OnlineOrientationPre sentation

South Louisiana Community CollegeSLCC: 

South Louisiana Community College SLCC SLCC would like to welcome you in becoming a part of our college. This orientation program is our first step in assisting you in your success. Please read each slide carefully. Let’s get started…..

“Education at Work for South Louisiana”: 

“Education at Work for South Louisiana” SLCC seeks to improve the quality of life for residents of South Louisiana. To fulfill the vision, the college offers multi-campus educational programs that lead to: Achievement of associate degrees of applied science, art, or science Transfer to four-year institutions Acquisition of the necessary career education and technical skills to successfully participate in the workplace and economy Promotion of economic development and job growth in South Louisiana Mastery of skills necessary for competence in industry specific to South Louisiana Completion of developmental or remedial educational requirements Cultural enrichment, lifelong learning and life skills

SLCC Locations: 

SLCC Locations LAFAYETTE CAMPUS                                                        320 Devalcourt Lafayette, LA 70506 VOICE: 337 521-8896 FAX: 262-2101 NEW IBERIA CAMPUS                              908 Ember Drive New Iberia, LA 70560 337 373-0185 voice 337 373-0187 fax   FRANKLIN SITE                                1013 Perret Street Franklin, LA  70538 337 413-8146 voice 337 413-8145

Where to start?: 

Where to start? Apply for Admission Complete and turn in admissions application To download an application CLICK HERE 2. Pay $5.00 application fee 3. Supply all necessary documents Updated immunization records (including meningitis vaccinations) Selective Service number ACT or SAT scores within three years Transcripts First-time freshman- high school transcript or copy of GED Transfer Students- OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT from each institution you have attended.

Compass Placement Testing: 

Compass Placement Testing Who needs to take the Compass Placement Test? Those who have never attended college and whose ACT/SAT scores are older than 3 years Those who have attended a college- but have not passed English and Math with a “C” or better Suggested studying: www.actstudent.org For extra help in math: www.freemathhelp.com The Placement Test is free of charge and may only be taken once. The test is administered by appointment: New Iberia/ Franklin Campus call 337-373-0185 Lafayette Campus call 337-521-8931

Transfer students: 

Transfer students A transfer student is one who previously attended another regional accredited college or university (regardless of how long ago) You must have all official college transcripts mailed from the institution attended directly to SLCC. Transcript request forms can be found on the SLCC’s web site. To download a Transcript request form: CLICK HERE FOR THE TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM The admissions office must have received all official college transcripts prior to you scheduling your classes.

Financial Aid: 

Financial Aid SLCC has various forms of financial aid. To find out more click here to visit our Financial Aid website. To Contact Financial Aid   320 Devalcourt Street Lafayette, LA 70506 phone: 337-521-8910 fax: 337-262-2101 E-Mail: financial_aid@slcc.cc.la.us 

Tuition and Fees: 

Tuition and Fees

Degree Programs: 

Degree Programs Associate of Science in Criminal Justice (Concentration in Corrections or Law Enforcement) Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education 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 Arts in Liberal Arts

Academic Support Services: 

Academic Support Services Library/Learning Resource Center (LLRC) Writing Center Assistance in composing/revising, essays, reports, paragraphs, planning, brainstorming, documentation, grammar Math tutoring Assistance with all your math problems   Conference rooms Hold meetings, watch videos, or group study   Disability Services Students with disabilities who wish to receive accommodations must make an appointment to meet with Ms. Jodie Dupre’ at 337-521-8907. Counseling The counseling division of Student Services offers personal, academic, and career counseling.

Developmental Studies: 

Developmental Studies 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: 18 & above Math 1010 16 thru 17 Math 0092 14 thru 15 Math 0091 13 & below Math 0090 READING: 11 thru 16 Reading 0092 10 & below Reading 0091

When Classes Begin: 

When Classes Begin Syllabus A course syllabus should be provided by each instructor which includes their contact information, necessary books and supplies, course description and other important information regarding the class. Books SLCC offers onsite or online shopping (click here) or Call 337-521-8930 for specific campus hours or additional information. Attendance Class attendance is regarded as an obligation as well as a privilege, and all students are expected to attend regularly and punctually all classes in which they are enrolled. Faculty members shall develop and implement their own absence policies. The determination of what constitutes “excessive absences” rest with the instructor, but must not be less than the college minimum of 10% of the total class meetings.

Student Schedule Changes: 

Student Schedule Changes The college designates a period (drop/add) during which a student may make schedule changes. Specific dates and procedures are listed in the current schedule of classes. Students are responsible for officially dropping courses; it is not the responsibility of instructors to drop students for non attendance. Drop/Add During this period, students may drop/add classes only within the first 4 days of a Spring or Fall Semester and the first 2 days of a summer semester. ***NOTE*** Dropping a course after the drop/add period will not reduce the students financial obligation to the college and may affect eligibility for continued financial aid. Dropping with a grade of “w” or Resignation As of the 5th day of a Fall/Spring Semester and the 3rd day of a summer semester, a student may continue to drop one or more classes or drop all classes (resignation) and will receive a grade of a “w”. Students must initiate the process by meeting with their advisor and submitting the appropriate form to the Registrar’s office in accordance with dates printed in the schedule of classes. **See last day to drop with a grade of “w”.** Students who stop attending courses without officially dropping/resigning may receive failing grades in those courses.

