New Student Orientation
Welcome! SLCC welcomes you in becoming a part of our college. This orientation program is our first step in assisting you in your success.
History South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) was created and established by Act 1369 of the 1997 regular legislative session. Serves the eight-parish area of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion. At its inception, South Louisiana Community College was a member of the University of Louisiana System. The operation of South Louisiana Community College started under Chancellor, Dr. Ned Doffoney, February 1, 1998.
History (continued) Classes in English and Mathematics were first offered in New Iberia during the Summer 1998 session, serving as a pilot for subsequent class schedules. In May, 2002 Dr. Doffoney was replaced by Dr. Doris Chretien, Executive Vice Chancellor, who served as the Interim Chancellor. Dr. Jan Brobst was hired as South Louisiana Community College s Chancellor in September 2002. Since its inception, the college has also expanded its collaborative efforts with business and industry, developing proposals and assisting with implementation of short-term training programs for businesses in its delivery area.
Locations Lafayette Campus 320 Devalcourt St. Lafayette, LA 70506 Ardoin Building (Lafayette) 1101 Bertrand Dr. Lafayette, LA 70506 Acadian Campus 1933 W. Hutchinson Crowley, LA 70526 C.B. Coreil Campus 1124 Vocational Dr. Ward 1, Industrial Park Ville Platte, LA 70586 Evangeline Campus 600 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. St. Martinville, LA 70582 Franklin Campus 1013 Perret St. Franklin, LA 70538 Gulf Area Campus 1301 Clover St. Abbeville, La 70510 Teche Area Campus 609 Ember Dr. New Iberia, LA 70562 T. H. Harris Campus 332 East South Street Opelousas, LA 70570 New Iberia Campus 908 Ember Dr. New Iberia, LA 70562
Associate Degree Programs Associate of Arts in Care and Development of Young Children Associate of Science in Criminal Justice (Concentration in Corrections or Law Enforcement) Associate of Applied Sciences in Emergency Medical Technology- Paramedic Associate of Science in General Business Associate of General Studies Associate of Science in Industrial Technology Associate of Science in Teaching Associate of Applied Science in Midwifery
Louisiana Transfer Degrees Associate of Arts (Art Concentration) Associate of Arts (Humanities Concentration) Associate of Arts (Social Sciences Concentration) Associate of Science (Biological Sciences Concentration) Associate of Science (Physical Sciences Concentration) Successful completion of a Louisiana Transfer Associate degree guarantees admission to a 4-year public university in Louisiana with junior standing and all courses will transfer. (60 hours of core classes). Student must make a C or better in each course.
Technical Programs Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Automotive Technology Aviation Maintenance Technology Business Office Administration Business Office Technology Carpentry Civil, Surveying and Mapping Clinical Laboratory Assistant Clinical Laboratory Technician Collision Repair Technology Commercial Vehicle Operations Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Drafting & Design Technology Electrician Graphics Heavy Equipment Operator Industrial/ Agriculture Mechanics Technology Industrial Electronics Technology Information Technology: Computer Network Specialist Information Technology: Computer/ Networking Support Machine Tool Technology Medical Assistant Nondestructive Testing Technology Nurse Assistant Patient Care Technician Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomy Practical Nursing Surgical Technology Welding WorkKeys Skills Upgrade
Getting Started Admission 1. Apply online at www.solacc.edu 2. Documents ACT/SAT/ College Transcript/ Compass Placement Exam (whichever applies) Official Transcript for Transfer Students 3. Transcript High School Seniors (if graduated before 2003) GED Diploma Financial Aid www.solacc.edu www. fafsa.ed.gov
After Applying 1. Schedule necessary test Compass ACT 2. Bring all documents with you to testing Immunization Records Orientation Compliance Form Transcripts from other institutions 3. See Academic Advisor Bring: Compass Scores/ACT Scores Immunization Records Orientation Compliance Form
Developmental Courses Students who score below the following minimum required ACT scores or placement test scores are required to take semester-length developmental courses in English, Math and Reading. Any student placing in more than one developmental course is required to take the College Success Seminar Class during the first semester of enrollment. ACT requirements for college placement: ENGLISH 18 & above English 1010 11 thru 17 English 0092 10 & below English 0091 MATH 19 & above Math 1100 17 thru 18 Math 0092 14 thru 16 Math 0091 13 & below Math 0090 READING 12 thru 18 Reading 0092 11 & below Reading 0091
Library Resources Books, magazines and newspapers Online books and databases Interlibrary loan Journal article delivery Research assistance Circulation Desk Phone Numbers Lafayette: 337-521-8927 New Iberia: 337-373-0164 Website www.solacc.edu/library
Academic Support Services Office of Disability Services Students with disabilities who wish to receive classroom accommodations must make an appointment to meet with Ms. Jodie Dupre at 337-521-8907 or jdupre@solacc.edu. Examples Of Services Offered Extended Test Time Distraction Free Testing Orally Proctored Exams Taped/Scanned Texts Special Seating Sign Language Interpreters Adaptive Equipment Accessibility Concerns Parking Assistance Jodie Boudreaux, M.S., CRC, LRC 320 Devalcourt St. Lafayette, LA 70506 337.521.8907 Room 130 jdupre@solacc.edu
Academic Support Services Academic Success Centers (at all campuses) Let us help you with a variety of classes, including Math, English and some Science classes. Come in and meet with a tutor for : Assistance in composing/revising, essays, reports, paragraphs, planning, brainstorming, documentation, grammar Assistance with all your math problems Please stop by for tutoring hours or Access 24 online tutorial SmarThinking at www.solacc.edu/students/asc
Academic Support Services Career Center Career Fairs Resume Development Job Search Techniques Job Listings: Full and Part Time Workshops and Seminars Resume and Cover Letter Writing Interviewing Skills Located in Room 128 in the Lafayette Library For more information: www.solacc.edu/students/asc
Thank you for selecting South Louisiana Community College to begin your academic endeavors!