Louisiana College

Founded in 1906, Louisiana College is a private, Baptist coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs. Built upon the principles of character and learning, the College has a tradition of outstanding academics and is the only Baptist, four-year institution in Louisiana.

Louisiana College is a private, Baptist coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs. The campus is located in Pineville, Louisiana, and the college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees.

The college is located on an 81-acre campus with a total of 25 academic and residential buildings. Most of the students at Louisiana College come from Central Louisiana, but many states and several foreign countries are represented in the current student body. The faculty and staff of Louisiana College genuinely care for the students. Their primary concern is to enhance student learning and to encourage the student’s Christian growth. Approximately two-thirds of the faculty hold terminal degrees in their academic discipline.

The college was chartered in 1906 as a non-profit corporation with the object “to own, operate and conduct a Baptist college... to foster Christian education.” Louisiana College is affiliated with the Louisiana Baptist Convention.

The mission of Louisiana College is to provide liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs characterized by devotion to the preeminence of the Lord Jesus, allegiance to the authority of the Holy Scriptures, dedication to academic excellence for the glory of God, and commitment to change the world for Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.

A commitment to distinctively Christian education is part of a rich tradition that has characterized Louisiana College's one-hundred-year history. The third stanza of the college alma mater clearly states the mission of the institution: “Christian knowledge e’er bestowing until eternity.”

Upon graduation from Louisiana College, students have received a broad exposure to the liberal arts and sciences, are grounded in the knowledge of a major area of academic inquiry, and have encountered opportunities for integrating all learning into a workable framework within the context of the Christian faith.

The Louisiana College Student Success Center (SSC) is a comprehensive one-stop shop for academic support services on campus. The goal of the SSC is to increase retention by providing students with access to free tutoring in core courses, thereby fostering the independent, critical thinking skills they need to succeed in college and beyond.

Located in the Norton Library, the SSC offers a range of academic assistance in the form of individual tutoring, study groups, and other support services for LC’s student body. Students meet with peer tutors who have excelled in the course they tutor and who have been trained to facilitate discussion on course content. All of the programs and initiatives offered in the Center are free for LC students.

Academic achievement can benefit from support services beyond the classroom. The College offers a number of services designed to aid students in adjusting to college, setting personal goals, achieving academic success, and fulfilling developmental needs.

The Louisiana College Connection provides an ongoing process of orientation to facilitate the adjustment of incoming freshmen. The program provides services to maximize student success in the total college experience and activities are designed to enhance the growth and development of students during their freshman year. Sessions held prior to registration focus on information concerning systems serving students in the academic realm, academic advising, and registration process.

All students who have completed 18 or fewer semester hours must register for CC100, Louisiana College Connection, during their first semester at Louisiana College. The course is taught by faculty members. Each faculty member is assisted by an upperclassman student. The classes are limited to 20 freshman students per session. This course familiarizes students with the College's expectations, aids them in individual assessment, and helps them develop skills for college success.

There are many opportunities for students to receive academic support. For individual assistance, one should first contact the course professor. Some departments provide tutorial labs and/or study sessions. Additionally, limited individual tutorial services can be scheduled. For information, students should visit the Academic Resource Center which is located in the Warner Building between the cafeteria and Cottingham Dormitory.

Louisiana College's Richard W. Norton Memorial Library contains hard-copy, electronic copy and access to a multitude of titles needed for research. With several stand-alone computer workstations and a large computer lab all currently enrolled students are encouraged to use the library's resources.

Louisiana College does not discriminate on the basis of disabilities in the operation of its programs. Classrooms, residence halls, auditoriums, and other public facilities provide accessibility or alternate locations and services for persons with physical disabilities.

Following acceptance for admission, a student who has a physical and/or learning disability that qualifies under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and who desires modifications or accommodations should contact the director of the Program to Assist Student Success for information and guidance. This voluntary notification will be helpful in planning suitable accommodations and assuring satisfactory adjustments to the campus environment.

Career assistance is available for students unsure of their career major or needing more information about their chosen career field. Assessments are available free of charge to all students. These assessments examine the students' values, interests, and activities to match career options. Assistance is also available in preparing resumes, cover letters, job search skills, and interview skills. In an effort to link prospective employers to students, a career fair is held during the spring semester.