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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How do I become a student at Southern?
  2. Where do I get an application for admission and is there a deadline?
  3. How much does college cost?
  4. How do I pay for college?
  5. What programs of study are offered at Southern?
  6. Where is Southern located?
  7. Will classes from other colleges transfer to Southern?
  8. Where do I get information about making a career change?
  9. How safe are your campuses?
  10. What is available for students with disabilities?

  1. How do I become a student at Southern?
    Becoming admitted to Southern is as easy as filling out an application as long as you have a high school diploma or equivalent. To find out more, please click on this link.
  2. Where do I get an application for admission and is there a deadline?
    Southern is an open admissions institution so there is no established deadline for application. Of course, you should apply prior to the beginning of classes in the semester you wish to attend.
    Applications for admissions can be obtained from either of the following links
  3. How much does college cost?
    College expenses vary, depending on the type of college or university, the number of courses a student takes, the student's major, and his or her personal lifestyle, among other factors. However, a significant expense for most college students is the cost of classes. Students pay tuition to cover costs such as classroom and laboratory equipment, classroom maintenance and utility costs. Tuition at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is considerably lower than average tuition at similar institutions in other states.

    Students also pay special fees in addition to tuition. Special fees include library fees, computer use fees, student activity fees and assessment fees. Some academic courses also charge fees for the use of equipment and facilities, remedial instruction and testing/clinical services.

    The specific cost at Southern can be found at the following link. www.southernwv.edu/tuition

  4. How do I pay for college?
    Lack of funds is never a good reason for not going to college. Southern participates in a wide variety of scholarships, grants, loans and employment opportunities. Usually, 90-95% of our students who apply for Financial Assistance, receive some type of aid. Please visit our financial aid web page at http://southernwv.edu/financial and/or come by and see one of our financial aid professionals at one of the campuses.
  5. What programs of study are offered at Southern?
    Southern offers a variety of certificate and associate degree programs. To find out more, please click on this link.

  6. Where is Southern located?
    Southern has four campuses and several other locations where classes are offered. For more information, please click on this link.

  7. Will classes from other colleges transfer to Southern?
    Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. Southern also has several program accreditations. Please refer to the catalog for a complete listing.
    In order to provide a smooth transition from an Associate Degree to the Baccalaureate level, the college has entered into numerous transfer agreements with outside institutions.
  8. Where do I get information about making a career change?
    Counselors are available at all Southern campuses to help students deal with personal difficulties, career decisions, and educational planning. Additional services include orientations to academic programs and special interest seminars and workshops. Services are free to all students, and services are provided in an atmosphere of mutual trust and confidentiality.
  9. How safe are your campuses?
    Information about the safety of our campuses can be found here.
  10. What is available for students with disabilities??
    Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College makes every effort to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Southern is committed to providing all students with the services necessary to assist them in successfully realizing their educational plans.

    To be eligible for disability-related services, students must have a visibly obvious or documented disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
    Services are available for all students with documented disabilities, whether full or part-time. It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact with Disability Services and submit appropriate documentation of the disability.
    Disability Services is the designated office at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College that obtains and files disability related documents, certifies eligibility for services, determines reasonable accommodations, and makes the provision for accommodations.

    Contact Information
    Location Room 134, Student Services Center, Logan Campus
    Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment
    E-mail Disability Services


About Southern

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a member institution of the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. Southern is an EOE, ADA, AA Institution.

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