Welcome to South College! My name is Lauren and I’ll be your tour guide. I’ll be taking you through some of the different departments you’ll encounter during your academic career and giving you a little information about what each one oversees.
Admissions
Our first stop is Admissions. This department will be your first point of contact when you request more info about South College. Once you request more info, an admissions officer will reach out to you to see what your interests are, tell you about our programs, take you on a tour of the campus, and assist you through the application process. The enrollment process involves paperwork, checking qualifications, getting you set up with a financial aid officer, and obtaining your schedule.
Financial Aid
After Admissions, we have Financial Aid. Our financial aid officers meet with students to discuss the process of applying for financial aid and assist them with the documentation. They verify student information and give out awards as necessary. They also certify eligibility for grants, scholarships, and student loans.
Student Services
Next stop is Student Services. Student services advisors meet with both new and current students and have a lot of tasks to juggle. They meet with new students to help them adjust to academic life, register for courses, help with any transfer credits if you’re transferring to South College from another institution, and help with any challenges students are facing. With current students, they meet to plan for upcoming courses, review their academic plan of study, and address any concerns. They also monitor student progress for any students on probation, contact at-risk students, and so much more.
Library/Resource Center
Next up is the Library! Each campus has either a library or resource center and that is where you will find our Librarians and Library & Instructional Technology Clerks. This is where you will obtain your student ID, print any documents, and check out a laptop. The Librarians put on research orientations for different South College classes, participate in monthly collection development to keep the resources current for students and faculty, as well as hold research appointments for students needing extra assistance. Our Library & Instructional Technology Clerks assist students with navigating Canvas, help our Instructional Design and Technology team Help Desk with basic tickets, and work with faculty for instructional technology integration.
Career Services
Last, but not least, we’re going to conclude our tour with Career Services. I saved this department for the end because, though they are available to you during your entire academic career and beyond, you’ll probably visit here the most when you’re getting close to graduation. Our career services coordinators assist students with securing employment, working with businesses to determine employment needs, coordinate job placements with potential employers, and coordinate job fairs. They are also available to help you with mock interviews, resume and cover letter writing, and strategies for the job search.
With that, our tour is finished. Your academic journey at South College is about to take you on the ride of a lifetime! These descriptions are not exhaustive, and all South College employees work hard to ensure students are set up for success at all points at our institution.