Student Services during the Potential Weather Closure

Due to impending inclement weather, Southside Virginia Community College may temporarily close to help ensure the safety of our students and employees. While on-campus services will be unavailable if there is a closure, students can continue to manage important Spring 2026 needs using the resources below.

Please note that response times may be delayed if there is a closure, but staff will respond as soon as possible, as conditions allow.
For official updates regarding closures, continue to monitor the Southside Alert notifications (Southside Alert webpage).

Advising, Registration, and Enrollment

Spring 2026 – Advising, Adding or Dropping Classes

Current Students needing assistance with advising, adding or dropping classes, or questions related to enrollment should email:
📧 student.services@southside.edu

Future Students needing assistance with advising, applying, enrolling in classes, or questions related to enrollment, including late-start or short-session courses, should email:
📧 getstarted@southside.edu
👉Upcoming Semester

Workforce Fastforward Registration Assistance

Students interested in Workforce programs, including FastForward, should complete the appropriate Workforce or FastForward inquiry form to request information or begin the registration process.

During the weather closure, staff will follow up by email as conditions allow. Students should continue to monitor their email for updates related to course availability, registration steps, and start dates.

FastForward programs: https://southside.edu/fastforward-workforce-programs

📧 Questions or assistance: workforcegetstarted@southside.edu

Academic Support with Classes

Faculty will communicate course-specific updates through Canvas during the weather closure. Faculty will post their contact information for you to use. Students should monitor Canvas and their student email regularly for:

  • Announcements

  • Assignment instructions or deadline changes

  • Attendance expectations

Textbooks

Order or manage textbooks online:
👉 SVCC Follett Bookstore site

  • Financial aid may be used for Spring 2026 textbook purchases

  • For bookstore assistance, contact Follett at 800-381-5151

Tuition and Payments

  • Payment is due at enrollment to secure your seat

  • Students without financial aid or a payment plan may be subject to administrative drops once operations resume

Set up a payment plan:

👉 Tuition Payment Plan Webpage
📧 payments@southside.edu

Financial Aid Resources

Please note: Financial aid processing and refunds may be delayed due to the weather closure. Students should continue to monitor their student account and email for updates.

📧 finaid@southside.edu

Admissions and Records Support

Admissions and Records staff are available by email to assist with questions related to applications, residency, transcripts, enrollment status, and student records.

📧 admissions@southside.edu
📞 (434) 736-2046

IT Support

For technical assistance with email, Canvas, or MySVCC access:

📧 helpdesk@southside.edu
📞 (434) 949-1010

Email Contacts for Student Support

Students may continue to email the appropriate office for assistance:

  • First Semester Registration: getstarted@southside.edu

  • Student Services: student.services@southside.edu

  • Financial Aid: finaid@southside.edu

  • Business Office / Payments: payments@southside.edu

  • Scholarships: foundation@southside.edu

  • IT Help Desk: helpdesk@southside.edu

  • Workforce: workforcegetstarted@southside.edu

  • Admissions & Records: admissions@southside.edu

If the college closes, thank you for your patience during the weather closure. Your safety is our priority, and we look forward to welcoming you back on campus.