Lawson state community college

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Explore Our Programs!

Whether you want to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year college, Lawson State has hundreds of programs that will equip you with the knowledge to succeed. You picked the right school to forge your pathway to success.
CAREER TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
Find a specialized workforce career that leads to a high income and unique skills.
COLLEGE TRANSFER PROGRAMS
Get your best start with us.Take up to 64 credits and transfer to your four-year college of choice.
BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Explore our Business and Computer Science Pathways. From Cyber Security and Computer hardware knowledge to Accounting and Economics, we have the program for you.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Lawson State has one of the strongest Health Professions Programs in the state. With options in Nursing, RAD Tech, EMS, Dental, or Sonography you cannot go wrong selecting a career in healthcare.
A Network of Success

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In the Classroom

Get in-person or virtual access to tutors, advisors, and mentors to help you succeed in class.
Academic Support

Beyond the Classroom

We support the whole student by offering social, wellness, and financial support to make sure you can focus on your work.
Student Support

After Graduation

Over decades, we've built strong relationships across regional industries. See how we can help you take your career to the next level.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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class of 2025
MAY 9

Lawson State Celebrates the Class of 2025

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Drop/Add Period (Summer Regular and M1 Terms)

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First Day of Classes to Begin (Summer Regular and M1 Terms)

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Memorial Day (Holiday)

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What Will You Build?

Every day, students, instructors and graduates of Lawson State are building the future - the future of America and their own futures.These stories often go untold, running in the background of our lives, until now. Snap-on is teaming up with Lawson State to highlight the stories of Makers and Fixers. The people that solve problems with their hands - and heads - to keep society running. These are stories of Lawson's people doing real work for the real world.

Makers and Fixers are building the future. And futures get built at Lawson State.

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