History
What began as a dream more than 136 years ago is today a living legacy of determination, commitment, and success.
Education
Despite the differences in the constituencies that they serve, the commonality of all campuses lies in providing quality educational experiences that are affordable and accessible to all.
Research
The vision for research at Southern University and A&M College is to build and sustain an infrastructure that encourages greater participation by faculty in sponsored and elective research and related activities.
Career
We have a dedicated and experienced team of professionals serving the career development needs of students, corporate sponsors, and alumni. It is our philosophy that students should begin the career exploration process early in their academic careers. The Office of Career Services promotes teaching lifelong skills that assist students and alumni in identifying, researching, and developing career opportunities. We encourage our students to follow our comprehensive Four-Year Career Plan during their Southern University Experience.
Distance Learning Courses
Humanities (1)
Law (1)
- B.Sc. Criminal Justice
Student services
The staff of the UCC realizes that the college years pose challenges and opportunities. The UCC mission is to provide a safe and confidential environment for students to explore and resolve social and personal issues and concerns that may affect their emotional functioning as well as hinder their academic matriculation.
Housing services
As a SU resident student, you will have many opportunities to interact with students, faculty and staff as you learn to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens. You will find that Residence Life staff - your RA, Hall Director, or any of us in the central office are here to help you make the most of your SU campus living experience.
Library services
The library at Southern University is first documented in a May 1, 1889 report requesting more books. After the institution moved from New Orleans to Scotlandville in 1914, the book collection was housed in a bookroom on the top floor of the Academic Building. At that time, the collection contained 2,800 volumes and 5,400 pamphlets, valued at $4,200.
ICT services
NSS works with system administrators, students, staff and faculty, to protect the SUBR network, as well as law enforcement entities, in response to security incidents.
Medical services
Southern University’s Student Health Center (SUSHC) is an ambulatory health care facility, which provides primary care for routine acute and chronic illnesses. The SUSHC offers allergy injections, emergency contraception, treatment and screening for STDs, and women’s and men’s health care.
Campus life
The campuses of the Southern University and A&M College System pride themselves with distinct learning environments, each having its own identity and brand. Despite the differences in the constituencies that they serve, the commonality of all campuses lies in providing quality educational experiences that are affordable and accessible to all. Each of our campuses is deeply rooted in their respective communities and is responsive to regional intellectual, cultural, and labor needs by supporting economic and workforce development that bring benefits to the state and region.
Sports facilities
The mission of Intrumural Center is to promote overall student wellness. We accomplish our mission by providing organized and informal programs designed to engage the body and mind for the purposes of fun, fitness, social interaction, competition, skill acquisition, and adventure.
Recreation Services will continue to offer premier recreation, education, and wellness programs, and we will invest in new and improved facilities to meet the needs of our highly active campus community.
Student clubs
Student organizations provide a valuable service to Southern University campus community by promoting leadership development, community spirit, activism, public service, and social and cultural interaction. Each year, the recognized student organization sponsor conferences, seminars, lectures, debates, cultural and social events. These programs allow Southern University students to meet and interact with local, state and nationally renowned scholars, artists, politicians, academicians, and other professionals. Southern University has recognized over 150 active student organizations including the Student Organization Council.
Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is accredited by the The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.