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.

Summer
Apply by May 1	$20 application fee
Apply between May 1 - May 15	$20 application + $50 late fee
No applications accepted for Summer after May 15
Fall
Apply by July 15	$20 application fee
Apply between July 15 - August 1	$20 application + $50 late fee
No applications accepted for Fall after August 1
Spring
Apply by December 1	$20 application fee
Apply between December 1 - December 15	$20 application + $50 late fee
No applications accepted for Spring after December 15

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):

Students who complete the full 19 units of Board of Regents Core classes must meet the following criteria:

Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.35 on a 4.0 scale

Meet one of the following criteria:

ACT composite score of at least 21
OR
GPA on Regents Core Classes of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
OR
Complete 12 hours of Dual Enrollment credit hours with at least a 2.0 GPA
OR
SLU Dual Enrollment passing credit in any course

Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.35 on a 4.0 scale

Meet one of the following criteria:

ACT composite score of at least 23
OR
GPA on Regents Core Classes of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
OR
ACT composite score of at least 20 AND Regents Core GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
OR
Complete 12 hours of Dual Enrollment credit hours with at least a 2.25 GPA
OR
SLU Dual Enrollment passing credit in any course.

Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.35 on a 4.0 scale

Meet one of the following criteria:

ACT composite score of at least 23
OR
GPA on Regents Core Classes of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
OR
Complete 12 hours of Dual Enrollment credit hours with at least a 2.25 GPA
OR
SLU Dual Enrollment passing credit in any course

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

Meet one of the following criteria:

ACT composite score of at least 20
OR
GPA on Regents Core Classes of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
OR
Complete 12 hours of Dual Enrollment credit hours with at least a 2.0 GPA
OR
SLU Dual Enrollment passing credit in any course

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

Subjects	Units	Courses
English	4	English I, II, III, and IV
Mathematics	4	One unit of Algebra I, One unit of Algebra II. One unit of Geometry. One unit from Pre-Calculus, Functions and Statistics, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Algebra III, Trigonometry, Advanced Pre-Calculus, or a comparable advanced math.
Science	4	One unit of Biology. One unit of Chemistry. Two units from: Physical Science, Physics I, Biology II, Chemistry II, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics II, Agriscience II, Anatomy and Physiology, or a comparable science.
Social Studies	4	One unit of Civics or Government. One unit American History. Two units from: World History, Western Civilization, World Geography, European History. One unit from Psychology, Sociology, African American Studies, Religion I-IV (for nonpublic schools), History of Religion, Economics, or a comparable social studies.
Foreign Language	2	Two units in the same language.
Art	1	Fine Arts Survey or one unit of Art, Dance, Music, or Theatre, or a comparable art course. One combined unit of Speech III and IV.
Total	19.0

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

Course	ACT English Score	Accuplacer NG Writing Score
English 2000-Level Courses	Combined ACT composite and ACT English score of ≥ 65 and advanced standing exam	N/A
ENGL 1020	≥ 29	N/A
ENGL 1010	≥ 18	OR ≥ 254 (Effective Sept. 1, 2021)
ENGL 1000 / ENGL 1010 - Co-Requisite	≤ 17	N/A

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 30 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

Course	ACT Math Score	ALEKS Score
MATH 1002 /MATH 1050 OR MATH 1001 /MATH 1070 - Co-Requisite	≥ 18	For the most recent eligibility scores, contact the Mathematics Department.
MATH 1050	≥ 19
MATH 1070 /MATH 1080	≥ 19
MATH 1610	≥ 22
MATH 1750	≥ 25
MATH 2000	≥ 28

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:

Transfer an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution
OR

Meet the following criteria:

Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative transferable grade point average on all college work (excluding developmental courses)
And
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

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:

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.
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:

Application for admission accompanied by a non-refundable $30 (thirty-dollar) U.S. currency fee.
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.
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.
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:

Must have completed a recognized secondary school program with a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.35.

