Louisiana's comprehensive community college serving Acadiana with 7,000+ students across 9 campuses.
South Louisiana Community College operates four academic divisions offering comprehensive pathways for students. The college provides over 50 programs spanning business, information technology, technical studies, liberal arts, humanities, STEM, transportation, energy, nursing, and allied health. Students can earn associate degrees, technical diplomas, and industry certifications. The institution was recognized by the Aspen Institute in 2023 as a top 150 community college in the nation.
The college operates nine campuses across eight parishes in the Acadiana region, with the main Lafayette campus serving as the administrative hub. The Lafayette campus features three buildings: the Devalcourt Building for general education, the Ted Ardoin building for welding and technical programs, and a 2016-built Health and Sciences building housing the nursing program. Students have access to career services, counseling, disability accommodations, tutoring, a writing center, and student engagement organizations.
SoLAcc welcomes first-time freshmen, returning students, transfer students, and visiting students. The college uses standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, Accuplacer NextGen) for placement in English and Math courses, with scores valid for five years. Some programs including nursing, emergency medical technician, and medical laboratory science require special application processes. The admissions office provides campus tours and recruiter consultations to help students select appropriate programs.
The college emphasizes transfer pathways, with articulation agreements enabling students to transfer credits to four-year institutions. SoLAcc students have competed successfully at SkillsUSA National Championships, earning gold medals. The institution provides career services and transfer support to help graduates advance to bachelor's degree programs or enter the workforce in their chosen fields.