Career and academic counseling services are available through the Office of Student Support Services. We provide students with activities that foster campus-wide learning as well as increase their retention of knowledge and improve the educational outcome of SOWELA. Each student is assigned a faculty advisor during the process of orientation. The advisor provides the student with information about educational, administrative, career, and extracurricular matters; guides the student through the chosen program of study; and helps the student plan the class schedule each semester. Students are encouraged to visit with their advisor early and often as the advisor can help the student make the most of their educational experience. For more information on who your advisor is contact (337) 491-2664.
... For Students
... For Employers
The Office of Career Services mission is to educate and support individuals in the process of career self-reliance in life planning. Career Services assists students with planning occupational changes, choosing a new occupation, seeking leisure time fulfillment, college success, and reaching their full educational and career goals.
Students
Employers
Career Planning for High School Students
Contact Career Services:
Office of Student Support Services
3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave.
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 491-2664
(337) 491-2054 fax
The Office of Student Support Services serves as an advocate for students with documented disabilities to ensure equal access to the College. Various support services have been established to assist students according to their documented needs. Every effort is made to help students make a smooth transition to college and to succeed throughout their college experience. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Office of Student Support Services prior to the beginning of each semester.
Applying for Accommodations
Rights and Responsibilities
Confidentiality
Resources
Sowela encourages participation in student organizations and activities and offers students’ opportunities to grow socially, personally, and intellectually outside of the classroom. The activities of clubs and organizations enhance the educational experience of the student body. Participation in student activities helps students to develop leadership, communication, interpersonal relations and problem solving skills. For information concerning any of the organizations below, contact the Office of Student Support Services at 337-491-2664.
Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)
SkillsUSA
Southwest Student Chapter of the Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA)
Sowela Artisans American Advertising Federation
The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA)
Student Government Association
The Office of Student Support Services is a multifaceted office providing services for students with disabilities, career guidance, counseling, and student enrichment activities. Our goal is to provide opportunities for students to gain their full career and educational potential using state of the art learning resources.