Must have taken the TOEFL or IELTS*:

Minimum TOEFL scores required - 550 paper-based or 79 internet-based
Minimum IELTS score required - 6.5 overall band
Minimum Duolingo score required - 100

Minimum Verbal SAT of 450 or minimum 460 in Math (old format)
Minimum Writing and Language of 25 or 500 in Math (new format)
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:

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

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

Must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college-level work.
Must be eligible to return to the last college or university attended.

Must have taken 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 required - 100.

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:

Must have completed a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree or a comparable degree program in a foreign country.
Must have taken the TOEFL or IELTS*
Must meet minimum scores required by the individual departments on standardized tests (GRE, GMAT, Praxis, etc.)
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:

The Academic Renewal Plan at the previous institution meets all the provisions of the Academic Renewal Plan at Southeastern.
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:

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.
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:

Maintain status as a full-time student
Remain in “good” academic standing
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:

Demonstrate high achievement in the appropriate performance area.
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.
Demonstrate leadership.
Receive a satisfactory rating in an interview (personal or by telephone). Interview must be documented.
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:

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).
Maintain status as a full-time student.
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:

First-time freshmen (under 18 credits of college-level work completed)

Minimum TOEFL score of 525 paper, 195 computer 75 Internet-based or IELTS Band 6.0, and
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
Have no need for developmental course work.

Cumulative GPA of 2.5 on college-level work, and
Have no need for developmental course work, and
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:

Maintain status as a full-time student*
Remain in “good” academic standing
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

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.

Classification	Hours Earned	Maximum Number of Withdrawals
Freshman	0-29	3
Sophomore	30-59	2
Junior	60-89	1
Senior	90-119	1
Senior	120 or more	1

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:

Students are classified as freshmen until they have successfully completed thirty semester hours. Courses numbered 0-1990 are primarily for freshmen.
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.
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.
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:

A	work of the highest degree of excellence
B	good work
C	average work
D	work that meets only the minimum requirements for passing
F	failing work
P	passing (certain courses only) will not carry quality points, will not be computed in the student’s average, and will not at any time for any purpose be translated into grade A, B, C, or D.
I	For undergraduate courses the grade of “I” means “incomplete” and is given when the student’s work to date in the course is of passing quality and the student has completed substantially all of the course requirements, but, due to circumstances beyond the student’s control, an exam or other course requirement is missing. “I” grades should not be assigned unless the faculty member has knowledge of the exact circumstances (e.g., prolonged illness, accident, etc.) and believes the student can make up the work in the required time frame. The deficiency must be met by the last day of open registration of the next regular semester or summer semester unless extended by the student’s academic dean. “I” grades are removed only by completion of the course work, not by repeating the course. “I” grades are computed as “F” grades until changed to a final grade. “I” grades that are not resolved by the deadline and have not been extended by the dean will be changed to a grade of “F” (or “U” if appropriate) at the conclusion of final registration. The extension of “I” grades may be for a maximum of 12 months. After an extension of 12 months following the time it was assigned, the “I” grade will be changed to an “F” (or “U” if appropriate).
AU	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.
NC	No Credit. Given when a student enrolls in a course for which he/she is ineligible to receive credit.

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.

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.
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.
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).
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.
When determining academic standing, campus awards, and honors, all grades appearing on the student’s transcript (Cumulative Grade Point Average) will be used.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.

The appeal must be based on one or more of the following criteria:

The facts of the alleged violations were in error.
The sanction imposed was inappropriate.

