Student Life

Student life at LCC can be both fun and educational. The Office of Student Life supplements academic development through student participation in activities outside the academic classroom with a wide variety of social, educational, cultural, and recreational events. Take the time to find out what's happening on campus and get involved in an activity. Students can attend plays, watch movies, listen to distinguished speakers, join clubs, participate in recreational activities, and enjoy comedy shows or mini-concerts. The Office of Student Life provides the procedures and guidelines for student engagement at Laredo Community College. There is always something happening at LCC.

Student Life Calendar

A schedule of Student Life events and activities is maintained by the Director of Student Life. All student activities must be cleared with the Director prior to placement on the calendar. To view student activities at LCC visit www.laredo.edu/cms/slc. Reservations for events at the Kazen Student Center must be requested through the Office of Student Life or visit www.laredo.edu/cms/kazen.

Kazen Student Center

The Kazen Student Center, named in memory of U.S. Congressman Abraham “Chick” Kazen, is the heart of student life on campus. The facilities are used regularly by student groups, faculty, staff, and administration. People using the Kazen Student Center are expected to comply with any building guidelines posted. Everyone’s behavior should be considerate of others. The Kazen Student Center’s operating hours are Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Located on the first floor are the LCC College Bookstore, Veteran's Affairs Office, Special Services Center, the dining area, a vending area, and cafeteria services. The Office of Student Life, Hilario Cavazos Jr. & Sabino Salazar Student Recreation Area, Mildred Reyna Meeting Room, Office of the Associate Dean of Students, Honors Program Office, and the Congressman "Chick" Kazen Room are located on the second floor.

LCC South William N. "Billy" Hall, Jr. Student Center

The LCC South Student Center honors the name and memory of former Webb County Treasurer and Texas State Legislator William N. "Billy" Hall, Jr.

The student center is a 40,100 square foot facility and its first floor contains Bursar’s Office, Student Financial Aid Center, Student Success Center, Office of Admissions & Registrar's, and Culinary Arts Department. The second floor contains an Assessment Center, Mailroom/Print Services, Associate Vice President for Instruction, and Office of Student Life.

Information/Referral Center

Service Desk

The Service Desk located in Fort McIntosh Campus, at the Kazen Student Center 2nd floor Room 214, and South Campus, at the William N. "Billy" Hall, Jr. Student Center Room A242 serve as information and referral centers. A list of current campus events is kept in order to facilitate inquiries. Any literature to be posted on Campus Boards must be processed and approved through the Office of Student Life. For information, call (956) 721.5174 Fort McIntosh Campus or (956) 794.4178 South Campus.

Additional service available through this office are:

Lost and Found Center

All articles found on the LCC campus should be turned in to the Service Desks at either campuses or to the LCC Campus Police. Items may be claimed by checking with these offices. If books or other items with identification are turned in, the Service Desks will make an attempt to contact the student. Items will be kept for only one semester; after that, they will be disposed of.