Catalog

The academic catalog contains official information for the current academic year. The college reserves the right to appeal, change or amend rules, regulations, tuition and fees and may withdraw, add to or modify the content listed in the catalog.

Preface
Look here for Southern State's non-discriminatory practices and a welcome message from your president, Dr. Roades.
General Information
This section includes all you would ever want to know about Southern State's history, our accreditation, our mission and the vision for the future.
Admission Procedures
Interested in becoming a student? Check out this section for guidance about applying, residency, our placement practices and more.
Fees, Expenses & Financial Aid
Learn about available payment options, Southern State's tuition schedule, college costs, how to apply for financial aid, financial resources, scholarships and more by visiting this section.
Student Services & Student Life
There are many resources available to you as an Southern State student to assist you in achieving academic success. Career and employment services, learning services, academic advising, and new student orientation, among many others, are covered in this section.
Student Code of Conduct
Look here to find information on how to handle student misconduct, student disciplinary sanctions, interim suspension and the appeals process.
Academic Regulations
Your complete guide to Southern State's academic policies.
Academic Services
Learn more about academic advising, your Learning Resources Center and the Adult Opportunity Center and how these services can benefit you.
Workforce Development & Community Services
This section covers the employer services and community education outreach arm of the college. Learn more about Southern State's Truck Driving Academy, Continuing Education and pre-employment training programs.
Academic Programs
Curious about what degree and certificate programs at Southern State require? Review our program outlines for each academic area including the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees, Associate of Applied Business Degrees, Associate of Applied Science Degrees, the Associate of Technical Studies Degree and our numerous list of certificates.
Note: For the most up-to-date academic program outlines, please visit Associate Degree Programs or Certificate Programs.
Course Descriptions
A complete list of each course, from A–Z, offered at Southern State, a description of what to expect in the class and credit hours can be found here.
Note: For the most up-to-date course descriptions, please visit Course Descriptions.
Directories & Index
Having trouble finding what you need? Look no further. A complete list of full-time faculty, staff and administration can be found in this section as well as an index, in alphabetical order, with specific page numbers to help you find the information you need much faster.