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:

Low-distraction testing environment
Extended testing time
Test enlargement
Test reformatting
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:

CLEP Subject Exam	Course and Number	Acceptable Score	Credit Hours
Financial Accounting	ACCT 2000	50	3
American Government	POLI 2010	50	3
American History I	HIST 2010	50	3
American History II	HIST 2020	50	3
American Literature	ENGL 2320	60	3
*Biology, General	BIOL 1060 and BIOL 1070	50	6
College Algebra	MATH 1610	50	3
English Literature	ENGL 2310	60	3
College Composition	ENGL 1010	59	3
*General Chemistry	CHEM 1010 and CHEM 1020 or CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1220	50	6
Information Systems and Computer Applications	CMPS 1100	50	3
Introductory Sociology	SOC 1010	50	3
Principles of Macroeconomics	ECON 2010	50	3
**Principles of Management	MGMT 3510	50	3
Principles of Marketing	MRKT 3030	50	3
Principles of Microeconomics	ECON 2020	50	3
Western Civilization I	HIST 1010	50	3
Western Civilization II	HIST 1020	50	3

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*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:

DSST Subject Exam	Course and Number	Acceptable Score	Credit Hours
Astronomy	ESSC 1020	400	3
Criminal Justice	CJ 1010	400	3
Environmental Science	BIOL 2810	400	3
General Anthropology	ANTH 1010	400	3
Human/Culture Geography	GEOG 1030	400	3
Lifespan Developmental Psychology	PSYC 2040	400	3
Principles of Statistics	MATH 2410	400	3

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.

NLN Exam	Course and Number	Acceptable Score
Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (NACE) I: Foundations of Nursing 1	NURS 3710	75%
RN Achievement Exam - Physical Assessment 1	NURS 3140	75%

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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.

A student interested in taking departmental credit examinations may obtain the request forms at the academic department.
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.
The University charges a non-refundable fee of $25 per credit examination.
Credit examinations are given on the undergraduate level and on a limited basis in certain graduate degree programs.
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.
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.

AP Course	Minimum Grade Required*	Course Equivalent
Art History	3	ART 1050 or ART 1060
Biology	4	BIOL 1510 and BIOL 1530
Biology	3	BIOL 1060 and BIOL 1070
Chemistry	3	CHEM 1010 and CHEM 1020 or CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1220
Computer Science A	3	CMPS 1010
Economics (Macro and Micro)	3	ECON 2010 and ECON 2020
English Language and Composition Language and Composition Literature and Composition Literature and Composition	3 5 3 5	ENGL 1010 ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 ENGL 2320 ENGL 2310 and ENGL 2320
Foreign Language French Language and Culture German Language and Culture Spanish Language	3 3 3	FREN 1010 and FREN 1020 GERM 1010 and GERM 1020 SPAN 1010 and SPAN 1020
Human Geography	3	GEOG 1030
History European History US History World History	3 3 3	HIST 1010 and HIST 1020 HIST 2010 and HIST 2020 HIST 1010 and HIST 1020
Mathematics Precalculus Calculus AB Calculus AB Calculus BC Calculus BC Statistics	4 3 4 3 4 3	MATH 1750 MATH 1630 MATH 2000 MATH 2000 MATH 2000 and MATH 2010 MATH 2410
Music Music Theory	3	MUS 1110
Physics Physics 1: Algebra Based Physics 2: Algebra Based C (Mechanics) C (Electricity and Magnetism)	3 3 3 3	PHYS 1910 and PLAB 1930 PHYS 1920 and PLAB 1940 PHYS 2210 and PLAB 2230 PHYS 2220 and PLAB 2240
Political Science U.S. Government and Politics Comparative Government and Politics	3 3	POLI 2010 POLI 2XXX
Psychology	3	PSYC 1010

*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:

A-Level Course	Grade	Southeastern Equivalent	Credit Hours*
Accounting	A-C	ACCT 2000 and ACCT 2250	6
Business	A-C	MGMT 1410	3
Biology	A-C	BIOL 1510 and BIOL 1520	4
Chemistry	A-C	CHEM 1210 , CHEM 1220 , CHEM 2610 ; CLAB 1230 , CLAB 1240	11
Computer Science	A-C	CMPS 1610 /CMPS 2800	6
Computing	A-C	CMPS 1010	6
Economics	A-C	ECON 2010 /ECON 2020	6
English Language	A-C	ENGL 1010	3
Literature in English	A-C	ENGL 2300	3
Mathematics	A-C	MATH 2000 /MATH 2410	8
Physics	A-C	PHYS 1910 /PHYS 1920 /PLAB 1930 /PLAB 1940	8
Psychology	A-C	PSYC 1010 /PSYC 2040	6

*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.

