Advising, Counseling, and Placement Testing

Contact an Advisor to:

• Schedule placement testing (ACCUPLACER)
• Click here for free ACCUPLACER practice tests
• Discuss educational plans and goals
• Plan a semester schedule
• Register for classes
• Plan a transfer to another college or university

Bookstores

• Bookstores are available on each campus for your convenience.
• Refund policies are available in the current catalog or on the web.
• You will be charged a portion of your tuition if you register for classes even if you do not attend classes.

Career Services

• Determine Academic Major
• Career Exploration
• Job Referral
• Workshops
  • Resume Writing
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Job Search

*For additional information, contact a campus counselor.

Financial Aid

To be considered for any of the three types of aid listed below, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA). These may be completed online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

 

There are three types of aid:

• Grants – Grants mean FREE money. Grants do not need to be repaid.
• Loans – Student loans must be repaid.
• College Work Study – Money earned working part-time at the college while attending classes.

Inclement Weather

Southern offers a weather line at all campus locations.

Boone/Lincoln		304.369.2952 x. 450
Logan		304.792.7098 x. 450
Williamson		304.235.6046 x. 450
Wyoming/McDowell		304.294.8346

Library Services

Full-service libraries are currently operated on the Logan and Williamson Campuses. The campuses in Madison and Saulsville offer electronic access to Southern’s library services, as well as public libraries or facilities at nearby colleges. The materials, equipment, and services offered are made available to both students and non-students; and anyone may check out the titles after obtaining a library card. For Southern students, the student ID card serves as a library card. Services offered by the library include:

• Check out books
• Access research for papers and assignments
• Work with Librarians to best use the resources available
• Computer resources

Office of Disability Services

Students with disabilities attending Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College who desire accommodations have the responsibility to:

• register with Disability Services
• disclose disability in a timely manner
  • provide a minimum of a two-week notice for all major accommodation requests (special accommodations of equipment may need more time)

• provide appropriate documentation
• provide a minimum of a two-week notice for all major accommodation requests (special
• accommodations of equipment may need more time)
• provide for his/her personal independent living needs or other personal disability-related needs
• when necessary, receive information, counseling, and assistance
• follow the College’s policies and procedures established for all students
• meet the requirements and maintain the standards for all activities, programs, services, and courses

For further information, please contact Disability Services

Student Government Association (SGA)

The purpose of the SGA is to provide an elected body of students to represent the opinion and wishes of the student body. The SGA helps coordinate and maintain a well-balanced academic, social, civic, cultural, and recreational program for the student body. The SGA makes recommendations to the campus and college concerning needs and concerns of students. The SGA also offers dances and speakers and sponsors various activities for Southern students. The counselor at each campus serves as advisor to the respective SGA.

• SGA on all campuses
• Officers are elected by Southern students
Regular monthly meetings held

Student ID Cards

All Southern students are required to have an ID card. ID cards are made in the library.

Student Support Services

All first-generation, low-income, or disabled students are encouraged to contact the Student Support Services (SSS) staff. Services offered by the SSS include assistance in career guidance, personal counseling, tutoring, and help in completing the financial aid application process.