University Services
Student Support at Southern
Your tuition and fees do more than cover classes. They also help provide access to academic, wellness, technology, career, and student support services designed to help you thrive at Southern University.
What Your Tuition and Fees Help Support
As a Southern University student, you already have access to valuable campus resources that support your success inside and outside of the classroom. These services can help with tutoring, writing, test preparation, academic skill building, career readiness, technology support, accessibility accommodations, library research, and student health needs.
Included Student Support Resources
Tutoring Services
Free academic tutoring is available to support understanding in freshman, sophomore, and some upper-level courses. Students can also access study space, computers, and peer support.
Location: John B. Cade Library, 4th Floor
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (225) 771-4345
Academic Coaching & Supplemental Support
The Center for Student Success supports students with academic coaching, supplemental instruction, and other student success initiatives that strengthen performance, persistence, and progress toward graduation.
These supports are especially helpful for building study habits, time management, accountability, and confidence.
Writing & Communication Support
Students can strengthen essays, reports, presentations, and other communication assignments through the University Writing and Communication Center.
Location: 107 W. W. Stewart Hall
Phone: (225) 771-2900
Email: christine_jeansonne@subr.edu
Career Services
Career Services helps students connect classroom learning to career goals through career planning, job preparation, and employment support.
Location: T. H. Harris Hall, Suite 1100
Phone: (225) 771-2200
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Disability Services
Students needing disability-related academic accommodations can connect with Disability Services for access support, accommodations, and testing-related assistance.
Location: A. C. Blanks Hall, Room 246
Testing Center: A. C. Blanks Hall, Room 204
Phone: (225) 771-3546
Email: subr.services@sus.edu
Student Health Center
The Student Health Center provides primary care for routine acute and chronic illnesses, in-house pharmacy support, lab services, health education, and additional student health services.
Appointments: (225) 771-4770
Pharmacy: (225) 771-2025
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Library Research Help
John B. Cade Library gives students access to research support, study resources, library services, and academic help that can strengthen coursework and research projects.
Location: John B. Cade Library
Main Number: (225) 771-2841
Technology Support
The DoIT Help Desk helps students with technology questions and access issues, including campus systems, account support, and other technical assistance.
Location: J. B. Moore Hall, Room 222
Phone: (225) 771-4357
Email: helpdesk@sus.edu
Center for Student Success
Southern University created the Center for Student Success to help support students as they transition into and through college. The Center connects students with resources that strengthen academic performance, improve persistence, and support progress toward graduation.
Through tutoring, academic coaching, supplemental instruction, and student success initiatives, the Center for Student Success plays an important role in helping students build strong academic habits and stay on track.
Also Good to Know
- Many academic support resources are already available to students at no additional cost.
- The Student Health Center notes that prepaid student fees cover provider visits and medications dispensed by its pharmacy, with some exclusions.
- Students needing mental health support may be referred through or connected with the Counseling Center.
Quick Access
Need More Information?
For additional information about tutoring, academic support, and services connected to the Center for Student Success, please contact:
Shaina Singleton, MPA, MBA
Associate Director, Student Success
(225) 771-4345