Admission Criteria and Academic Regulations

This catalog is intended to give such a description of the work of the University and such a digest of its rules as are needed by the students. By the end of the academic year, a new catalog will have been issued superseding all previous catalogs. The catalog year will begin on June 1st each year.

Student Responsibility

All colleges and universities establish certain requirements which must be met before a degree is granted. These requirements concern courses, majors, minors (if needed), grades, grade point average(s), senior residency, and other stipulations with which the student must comply. Advisors, department heads, and academic deans will help a student meet these requirements, but the student is responsible for fulfilling them. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule needed courses, complete prerequisites where necessary, and plan ahead so that all requirements will be fulfilled. Upon the completion of required course work, personnel of the University will determine whether or not the student has met the requirements for a degree. If the requirements have not been met, the degree will be refused until such time as they have been completed. For this reason, it is important for each student to become acquainted with the degree requirements and to remain informed of subsequent changes.

Also, it is necessary in the general administration of a university to establish broad policies and to lay down certain regulations and procedures by which they may be carried out. It is important that a student understand the policies and know the regulations and procedures which must be followed.

This catalog is presented, therefore, not only to enable prospective students and others to learn about Southeastern Louisiana University, but to state policies, requirements, regulations, and procedures in such form as will be helpful to the student. Students must abide by the current catalog for all University rules, regulations and policies.

The University Year

The University year is divided into three semesters: summer, fall, and spring. The summer semester begins in June and is completed in July. The fall semester begins in August and is completed in December. The spring semester begins in January and is completed in May. For more information, see the online University Academic Calendar.

Admission to the University

The University administers all admission programs in compliance with policies established by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors and Louisiana’s Board of Regents. The University reserves the right to deny admissions in instances which would be detrimental to the student or which would interfere with the capacity of other students to benefit from the educational experience. The Admissions and Readmissions Committee has the responsibility and final authority to review any question pertaining to admission and readmission.

All undergraduate applicants entering through any type of application for admission or readmission must submit the application and non-refundable application fee online via the application portal based on the following schedule.

Graduate applications may meet earlier deadlines. Check the graduate school websites for graduate program dates.

International students must meet earlier deadlines. See the International Student section of this catalog for specific dates.

Applicants who file early will receive information regarding early registration and orientation options. All application inquiries should be directed to: Office of Admissions, SLU 10752, Hammond, LA 70402, or admissions@southeastern.edu.

Definitions of Entry Status

Beginning Freshman - Applicant who has never attended any college or university after completing high school requirements and/or who has earned 0-29 college/university credit hours.

Transfer Student - Applicant who has attended one or more colleges or universities, other than Southeastern, after completing high school requirements.

Readmission Student - Applicant who has previously attended Southeastern after high school graduation.

Graduate Student - Applicant seeking admission to graduate studies as a new, readmission or transfer graduate student (See section on Graduate Studies).

Guest Student - Applicant seeking admission for one semester only with the intention of returning to their “home” institution.

Admission Criteria and Academic Regulations Undergraduate Applicants

To be admitted to Southeastern, the following criteria must be met:

Beginning Freshman Admission Criteria

To be fully admitted to Southeastern, first-time freshmen must complete a high school degree from a public or private high school, or a state-approved homeschool. Students must meet one of the following criteria options (A, B, C, or D):

1. Students who complete the full 19 units of Board of Regents Core classes must meet the following criteria:
   1. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.35 on a 4.0 scale
   2. Meet one of the following criteria:
      1. ACT composite score of at least 21
         OR
      2. GPA on Regents Core Classes of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
         OR
      3. Complete 12 hours of Dual Enrollment credit hours with at least a 2.0 GPA
         OR
      4. SLU Dual Enrollment passing credit in any course
   3. Placement in college-level Math OR college-level English
      OR
      Placement in corequisite Math OR corequisite English
      OR
      Placement in corequisite English AND no more than 2 hours of corequisite Math
2. Students who complete 17 or 18 units of Board of Regents Core classes must meet the following criteria:
   1. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.35 on a 4.0 scale
   2. Meet one of the following criteria:
      1. ACT composite score of at least 23
         OR
      2. GPA on Regents Core Classes of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
         OR
      3. ACT composite score of at least 20 AND Regents Core GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
         OR
      4. Complete 12 hours of Dual Enrollment credit hours with at least a 2.25 GPA
         OR
      5. SLU Dual Enrollment passing credit in any course.
   3. Placement in college-level Math OR college-level English
      OR
      Placement in corequisite Math OR corequisite English
      OR
      Placement in corequisite English AND no more than 2 hours of corequisite Math
3. Students who complete less than 17 hours of Board of Regents Core classes must meet the following criteria:
   1. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.35 on a 4.0 scale
   2. Meet one of the following criteria:
      1. ACT composite score of at least 23
         OR
      2. GPA on Regents Core Classes of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
         OR
      3. Complete 12 hours of Dual Enrollment credit hours with at least a 2.25 GPA
         OR
      4. SLU Dual Enrollment passing credit in any course
   3. Placement in college-level Math OR college-level English
      OR
      Placement in corequisite Math OR corequisite English
      OR
      Placement in corequisite English AND no more than 2 hours of corequisite Math
4. Students who have GED or HiSET credentials must meet the following criteria:
   1. HiSET score of at least 15 on any subtest AND score of 4 on HiSET essay
      OR
      NRS score level 6 on NRS approved assessment
   2. Meet one of the following criteria:
      1. ACT composite score of at least 20
         OR
      2. GPA on Regents Core Classes of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
         OR
      3. Complete 12 hours of Dual Enrollment credit hours with at least a 2.0 GPA
         OR
      4. SLU Dual Enrollment passing credit in any course
   3. Placement in college-level Math OR college-level English
      OR
      Placement in corequisite Math OR corequisite English
      OR
      Placement in corequisite English AND no more than 2 hours of corequisite Math

Additional Documentation

Beginning Freshman:

• If you graduated from a Louisiana high school before 2004 or from an out-of-state high school, you will be required to submit an official copy of your high school transcript upon applying to the university. Initial admissions decisions may be based on your six or seven-semester transcript. An official final high school transcript containing proof of high school diploma must also be submitted after graduation.
• If you took the GED, a copy of your scores and your diploma must accompany your application.
• Students must have completed the Board of Regents Core Curriculum in place at the time of their high school graduation.
• Students who graduate from a home study program must submit a copy of their home-school transcript.
• Test scores are a requirement for admission and are used for placement in English and Math. See “Placement in English ” and “Placement in Mathematics ” sections in this catalog for more information.
• International applicants who graduate from a non-U.S. high school must demonstrate English Language proficiency using approved test scores and must qualify for admission to a comparable university in their respective country.

All Applicants:

• All applicants must complete and submit the Proof of Immunization Compliance to the Admissions Office before full admission to the University can be granted.
• All applicants must submit official, final transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including credit received through Dual Enrollment.

Definitions

Developmental Courses Defined

• Students earning an ACT Math component score of 18 or below will need developmental Math.
• Students earning an ACT English component score of 17 or below will need developmental English.

Developmental Course Completion Requirement

A student required to enroll in a developmental Math or English course may be required to complete the course with another college or university. Southeastern currently has a partnership with Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) in which students may take NTCC developmental courses on Southeastern’s main campus.

Regents Core Curriculum Defined

Certain IB and AP credits may be substituted for Core courses. Contact an Admissions Counselor to get more information on possible substitutions.

Accuplacer (NG) Exam

Accuplacer is a computer-based test designed to assess an individual’s knowledge of subject areas. Southeastern administers one subject area: English. This exam is used to remove developmental requirements placed on a student based on ACT scores. The Accuplacer exam may not be used in place of the ACT test that is required for Admission. The Accuplacer exam is not timed. Accuplacer exams are administered Monday through Thursday, by appointment in the Office of Testing. Students may not place out of developmental requirements if they have earned a final grade in the course (or its equivalent) at an accredited college or university. A non-refundable administrative fee of $10 is assessed for each exam.

ACT and Accuplacer (NG) Placement Score Guide for English

ALEKS Placement, Preparation and Learning (ALEKS PPL) Assessment

Southeastern Louisiana University accepts ALEKS Placement, Preparation and Learning (ALEKS PPL) Assessment to determine readiness for mathematics courses. ALEKS PPL is a web-based program that uses artificial intelligence to map a student’s strengths and weaknesses. The Placement Assessment is up to 25 questions and generally takes 60-90 minutes to complete. After the Placement Assessment, an individualized Prep and Learning Module is available for students to refresh their knowledge on forgotten topics. Students then have the opportunity to reassess and improve their placement. Students pay for ALEKS with a credit card before beginning the assessment. The current fee is $25 and includes the initial, unproctored placement assessment, the Prep and Learning Module, and four proctored assessments.

ACT and ALEKS Placement Score Guide for Mathematics

¹The specific course in which a student should enroll is dependent upon the student’s major. 

Admission Appeal

Students who do not meet the regular admission criteria listed above will have an opportunity to appeal the admission decision. Admission under alternative criteria may be granted, based on life experiences, exemplary leadership, artistic ability, or a student’s ability to succeed. Alternative criteria appeal forms may be obtained from the Office of Admissions. Alternative criteria appeal applications, as well as the decision made on those appeals, are honored for only the semester of original application and may not be forwarded to a future semester should the student choose not to attend. The Alternative Criteria Application and all appeal documentation must be submitted to the Office of Admissions before an appeal decision will be made by the committee.

Freshman Orientation

Freshman Orientation is a program designed to transition new students to the university environment, and it is required of any student enrolling in Southeastern for the first time and classified as a freshman (29 or fewer transferable hours earned).

The ACT

Southeastern requires official scores on the ACT from all beginning freshmen and transfer students who have fewer than 18 earned hours of college credit (non-developmental). Test results may also be required of upper-class transfer students if developmental and general education needs cannot be determined from transfer credit. The ACT battery of test scores is used for admission and placement purposes. The test may be taken more than once in order to improve scores. Southeastern’s ACT college code is 1608.

The test is administered at a number of centers in Louisiana as well as centers in other states and foreign countries. Administration dates can be found on the ACT website, www.act.org, or by contacting the Office of Testing at Southeastern. Normally, the ACT is offered on a Saturday each September, October, December, February, April, and June. High school juniors and seniors who plan to enter Southeastern should register to take the test at one of these times. The necessary materials for registering to take the test may be obtained from the high school counselor, the high school principal, or the Southeastern Office of Testing. All beginning freshmen must have taken the ACT prior to registering for classes. Athletes must have taken the ACT no later than June for Fall registration and October for Spring registration. Applicants may submit official SAT scores in place of ACT. SAT scores will be converted using the concordance tables provided by College Source. Southeastern’s SAT college code is 6656.

Special Program Options for High School Students and Recent High School Graduates

Dual Enrollment Program

The Dual Enrollment Program at Southeastern has entered into cooperative agreements with high schools and school systems in the region to offer dual enrollment opportunities to qualified high school students. Dual enrollment courses are hybrid courses with all content delivered online OR in person via a Southeastern Instructor/Professor. The high school teacher serves as a facilitator by assisting with student registration and enrollment, proctoring exams as necessary, and through supplemental instruction, serving as a daily learning resource for students as they assimilate course content. The Southeastern Instructor/Professor serves as the instructor of record for all dual enrollment courses. Students will earn both high school and college credit for the courses in this program with final grades appearing on the permanent transcripts of both high school and Southeastern Louisiana University. Students can earn a maximum of 36 hours of college credit through Southeastern’s Dual Enrollment program. Interested students should consult with their high school counselor or principal to determine if their school has a cooperative agreement with Southeastern.

Southeastern Scholars Programs

Southeastern Louisiana University permits enrollment to superior high school students who have a proven high academic record. High school students who have an ACT composite of 24 or higher and a high school GPA of a 3.0 or better and no more than one developmental course requirement (See definition of Developmental Course requirements) can begin their college coursework at Southeastern during the summers and throughout the school year while they are still attending high school. Scholarships are available for part-time enrollment for qualified students who participate. A student may not be enrolled in Dual Enrollment courses while also enrolled as a Southeastern Scholar.

