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Southern University and A&M College Academic Catalog > Office of E-Learning

Office of E-Learning

Southern University is committed to creating access to high quality, affordable and relevant education through programs administered by the Office of E-Learning, located in the J.S. Clark Administration Building. The Southern University Office of E-Learning is responsible for the administration and management of all distance education instruction. Distance education includes online courses and the fully online undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Admissions

Southern University’s distance education courses are open to all students. For those individuals who wish to pursue a degree online, formal admission to the online program is required. Prospective students must apply online and meet the requirements for admission as outlined in the “University Admissions” section of this catalog. Students who were previously enrolled and wish to be readmitted to University to complete an online degree program, must meet the criteria for readmission as established by the University and outlined in this catalog. Currently enrolled students who wish to switch to an online degree online, should contact the Office of E-Learning for additional information and requirements.

Residency Determination

Proof of residency must be established at the time of admission. The required documentation must be submitted to the Office of E-Learning for determination. Acceptable documentation and resident categories are set forth in this catalog.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for distance education courses and programs are established by the University and approved by the Southern University System Board of Supervisors. The applicable fees for distance education courses and programs may vary from tuition and fees for courses taught on the campus and are subject to change each academic year. Payments and payment arrangements are made in accordance with policies established by the University’s Division of Finance.

Financial Aid

The Southern University Financial Aid Office is established to assist students with locating and allocating resources to finance of their education at Southern University. To apply for financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA application electronically at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students should make sure the correct school code for Southern University Baton Rouge is listed. The school code is 002025. Early application and completion of the FAFSA application is encouraged to minimize enrollment disruptions due to incomplete or inadequate financial aid. For more information on financial aid, refer to the “STUDENT FINANCIAL AID” section of this catalog.

Immunization

An immunization record is not required for students admitted to an online degree program. Students enrolled in online courses or who switch from an online degree program to a degree program offered on campus are subject to the Immunization Policy established by the University and set forth in “IMMUNIZATION POLICY” section of this catalog.

Academic Regulations

The academic regulations which govern students during the regular academic year are also applicable to students enrolled in distance education courses. (See “Undergraduate Academic Regulations” and the “ENROLLMENT PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES sections of this catalog for information on matriculation, academic progress, grading, class attendance, etc.)

Cancellation of Distance Education Courses

The University reserves the right to discontinue any course, to limit registration in any course, to reschedule any course, change instructors and/or to make any other changes in any distance education courses that are deemed necessary.

Faculty Support

To ensure the highest quality learning environment in its distance education courses, the Office of E-Learning provides instructional design support and training and development in instructional delivery for faculty members who teach online. Additional support services are offered by Information Technology for Moodle, the Learning Management System.