape their academic success.
Who are Your Advisors?
SoLAcc offers two types of academic advising:
- Student Success Center Advisors: These advisors assist new, returning, and transfer students during the onboarding process, including initial course registration. Some students may continue working with a Student Success Advisor during their first semester.
- Faculty Advisors: Most students will be assigned a full-time faculty advisor in their major or program. These advisors provide ongoing support throughout a student’s academic journey.
How Advising Works
Advisors are assigned based on a student’s major/program and home campus. Students can find their assigned advisor in LoLA Advisors can help with:
- Academic planning
- Course registration guidance
- Understanding degree plans
- Graduation requirements
Students are encouraged to communicate with their advisor regularly through their ConExEd account. Students are also encouraged to review their academic progress via Degree Works. Degree Works is the college’s web-based auditing system that tracks academic progress toward degree completion. It provides a clear picture of completed and outstanding requirements, helping students understand what courses they need to take and plan their future coursework. Essentially, it acts as a personalized checklist for graduation, allowing students to see their progress, identify potential roadblocks, and plan their path to graduation. For more resources on using Degree Works, visit our Degree Works page found here.
Bookstore
Bookstore services at South Louisiana Community College are provided by Follett Higher Education Group. The bookstore is located on the first floor of the Ardoin Building on the Lafayette campus. Operating hours are posted at each location and available online.
For more information or assistance, contact the bookstore by:
- Phone: (337) 521-8930
- Email: slcclafayette@bkstr.com
- Website: bkstr.com/southlouisianaccstore/home
Career and Testing Services
The mission of the Office of Career and Testing Services is to provide our students with personal and professional growth by providing comprehensive career development, transfer, employment, and testing services. We are committed to helping our students develop professionally and attain their life-long educational and career goals.
Career and Transfer Center
The Career and Transfer Center provides comprehensive career development and transfer services. These services are designed to ensure students are prepared to successfully transfer to 4-year institutions and enter the workforce upon completion of their educational goals.
Career Development services include career counseling, career assessment and exploration, job placement assistance, an internship program, career fairs, employer visits, resume and cover letter assistance, professional development workshops, mock interviews, an online job board, portfolio assistance, and veteran career resources.
Transfer services include degree planning assistance, transfer advising, application assistance, transfer workshops, transfer fairs, and transfer recruiter visits. For more information contact us at (337) 521-9684 or careertransfer@solacc.edu.
Internships - “An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths; and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent (NACE).”
To be elgible for an internship, students must:
- Be enrolled in a curriculum leading to a degree and have completed 1 semester of their coursework and must be pursuing a major field of study closely related to the job for which he/she is being considered.
- Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours during the semester of the internship or be a recent SoLAcc graduate.
- Be in good academic standing with the College by maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Be eligible to seek legal employment in the United States or satisfy requirements for practical training in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
- Be recommended to the Employer by the College faculty and Career Services Staff.
- Meet the Employer’s selection requirements (e.g., academic, security clearance, etc.)
For more information on internships, contact a Career and Transfer Center specialist at (337) 521-6984 or careertransfer@solacc.edu.
Testing Center
The Testing Center offers a wide variety of academic and professional exams for students, alumni, and community members and provides them with a distraction-reduced testing environment so they can achieve their academic and career goals. Currently, the following tests are being administered at SoLAcc:
- ACCUPLACER (Placement Test)
- Certiport (Microsoft Office Specialist Exams)
- CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
- Louisiana State Board of Licensed Contractor Exams
- Pearson Vue Exams
- Praxis (Educational Exams)
- Proctoring Services
- TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- Work Keys
Visit our website http://solacc.edu/students/testing for more information on how to register for any of the above exams. For more information contact us at (337) 521-9627 or testing@solacc.edu.
Counseling Services
Services provide free, confidential counseling and consultation to SoLAcc students, focusing on a variety of mental health or emotional concerns. Short-term personal and crisis counseling sessions are available. Other counseling services include seminars on various topics to promote personal growth and mental wellness for the campus community. For students in need of long-term counseling or in-depth therapy, Counseling Services assists students in locating resources in the community. For more information or to make an appointment, please complete a counseling request form found here or visit the Counseling Services page on our website.
Disability Services
Disability Services adheres to the regulations set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by providing reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services to students with documented physical, educational, or emotional disabilities, as well as those who experience temporary disabilities. Referrals to outside resources, services, and agencies are also provided to students as needed. The Disability Services Office encourages students with disabilities to fully participate in all aspects of student life at SoLAcc, and we are committed to ensuring equal access to all campus activities and programs. Through our collaborations and efforts, we are empowering students to become confident advocates for themselves, to take responsibility for their educational goals, and to develop the skills they need to become successful leaders in the future. To request accommodations, students must self-identify to the Office of Disability Services, submit acceptable documentation of their disability, and meet with the Disability Services Counselor. To request accommodations, please complete an accommodations request form. For more information, please visit the disability services page.
Tutoring - Academic Success Center
The Academic Success Center at South Louisiana Community College offers free academic support to students enrolled in credit-based courses. Its mission is to empower students by helping them:
- Develop essential learning skills for specific courses
- Practice problem-solving strategies
- Review and reinforce course material
- Strengthen writing and communication abilities
Tutoring is available in a wide range of subjects, including:
- Math
- English
- Economics
- Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Fine Arts
- Study Skills (e.g., note-taking, time management, study techniques)
- Technology Assistance (e.g., email, Canvas, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Communication and Writing Center
The Communication and Writing Center provides specialized support for all stages of the writing process. Services include:
- Writing Process Support
- Brainstorming and idea generation
- Research guidance
- Organizing content
- Developing thesis statements and topic sentences
- Supporting arguments with evidence
- Source documentation
- Draft revision
- Crafting effective introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions
- Grammar and mechanics correction
- Style improvement and clarity enhancement
Tutoring is available both in-person and virtually. Students can book a tutoring appointment using ConExEd.
Library
The South Louisiana Community College Library is here to support your academic journey. Whether you’re studying, researching, or just need a quiet place to focus, we’ve got you covered.
Our main library is located on the Lafayette Campus and is staffed to help you find what you need. Resource rooms are available at other instructional sites, giving you access to books, online journals, and other learning tools no matter where you’re studying.
You’ll find:
- Comfortable spaces for solo or group study
- Computer labs for research, writing, and coursework
- Help from library staff-available in person, by email at library@solacc.edu, or through 24/7 live chat
- Research assistance
Visit the Library Website for hours, resources, and support.
Expanded Access Through LOUIS
SoLAcc is part of the Louisiana Library Network Consortium (LOUIS), which connects you to most college and university libraries across the state. With a LOUIS library card, you can borrow materials from other Louisiana institutions.
Need something we don’t have on hand? No problem. We offer interlibrary loan services that let you request materials from other campuses, across Louisiana, and even worldwide through the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC).
Online Resources Anytime, Anywhere
You also have access to a wide range of electronic resources, including those provided by LOUIS and others licensed directly by SoLAcc. These resources are available both on campus and remotely-so you can study, research, and learn wherever you are.
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