Students should not schedule any courses at the University in any subject where high school graduation requirements have not been met. Credit may be applied toward a degree when the student meets regular admission standards, including graduation from high school. Federal (Title IV) financial aid is not available for students participating in this program.

Students participating in the program must earn a minimum 3.0 cumulative and semester GPA on all Southeastern course work in order to continue receiving the scholarship. Students who are eligible to continue at Southeastern, but failed to maintain the 3.0 GPA, can continue in the program but will not receive the benefit of the scholarship. Students may request a reinstatement of the scholarship at the point that the minimum GPA requirements have been met. Students should apply for admission to the university following the appropriate application deadlines as listed.

Summer Start Program

Qualified high school graduates who have a 23 or higher ACT and 3.0 or better high school GPA, have no more than one developmental course requirement (See definition of Developmental Courses), and want to get a jumpstart on their college coursework may enroll in the Summer Start Program. Scholarship funding may be available to assist during the summer following high school graduation.

Special Program for Adults (SPA) Non-Degree

Persons wishing to pursue credit courses without meeting the full requirements for admission to undergraduate status may apply to the Special Program for Adults (SPA) by completing a regular application for admission and submitting all the necessary documentation by the appropriate deadlines. Adults who have not attended high school or college for at least three years, excluding within the last academic year SPA enrollment, may apply for participation in this non-degree program and may enroll in one or two undergraduate courses for personal growth. Applicants must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. A person who has previously attended an institution of higher education must be eligible to return to that institution to qualify for the program. Louisiana residents 60 years of age or older will be allowed to take 3 credit hours tuition-free. Admission under the SPA program is for two consecutive semesters. A new application for continuation must be submitted for additional semesters.

If accepted to the program, all university deadlines, fees, and other regulations apply to SPA enrollment. All courses taken carry full academic credit and will appear on the transcript. Courses taken during enrollment in the Special Program for Adults, however, may or may not apply to a degree should the student decide to pursue a degree in the future. The student should consult with the department head of their intended major if they decide to pursue a degree. SPA students will be required to have ACT scores on file or proof of prerequisite completion prior to scheduling any English or Mathematics courses. Students may contact the Office of Admissions for more information about the Special Program for Adults. Federal (Title IV) financial aid is not available for students participating in this program.

Special Projects/TRIO

TRIO Grants are designed and implemented to promote the educational and cultural preparation, development, and advancement of diverse populations to assist in academic success for junior high, secondary and post-secondary students. Pre-college preparation, assistance in post-secondary enrollment, and services that enhance academic and non-academic student success are included in the comprehensive array of services available for student involvement.

The Classic Upward Bound program provides the academic strength, skills, and motivation in high school students to ensure success in post-secondary education. During the school year, on certain Saturdays and during a six-week on-campus summer program, participants receive instruction in literature, composition, foreign language, mathematics, and science. Qualified high school juniors and seniors can earn college credit while working with the program.

Math-Science Upward Bound provides a center to offer a mathematics and science curriculum to high school students in a five-parish area for the purpose of preparing them to enroll in high school mathematics and science courses, and upon graduation, to enroll in a post-secondary institution in a math science curriculum. These students participate throughout the academic year through Internet-based assignments and attend a six-week summer residential program where college professors’ mentor and guide their learning and research. Qualified high school juniors and seniors can earn college credit while working with the program.

The Educational Talent Search Program assists students in persisting with and completing secondary school, as well as enrolling in a post-secondary educational program. Academic and social needs of high school juniors and seniors are addressed by offering academic tutoring, LEAP remediation, and workshops in the areas of financial aid, personal and career counseling, ACT testing, enrollment, and essential life skills.

The Educational Opportunity Center targets adult citizens 19 and older by providing educational preparation through tutoring, workshops, and pre/post-testing for entrance into institutions of higher education. Other services include career exploration and financial aid assistance.

Veterans Upward Bound provides veterans with assistance and services to obtain the skills and motivation necessary to pursue a program of post-secondary education. Academic and career assessment, academic instruction and tutoring, enrollment and admission services and other enrichment activities are provided to veterans at both the main campus and at the Baton Rouge Center.

Transfer Students from Other Universities or Colleges

Eligibility

Students transferring to Southeastern from another university or college must be eligible to re-enter the college or university from which they are transferring, and they must meet the minimum scholastic standards set forth elsewhere in this catalog for Southeastern students. Students must have their official transcripts from all institutions previously attended sent directly to the Office of Admissions (if hand carried, the transcript must be in an officially sealed envelope from the issuing institution). If a student is a veteran and was suspended, the student must be counseled by a VA representative before certification for entitlement. All suspensions from another university will be counted in the total number of suspensions. In the absence of academic action from the last session of attendance at a previous college or university, the same standards for suspension and dismissal will be applied as for Southeastern students.

Southeastern will admit transfer students based on the following criteria:

Transfer Students with fewer than 18 transferable hours of college credit (excluding developmental / corequisite courses): To be eligible for full admission to Southeastern, transfer students with less than 18 hours of transferable college credit earned must meet the following criteria:

• Meet the same criteria for beginning freshmen as listed in the Admission Criteria for Undergraduate Students section of this catalog AND be eligible to return to the last college or university attended.

Transfer Students with 18 or more hours of transferable college credit (excluding developmental courses):
To be eligible for full admission to Southeastern, transfer students with 18 or more hours of transferable college credit earned must meet the following criteria:

1. Transfer an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution
   OR
2. Meet the following criteria:
   1. Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative transferable grade point average on all college work (excluding developmental courses)
      And
   2. Must have successfully completed a college-level English and a college-level mathematics course designed to fulfill general education requirements with a grade of “C” or better in both
      OR
3. Meet the same criteria for beginning freshmen as listed on the Admission Criteria for Undergraduate Students section of this catalog AND be eligible to return to the last college or university attended.

Entry options for Transfer Students with 18 or more transferable hours that need one or more developmental courses:

Students having a 2.0 cumulative transferable grade point average, but are required to take one or more developmental courses may be admitted through an alternative path after completing one of the following options:

1. Continue enrollment at a prior institution or enroll in a community college to complete the developmental requirements prior to applying for admission as a transfer student to Southeastern.
2. Take the Accuplacer exam and obtain a passing score in all developmental requirements if no attempts at those courses have been previously made.

Note: Transfer students with 18 or more transferable hours may be required to provide official ACT scores to verify whether developmental requirements have been met.

Additional Documentation

Transfer students with fewer than 18 transferable hours earned:
See “Additional Documentation for Beginning Freshmen and Transfer Students with fewer than 18 transferable hours earned” located after the beginning freshmen criteria in this section of the catalog.

All Transfer Applicants:

All transfer applicants must provide official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities. International transcripts may require a course by course evaluation by an accredited agency listed with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the International Association of Universities (IAU). Transfer students are encouraged to have official transcripts from all prior colleges and universities sent 30 days before classes begin.

Evaluation of Transfer Credit

Courses evaluated by Southeastern for transfer credit from regionally accredited institutions will carry the grade earned at the institution where the courses were taken if the grading system used is comparable to Southeastern’s grading system. However, credits earned at foreign colleges and universities will carry the grade of “P.” Technical and vocational credits are not accepted, nor is credit accepted for varsity sports. Transfer students should become familiar with sections of this Catalog concerning the grading system, course repeat policy, and other academic regulations. The extent to which any transfer courses may be applied toward a degree at Southeastern is determined by the Academic Dean and Department Head.

A transfer student may complete requirements for graduation in the Southeastern catalog in effect at the time of enrollment as a freshman in a regionally accredited institution of higher education or any Southeastern catalog within seven years of that date, unless the student elects to change to another curriculum, or there is a break of one calendar year or more in attendance at Southeastern. If there is a break of one calendar year or more in attendance, the student is subject to the catalog in effect when re-entering, or any in effect for seven years thereafter. Students who change their curriculum will be subject to the catalog in effect when change of major occurs, or any catalog in effect for seven years thereafter.

Students who wish to transfer credits to Southeastern which were earned in a nontraditional manner, i.e., CLEP Subject or General Examinations, Advanced Placement, IB Credits, or Departmental Examinations, will have these evaluated by the Office of Testing and the Office of the Registrar. Credit will be granted for Departmental Examinations and CLEP Examinations if the course(s) are listed on the student’s official transcript with a passing grade or the equivalent, and are within the policies for credit at Southeastern Louisiana University.

Advanced placement credit will be given in areas in which Southeastern normally grants such credit as shown elsewhere in this Catalog. Indication of the advanced placement credit must appear on the student’s official transcript.

Transfer students who have questions concerning their transfer evaluation may request a review of the evaluation by their academic dean, their department head, the Director of Admissions, and/or the head(s) of the department in which the course(s) are offered at Southeastern. Requests must be made in writing to the Director of Admissions and must list the specific course(s) in question. The student may be required to furnish course descriptions and may be required to appear before the appropriate college or department personnel.

In order to facilitate a more efficient transfer of courses among public colleges and universities, the Louisiana Board of Regents has established a Master Course Articulation Matrix. This matrix indicates transfer equivalences of courses among Louisiana’s public college and universities, and may be accessed through the Board of Regents’ webpage at https://regents.la.gov/divisions/planning-research-and-academic-affairs/academic-affairs/louisiana-transfer-degree-lt/. It remains, however, the prerogative of the receiving institution as to whether a course will count toward a particular major, whether a particular grade is required, or whether the course will satisfy general education requirements. Students should therefore always contact Southeastern prior to transferring courses.

Questions concerning transfer credits should be referred to the Director of Admissions, SLU 10752, Hammond, LA 70402.

Evaluation of Military Training/Transcripts for College Credit

Current and former service members must send official military transcripts to the University in order to be evaluated for potential credit (Joint Service Transcript System).

Military transcripts are evaluated for each applicant, and additional credit may be awarded. This credit will be awarded on a case-by-case basis for lower-level military courses (flagged as “L”), and if transferable will transfer as 1000-level courses. All upper-level military courses (flagged as “U”) and if transferrable will transfer as 2000-level courses. Exceptions include duplicates and those noted as “Not for Credit” and/or flagged as “V” for vocational. 

When awarding credit to students who are veterans or military service members, the institution will reference the Joint Services Transcript (JST), DD-214 and/or transcripts from the Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS), Community College of Air Force (CCAF), and Coast Guard Institute (CGI). 

Students may contact the Office of Military and Veteran Success for assistance in obtaining military transcripts.

Acceptance of Credit Earned at a Non-Regionally Accredited Institution
In evaluating credits earned at a non-regionally accredited institution of higher learning, Southeastern considers the transfer acceptance practices of a major university or state educational agency within the state where the institution is located. Transfer Credit Practices of Designated Educational Institutions (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers) is used as a guide for this purpose.

Community or Junior College Transfer Credits
All academic hours earned at a community or junior college will be posted on the Southeastern transcript upon the student’s transfer. However, applicability of transfer credit to the student’s Southeastern degree program is determined by the academic departments and colleges. No credit earned at a community or junior college may be used for credit at the 3000 or 4000 course level.

Concurrent Registration

Any Southeastern student who wishes to take courses at another college or university should obtain prior approval (Course Elsewhere Form) from the dean and department head to ensure transferability and degree credit. Work taken concurrently will independently be subject to the same regulations as transfer work, and must meet the minimum scholastic requirements as set forth for Southeastern students elsewhere in this catalog. It will be at the discretion of the dean/department head of the student’s major to determine if a course not previously approved may be used toward degree credit.

The Office of Admissions will prepare Course-Elsewhere Approval Forms and, to the extent possible, cross reference numbers for the courses the student desires to take at another college/university and have transferred back to Southeastern. These forms must be signed by the student’s dean and department head and returned to the Office of Admissions.

Cross-Enrollment

Southeastern has entered into cross-enrollment agreements with the following institutions: Baton Rouge Community College, Delgado Community College, Northshore Technical Community College, Nunez Community College, River Parishes Community College, Louisiana State University (Army and Air Force ROTC courses only), Southern University at Baton Rouge (regular courses as well as Navy and Marine ROTC), and Southern University of New Orleans.

Southeastern students may enroll in courses at the host institution if the courses are not offered at the home institution during the cross-enrollment semester. Southeastern students may take one course for each course taken at Southeastern, with a maximum of two courses per semester.

