Office of Student Engagement at South Louisiana Community College

Photos from Bayou Bash across our SoLAcc campuses in Abbeville, Crowley, Lafayette, Morgan City (where Franklin students were welcome), New Iberia, Opelousas, St. Martinville, and Ville Platte!

We're still a few weeks out from Graduation, but we wanted to make sure you got the reminders you need!

Doors open at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, and the processional begins at 9:30 a.m. Guests should arrive early to find the perfect seat and settle in before the ceremony starts.

Please keep these helpful reminders in mind for graduation morning:
⭐Entry and Seating: No tickets are required for the ceremony. You can bring as many guests as you'd like.
⭐Bag Policy: The CAJUNDOME allows clear small bags up to 4” x 6”. Diaper bags and medical bags also remain welcome.
⭐Items to Leave at Home: To make sure every family hears their graduate's name, please leave bull horns and noisemakers at home. The arena also asks that guests refrain from bringing in wrapped presents or candy bouquets.
⭐Attire: Students should wear business attire underneath their regalia, but be conscious of shoe choice. You will be standing for long periods of time and will be processing across the stage.
⭐Prohibited Items: Please do not bring bags, as no storage is available for personal items. Guests should also avoid bringing candy bouquets, wrapped presents, or other large items into the arena.

You can find the full list of details and guest policies in the Grad Fact Sheet here:https://campussuite-storage.s3.amazonaws.com/prod/1558538/0d9d10fa-02cc-11e8-8e76-12c998a55b1c/3092096/9e2a3906-3f39-11f1-b9c7-0e24d14bd5ad/file/Grad%20Fact%20Sheet%20Spring%202026%20print.pdf

We are so proud to be part of the Acadiana community, and we see the incredible impact our students and faculty make every single day. If you’ve been touched by the work we do here, we would be honored if you nominated us for Acadiana’s Choice of Best College!

SoLAcc is also proud to serve as a cornerstone of the local economy, generating nearly $300 million in annual impact and supporting over 4,000 jobs across our parishes. When you support SoLAcc, you are supporting the prosperity of all our neighbors. 💙

You can find the nomination link below! Thank you for standing with us as we work to keep Acadiana strong!

Join us for the ⚖️SGA Inauguration⚖️ ceremony! We will honor the current and future Student Government Association for their service to SoLAcc’s mission of student-centered leadership and academic excellence.

🗓️Monday, April 27
🕒3:00 pm
🏛️Devalcourt Auditorium

Spring graduates, it's 🎓Grad Expo🎓 time! This event will be held at the Lafayette, Abbeville, and Opelousas campuses. Swipe to see dates and times to find the one most convenient for you.

A professional photographer will be there for any registered SoLAcc graduates to take a FREE cap-and-gown pic! We encourage you to arrive camera-ready, wearing your cap and gown. Pictures will be printed on-site.

Note: The Lafayette event is also a college transfer fair. Any students who want to connect with representatives from four-year institutions should plan to attend the event at the Lafayette campus.

See you soon, Class of 2026!

Interested in joining the Student Government Association? Swipe to see all open roles and eligibility details.

Apply now! https://solacc.jotform.com/260966030390859

Current SoLAcc students are invited to attend Bayou Bash, our annual seafood boil event, happening April 7 through April 20. Check out the schedule in the graphic to see when we’ll be on your campus. Come enjoy some *shrimp, music, and giveaways.

(*Must present active student ID to receive a food ticket. Seafood alternative available on select campuses: Abbeville, Crowley, Lafayette, New Iberia, and Opelousas)