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Meet with Your Academic Advisor to Get Started

SOWELA is now registering for the Spring 2025 semester. Schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor to create your class schedule and lock-in your spot.

To set up your appointment, send an email to fastadvising@sowela.edu and include the following information:

  • First and Last Name
  • Student ID (L#)
  • Date of Birth
  • Program/Major
  • Your Campus Location
    • Lake Charles
    • Morgan Smith (Jennings)
    • Oakdale
    • Lamar Salter (Leesville)

Financial Aid and Scholarships

If your situation has changed and you're not sure how to cover college expenses, contact SOWELA's OneStop Enrollment Office at onestop@sowela.edu. They can help you determine if new aid or scholarships are available for you. Payment plans are offered.

Be sure to complete a SOWELA scholarship application. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required.

Apply for Scholarships

Important Dates

2024

DateEvent
Monday, October 21Advising Begins
Monday, October 28Registration Opens at 8:00 AM
Sunday, December 1Financial Aid Priority Deadline - Complete your 2024-2025 FAFSA (opens new window)

2025

DateEvent
Tuesday, January 7Registration Closes at 11:59 PM
Wednesday, January 8Payment Deadline - Includes enrolling in a payment plan
Monday, January 13Classes Begin - It's Go Time!