To cross-enroll, a Southeastern student must obtain a Cross-Enrollment Form from the Office of Admissions, work with an admissions counselor to complete the form, and then take it to the student’s department head and academic dean of the student’s major for approval signatures. The student should return the form to the Office of Admissions to process the request. The Cross-Enrollment Form is signed by the Director of Admissions at Southeastern and then forwarded to the host institution to complete the enrollment process. The student is registered for the course(s), and the tuition/fees for the cross-enrolled course(s) are added to the Southeastern fee statement. Any special fees (book fees, lab fees, etc.) associated with the cross-enrolled courses will also be assessed.

The Admissions Office will forward the approved form to the host institution to complete the enrollment process.

To withdraw from cross-enrolled classes, Southeastern students must follow the withdrawal procedures at the host institution. The host institution will notify Southeastern of the withdrawal and Southeastern will process the withdrawal. The withdrawal deadlines of the host institution will apply. The fee payment deadlines and refund policy of the home institution (Southeastern) will be honored. All withdrawals will be processed based on the withdrawal date provided by the host institution.

Guest Students

Students who are pursuing a degree at another institution but would like to take courses at Southeastern for one semester may be admitted as “guest students,” provided they are in good standing at their “home” institution. An official transcript noting the student’s standing and academic history at their current or last institution is required for admission. Guest students are not eligible for Federal (Title IV) financial aid.

Readmission of Former Students

Students who have not been enrolled at Southeastern for the twelve (12) months prior to the term for which admission is sought, and students who wish to return after earning a degree at Southeastern, must file an application for readmission. Students on suspended status must also file an application for readmission if they are returning after the required suspension period. However, students under suspension are not required to file an application for readmission if they are returning to attend a summer semester that falls within their suspension period. In addition to filing the application for readmission, former students must also have sent directly to the Admissions Office any credits earned since last enrolled at Southeastern (if hand delivered, must be in an officially sealed envelope from the issuing institution). Students must be eligible to return to the school previously attended in order to readmit to Southeastern. A non-refundable application fee is required of all students who apply for readmission to the University. An additional late fee is charged if the application is received after the established deadline.

Applicants for readmission who file early may be entitled to early register for the next semester.

Leave of Absence and Readmission after Military Duty

Students who are currently serving in the armed forces who completely withdraw from the University in order to fulfill military duty for a period of service that exceeds 30 consecutive days shall be promptly readmitted to the University with the same academic status held before leaving. The leave of absence for military service cannot exceed 5 years. Students who must take a leave of absence from the University for military duty must promptly present a copy of their military orders to the Office of Military and Veteran Success, the office of the dean of their college, and the Registrar. Students who withdraw after the semester has already begun will be given a grade of incomplete and given the opportunity to complete the term after the military service is complete. Notice of intent must be provided not later than three years after the completion of the period of service in order to be able to return to campus and register for classes. For a service member who is hospitalized for or convalescing from an illness or injury incurred in, or aggravated during, the performance of service, notice must be provided not later than two years after the end of the period that is necessary for recovery from such illness or injury. 

International Students

All students who are not citizens of the United States or who do not possess a resident alien card are classified as international students.

All foreign nationals applying for admission to Southeastern Louisiana University should contact International Services, SLU 10752, Hammond, LA 70402, USA, or email: international@southeastern.edu for admission information. Foreign applicants must submit the following materials before eligibility for admission can be determined:

1. Application for admission accompanied by a non-refundable $30 (thirty-dollar) U.S. currency fee.
2. Statement of financial responsibility, giving name and address of sponsor. International students are not eligible for Federal (Title IV) financial aid. Each applicant must show that they will be fully supported either by private or governmental sources.
3. An official copy of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS scores for all whose official language is not English. TOEFL/IELTS scores will be accepted only from the testing companies, not from the student.
4. Complete and official transcripts of high school and college work, translated into English. Where appropriate, college transcripts will require course by course evaluations completed by an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the International Association of Universities (IAU).

All international applicants must meet the following admissions criteria:

Beginning Freshmen

To be eligible for full admission to Southeastern, international beginning freshmen students must meet ALL of the following criteria:

1. Must have completed a recognized secondary school program with a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.35.
2. Must have taken the TOEFL or IELTS*:
   1. Minimum TOEFL scores required - 550 paper-based or 79 internet-based
   2. Minimum IELTS score required - 6.5 overall band
   3. Minimum Duolingo score required - 100
3. Must have taken the ACT or SAT:
   1. Minimum Verbal SAT of 450 or minimum 460 in Math (old format)
      Minimum Writing and Language of 25 or 500 in Math (new format)
   2. Minimum English ACT of 18 or minimum Math ACT of 19

Note* Any student who has studied in the United States for one full year in an academic program is not required to take the TOEFL or IELTS.

Transfer Applicants

Transfer students with less than 18 hours of U.S. college credit:

1. Must meet the beginning freshman admission criteria above, and
2. Must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college-level work.
3. Must be eligible to return to the last college or university attended.

Transfer students with 18 or more hours of U.S. college credit:

1. Must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college-level work.
2. Must be eligible to return to the last college or university attended.
3. Must have taken the TOEFL or IELTS *:
   1. Minimum TOEFL scores required - 550 paper-based and 79 internet-based.
   2. Minimum IELTS score required - 6.5 overall band.
   3. Minimum Duolingo score required - 100.
4. Must have completed college-level Math that meets the General Education Requirements.
5. Must be eligible to enroll in ENGL 1010  (those students transferring from a non-U.S. institution must submit ACT or SAT scores to determine eligibility).

Note* Any student who has studied in the United States for one full year in an academic program is not required to take the TOEFL or IELTS.

Graduate Applicants

Students wishing to seek a Master’s-level degree at Southeastern:

1. Must have completed a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree or a comparable degree program in a foreign country.
2. Must have taken the TOEFL or IELTS*
3. Must meet minimum scores required by the individual departments on standardized tests (GRE, GMAT, Praxis, etc.)
4. Must meet all other requirements as set forth by the individual departments. Please see the Research and Graduate Programs page for further information. Conditional admission cannot be offered to an international student on the F1 or J1 visas.

Note* Any student who has studied in the United States for one full year in an academic program is not required to take the TOEFL or IELTS.

• Minimum TOEFL scores required - 550 paper-based and 79 Internet-based
• Minimum IELTS score required - 6.5 overall band
• Minimum Duolingo score - 100

In addition, all international transfer students must follow U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service regulations in effecting the transfer of schools.

All materials must be received by the Office of Admissions, SLU 10752, Hammond, LA 70402, USA, by the following deadlines:

For Fall Semester Entry June 1
For Spring Semester Entry October 1
For Summer Semester Entry March 1

University regulations require that all international students be covered by health, accident, and repatriation insurance programs. It is necessary that each international student show proof that they are currently insured by a valid health, accident, and repatriation policy from a U.S. insurance company, or enroll in the Southeastern Student Health Program at the time of registration.

International students must maintain full-time status at all times in order to comply with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service regulations. All international students should report to the International Services Office as soon as possible after arrival on campus.

New international students with less than 30 credit hours are required to attend the freshman orientation program as required by University regulations. All new international students are also required to attend the international orientation program.

Student-Athlete Eligibility and Retention

In order to participate in the varsity athletic program and receive athletically-related aid, a Southeastern Louisiana University student must conform to the applicable rules of the Southland Athletic Conference (SLC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). In addition, the student-athlete must demonstrate good academic standing by being enrolled in twelve (12) or more hours, and demonstrate satisfactory progress by fulfilling the requirements as stated in the NCAA Manual.

Academic Renewal

The purpose of Academic Renewal is to disregard a student’s previous academic coursework that does not satisfy eligibility criteria.

Academic renewal provides an opportunity for persons in this situation to apply for a fresh undergraduate start at Southeastern Louisiana University on the basis that their prior undergraduate record be disregarded. Students begin their college study again with no credits attempted and no quality points earned. Academic Renewal may be awarded to a student only once and is applicable only to students enrolled at Southeastern.

Prior to applying for academic renewal, at least three years must have elapsed since the end of the semester in which the applicant was last in attendance at a college or university. The applicant must present evidence that the conditions, which caused the poor academic record, have changed so there is now a reasonable expectation that the applicant will perform satisfactorily if approval is given.

The Director of Admissions will consult with the appropriate academic dean for advice on specific questions. Students showing competency in any area may be allowed advanced standing (without credit) or a waiver of requirements, just as any entry-level student.

Note that the prior record remains a part of the student’s overall academic record, but none of it carries forward as part of a degree program. The date of the Academic Renewal will be entered on the student’s transcript along with a statement prohibiting the use of previously earned credits and quality points in meeting degree requirements, computing grade point average, graduation status, or academic honors. The student will remain subject to University policies on probation, suspension and dismissal. Students are cautioned that graduate and professional schools often compute grade point average over all hours attempted when considering applicants for admission. Students should also be aware that other institutions to which they apply may or may not accept academic renewal granted at this institution.

Application forms are available in the Office of Admissions. The deadline for applying for academic renewal is the last day that the student may resign with a grade of “W” in the first semester of the student’s return to school. Supporting documentation and official transcripts from other schools must be on file to comply with the deadline.

Academic Renewal at Another University

A student who has enrolled at another regionally accredited institution of higher education under an Academic Renewal Plan (e.g., Academic Amnesty or Bankruptcy) may be considered for Academic Renewal at Southeastern provided that:

1. The Academic Renewal Plan at the previous institution meets all the provisions of the Academic Renewal Plan at Southeastern.
2. Credits earned since the student entered the program at a previous institution will be evaluated in the same manner as credits for other transfer students.

Non-Resident Fee Waiver

Out-of-State Fee Waiver Scholarship: Option 1

The University of Louisiana System approved an out-of-state fee waiver scholarship for new non-resident beginning freshmen and undergraduate transfer applicants who meet the following University of Louisiana System-defined criteria:

1. First-time freshman (less than 18 transferable credit hours completed) shall have an ACT composite score of 21 (or an equivalent SAT score) and a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.25 or higher. Such students must also have no need for developmental courses. Students with transfer credit must have a 2.0 transferable cumulative grade point average on all college-level work.
2. Transfer students (at least 18 transferable credit hours completed) shall have at least a 2.5 transferable cumulative grade point average on college-level course work and no remaining developmental course requirements. Students must be eligible to return to their previous institution.

To continue receiving the out-of-state waiver in subsequent semesters, including summer, a student must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Maintain status as a full-time student
2. Remain in “good” academic standing
3. Maintain satisfactory academic progress

To drop below full-time status, to stay out of school for a fall or spring semester, or to be placed on academic probation or suspension will forfeit the waiver. A student may reapply after the completion of one regular semester of full-time enrollment in “GOOD” academic standing. In cases of unforeseen circumstances through no fault of the student, the student may submit an appeal to the Residence Rules Appeal Committee for review (see Appeals Committee process listed under the Definition of a Resident Student  in this catalog). 

Note: The following categories of students are not eligible for the waiver: Graduate students; students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree; and international students.

Out-of-State Fee Waiver Scholarship: Option 2 - Performance

A student with high achievement in dance performance, debate, visual arts, music performance, or theatre performance may be granted a waiver if that student’s presence will improve the educational opportunities of other students. Cheerleaders, flag corps, university-recognized or sponsored spirit groups that perform at athletic game activities, and the SGA president, as well as certain others may also be considered in this group. The applying student must meet each of the following criteria:

1. Demonstrate high achievement in the appropriate performance area.
2. Have a cumulative minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in high school, if applying prior to entering college, or on at least 24 semester hours of college work.
3. Demonstrate leadership.
4. Receive a satisfactory rating in an interview (personal or by telephone). Interview must be documented.
5. Commit to participate in the appropriate area (dance performance, debate, music performance, theatre performance) at the granting institution.

