Our Fall 2022 Application for New First Time and Transfer Students is NOW OPEN!!

Please make sure you select the correct term, campus, and student type to prevent delays in processing. 

Remember to return to the application after submitting payment to ensure your application is processed correctly!

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DEADLINES:

October 1: FAFSA application opens

October 15: Admission Decisions Begin Releasing 

May 1: Priority Deadline to apply for Summer Semester Transfer Admission

May 15: Priority Deadline for submission of official documents for Summer Semester Transfer Admission

May 15: Final Deadline to Apply for Summer Semester for Transfer Admission*

May 31:  Final deadline for submission of official documents for Summer Semester Transfer Admission*

July 1: Priority Deadline to apply for Fall Semester Transfer Admission

July 15: Priority Deadline for submission of official documents for Fall Semester Transfer Admission

July 15: Final Deadline to Apply for Fall Semester for Transfer Admission*

July 31:  Final deadline for submission of official documents for Summer Semester Transfer Admission*

February 1: Priority Date for Scholarship and Honors College Consideration

March 31: FAFSA Application Priority Deadline www.fafsa.gov

April 1: Summer Semester Admission and New Student Orientation Registration Opens

May 1: Residence Housing Deposit Due for Priority Consideration

STEPS TO APPLY

Step I: Complete the Online Application

The first step in the application process is to complete an online application for admission and pay the $20 non-refundable application fee. After you have successfully submitted you application, you will receive an email confirming your application was received.

****Please upload documents below here.  Only PDF's will be accepted.  All other file types will be rejected. You should log in with your SUS email address and password.***

Step II: Submit your Test Scores

First time freshman applicants must have official standardized test scores sent to Southern University. An applicant can request ACT (code 1610) or SAT (code 6663) scores are sent directly to Southern University electronically. We do also accept official scores sent via email and/ fax to be use as official documentation. Emails and faxes of test results cannot be used as official documentation. Unofficial documents such as screenshots, pictures, or any other format other than pdf will not be accepted. 

Step III: Send your Official Transcript(s)

Applicants should submit a transcript from all high schools they have attended.

Southern University can access in-state transcripts electronically through the Louisiana Department of Education. Applicant who attend a high school outside of Louisiana will need to request for their high school counselor to mail an official transcript in a sealed envelope to the address below. Transcripts can also be sent electronically through Parchment Express. Unofficial documents such as screenshots, pictures, or any other format other than pdf will not be accepted. 

Southern University Office of Admissions and Recruitment
P.O. Box 9231
Baton Rouge, LA 70813

Step IV: Send your Senior Class Schedule

All freshman applicants must send a copy of their senior class schedule to the address below. Unofficial documents such as screenshots, pictures, or any other format other than pdf will not be accepted. 

Southern University Office of Admissions and Recruitment
P.O. Box 9231
Baton Rouge, LA 70813

Out-of-State Fee Waiver Information

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL APPLICANTS

Southern University and A&M College (SU) Division of Enrollment Management (admissions, recruitment and financial aid) uses e-mail as its official method of communication.  In order to ensure you receive all communications related to your admissions application, financial aid updates and important information for housing and orientation, please make sure the e-mail address you provided on your application is correct. It is important to add Southern University and A&M College to your address book to avoid important e-mails from Southern University, Baton Rouge Campus, being sent to spam/junk mail folders. It is highly suggested that you check your personal and SUBR e-mail frequently.