Laredo College offers a wide range of free academic and learning resources to help students strengthen their study skills and enhance learning outcomes. These supports have been developed to foster deeper understanding of course material, build academic confidence, and help maintain strong progress toward degree goals. Engagement is encouraged from the start-early and frequent participation in these resources leads to better results. 

Advising Center

The Advising Center offers advising services and transfer guidance to assist students with developing an action plan that will help them achieve their academic goals.  All students are invited to visit and benefit from the Center’s specialized services and resources. For information about the hours of operation or to set up an appointment visit: https://www.laredo.edu/student-services/advising-center/index.html

Fort McIntosh Campus	South Campus
Lerma Pena Building, Room 201	William Billy Hall Jr. Center, Room A116
Phone: (956) 721-5135	Phone: (956) 794-4139

Center for Learning, Academic, and Student Success (CLASS)

The Center for Learning, Academic, and Student Success (CLASS) supports the mission of Laredo College by providing all learners a productive learning environment that will empower them to succeed through quality academic support services and inspire positive change through teaching and coaching.

Fort McIntosh Campus	South Campus
Harold R. Yeary Library, Room 111	Sen. Judith Zaffirini Library, Room 208
Phone: (956) 721-5348	Phone: (956) 794-4348

Disability Services

Laredo College is committed to improving student transition to college and removing barriers that prohibit LC student with disabilities from achieving their educational goals.  Disability Services exist to ensure that all students with disabilities can freely and actively participate in all facets of college life.  We provide and coordinate supportive services and programs to maximize a student’s education potential and to develop their independence to the fullest extent possible.

Fort McIntosh Campus
Lerma Pena Building 205
Phone: (956) 721-5137

eLearning and Instructional Innovation Center

The eLearning & Instructional Innovation Center empowers student success and faculty excellence by pioneering innovative instructional design services and supportive technologies that complement teaching and learning experiences.

Fort McIntosh Campus	South Campus
Lewis Energy Academic Center (LEAC), Room 307	Judith Zaffirini Library, Room B202
Phone: (956) 721-5211	Phone: (956) 794-4211

eLearning Wellness Hub

The eLearning Wellness Hub has merged both technology for learning and wellness by providing students the opportunities for physical activity connected to healthy eating, mental wellness and learning. Research suggests that increasing physical activity in students improves academic performance, fitness and health, as well as social-emotional health. The hub will also provide students with educational and wellness interactive activities and the modality to accomplish a more fit Laredo College student community!

Fort McIntosh Campus
Moore Vocational Building
Phone: (956) 721-5332

Library Services

The Laredo College Libraries provide print and digital resources to assist students, staff, administration, and community users in locating information. The libraries also feature comfortable and quiet spaces for studying or completing classwork.

Fort McIntosh Campus	South Campus
Harold R. Yeary Library	Sen. Judith Zaffirini Library
Phone: (956) 721-5275	Phone: (956) 794-4275

TRIO Student Support Services

The TRIO Student Support Services at Laredo College offers a variety of services and resources to help students navigate through college. TRIO provides a rich supportive environment, comprised of excellent professional staff and peer mentors.

Laredo College has successfully carried out the Student Support Services Program since 1973. Although the SSS Program has evolved over the years, the goals of SSS continue to be the same today. The SSS Program is funded to increase the college retention and graduation rates of students within the Laredo community. SSS continues to maintain success by promoting tutoring, academic advisement, and other services for participants at the Center for Learning, Academic, and Student Success (CLASS), which are available at Fort McIntosh Campus (Main) and Laredo College South Campus.

At TRIO, we are dedicated to helping low-income students who are first-generation college students, and students with disabilities evidencing academic need to overcome any obstacles that may interfere with their post-secondary success!.

Fort McIntosh Campus	South Campus
Harold R. Yeary Library, Room 123	Judith Zaffirini Library B208
Phone: (956) 721-5233

L.E.A.P.S. POWER Program

The LEAPS POWER Program is committed to supporting students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) by helping them overcome academic and financial challenges. We offer a variety of services designed to promote student success, including:

• Personalized Academic Advising focused on STEM pathways and course planning
• STEM Scholar Development Plan & Agreement to empower students with goal-setting and accountability tools
• Skill-Building Workshops on resume writing, interview preparation, essay development, study strategies, time management, and more
• Opportunities for Engagement with peers, faculty, and STEM professionals at Laredo College
• Financial Aid Guidance including information on scholarships, stipends, and internships
• Transfer Support through established pathways and articulation agreements with four-year institutions
• Ongoing Academic Support and Resources to help students stay on track and complete their STEM degree

Fort McIntosh Campus
Cigarroa Science Complex D-207
Phone: (956) 764-5726

Writing Center

The Laredo College Writing Center is committed to empowering students through inclusive, individualized, and collaborative writing support that enhances academic success and lifelong communication skills. In alignment with Laredo College’s mission, we provide innovative and accessible services that foster confidence, creativity, and critical thinking in a student-centered learning environment.

Fort McIntosh Campus
Yeary Library, Room 174
Phone: (956) 764-5917