To continue receiving the out-of-state waiver in subsequent semesters, including summer, a student must meet the following criteria:

1. Maintain satisfactory participation and performance in the appropriate collegiate activity. Failure to maintain satisfactory participation and performance in one semester will result in forfeiting the waiver for subsequent semesters. After reestablishing satisfactory performance for at least one semester (not a summer semester), the student may reapply for the waiver. In cases of unforeseen circumstances through no fault of the student, the student may submit an appeal to the Residence Rules Appeal Committee for review (see Appeals Committee process listed under the Definition of a Resident Student  in this catalog). 
2. Maintain status as a full-time student.
3. Maintain a semester and cumulative 2.0 grade point average. If the semester or cumulative GPA falls below 2.0, the student may retain the waiver for the succeeding semester, but will forfeit the waiver if the semester or cumulative GPA is below 2.0 at the close of that succeeding semester.

Note: The following categories of students are not eligible for the waiver: Graduate students; students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree; and international students.

Out-of-State Fee Waiver Scholarship: Option 3 - International

The University of Louisiana System approved an out-of-state fee waiver scholarship for new international undergraduate student applicants who meet the following System-defined criteria:

1. First-time freshmen (under 18 credits of college-level work completed)
   1. Minimum TOEFL score of 525 paper, 195 computer 75 Internet-based or IELTS Band 6.0, and
   2. Have completed a recognized secondary program comparable to U.S. high school graduation with a cumulative high school GPA of 2.25 or higher, and
   3. Have no need for developmental course work.
2. Transfer students (have completed at least 18 credits of coursework in the U.S.)
   1. Cumulative GPA of 2.5 on college-level work, and
   2. Have no need for developmental course work, and
   3. Be eligible to return to their previous institution.

International students for whom English is a second language are required to demonstrate college-level English proficiency by submitting the minimum required TOEFL Score. International students whose official language is English shall be expected to satisfy the same requirements as students from the United States.

To continue receiving the out-of-state waiver in subsequent semesters, including summer, a student must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Maintain status as a full-time student*
2. Remain in “good” academic standing
3. Maintain satisfactory academic progress

*To drop below full-time status, to stay out of school for a fall or spring semester, or to be placed on academic probation or suspension will forfeit the waiver. A student may reapply after the completion of one regular semester of full-time enrollment in “GOOD” academic standing. In cases of unforeseen circumstances through no fault of the student, the student may submit an appeal to the Residence Rules Appeal Committee for review (see Appeals Committee process listed under the Definition of a Resident Student  in this catalog). 

Note: The following categories of students are not eligible for the waiver: Graduate students; students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree; and currently enrolled non-resident students who enrolled prior to the effective date of this scholarship (Spring 2002).

Registration Procedures

Registration

The University will allow only students in good financial standing with the University to register for classes. This policy will be enforced by the Controller’s Office and will include delinquent loans, delinquent receivables, NSF checks, and other financial matters managed by the Controller’s Office.

All continuing students are expected to participate in Priority Registration in accordance with the plans of registration established for the current year.

Students should seek advisement from their academic departments in preparing their class schedules; however, each student is responsible for understanding their curriculum and should register each semester according to its requirements.

Advising and registration for incoming freshman and transfer students (with fewer than 30 transferable hours) occurs during the Orientation Program.

Terminology, Definitions, and Responsibilities

Priority Registration: The first opportunity to schedule classes for the next semester. Usually a one-week period during the semester prior to the registration semester during which students are assigned a registration appointment based on the number of hours a student has earned and/or other priority conditions (i.e. accommodation status, honors program, athletics, veterans, etc.). All currently enrolled students are expected to register for classes during Priority Registration. Academic advising, when required, is available to all students prior to Priority Registration.

Open Registration: The period following Priority Registration and lasting until the Final Schedule Adjustments Deadline. All eligible students, including those who did not register during Priority Registration, may register anytime 24 hours/day, 7 days/week during this period. Academic Advisors are not always available during this period so students should contact their department to schedule an advising appointment.

Freshman Orientation: A program required of all beginning freshmen and transfer freshmen to provide an overview of university policies and procedures, academic advising, and course registration.

Fee Payment Deadline: Students who have not paid by the Fee Payment Deadline will not have access to other university services such as textbook rentals, ID services, parking permits, housing, meal plans, etc. Students are responsible for tuition and fees for all courses that remain on their schedule after this deadline. Students who need assistance with dropping their classes or canceling their enrollment by this deadline may email the Office of the Registrar at Registrar@southeastern.edu or call 1-800-222-SELU or 985-549-2244.

Cancellation: Students who have not paid (payment received and posted to the student’s account) by the Fee Payment Deadline will be canceled from their classes. Students whose classes are paid with anticipated aid must drop all their classes before the first day of classes if they do not plan to attend.

Schedule Adjustment: The final opportunity for all students to register for classes, make schedule changes, or cancel enrollment before classes begin. Students should check their schedule for any classes removed due to low enrollment. Students who decide not to attend must drop all their classes. Students will be financially responsible for all classes remaining on their schedule once Schedule Adjustment ends.

Add/Drop Period: During the add/drop period, a student may make schedule adjustments without receiving a “W” grade for each class dropped. However, a student will not be able to drop all of their classes. To drop their last class, students will need to resign from the University by submitting a Resignation Request with the Office of the Registrar. For details on the resignation process, see the Registrar’s website. At the completion of the resignation process, students will receive a “W” grade for the last class.

Final Fee Payment Deadline: Students are responsible for tuition and fees for all courses that remain on their schedule.

First Day of Classes: Once classes begin, schedule changes will be handled as follows:

• After the add/drop period, requests for schedule changes must be submitted to the student’s academic dean and must be due to extenuating circumstances.
• Students wishing to withdraw:
  • Receive a grade of “W”
  • Pay the tuition and fees for the class
• Students wishing to resign:
  • Receive a grade of “W” in all classes
  • Are refunded 75% to 0% of their tuition (based on University refund schedule)

Auditing Classes

Students may register for courses for credit only, or for audit only, or combined credit and audit. Courses for audit count in total hours taken to determine fees to be paid, but do not count as enrolled hours in determining enrollment status or eligibility for financial aid or scholarships.

Instructors will determine attendance regulations for classes being audited and will inform students of the regulations at the beginning of the semester.

A student wishing to change from credit to audit or audit to credit must contact the Office of the Registrar to request that change. Requests should occur within the add/drop period. Requests for change after this timeframe, must have Dean’s approval.

Adding and Dropping Courses

Students may add and drop courses during all registration periods (see the online University Academic Calendar). When a course is “dropped,” it no longer appears on the student’s record.

After the last day of the add/drop period, and before the “last day to withdraw or resign from the University” (see the University Academic Calendar), a student can withdraw from a course following the instructions in Workday. Some students are not allowed to withdraw from courses without prior approval (graduating seniors, international students, student-athletes, graduate students). Upon submission of the request by the deadline posted in the University Academic Calendar, a grade of “W” is assigned to each course. Although “W” grades do not affect the grade point average, excessive withdrawals reflect negatively on the student’s record, interfere with the student’s progress toward graduation, and may result in the loss of scholarships and other types of financial aid. Therefore, it is recommended withdrawals be limited as described below.

Laboratory and lecture classes must be taken concurrently. If during the add/drop period or during the semester, a student drops/withdraws from the lecture course, the laboratory course must also be dropped/withdrawn. Exceptions apply if the student has prior credit for the lecture course or permission from the department head of the student’s major.

After the “last day to withdraw or resign from the University,” a student who cannot complete a course due to circumstances beyond the student’s control may contact the academic dean of their major no later than the last day of classes for that semester to determine if the criteria are met for receiving a retroactive withdrawal. Refer to the University Academic Calendar for semester deadlines.

Changes in Major (Program of Study)

To change a major (program of study) from one curriculum to another, an undergraduate student must follow the instruction process through Workday. If a major is being changed from “Undecided” to a degree program, the student’s catalog year will not change. If a major is being changed from one degree program to another degree program, the student’s catalog year will change to the catalog in effect on the date the request is submitted.

Resignation from the University

Students who must leave the University before the end of a semester should review the Resignation Procedure as outlined on Southeastern’s website. Prior to the last day to withdraw or resign from the University, students may submit a Resignation Request with the Office of the Registrar via this site. Upon completion of the resignation process, a grade of “W” is assigned to each course.

Students who leave the University without officially resigning from the University are considered absent for the remainder of the classes and will receive the appropriate grade(s). These grades affect the student’s academic standing and may jeopardize the student’s eligibility to reenter the University, receive financial aid, or transfer to another accredited institution. In addition, students leaving officially or unofficially prior to the 60% point in the semester are obligated to return a portion of the federal aid received for that semester.

After the last day to withdraw or resign from the University, a student who cannot complete the semester due to documented circumstances beyond the student’s control may contact the academic dean of their major to determine if the criteria are met for receiving a retroactive resignation.

Leave of Absence

Southeastern considers continuous progress of undergraduates toward their degree highly advisable. Departments have designed programs so that students will schedule approximately one-eighth of their degree credits each semester in an orderly and identifiable sequence. “Dropping in” and “dropping out” are permitted without formal request and without penalty except (1) when students wish to schedule coursework for credit in another university during a summer semester; (2) during a semester while they are in residence at Southeastern; or (3) in a junior college after they have attained rank as a junior. Students returning to Southeastern after being out a year are required to return under the current catalog unless they have, prior to their dropping out, received a leave of absence for personal reasons or for doing coursework at another institution.

When a student intends to schedule coursework at another institution during a summer semester or during a regular semester in residence, he/she must secure permission of the department head and the academic dean of their college so that both the student and the University may be assured that the work taken is creditable toward the degree program. Some departments may not grant students permission to schedule major courses elsewhere during their junior and senior years.

A student who transfers to another institution for one semester or more with the intention of returning to Southeastern should secure permission from the department head and the academic dean so that both the student and the University will be assured that the work scheduled elsewhere is creditable at Southeastern. Forms for scheduling classes elsewhere are available through the Office of Admissions.

In case of a prolonged absence from classes because of illness, injury, or pregnancy, students should discuss the situation with their academic dean. The dean will work within the University and departmental policies concerning leaves of absence for students.

Classification

Classification of students is based upon the number of semester hours earned.

The following rules govern the classification of a student:

1. Students are classified as freshmen until they have successfully completed thirty semester hours. Courses numbered 0-1990 are primarily for freshmen.
2. Students are classified as sophomores after they have successfully completed at least thirty semester hours of credit. Courses numbered 2000-2990 are primarily for sophomores.
3. Students are classified as juniors after they have successfully completed at least sixty semester hours of credit. Courses numbered 3000-3990 are primarily for juniors.
4. Students are classified as seniors after they have successfully completed at least ninety semester hours of credit. Courses numbered 4000-4990 are primarily for seniors.

The term upperclassmen as used in this catalog refers to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Courses numbered 5000 and above are for graduate students only and cannot be counted toward undergraduate degree credit.

Scholastic Ratings

Grading System

Students are graded on the following basis:
 

Students who earn credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), advanced placement (AP), departmental examinations (DCE), the College Entrance Examination Board exam (CEEB) Advanced Placement Program, or IB Credit will receive a grade of “P.” This grade will not be computed in the student’s average, will not carry quality points, and cannot be translated into grade “A,” “B,” “C,” or “D.”

Quality Points and Grade Point Average

The quality of work is indicated by quality points. Students passing a course with a grade of “A” will receive four quality points for each semester hour credit to which the course entitles them; with a grade of “B,” three quality points for each semester hour credit; with a grade of “C,” two quality points for each semester hour credit; with a grade of “D,” one quality point for each semester hour credit; and an “F” carries no quality points. Grade “I” is counted as an “F” until resolved into a final grade for undergraduate students.

The grade point average computed on all hours attempted is the Cumulative Grade Point Average. Hours attempted is defined as all courses completed and those courses not completed in which the grade of “F” was received. Grades of “I” are computed as “F” grades until changed to a final passing grade. Graduate students should consult the Graduate section of this Catalog for probation and suspension criteria. The Cumulative Grade Point Average is the only Grade Point Average that will appear on the academic transcript prior to graduation. The Degree Grade Point Average is calculated using the last grade earned for courses within a curriculum and is used to determine a student’s eligibility for an undergraduate degree.