Keeping your Grades up: 

Keeping your Grades up Probation Students are required to maintain a cumulative 2.0 grade point average each semester. If a students falls below the minimum required GPA, they will be placed on academic probation for the next semester. Suspension A student on academic probation will be suspended from the college at the conclusion of any semester or summer semester that they fail to earn a semester grade point average of 2.0. For the 1st academic suspension, the period of suspension is 1 regular semester; for subsequent suspensions, it is 1 calendar year. If suspended from a 4 year university a student may not attend any other college or university. Exception: ULL suspended students Must first meet with their College Dean at ULL and obtain an approved academic appeal. Upon approval, a formal notice will be sent directly from ULL to SLCC’s Registrar. Once SLCC’s Registrar has received the notice, you may schedule an appointment to meet with an SLCC advisor to schedule classes. Academic Amnesty A student who interrupted their college education for a minimum of 3 years may apply for academic amnesty upon admission to SLCC. Academic Amnesty effectively wipes out one’s prior academic record in those courses and grades from the earlier record are not counted in the student’s degree program. It therefore gives a student the opportunity to begin a fresh academic career.

FERPA FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT: 

FERPA FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT South Louisiana Community College is bound by FERPA requirements. WHAT IS FERPA (Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act)? The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (also sometimes referred to as the Buckley Amendment), is a federal law regarding the privacy of student records and the obligations of the institution, primarily in the areas of release of the records and the access provided to these records. Any educational institution that receives funds under any program administered by the U.S. Secretary of Education is bound by FERPA requirements. Institutions that fail to comply with FERPA may have funds administered by the Secretary of Education withheld. FERPA for Parents Grades, progress reports, exams Such things as progress in a course, deficiencies in a subject area, scores and grades on papers, exams, etc. are all examples of personally identifiable information that make up part of the student's education record. This information is protected under FERPA and parents may not have access unless the student has provided written authorization that specifically identifies what information may be released to the parent(s). Access to student records At the postsecondary level, parents have no inherent rights to access or inspect their son or daughter's education records. This right is limited solely to the student. At SLCC, records may be released to parents only if they have been given a written release by the student or in compliance with a subpoena.

Student Organizations: 

Student Organizations Student Government Association (SGA) The organization provides for the students of this institution a representative body that will hear and appropriately act on legitimate concerns expressed by the student body. No one will be denied admission to this body because of sex, race, ethnicity, religious preferences, sexual orientation, or physical conditions. SLCC Honor Society Beta Xi Omega is the local chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa. This organization is an honor society which is committed to excellence in education, to good character, and to service. Any student full or part time, who has completed 12 credit hours at SLCC is eligible for membership provided they meet a GPA of 3.0 and other requirements for membership. www.ptk.org Criminal Justice Association Kappa Alpha Sigma is the local chapter of the Lambda Alpha Epsilon, the national chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association. This organization is open to all majors. The organization seeks to improve criminal justice through educational activities, promotes awareness of criminal justice issues, promotes high standards of ethical conduct and provides a unified voice for professionals and students in the field. www.acjalae.org

Parking & Student ID’s: 

Parking & Student ID’s Parking All vehicles parking at SLCC require parking permits and must be legally registered and insured in accordance with state law. Parking permits are issued to Faculty, Staff, and students during the first week of each semester. Fall permits are valid during the following Spring and Summer semesters. Maximum speed is 10mph on all campus/site roads, drives and parking lots. Student/General Parking is allowed only in designated student locations (see maps on following slides). Student parking is not allowed in Faculty/Staff parking areas. Failure to comply with parking regulations may result in immobilizing, towing and/or loss of vehicle privileges on any or all campuses. For parking permit inquiry call SLCC Facilities at 337-521-8901 or inquire with campus receptionist at 337-521-8896, Lafayette or 337-373-0185, New Iberia. Student ID’s During the first week of each semester, students will be notified as to the date and time that ID pictures will be taken.

Parking Maps/Zones: 

Parking Maps/Zones

Parking & Student ID’s: 

Parking & Student ID’s

Safety at SLCC: 

Safety at SLCC SLCC strives to provide safe and secure facilities and environments for all students, faculty and staff in support of its mission. Resources used to assist in maintaining a safe environment are: City and Parish law enforcement and Emergency Response Agencies, contract Security Services, cameras and alarm systems. Please refer to the following links for building Emergency Evacuation Routes, Emergency Plans, Safety Manuals, contacts and e-mail addresses: http://www.slcc.cc.la.us/Facilities , http://www.slcc.cc.la.us/emergencies.htm All SLCC Facilities and Campuses are NO SMOKING inside and within 25’ of any building exterior wall. Litter should be appropriately placed in provided exterior or interior trash cans. Cigarette litter should be placed in an applicable smoking urn or exterior ash trays on the top of trash cans. PLEASE KEEP THE CAMPUSES CLEAR OF LITTER. For safety questions, comments or observations please e-mail to facilities@slcc.cc.la.us or call SLCC Facilities at 337-521-8901.

Voter Registration: 

Voter Registration If you are not registered to vote and would like to, you may do so at: www.eac.gov/docs/nvra.pdf Selective Service Males at least 18 years of age are required to registered for selective service. You may do so online at www.sss.gov/dfault.htm

Student Handbook: 

Student Handbook It is the student’s responsibility to become familiar with the rules, regulations and policies contained in SLCC’s student handbook. Click here for Student Rights/Responsibilities & Appeal Procedures Please view the Student Handbook at SLCC Student Handbook. SLCC Catalog You may view the SLCC Catalog at SLCC Catalog You can pick up a hard copy of the handbook/catalog in the admissions office.

What is next?: 

What is next? You have now completed your orientation session. Print and complete this student compliance form (click here) which will serve as verification that you have completed this required session. Please follow the instructions on the student compliance form and complete the checklist that is applicable to you. After all required documents are received by the admissions office at SLCC, you may call an advisor to make an appointment to be advised and schedule your classes.

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THANK YOU! THE SLCC ON-LINE ORIENTATION IS NOW COMPLETE.