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Academic Advising · Lawson State CC
ADVISING &
SUPPORT
Your advisor helps you plan courses, stay on track for graduation or transfer, and connect with the right support — at no cost to you.
Ready to meet with an advisor?
Walk in or email — no cost, no wait list.
The Ideal Student Journey
YOUR PATH FORWARD
Apply & Get Accepted
Submit your free application. Placement testing or prior transcripts are required. Admissions will walk you through next steps.
File Your FAFSA
Most students receive aid. File at studentaid.gov using school code 001033. Aid eligibility must be confirmed before registration.
Attend Orientation (NSO)
Advisors are on-site at every NSO session. You will receive your program plan and complete registration before you leave.
Register & Stay Connected
Complete registration in MyLawson. Your advisor will reach out before each semester — respond promptly to stay on track.
Two Advising Centers
FIND YOUR CAMPUS
R.A.C.E. Advising Center
Reach, Achieve, Connect, Excel. Full academic advising, program planning, transfer support, and referrals to student services.
| Walk-in Hours | Mon – Fri, 8 AM – 5 PM |
| Phone | 205.929.2113 |
| advising@lawsonstate.edu | |
| Walk-ins | Welcome — no appointment needed |
S.P.A.C.E. Center
Student Personal Advocacy, Counseling, and Education. Academic advising, personal counseling, disability services, and TRiO program support.
| Walk-in Hours | Mon – Fri, 8 AM – 5 PM |
| Phone | 205.925.2515 |
| advising@lawsonstate.edu | |
| Walk-ins | Welcome — no appointment needed |
Match by Program Area
FIND YOUR ADVISOR
Advisors are assigned by division. Email advising@lawsonstate.edu with your program and student ID to be connected to the right advisor.
Health Sciences
Nursing · Dental Hygiene · EMS · Allied Health · Pharmacy Tech
Business & IT
Accounting · Business Administration · Computer Information Systems · Office Admin
Liberal Arts & Transfer
English · Psychology · Education · Social Sciences · Pre-Law · General Studies
Trades & CTE
Mechatronics · HVAC · Welding · Automotive · Construction Technology · Electrical
Adult Education
GED · Adult Basic Education (ABE) · ESL · Fast-Track Credentials
TRiO / First-Generation
First-gen students · Low-income students · Students with disabilities
Not sure which division you belong to?
Email Us — We Will Connect YouProgram Guidance
DEGREE PATHWAYS
Academic Catalog
2026–2027 requirements, degree maps, course descriptions
View →Alabama Transfer (STARS)
AGSC articulation — verify credits before you transfer
View →All 200+ Programs
Health, Business, Trades, Transfer, Online, and more
View →Registration Dates
Opens, deadlines, and how to register in MyLawson
View →Financial Aid Guide
FAFSA walkthrough, Pell, and scholarships
View →Academic Calendar
Key dates: registration, finals, breaks, graduation
View →Where We Show Up
ADVISING EVENTS
New Student Orientation (NSO)
Advisors on-site every session. New students leave with a program plan and completed registration.
Orientation Info →L-Day
Campus resource fair each semester. Advising tables in the Student Center — drop in, no appointment.
Events Calendar →Preview Days
Prospective student campus visits with Admissions advisors available for program questions.
Admissions Info →Advising Week
Annual event with extended walk-in hours, transfer planning workshops, and graduation audits.
Email Advising →Advising Success Network
THE IDEAL ADVISING EXPERIENCE
Lawson State advising is built on four pillars: knowing students deeply, mapping their ideal journey, identifying barriers before they derail progress, and delivering support as a coordinated team — not a single department.
Explore Our Approach →Know Your Students
Extended data + student voice
Map the Ideal Journey
Define success at every touchpoint
Identify Barriers
Surface friction before it escalates
Team Approach
Coordinated cross-department support
Master Advising Team
FOR ADVISORS
Academic Catalog
Program requirements and degree maps
Alabama Transfer (STARS)
AGSC articulation guide for 4-year schools
Student Personas
Six student types — needs, barriers, and ideal pathways
Barrier Identification
Financial, administrative, academic, tech, and life
Advising Policies
Admissions requirements and forms
Student Needs Assessment
Using data and student voice to guide outreach
Tools & Resources
Degree Works · Banner · Mongoose · Teams · Canvas
Submit Feedback
Report page errors or missing information
Master Advising Group collaboration happens in Microsoft Teams. Contact advising@lawsonstate.edu for a Teams invite.
General Advising
Questions? We respond within one business day.
advising@lawsonstate.edu · 205.929.2113 · Walk in Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
READY TO BEGIN?
Your first step toward a new career, a degree, or a better future starts here.