A ratio of 2.0 between quality points earned and semester hours attempted is interpreted as a 2.0 (C) grade point average. To be eligible for graduation, a student must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0 (C) on all hours attempted, all required coursework in the major field, and on all Southeastern hours attempted; or, a minimum Degree Grade Point Average of 2.0 (C) on all coursework applicable to the student’s curriculum; on all required course work in the major field; and on Southeastern coursework applicable to the student’s curriculum. Individual academic departments or colleges may set higher grade point average requirements for graduation and/or admission into specified programs. Policies regarding requirements in specific degree programs may be found in the appropriate academic section of this catalog.

Repeating Courses

The following policy outlines the rules for repeating courses at Southeastern and details the use of repeated courses in the calculation of the different grade point averages.

1. A student who has earned a grade of “A” in any individual course is not eligible to repeat the course for additional academic credit or computation of any grade point average.
2. A student who has earned a grade of “B” or “C” in any individual course may repeat the course one time for credit in order to earn a higher grade. Both the first and second grades earned in the course will be computed in the student’s Cumulative Grade Point Average. Only the last grade earned will be computed in the student’s Degree Grade Point Average.
3. Any course in which a final grade of “D,” “F” or “WF” has been earned may be repeated as many times as needed until a grade of “C” or better is earned. (A grade of “C” or “B” may then be repeated once. See #2 above).
4. After the course has been repeated, the last grade earned stands as the official grade. All grades for the course will appear on the student’s transcript.
5. When determining academic standing, campus awards, and honors, all grades appearing on the student’s transcript (Cumulative Grade Point Average) will be used.
6. Southeastern’s professional schools and academic colleges may set higher repeat rules regarding admission into specified programs. Policies for admission to and graduation from specific degree programs may be found in the appropriate academic section of this catalog.
7. A student who is not eligible to repeat a course for additional academic credit but remains enrolled in this course will receive a grade of “NC” (No Credit).

Using Repeated Courses in the calculation of the Cumulative and the Degree Grade Point Averages:

Grade Point Average

All hours attempted and total quality points will be used in calculating the Cumulative Grade Point Average. Only the Cumulative Grade Point Average will appear on the academic transcript prior to graduation. Academic standing, campus awards, and honors will be determined by the Cumulative Grade Point Average.

Degree Grade Point Average

• The Degree Grade Point Average reflects only the last grade earned in courses required in the respective undergraduate degree. All prior attempts of courses repeated for credit are disregarded when calculating the Degree Grade Point Average.
• The Degree Grade Point Average in the major reflects only the last grade earned in all major courses required in the degree.
• The Degree Grade Point Average on courses taken at Southeastern reflects only the last grade earned in Southeastern courses applicable to the student’s curriculum.
• The Degree Grade Point Average may be used as an alternative to the Cumulative Grade Point Average to determine a student’s eligibility for an undergraduate degree. The Degree Grade Point Average is not reported with semester grades, nor does it appear on the academic transcript prior to graduation. It is not used to determine academic standing, campus awards, or honors.

Appeal and Change of Final Grade

After a final course grade is recorded in the Office of the Registrar, a change of grade must be approved in sequence by the instructor, the instructor’s department head, and the academic dean of the college in which the course is offered. The grade change request can be initiated by the instructor. Only one electronic grade change request can be submitted on a student per course. A second grade change request would have to be completed on paper. If needed, a paper copy Change of Grade Form is available to the instructor in the Office of the Registrar. No student is ever to be in possession of a Change of Grade Form.

In the event of a contested final course grade, a student’s written appeal of the grade must be submitted to the instructor within thirty (30) calendar days of final grades for the term being due, as reported in the current catalog. A letter of appeal and all materials to be considered should be provided to the instructor. The instructor will render a decision in writing within ten (10) working days or as soon thereafter as practical. If the appeal is not resolved with the instructor, within ten (10) working days, the student may submit a written appeal of the problem to the faculty member’s department head, with a copy of all materials previously submitted to the instructor, with the instructor’s decision. Likewise, if the department head’s decision is in favor of the student, the faculty member may submit a written appeal to the department’s academic dean within ten (10) working days. The department head will render a decision within ten (10) working days or as soon thereafter as practical. If the appeal is not resolved with the department head, within ten (10) working days, the student may appeal to the department’s academic dean by submitting a written appeal and copies of materials previously submitted to the department head. The dean’s decision will be rendered within ten (10) working days or as soon thereafter as practical. The academic dean’s decision is final. (In the event the instructor is not available, the department head of the course may serve as proxy and work with the student to resolve the appeal.)

Academic Warning, Probation, Suspension and Readmission Regulations for Undergraduates*

Hours attempted is defined as all courses completed and those courses not completed in which the grade of “WF” was received. (“WF” grades were assigned at Southeastern prior to Summer 1990.) Grades of “I” are computed as “F” grades until changed to a final passing grade.

Graduate students should consult the Graduate section of this Catalog for probation and suspension criteria.

Warning

A student that has completed fewer than 30 credit hours is placed on academic warning when their semester Grade Point Average is between 2.0 and 2.4. This category of academic standing has no penalties and is merely a “guidepost” to alert the student that their Grade Point Average is approaching the point at which they would be placed on probation.

Probation

A student will be placed on academic probation whenever the student’s Cumulative Grade Point Average is below a 2.0 average (“A”-4.0). A student will remain on probation until a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0 or higher is achieved. Students on academic probation are eligible to return to the University and may continue to enroll in courses. Students should consult the Office of Financial Aid to see if academic probation will have an effect on their aid.

Suspension

A student on academic probation will be suspended at the conclusion of any semester in which the student’s semester grade point average is less than 2.0. A beginning freshman may be put on probation at the end of the first semester of enrollment, but cannot be suspended. If a suspended student registered during the registration period for the next semester, the class schedule is cancelled. A student may appeal the suspension prior to the beginning of a regular semester. If the appeal is granted, the student reenters on academic probation.

Students suspended for the first time will be eligible to return at the end of the next regular semester (fall or spring).* Students who are suspended for the second or subsequent times will be suspended for one calendar year.* (See * exceptions below.) At the end of the suspension period, the student is eligible to return but must apply for readmission to the university before reentering.

A student may appeal a suspension for any semester during the suspension period. If the appeal is granted, the student reenters on academic probation. To be readmitted to any regular semester after two or more suspensions, the student must file an appeal. Any suspensions from another college or university prior to enrolling at Southeastern will be counted for purposes of determining the length of the suspension period. An undergraduate student suspended from a University of Louisiana System university may not enroll in another university within the System, but may enroll in a community college. Credits earned under these conditions may be accepted for a degree at the suspending institution provided grades of “C” or higher are earned in each of the courses to be transferred. Credits earned at institutions other than a community college will not be accepted as transfer credit. To ensure minimal or no loss of credits upon return to the university, it is recommended that the student consult with their university advisor regarding the choice of courses to be taken at the community college. Note: A student who has not attended a college or university for at least three years may wish to apply for Academic Renewal no later than the withdrawal deadline of the first semester the student returns to school. See Academic Renewal in the admissions section for specific details.

*Attending the Summer Semester While on Suspension. Students are allowed to attend summer semester during their suspension period; however, the student is not eligible for financial aid. Students who wish to attend the summer semester during their suspension period do not need to reapply for admission to the University. If at the end of the summer semester, the student’s cumulative GPA is raised to 2.0 or higher, the student is returned to good academic standing. The student may then return to the University without an appeal. However, if at the end of the summer semester, the student’s cumulative GPA is not raised to 2.0 or higher, the student remains on suspension. In this case the summer suspension does not count toward the total number of suspensions. Any student who remains on suspension after the summer semester will be eligible to return based on their prior suspension period.

A student may elect to appeal the suspension to attend the summer semester. If the student is granted an appeal for the summer semester, the student returns on academic probation, and the guidelines for students on probation apply (see beginning of this section). The student must then appeal to the Financial Aid office for eligibility for aid. If a student returns to the University in the summer semester based on an appeal, and is then suspended at the end of the summer semester, the summer semester is counted in the total number of suspensions for the student.

Readmission after Suspension

A student must apply to the University for readmission at the end of any suspension period and pay the appropriate readmission fee before returning. However, the student should be aware that, after the third suspension, readmission to the University does not imply readmission to certain professional degree-seeking programs for which specific school or college requirements must be met. A student reentering the University at any time after being suspended enters on academic probation.

Information Shown on Transcripts for Students Transferring

Any transcript issued for a student on scholastic probation or suspension by an institution under the jurisdiction of the University of Louisiana Board of Supervisors shall show the effective date of such action and length of suspension.

Definition of a Full- and Part-Time Student

During a regular semester, an undergraduate student enrolled in at least twelve (12) semester hours is considered full-time. During a summer semester, a student enrolled in six (6) or more hours is considered full-time. Exceptions to this policy are the following: (1) student teaching, when this is the only course needed and when the course carries less than twelve hours credit; (2) a student enrolled in an internship course.

Interim (mini) courses (taught between semesters) are counted toward the next semester’s hours.

Veterans attending the University under the G.I. Bill^® must maintain full-time status in any semester to be eligible for full benefits. Military dependents attending the University under the Louisiana Title 29 tuition waiver must maintain full-time status in any semester to be eligible for full benefits. Dropping below full-time status during the semester will result in a cancellation of benefits. 

Military dependents attending the University under the Louisiana Title 29 tuition waiver must maintain full-time status in any semester to be eligible for full benefits. Dropping below full-time status during the semester will result in a cancellation of said benefits. 

For students participating in an approved cross-enrollment program, the total hours enrolled at both Southeastern and the college/university at which the student is cross-enrolling will determine the students’ full- or part-time enrollment status.

Maximum and Minimum Credit Hours

Full-time students may register for a maximum of nineteen (19) hours during a regular semester. If a student has an average of 3.0 on a full-time load for the previous regular semester, the student may appeal to their academic dean to request an exception to the policy. A 3.0 grade point average made during a summer semester will not be considered in interpreting this regulation. During the summer semester, the maximum number of hours for which a student may register is ten. A summer semester student may also appeal to their academic dean for an exception to this policy.

Students who hold scholarships must comply with the regulations in regard to scholastic requirements as stated in the Scholarships section of this catalog.

Students who are completing student teaching are not to register for more than fifteen semester hours during that semester.

Examinations

Final examinations are held at the end of each semester and term. No students (seniors or others) are exempt from final examinations.

Reports to Students

All students have access to their grades, unofficial transcripts, financial accounts, and other information at any time through Southeastern’s records and registration system. Consequently, printed grade reports are not mailed to the students at the end of the semester.

Transcripts

Students who have attended Southeastern Louisiana University are entitled to an official transcript of the work they have completed, provided they have cleared any and all outstanding accounts with Southeastern. Students may request their official transcript through Parchment, the university’s transcript provider. More information may be found at www.southeastern.edu/transcript.

Academic Integrity

The academic community relies upon a high standard of integrity in the relations among its members. To the extent that this standard is not maintained, the good of the community suffers, and injustice (sometimes serious injustice) may be done. One of the most important aspects of academic integrity concerns the just measure of each student’s academic accomplishments. These are ordinarily evaluated through written examination or submitted work. For such modes of assessment to operate fairly, it is essential that the instructor be assured that the work used to evaluate the student’s performance is genuinely the student’s own. It is also the responsibility of the student to uphold the academic integrity of the University. The use of unauthorized material, communication with fellow students during an examination, attempting to benefit from the work of another student and similar behavior that defeats the intent of an examination or other class work is unacceptable. Cheating on examinations, plagiarism, improper acknowledgment of sources in essays and the use of a single essay or paper in more than one course without permission are considered very serious offenses and shall be grounds for disciplinary action. If a faculty member suspects that a violation of academic integrity has occurred, the procedure below will be followed:

Academic Action - Within ten (10) working days of discovering the alleged violation the faculty member will notify the student in writing of the alleged charges and the right of appeal (see policy “Appeal and Change of Final Grade”). No penalty will be imposed until the student has been informed of the charge and has been given ten (10) working days to respond and present a defense. The student must be given an opportunity to personally meet with the faculty member. In the event the faculty member is not available, the department head of the course may serve as proxy and work with the student to resolve the issue.

