South Louisiana Community College

South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) stands as a beacon of accessible education, proudly serving as a public community college since its founding in 1997. Guided by the insightful motto "Know. Know How.", SLCC is dedicated to equipping students with practical knowledge and skills for their futures. While fostering a broad range of academic pursuits, the college is especially renowned for an innovative program that offers unparalleled opportunities for younger learners.

At the heart of SLCC's unique offerings is the Early College Academy, an exceptional "School of Choice" introduced in 2008 by the Lafayette Parish School System. This groundbreaking academy provides high school students, from grades 9 through 12, the extraordinary chance to earn both their high school diploma and a two-year associate degree concurrently. It's an immersive experience where students take all their courses directly on the SLCC campus, engaging in a college-level academic environment typically from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Early College Academy is truly one-of-a-kind, holding the distinction as the only program of its kind in the state of Louisiana. For prospective students and their families, this means an accelerated pathway to higher education, significant cost savings, and an invaluable head start on their careers or further university studies. SLCC empowers students to not just "know," but to "know how" from an early stage, preparing them for success long before they might traditionally enter college.