South Louisiana Community College

Fall classes are filling up!

You can sharpen your skills, explore new interests, and build a solid foundation for your career in a friendly, supportive environment. We offer hands-on training in programs like Industrial Electronics, Health Studies, Criminal Justice, Digital Media, and General Studies and more right here at our Lafayette Campus.

We want to help you make this season count. 🌳🦉

Click the link to find your program and grab your spot before classes fill up: https://www.solacc.edu/campuses/lafayette-campus

Maximize the summer right here in Acadiana! South Louisiana Community College offers middle and high school students the perfect space to explore rewarding pathways, build practical skills, and earn valuable credentials. Through our summer camp series, your student gains direct access to high-demand fields, local campus labs, and career-boosting certifications.

Please share this post with your fellow Acadiana parents, as available spots remain strictly limited and fill up quickly on a first-come, first-served basis.

Find the perfect match for your family from our full schedule:
AI Innovation Series
• AI-Powered Business Pitch Challenge (High School): June 29 and 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• AI Storytelling Studio (Middle School): July 1 and 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Train & Connect Series
• STEM Design & Discovery (High School): July 6 to July 30 (Monday through Thursday) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Earns an official Adobe Illustrator Certification!
• Culinary Arts and Occupations (High School): July 16 to July 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Earns an official ServSafe Certification!
• Welding, Electrician, Mechanics (Acadia Parish High School Exclusive): July 13 to July 30 (Monday through Thursday) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Hosted at our Crowley Campus. Earns an official NCCER CORE Certification!

The Real Life Playbook (Practical Life Skills)
• Middle School Session: July 6 to July 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• High School Session 1: July 13 to July 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• High School Session 2: July 20 to July 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Help your child jumpstart their future career today! Link in the comments below. ☀️

Acadiana’s food scene doesn’t just happen. It takes true skill and serious passion to bring those legendary flavors to life. Our Culinary Arts and Occupations program provides the training necessary to thrive in the region's most vibrant kitchens. Students dive into essential concepts like knife skills, authentic cultural cuisines, precise plating techniques, and pastry creation. Dedicated instructors guide every step, delivering the hands-on experience required to elevate our famous local dishes to new heights.

Choose between a full Associate degree or a Technical Diploma right here at our Lafayette campus. Both paths prepare graduates for roles in Acadiana restaurants. The journey toward an incredible culinary career starts today!

Program details and the official application wait at the link in our comments. 🍳

Generous donors across Acadiana stepped up to fund your education, and right now, incredible scholarships sit completely untouched! You have a wide-open, life-changing chance to secure financial support for your upcoming semester. Since these gifts rely entirely on financial need rather than academic merit, we strongly encourage every single student to apply. Help us spread the word. Tag a classmate below or share this post so your friends discover these opportunities!

Explore the specific funding available right now:

Ville Platte Campus: Funding exists for Welding students, along with general awards open to anyone attending this location.

St. Martinville Campus: Support focuses specifically on Practical Nursing students.

NEMSA Lake Charles: Opportunities await Paramedic students residing in Cameron, Calcasieu, Beauregard, or Jeff Davis Parishes.

Abbeville Campus: Financial assistance targets students entering healthcare and rehabilitation, plus dedicated funds help recent Vermilion Parish high school graduates.

Morgan City and Franklin Campuses: Scholarships serve St. Mary Parish residents, Practical Nursing students, and advanced HVAC students entering their fourth semester.

New Iberia Campus: Support champions Oil and Gas students, alongside funding for advanced HVAC students finishing their final semester.

You only need to submit one simple application to match with the funding that fits your unique journey. Visit the link in our comments to review the details and apply today! 🌟

We love seeing our Chancellor represent SoLAcc in the community!

Dr. Vincent June recently joined One Acadiana to discuss the future of our local workforce and the power of education. His passion for creating local opportunities inspires us all to keep pushing forward. We applaud his dedication to making Acadiana an incredible place to live and learn. Here's to you, Dr. June! 👏

Interested in learning more about the One Acadiana mission? Visit their website here:https://www.oneacadiana.org/

Today, we honor Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of the African American community.

Every June 19, we pause to remember the moment in 1865 when enslaved African Americans finally received news of their freedom. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and stands as one of the nation's oldest and most enduring celebrations of freedom and African American culture.

We hope your day is filled with joy, reflection, and meaningful connection with the people you love.🌟

We only have one day left to vote in the Acadiana's Choice Awards, and we would love your help to finish strong!

If you have a quick second today, please consider tapping the link below to cheer for the amazing students and staff who make our campuses feel like home. You can actually drop a vote for us in four different categories:
⭐College/University
⭐High School (Early College Academy)
⭐Nonprofit Organization (Foundation for SoLAcc)
⭐Place to Work

Voting officially closes at 5 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, June 19th. We appreciate you always being in our corner and helping our community shine.

Keep those votes coming right here: https://www.voteacadiana.com/SoLAcc

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South Louisiana Community College is proud to announce the names of students who achieved Chancellor and Dean’s list status for the Spring 2026 semester. Each semester, SoLAcc recognizes students who have attained a 4.00 GPA for all coursework taken at one of SoLAcc's campuses and/or online during a 12-credit-hour or more semester.

For the Spring 2026 semester, 472 students achieved Chancellor’s Honor, earning a 4.0 GPA.

SoLAcc also recognizes the 650 students who earned between 3.99 – 3.40 grade point average, securing a place on the Dean’s List.

Read the full lists here: https://www.solacc.edu/about-us/news/1827872/congratulations-to-the-spring-2026-chancellors-and-dean-s-list-honorees !🦉

We are honored to work with One Acadiana and our workforce together. 💙

An exciting step forward for Acadiana's manufacturing workforce! 📢

One Acadiana has been awarded a prestigious FAME Catalyst Grant from The Manufacturing Institute—one of only SIX organizations nationwide selected to launch a new chapter of the nationally recognized Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program. ⚙️

What does this mean? 💡
One Acadiana will establish a FAME chapter for our region, offering earn-and-learn apprenticeship programs to train the next generation of manufacturing talent. Students will work with a local manufacturer while attending classes through our community college partner, South Louisiana Community College. Graduates earn an associate degree with little to no student debt and are well-positioned for full-time careers in advanced manufacturing. 🛠️

🔗 Read the full announcement: https://ow.ly/R7It50ZbVHc

📅 Additional program details, participating industry partners, and opportunities for employer engagement will be unveiled during One Acadiana's ConnectEd Update on August 27, 2026. Registration opening soon!

The window to lock in an upcoming milestone is officially open inside LoLA.

Taking care of graduation paperwork ahead of schedule ensures everything stays on track for the finish line.

Review these important dates to prepare for the big day:
• Deadline: July 1
• Final Deadline: July 16

Submitting an application before July 1 ensures graduates avoid a $50 late fee completely. Take a quick moment to log in today, check this requirement off the list, and get ready to celebrate all that hard work. 🎓