1. Agreement between the student and the faculty member that a violation has occurred, or no response from the student, will result in the assignment of a lower grade or an “F” to the test or assignment, or in the case of a serious violation, a lower grade or “F” for the course. This will be at the discretion of the instructor. A written report of the action taken must be filed with the department head and dean of the course involved. In addition, the dean of the course involved will provide a copy of the report to the dean and department head of the student’s major and to the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability.
2. If no agreement is reached between the faculty member and the student, the student may then appeal the decision to the department head of the course involved. The student has ten (10) working days to file such an appeal. The department head has ten (10) working days to render a decision.
3. If the student or faculty member chooses to appeal the department head’s decision, the appeal is then submitted to the dean who has administrative authority over the course. The student or faculty member has ten (10) working days to file such an appeal. The dean has ten (10) working days to render a decision.
4. The appeal must be based on one or more of the following criteria:
   1. The facts of the alleged violations were in error.
   2. The sanction imposed was inappropriate.
5. If all appeals are denied, the original sanctions will be imposed and a written report of the action(s) taken will be filed with the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability by the dean who has administrative authority over the course. The department head and dean of the student’s major will also be provided a copy of the final report. In the event that a case cannot be resolved before the final grades are due in the Office of the Registrar, the grade of “I” will be assigned to the student for the course until the appropriate grade can be determined.

Judicial Sanctions - In addition to the academic actions described previously, if an act of academic dishonesty is particularly egregious or repeated, judicial sanctions may be imposed. If the faculty member, department head, or dean believes that a particular violation of academic integrity warrants disciplinary sanctions such as probation, suspension, or expulsion, the academic dean who has administrative authority over the course may file a written complaint with the Chief Conduct Officer for disposition of the matter through the procedures outlined in the Code of Student Conduct. If there have been repeated acts of academic dishonesty by the student, the dean of the student’s major or the Chief Conduct Officer may initiate judicial procedures as outlined in the Code of Student Conduct. For the most current information, visit the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability 

Computer Use Policy

Southeastern Louisiana University has established a specific policy that governs the use and abuse of the university’s computer resources. Students granted access to the university’s computing facilities are required to abide by the established policy for computer use. Policies may be viewed on the University’s website or by contacting the Student Help Desk in IT Solutions.

The Responsible Computing Policy is a comprehensive policy dealing with all aspects of computer use and abuse, whether physical or logical. It applies to all university computing facilities including servers, network equipment, all client devices, and any other associated equipment, as well as software, whether developed by Southeastern or purchased. If abuse, actual or threatened, is suspected or detected, the matter will be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency or university authority for disciplinary action. Confirmed abuse can result in criminal prosecution, dismissal, loss of computer use privilege and other such remedies as provided by established laws and policies of the university.

In general, abuse is defined as any improper use or treatment of computing facilities including, but not limited to: acts which, by mischief or carelessness, result in damage, defacement, or destruction of computing equipment; theft; unauthorized access or use; unauthorized alteration, substitution, or deletion of programs, command files, data files, documentation, or other material; wiretapping or any form of unauthorized signal interception; divulgence of confidential information or computer access methods to unauthorized persons; copyright or patent infringement; transmitting obscenities or libelous statements through or with computer systems; failure to safeguard computer systems in both their physical and logical aspects; and failure to notify management or security personnel of instances of abuse, either actual or threatened. The detailed and exact definition is specified in the university-published Responsible Computing Policy.

Class Attendance Regulations

Students are expected to attend regularly and punctually all classes in which they are enrolled.

Each instructor shall keep a permanent attendance record for each class through the census date (i.e. 14^th class day for regular semesters and 7th class day for summer semester). Instructors should also monitor attendance throughout the semester to encourage students’ attendance, participation, and retention. Attendance records should be kept for a period of five years and are subject to inspection by appropriate college or university officials.

Specific policies regarding (but not restricted to) the makeup of missed exams and/or assignments, submission of excuses for absences and the manner in which attendance and participation in class activities impact course performance shall be explicitly defined and expressed in instructors’ syllabi or course information sheets. The procedure for determining attendance in online courses shall be outlined in instructors’ syllabi and may include logging into class discussions and otherwise participating in class activities.

While class attendance is expected, the university recognizes there are legitimate reasons for absence from class, including, but not limited to, illness and injury, death in the immediate family, military obligations, and authorized University activities such as academic field trips, concerts or athletic events. The class instructor will determine the validity of a student’s reason for an absence. An excused absence is one authorized by the University or one deemed so by the instructor. To obtain a university-excused absence, refer to the Division of Student Affairs’ Policies and Procedures or contact the Dean of Students at 985-549-3792.  

It is the responsibility of each student to make up necessary coursework missed by an excused absence. If a student wishes to withdraw from a class, he/she must complete the required process. A student does not withdraw from class by failing to attend. Faculty cannot withdraw students.

Students who are placed on official military duty that requires them to miss class must promptly provide a copy of their orders to the Office of Military and Veteran Success and to all instructors/professors. 

Credit by Examination and Advanced Placement

General

Southeastern Louisiana University assents to the opinion that persons having knowledge equivalent to that usually attained in specific courses should be advanced in level to afford a continuous challenge. In order to realize the fulfillment of this philosophy, certain policies and procedures have been adopted by the University regarding credit-by-examination and advanced placement.

Students may not receive credit through a national credit examination program such as CLEP, Dantes/ DSST, Accuplacer or through departmental credit examinations in courses in which the student has earned a final grade at an accredited college or university. Audited courses and courses taken at non-accredited institutions may be completed through credit examination.

Southeastern will accept a maximum of 45 semester hours through non-traditional educational experiences including, but not limited to, departmental credit exams, CLEP, AP, IB, Cambridge International, military service credit, correspondence and/or extension credit. Additional information can be found in the tables following this section of the catalog.

Office of Testing

The Office of Testing is the assessment center for national and accommodation testing. Some of the major exams administered through this office include Accuplacer NG, the ACT Residual, CLEP, DANTES/DSST (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support, DCE (Departmental Credit Exams), HISET (High School Equivalency Test), Independent Study Exams, NLN (National League of Nursing), Scantron/Castleworldwide, Praxis and the ParaPro. Students who need more information regarding these exams should contact the Office of Testing by accessing the office’s website.

The Office of Testing also plays a major role in providing the necessary conditions for those students seeking special and/or accommodations testing. Some of the accommodations provided by the office include:

1. Low-distraction testing environment
2. Extended testing time
3. Test enlargement
4. Test reformatting
5. Orally-proctored tests

Those students seeking special and/or accommodations testing must first self-identify with the Student Accessibility Services office. More information about Student Accessibility Services can be found by visiting their website. 

College Level Examination Program Subject Examinations (CLEP)

An enrolled or entering student at Southeastern may gain credit in a number of courses by completing certain subject examinations of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) provided by Educational Testing Services and administered through the Office of Testing. CLEP examinations may be taken at Southeastern by appointment only. All tests are Computer Based, which allow for immediate test result(s) upon completion of testing. A non-refundable administrative fee is assessed for each exam.

Credit will be entered on a student’s transcript upon receipt of an official score from ETS, provided the student achieves at or above the level score accepted by Southeastern. A grade of P will be given, and the course will not be computed in the student’s grade point average. Unsuccessful attempts shall not be recorded against the student.

Subject examinations, acceptable scores, and credit hours currently approved for Southeastern courses are listed in the following table:

____________
*Subject examinations designed for two-semester courses

**Department Head approval required

Credits through the DSST Subject Standardized Test

Under an agreement between the Chauncey Group International (Chauncey), a subsidiary of Educational Testing Services (ETS), and the U.S. Department of Defense, Southeastern Louisiana University is allowed to administer the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs). DSSTs may be taken in the Office of Testing at Southeastern by appointment only. A non-refundable administrative fee is assessed for each exam.

Credit will be entered on a student’s transcript upon receipt of an official transcript from the Chauncey Group, provided the student achieves at or above the score accepted by Southeastern. A grade of P will be given and the course will not be computed in the student’s grade point average. Unsuccessful attempts will not be recorded against the student.

Subject Examination, acceptable scores, and credit hours approved for Southeastern courses are listed in the following table:

National League for Nursing

Any enrolled or entering student who meets the present criteria may gain credit in selected nursing courses by completing approved proficiency examinations provided by the National League for Nursing. Proficiency exams are taken online and are designed to offer credit for knowledge obtained as part of the enrollment and completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse Program. A non-refundable administrative or departmental credit fee is assessed for each exam.

Proficiency examinations currently approved are listed below. Further information can be obtained from the Office of Testing.

_________
¹ For Currently Licensed Practical Nurses

Southeastern Louisiana University Departmental Credit Examinations

Southeastern departmental credit examinations are administered in the summer, fall, and spring to Southeastern Louisiana University students and to entering students.

1. A student interested in taking departmental credit examinations may obtain the request forms at the academic department.
2. A student will have the request form approved by their department head, the dean of their college, and the head of the department administering the examination.
3. The University charges a non-refundable fee of $25 per credit examination.
4. Credit examinations are given on the undergraduate level and on a limited basis in certain graduate degree programs.
5. Only courses passed will be recorded on the student’s record. A grade of P will be given and the course will not be computed in the student’s grade point average.
6. The department head in which the course is offered will set the dates of tests at their discretion.

Departmental Credit Examinations are available in:

Departmental credit examinations may be available in courses other than those listed above, provided the student obtains special permission from their dean and department head. Please contact the specific department for more information.

Credit through the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program

Southeastern participates with the College Board Advanced Placement Program. Students in selected high schools take college-level courses in high school and their examinations are graded by the staff of the College Board. The following list shows the Advanced Placement Courses, the required scores, and the equivalent Southeastern courses for which credit will be given at Southeastern.

*The readers’ grades reflect their professional judgment of the candidate’s achievement in advanced study according to the following scale.

5 - extremely well qualified
4 - well qualified
3 - qualified
2 - possibly qualified
1 - no recommendation

Cambridge International A-Level Coursework

Students that have completed Advanced-Level coursework through the Cambridge International Examination system may receive credit in the
courses listed below:

*All transfer credit is subject to individual examination.

Cambridge International A-Levels are recognized for placement at the time of matriculation. Please contact admissions at 800-222-SELU for additional details.

International Baccalaureate Credit

Southeastern Louisiana University values the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and welcomes applications from IB students. The IB Diploma Programme is a comprehensive two-year curriculum leading to examinations evaluated on international criteria. Students are encouraged to submit their IB diploma record or examination results with their application for evaluation. The official International Baccalaureate transcript is required to award credit.

Correspondence and Extension Credit

Southeastern Louisiana University does not offer correspondence work, but will accept a maximum of 30 hours of correspondence and/or extension credit from accredited institutions which offer such work. Work taken by correspondence or at other institutions may not be used to satisfy the University’s residence requirements.

In all instances a full-time or a part-time student at Southeastern Louisiana University who plans to take any work elsewhere (correspondence, extension, or resident) must obtain approval from their department head, their academic dean, and the Director of Admissions.

United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) Courses

Southeastern Louisiana University is a participating institution with the USAFI program. Credits earned may be recognized by a division of Southeastern Louisiana University in accordance with the recommendations of the American Council on Education. The credits must be acceptable to the curriculum in which the student enrolls and must not duplicate other college credit earned.

Military Experience

Current and former service members must send official military transcripts to the University in order to be evaluated for potential credit (Joint Servivce Transcript System).

Military transcripts are evaluated for each applicant, and additional credit may be awarded. This credit will be awarded on a case-by-case basis for lower-level military courses (flagged as “L”), and if transferable will transfer as 1000-level courses. All upper-level military courses (flagged as “U”) and if transferable will transfer as 2000-level courses. Exceptions include duplicates and those noted as “Not for Credit” and/or flagged as “V” for vocational.

When awarding credit to students who are veterans or military service members, the institution will reference the Joint Services Transcript (JST), DD-214 and/or transcripts from the Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS), Community College of Air Force (CCAF), and Coast Guard Institute (CGI). 

Students may contact the Office of the Military and Veteran Success for assistance with military transcripts. 

General Education Requirements

The College and Department sections of this Catalog describe each curriculum leading to a degree. Awarding of an academic degree assumes that the recipient has submitted to rigors of intellectual inquiry, achieved specialized and general knowledge, and acquired motivations and abilities for life-long learning.  The following General Education Requirements support that achievement.

