Special accommodations for students with special needs. New Student Orientation Orientation for new and transfer students is held at the beginning of each semester to help students become acquainted with one another and meet college personnel. Students are given information about South Arkansas Community College to help them understand the college's policies and procedures. The purpose of academic advising at South Arkansas Community College is to communicate the expectations of the college, to orient students to higher education, and to help students meet their career goals. Students, after conferring with their advisors, will register in courses consistent with their abilities and career choices.
Advisors are available during their posted office hours and during registration.
The Career Assessment Center, located on the East Campus, is open to students and prospective students who wish to evaluate their interests in relation to their skills and abilities. Skills in eleven vocational areas are assessed along with the client's career interests, work attitude, learning styles, individual temperaments, and general education level. When the assessment is completed, the system matches the client's profile to the Dictionary of Occupational Titles to yield a list of potentially suitable job titles. The career assessment takes approximately six hours and can be administered in a single or multiple session format. Appointments are required.