New Student Orientation - South Louisiana Community College

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
Franklin Campus
1013 Perret St.
Franklin, LA 70538
Ardoin Building (Lafayette)
1101 Bertrand Dr.
Lafayette, LA 70506
Gulf Area Campus
1301 Clover St.
Abbeville, La 70510
Acadian Campus
1933 W. Hutchinson
Crowley, LA 70526
Teche Area Campus
609 Ember Dr.
New Iberia, LA 70562
C.B. Coreil Campus
1124 Vocational Dr.
Ward 1, Industrial Park
Ville Platte, LA 70586
T. H. Harris Campus
332 East South Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
Evangeline Campus
600 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
St. Martinville, LA 70582
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 TechnologyParamedic
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.
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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
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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
•  11 thru 17
•  10 & below
English 1010
English 0092
English 0091
MATH
•  19 & above
•  17 thru 18
•  14 thru 16
•  13 & below
Math 1100
Math 0092
Math 0091
Math 0090
READING
•  12 thru 18
•  11 & below
Reading 0092
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 [email protected].
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
[email protected]
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
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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!