Southeastern’s General Education Requirements (GER) contain two components:

1. A set of courses required in all colleges and majors including 39 credits across six disciplinary areas for baccalaureate degrees as required by the Louisiana Board of Regents.  First-year students also complete two credits of first-year seminar. The first-year seminar is not a Board of Regents general education requirement and is not required of transfer or readmitted Southeastern students with 30 credits or more.

• English Composition (six credits)
• Mathematical/Analytical Reasoning (six credits)
• Natural Sciences (nine credits)
  • 2 courses in biological or physical science area sequence and one in the other area
• Humanities (nine credits)
• Social/Behavioral Sciences (six credits)
• Fine Arts (three credits)
• First-year Seminar (two credits)

Associate degrees require 15 credits across five disciplinary areas as required by the Louisiana Board of Regents.  Requirements include a minimum of three credits of English composition, three credits of Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning, three credits in the Natural Sciences, three credits in the Humanities, and three credits of Social/Behavioral Sciences.

2. A set of NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) core competencies integrated into general education courses to cultivate essential skills outside of the specific discipline focused on developing attributes essential for lifelong success in life and career.

• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Equity & Inclusion
• Professionalism
• Technology
• Career & Self-Development
• Leadership

These GER establish a broad-based common educational experience designed to enhance students’ abilities to describe, interpret, and analyze their world. In addition to building awareness of a wide range of material and enriching the academic experience, the GER promote intellectual inquiry through basic content and methodology and contribute to the graduate’s ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.

Each Southeastern Louisiana University baccalaureate degree is designed to help the student progress toward career goals and toward the following goals in general education:

• Students will effectively and intelligently communicate in writing in a variety of contexts.
• Students will demonstrate mathematical and analytical reasoning skills.
• Students will engage in theoretical and empirical study within the natural sciences while gaining an understanding of the nature of science and scientific inquiry. 
• Students will learn to respond critically and imaginatively to how the humanities disciplines have shaped thought and represented the world in the past, and how these disciplines continue to offer perspectives on diverse cultures in the present.
• Students will understand human agency and behavior, the development and structure of social systems, and the impact of culture on human interaction by learning social scientific analytical perspectives and research methodologies.
• Students will explore and value aesthetic creation and form as an essential means of conceiving and expressing the human experience through the fine arts.

The College and Department sections of this catalog describe each curriculum leading to a degree. Each of those degree programs include the completion of the GER. Course options for each area of the GER for baccalaureate degrees are listed below. However, the associate degree and some baccalaureate degrees require students to complete specific courses in certain categories. All students should refer to the major curriculum listed in the College and Department section for information on additional/specific general education requirements for your major.

General Education Requirement - Course List

I. English Composition (6 credits)

All baccalaureate students must complete six credits in English composition, one from each group listed below.

Group One:

ENGL 1010 FRESHMAN COMPOSITION  

ENGL 1017 HONORS: FRESHMAN COMPOSITION    

Group Two:

ENGL 1020 CRITICAL READING AND WRITING    

ENGL 1027 HONORS: CRITICAL READING AND WRITING   

II. Mathematical/Analytical Reasoning  (6 credits)

General education analytical reasoning courses must come from the following list. All baccalaureate students must have credit in at least one Mathematics course.

Mathematics

MATH 1050 FINITE MATHEMATICS   

MATH 1070 APPLIED ALGEBRA   

MATH 1610 COLLEGE ALGEBRA    

MATH 1620 TRIGONOMETRY   

MATH 1630 APPLIED CALCULUS   

MATH 1750 PRE-CALCULUS WITH TRIGONOMETRY  (5hrs)

MATH 1757 HONORS: PRE-CALCULUS WITH TRIGONOMETRY  (5hrs)

MATH 1850 CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS   

MATH 2000 CALCULUS I  (5hrs)

MATH 2007 HONORS: CALCULUS I  (5hrs)

MATH 2010 CALCULUS II  (5hrs)

MATH 2410 ELEMENTARY STATISTICS  

MATH 2417 HONORS: ELEMENTARY STATISTICS  

Philosophy

PHIL 2010 INTRODUCTION TO LOGICAL REASONING   

III. Natural Sciences (9 credits)

To complete the natural science requirement, a baccalaureate student must take at least nine credits from the following list. A minimum of six credits must be in a life science or a physical science course sequence and the remaining credits must be in an area other than that previously selected (i.e., both physical and life sciences must be taken). Sequence options are identified following the course list.

Life Sciences

Biology

BIOL 1060 INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES I   

BIOL 1070 INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES II  

BIOL 1510 GENERAL BIOLOGY I  

BIOL 1517 HONORS: GENERAL BIOLOGY I   

BIOL 1530 GENERAL BIOLOGY II   

BIOL 1537 HONORS: GENERAL BIOLOGY II   

BIOL 2810 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS    

BIOL 2230 MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY  

BIOL 2500 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LECTURE I   

BIOL 2510 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LECTURE II   

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

CHEM 1010 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I   

CHEM 1020 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II   

CHEM 1070 SURVEY OF CHEMISTRY  (4 hrs) 

CHEM 1080 FORENSIC SCIENCE   

CHEM 1210 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I FOR SCIENCE MAJORS    

CHEM 1217 HONORS: GENERAL CHEMISTRY I FOR SCIENCE MAJORS HONORS   

CHEM 1220 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II FOR SCIENCE MAJORS   

CHEM 1227 HONORS: GENERAL CHEMISTRY II FOR SCIENCE MAJORS   

Earth And Space Science

ESSC 1010 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE I   

ESSC 1020 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE II   

Physical Science

PHSC 1010 PHYSICAL SCIENCE I   

PHSC 1020 PHYSICAL SCIENCE II   

Physics

PHYS 1000 ACOUSTICS FOR MUSICIANS   

PHYS 1420 PHYSICS FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION  (4 hrs)

PHYS 1910 GENERAL PHYSICS   

PHYS 1917 HONORS: GENERAL PHYSICS   

PHYS 1920 GENERAL PHYSICS   

PHYS 2210 GENERAL PHYSICS   

PHYS 2220 GENERAL PHYSICS   

Sequence Options

Biological Sciences

BIOL 1060 /BIOL 1520  and BIOL 1070 /BIOL 1540  
BIOL 1060  and BIOL 1070 
BIOL 1060  and BIOL 2810  
BIOL 1510 /BIOL 1517 /BIOL 1520  and BIOL 1530 /BIOL 1537 /BIOL 1540 
BIOL 1510 /BIOL 1517 /BIOL 1520  and BIOL 2410  
BIOL 1510 /BIOL 1517 /BIOL 1520  and BIOL 2420  
BIOL 1510 /BIOL 1517 /BIOL 1520  and BIOL 2500 /BIOL 2520  
BIOL 1510 /BIOL 1517 /BIOL 1520  and BIOL 2510 /BIOL 2530  
BIOL 1510 /BIOL 1517 /BIOL 1520  and BIOL 2230 /BIOL 2240  

Physical Sciences

CHEM 1010 /CLAB 1030  and CHEM 1020 /CLAB 1040  
CHEM 1010  and CHEM 1020  
CHEM 1210 /CHEM 1217 /CLAB 1230  and CHEM 1220 /CHEM 1227 /CLAB 1240  
CHEM 1210 /CHEM 1217  and CHEM 1220 /CHEM 1227 
ESSC 1010 /ESSL 1030  and ESSC 1020 /ESSL 1040  
ESSC 1010  and ESSC 1020 
PHSC 1010  and PHSC 1020  
PHYS 1910 /PLAB 1930  and PHYS 1920 /PLAB 1940  
PHYS 1910 /PHYS 1917  and PHYS 1920  
PHYS 2210 /PLAB 2230  and PHYS 2220 /PLAB 2240  
PHYS 2210  and PHYS 2220   

IV. Humanities (9 credits)

Baccalaureate students must complete nine semester credits of humanities chosen from each of the following areas: Literature/Literature Intensive Humanities, History/Philosophy, and Communication/World Languages.

Literature/Literature Intensive Humanities (3 credits)

English

ENGL 2107 HONORS: STUDIES IN LITERATURE   

ENGL 2290 INTRODUCTION TO GENDER AND SEXUALITY IN LITERATURE   

ENGL 2300 WORLD LITERATURE   

ENGL 2310 ENGLISH LITERATURE   

ENGL 2320 AMERICAN LITERATURE   

ENGL 2330 INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE   

ENGL 2917 HONORS: TRAGEDY AND COMEDY   

ENGL 2927 HONORS: MODERN FICTION   

History/Philosophy (3 credits)

History

HIST 1010 WESTERN CIVILIZATION TO 1500    

HIST 1017 HONORS: WESTERN CIVILIZATION TO 1500    

HIST 1020 WESTERN CIVILIZATION SINCE 1500   

HIST 1027 HONORS: WESTERN CIVILIZATION SINCE 1500   

HIST 1070 WORLD CIVILIZATION TO 1500    

HIST 1080 WORLD CIVILIZATION SINCE 1500    

HIST 2010 AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1877    

HIST 2017 HONORS: AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1877   

HIST 2020 AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE 1877    

HIST 2027 HONORS: AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE 1877    

Philosophy 

PHIL 3010 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY    

PHIL 3020 GREAT PHILOSOPHERS    

PHIL 3100 CRITICAL THINKING    

PHIL 3130 ETHICS   

Communication/World Languages (3 credits)

Communication Studies

COMM 2100 COMMUNICATING IN THE CLASSROOM   

COMM 2110 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING   

COMM 2117 HONORS: INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING  

COMM 2130 DEBATE   

COMM 2150 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION   

French

FREN 2010 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I   

FREN 2020 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II   

German

GERM 2010 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I   

GERM 2020 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II   

Italian

ITAL 2010 INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I   

ITAL 2020 INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN II   

Latin

LAT 2010 INTERMEDIATE LATIN I   

LAT 2020 INTERMEDIATE LATIN II   

Spanish

SPAN 2010 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I  

SPAN 2020 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II   

V. Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

All baccalaureate students complete at least 6 credits in social science chosen from the list below.

Anthropology

ANTH 1010 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY   

ANTH 1100 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY   

Criminal Justice

CJ 1010 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE   

Economics

ECON 1010 ECONOMICS OF CURRENT ISSUES   

ECON 1020 ELEMENTS OF ECONOMICS   

ECON 2010 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACROECONOMICS)   

ECON 2020 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICROECONOMICS)   

Geography

GEOG 1030 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY   

GEOG 1260 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND GEOGRAPHY    

Political Science

POLI 2010 AMERICAN POLITICS   

POLI 2020 STATE AND LOCAL POLITICS   

Psychology

PSYC 1010 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I   

PSYC 1167 HONORS: GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I  

PSYC 1020 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY II   

PSYC 1177 HONORS: GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY II   

PSYC 2040 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY   

PSYC 2100 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY  

Sociology

SOC 1010 INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY   

SOC 1017 HONORS: INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY   

SOC 2120 SOCIAL PROBLEMS  

SOC 2150 SOCIOLOGY AND SEXUALITY   

SOC 2220 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE   

VI. Fine Arts (3 credits)

All baccalaureate students complete at least 3 credits in fine arts chosen from the list below.  

Art

ART 1050 SURVEY OF WORLD ART HISTORY I   

ART 1060 SURVEY OF WORLD ART HISTORY II   

Dance

DNC 1000 INTRODUCTION TO DANCE    

Honors

HONR 1917 INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS   

Music

MUS 1510 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC   

MUS 1710 HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL   

Theatre

THEA 1310 INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE   

VII. First-year Seminar (2 credits)

Students may complete either SE 1010/SE 1017 or two semesters of SE 1020.  The first-year seminar is not a Board of Regents general education requirement and is not required of transfer or readmitted Southeastern students with 30 credits or more. Those students will replace the seminar with 2 credits of electives.

