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.

Password Recovery: Lawson State uses a single sign on platform to access Canvas, eMail and MyLawson. Email, however, controls all three. Thus, if you cannot login to MyLawson, you will have to change your email password.

Canvas is the college's Learning Management System (LMS) that houses course work for all Lawson State classes. All students need to access Canvas the first day of class for announcements, assignments, homework, virtual classes, flex, online classes, grades, and more.

Lawson State has hundreds of programs that will equip you with the knowledge to succeed whether you want to enter the workforce or transfer to a four year college. You picked the right school to forged your pathway to success.

The Lawson State Library supports the academic, career technical and educational needs of students, faculty, staff and community by providing access to a comprehensive collection of resources in an environment conducive to intellectual, social and cultural growth.

Lawson State Community College has two campuses approximately nine miles apart; one in Bessemer, Alabama, the other in Birmingham, Alabama. Bessemer Campus 1100 Ninth Avenue SW Bessemer, AL 35022. Click the map to view a full-size version.

Take the first step toward your future and apply to Lawson State. Determine what type of applicant you are and follow the steps to apply. Reach out to Admissions if you have any questions. We are currently accepting applications. Apply today!

The Registered Nursing Program at Lawson State is one of the most popular programs at the College. This highly ranked program is always in the Top 10 in the state and has been as high has #1 in the state several times.

Lawson State Community College is a public, historically black community college located in Birmingham and Bessemer, Alabama. It is composed of two main divisions, academic and career technical.

Over the course of 70+ years, Lawson State Community College has transformed and evolved to become one of the best community colleges in Alabama. Our faculty and staff work hard every day to provide affordable and accessible education to over 3,000 students seeking personal and professional growth.