IB Course	IB Score	Southeastern Course Equivalent	Credit Hours
Language A1: English	5 SL or 4 HL	ENGL 2320	3
Language A1: English	5 HL	ENGL 2310 & ENGL 2320	6
Language B: Spanish	5 SL or 4 HL	SPAN 1010	3
Language B: Spanish	6 SL or 5 HL	SPAN 1010 & SPAN 1020	6
Language B: French	5 SL or 4 HL	FREN 1010	3
Language B: French	6 SL or 5 HL	FREN 1010 & FREN 1020	6
History-Americas	5 SL or 4 HL	HIST 2010 or HIST 2020	3
History-Americas	5 HL	HIST 2010 & HIST 2020	6
History-World	5 SL or 4 HL	HIST 1010 or HIST 1020	3
History-World	5 HL	HIST 1010 & HIST 1020	6
Biology	5 SL	BIOL 1510	3
	4 HL	BIOL 1510 & BIOL 1520	4
	5 HL	BIOL 1510 , BIOL 1520 , BIOL 1530 & BIOL 1540	8
Chemistry	5 SL	CHEM 1010	3
	4 HL	CHEM 1010 & CLAB 1030	4
	5 HL	CHEM 1010 , CHEM 1020 , CLAB 1030 , & CLAB 1040	8
Physics	5 SL or 4 HL	PHYS 1910	3
Physics	5 HL	PHYS 1910 & PHYS 1920	6
Math Studies	5 SL	MATH 1610 & MATH 1620	6
Mathematics	5 SL or 4HL	MATH 1610 & MATH 1630	6
Mathematics	5 HL	MATH 1610 & MATH 2000	8
Psychology	5 SL or 4 HL	PSYC 1010	3

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.

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
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.

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.

Admission Criteria and Academic Regulations

Student Responsibility

The University Year

Admission to the University

Definitions of Entry Status

Admission Criteria and Academic Regulations Undergraduate Applicants

Beginning Freshman Admission Criteria

Additional Documentation

Definitions

Accuplacer (NG) Exam

ALEKS Placement, Preparation and Learning (ALEKS PPL) Assessment

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

Transfer Students from Other Universities or Colleges

Additional Documentation

Evaluation of Transfer Credit

International Students

Student-Athlete Eligibility and Retention

Academic Renewal

Academic Renewal at Another University

Non-Resident Fee Waiver

Registration Procedures

Registration

Terminology, Definitions, and Responsibilities

Auditing Classes

Adding and Dropping Courses

Changes in Major (Program of Study)

Resignation from the University

Leave of Absence

Classification

Scholastic Ratings

Quality Points and Grade Point Average

Repeating Courses

Appeal and Change of Final Grade

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

Warning

Probation

Suspension

Readmission after Suspension

Information Shown on Transcripts for Students Transferring

Definition of a Full- and Part-Time Student

Maximum and Minimum Credit Hours

Examinations

Reports to Students

Transcripts

Academic Integrity

Computer Use Policy

Class Attendance Regulations

Credit by Examination and Advanced Placement

General

Office of Testing

College Level Examination Program Subject Examinations (CLEP)

Credits through the DSST Subject Standardized Test

National League for Nursing

Southeastern Louisiana University Departmental Credit Examinations

Cambridge International A-Level Coursework

International Baccalaureate Credit

Correspondence and Extension Credit

United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) Courses

Military Experience

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement - Course List