SE 1010 FRESHMAN ACADEMIC SUCCESS AT SOUTHEASTERN  (2 credits) 

SE 1017 HONORS: FRESHMAN ACADEMIC SUCCESS AT SOUTHEASTERN  (2 credits) 

SE 1020 FRESHMAN ACADEMIC COACHING SEMINAR  (1 credit taken twice) 

Graduation Requirements

Summary

A candidate for a degree must complete the following:

1. Complete one of the curricula as outlined in the catalog, including demonstrated proficiency in English and mathematics as mandated by the Louisiana Board of Regents.
2. Have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0 (C) on all course work, on all work attempted at Southeastern, and on all work in their major field.¹
   OR
3. Have a minimum Degree Grade Point Average of 2.0 (C) on all coursework applicable to the student’s curriculum; on all required coursework in the major field; and on Southeastern coursework applicable to the student’s curriculum. ¹ Certain curricula as noted in the college and departmental sections of this Catalog have higher requirements.
4. Earn the semester hours listed below at Southeastern Louisiana University. No time limitation in years or weeks will be set.
   1. Candidate for a Baccalaureate Degree
      1. At least one-half of the hours required in the major field or fields
      2. At least 25% of semester credit hours required for the degree must be earned at Southeastern. Work taken through correspondence courses, credit examination or military experience may not be used to satisfy these requirements.
   2. Candidates for the Associate Degree
      1. At least one-half of the hours required in the major field or fields*
      2. At least 25% of credit semester hours must be earned at Southeastern
5. Clear all University accounts.
6. Comply with the deadline for application for graduation for the anticipated completion semester and make late fee payment as applicable. Please see the Application, Fees, and Deadlines for details and deadlines regarding the Graduation Application Process.
   Potential graduates for Spring must complete the graduation application process no later than February 15 (late fee applies February 16 - April 1).
   Potential graduates for Summer must complete the graduation application process no later than June 15 (late fee applies June 16 - July 1).
   Potential graduates for Fall must complete the graduation application process no later than September 15 (late fee applies September 16 - November 1).
   If the deadline falls on a University non-business day, the deadline will become the next University business day.
   After the student completes the graduation application process, the Office of the Registrar will then post the application data to the student’s record and forward the application and any accompanying documentation to the academic dean.
   For a complete outline of graduation application fees, please see “Graduation Fees” under the Fees and Expenses  section in this catalog.
7. Complete the exit survey administered through Institutional Research.
8. Students in teacher education programs, see the Requirements for Student Teaching Residency and additional College of Education graduation requirements found in this catalog.

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¹See Scholastic Ratings in this Catalog, for explanation of calculation of grade point averages. The symbol “†” on each curriculum sheet identifies courses that are used in computing the major grade point average.

*Credit awarded for successful completion of academic work undertaken at another college or university may be used to fulfill these requirements provided that the student is a candidate for a degree at Southeastern and has obtained the prior written approval of the appropriate department head and dean before undertaking the academic work at another institution.

Candidates for a Second Baccalaureate Degree, Double Degree, Double Major, Minor

Students who hold a baccalaureate degree from Southeastern or from a regionally accredited institution other than Southeastern may earn a second baccalaureate degree by completing thirty (30) semester hours at Southeastern in addition to the requirements for the first degree and meeting all other requirements for the second degree. If the first degree is from Southeastern, it is not necessary that the thirty (30) hours be subsequent to the first degree.

Students who wish to pursue two baccalaureate degrees simultaneously at Southeastern must complete thirty (30) semester hours in addition to the requirements for the first degree and complete all requirements for both degrees. Students completing two baccalaureate degree programs at Southeastern must file a graduation application for each by the scheduled deadline.

If students choose to earn two majors or a major and minor they must be earned simultaneously. This can be accomplished by completing all requirements for both majors or by completing all requirements for the major and minor simultaneously. When earning two majors, students must designate a primary major, a secondary major and indicate on the graduation application the secondary major. Students will only earn the degree associated with the primary major. The secondary major or the minor will be entered on the transcript. Students may not earn a secondary major after graduating with a first major and degree unless they earn a secondary degree (30 additional hours). Students may not earn a minor with an Associate Degree or without simultaneously earning a baccalaureate degree. To initiate the Double Degree/Double Major process, students should secure a form from their primary department.

Provided there is not a break of one calendar year or more in Southeastern attendance, students may meet requirements for the secondary major or minor according to any catalog in effect during enrollment for seven years prior to receiving the second degree, major, or minor.

There are special requirements regarding the General Studies Program and the College of Education. For further information, General Studies and Education majors should contact their director/department head. If a student wishes to earn more than one baccalaureate degree, one of which is a Bachelor of General Studies, the major concentration group in the General Studies degree cannot contain courses in the same subject as the major of any other baccalaureate degree earned or to be earned.

Credit Toward the Degree

Some courses are very similar in content to other courses. When a student takes two or more courses that have similar content, only one of the courses can be used toward the degree. Although the other course(s) cannot be used to satisfy a specific course requirement in the degree, all courses and grades will appear on the transcript and will be used in the calculation of the cumulative grade point average. In the calculation of the degree grade point average, however, since only the courses applicable to the student’s curriculum are used, the other course(s) will not be included in the degree grade point average.

Descriptions of affected courses contain a phrase such as, “Credit toward the degree will not be granted for…”. Students should read the course descriptions or consult with their academic department if there are questions about whether or not credit for a course will be applied toward the degree.

Participation in Student Assessment Activities

Since 1987, Southeastern Louisiana University has focused on outcomes assessment as one of the key components of our commitment to excellence. Considerable effort has been focused on refining and implementing a comprehensive, effective, and efficient assessment program to determine the extent to which students’ learning needs are met. Assessments may consist of activities such as standardized tests, computerized exit surveys, paper-and-pencil questionnaires, exit interviews, and other means. Although not all students complete the same set of assessment activities, all students will be asked to participate at some points in their academic careers. Since student involvement is critical to the success of outcomes assessment, student participation in assessment activities is both necessary and required.

Graduation Under a Particular Catalog

A student may meet degree requirements as stated in any Catalog in effect during the years of enrollment provided:

1. The student has not changed their major.
2. There is not a break of one calendar year or more in attending Southeastern.
3. Seven years have not elapsed since entering the major.

A student who changes his or her major, or declares a second major, or does not attend Southeastern for one calendar year or longer, must meet the requirements of the Catalog in effect at the time of change of major, or declaration of a second major, or re-entry-or any Catalog in effect between that time and that student’s graduation. The student may declare a second major in any semester prior to graduation, including the semester of graduation. At no time may a student use a Catalog in effect prior to the change in major, or declaration of a second major, or re-entry. The Catalog year begins on June 1 each calendar year.

These academic regulations and degree requirements are subject to revision at any time to accommodate changes in Board policies, occupational and licensure requirements, and other situations involving the quality of the program.

Conferring of Degrees

Eligibility for honors is based on the criteria outlined in the University’s current catalog. This may not be the catalog the student is following for curriculum purposes. Students who have done superior work at Southeastern Louisiana University will be recognized in accordance with the following rules.

Honors before Graduation

Semester Honors

At the end of each semester, academic semester honors will be issued to all full-time undergraduate students who earn 12 or more semester hours in the Fall or Spring (6 or more in the Summer) with grades of “A,” “B,” or “C” and a semester grade point average of 3.000 or better. Students who receive grades of “D,” “F,” “U,” or “I” in the given semester are not eligible for the honors. When an “I” grade is changed to a regular grade, students may qualify for honors at that time.

Students whose full-time enrollment (excluding developmental/transitional courses) includes a course or courses in which a grade of “P” is earned may also receive semester honors under the following conditions:

• Grades of “A,” “B,” or “C” and a semester grade point average of 3.00 or better must be earned on all other courses taken.
• The honor received will be based on the cumulative grade point average instead of the semester grade point average.

The semester grade point average (or cumulative for students with “P” grades) for academic honors before graduation at all universities in the University of Louisiana System are as follows:

• President’s List:  3.500 - 4.000
• Dean’s List:  3.200 - 3.499
• Honor Roll:  3.000 - 3.199
• Provost’s List:  3.5 semester gpa or higher to part-time students (6-11 semester hours) in the Fall or Spring with grades of “A” or “B.” 

Academic Honor Societies

1. The Thirteen Club - Seniors who fulfill the following requirements shall be formally recognized as members of the Thirteen Club:
   1. They must be full-time students enrolled in the University.
   2. They must have an overall 3.200 grade point average.
   3. They must have earned no grade below “C.”
   4. They must have had all their academic work at Southeastern Louisiana University, excluding dual enrollment credits.
2. The National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi - Juniors, Seniors, and graduate students of sound character who fulfill the following requirements may be elected to membership in Phi Kappa Phi:
   1. They must have been registered in the University for at least one year.
   2. Juniors must rank in the top 7.5% of their class.
   3. Seniors must rank in the top 10% of their class.
   4. Graduate students must rank in scholarship in the top 10% of all graduate students at the time.

Academic Honors

Numerous academic honors are awarded each year in the academic departments and colleges.

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¹See the Scholastic Ratings section, for explanation of calculation of grade point averages.

Honors at Graduation

The faculty will recognize as honor graduates those students who are receiving a baccalaureate degree who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.500 or better. The cumulative grade point average includes course work that was transferred from another institution.

Effective with the Summer 2003 semester, the cumulative grade point averages for honors at graduation at all universities in the University of Louisiana System are as follows:

That student who has the highest average in his College or School and is eligible to be graduated cum laude (3.500 or above) shall be awarded the President’s Medal for Academic Excellence. A recipient who earns a second baccalaureate degree and again qualifies for the President’s Medal will be awarded that Medal, provided sixty-five (65) semester hours have been earned at Southeastern after completing the first degree. Those sixty-five (65) hours must be in upper-level courses or in courses required in the second-degree curriculum.

The faculty will recognize honor graduates of Associate Degree programs who have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

Students enrolled at Southeastern Louisiana University are hereby notified of their rights of access to their official records as described in the 1974 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Section 513, P.L. 93-380, Educational Amendment of 1974, amending the General Education Provisions Act, Section 438, and amended by Section 2 of P.L. 93-568).

Students desiring access to their education records shall make a request in writing to the appropriate office. Requests concerning:

1. admissions and academic records should be made to the Office of the Registrar;
2. financial records should be made to the Controller;
3. financial aid records should be made to the Director of Financial Aid;
4. career services, counseling, disciplinary and security records should be made to the Vice President for Student Affairs;
5. school and departmental records should be made to the Dean of the appropriate college;
6. employment records should be made to the Director of Financial Aid;
7. health records should be made to the Head Nurse, Health Center.

Parents are permitted access to education records with the prior written consent of the eligible student or without the prior written consent of the eligible student if that student is a dependent. Additionally, the University reserves the right to contact parents of students who are under 21 years of age if the student has been involved in a violation of the University’s alcohol or drug policies.

A student who wishes to ask Southeastern Louisiana University to amend a record should write the director of the appropriate office, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed. If the University decides not to amend the record as requested, the University will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.

Under the provisions of the Act, certain information designated as “Directory Information” concerning the student may be released by the University unless the student has informed the University that such information should not be released.

Southeastern Louisiana University may release the following directory information: The student’s name, address(es), university email address, telephone number(s), dates of enrollment, college or school, classification, enrollment status, major, academic awards, honors, and scholarships, degrees earned, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, most recently attended educational agency or school, and photograph.

Any person who wishes to have the above listed information withheld should submit a written request to the Office of the Registrar at any time. To keep the directory information from being included in various University publications, such requests should be made before the end of the add/drop period for each semester. Students who requested that their directory information be withheld may change their position at a later date by notifying the Office of the Registrar in writing. Please note: requesting to withhold the release of directory information means that a student’s history at Southeastern Louisiana University will be suppressed in full, preventing the verification by future employers and others of degrees earned.

As provided in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Southeastern Louisiana University may disclose information to parents of students upon the parents’ establishment of the student’s dependency as defined by the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, Section 152. The required form of proof is a certified (notarized) copy of the parent’s most recent Federal Income Tax form.

One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agency); a person serving on the Board of Supervisors; or a student serving on an official committee, such as disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

The University may also release personally identifiable information from the education records of a student to appropriate parties in connection with an emergency if knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals.

Students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by State Universities to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are:

Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202-4605

If further information is desired, contact the Office of the Registrar.