New UL Lafayette - SLCC partnership engineered for success

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette and South Louisiana Community College have signed an agreement which creates a pathway for SLCC graduates who earn an associate's degree in general studies with a pre-engineering concentration to apply course credits toward a bachelor's degree from the College of Engineering at UL Lafayette.

"This is a great opportunity that opens a clear path for SLCC students who want to continue their education in the pursuit a Bachelor of Science in Engineering at UL Lafayette. The Associate Degree in General Studies with a Pre-Engineering Concentration from SLCC will also provide a great workforce development opportunity in the Acadiana area as well as the state of Louisiana,” said Dean Ahmed Khattab.

Photo caption: Administrators sign a transfer agreement Wednesday that will enable SLCC grads to apply course credits toward earning a bachelor's degree from UL Lafayette’s College of Engineering. Seated, from left, are Dr. Vincent G. June, SLCC chancellor, and Dr. Joseph Savoie, UL Lafayette president. Standing, from left, are Dr. Darcee Bex, SLCC interim vice chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Ahmed Khattab, dean of UL Lafayette’s College of Engineering, and Dr. Jaimie Hebert, University provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. (Photo credit: Rachel Rafati /University of Louisiana at Lafayette)