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Southern University and A&M College Academic Catalog > The Graduate School > Certification

Certification

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Admissions

Applications for admission to the Graduate School may be obtained from and submitted to the Dean of the Graduate School, Post Office Box 9860, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA 70813. The Graduate School Application Packet is available at http://www.subr.edu/page/1236 and one can apply online.

All credentials must be received by April 15 for fall semester admission, November 1 for spring semester admission, and March 30 for summer admission. Applications and credentials received after the deadline dates are subject to a late application fee ($10.00).

The application package consists of the following:

1. Application for admission form.
2. Statement of purpose.
3. Official transcripts (sent from the Registrar’s Office of each college or university attended.)
4. Official GRE Test Scores (GMAT, if applicable).
5. Three typed letters of recommendation on letterhead.
6. Application for Louisiana Resident Designation (for Louisiana resident status eligibility).
7. Supplementary Residency Information Sheet (Employer Verification Form-for Louisiana resident status eligibility).
8. Application for Exemption from Non-Resident Fees (applicable only if you are awarded a graduate assistantship or fellowship).
9. Official TOEFL Scores or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if you are an international student.
10. An affidavit or financial support (U.S. Department of Justice Form 1-134, if you are an international student).
11. A $25.00 nonrefundable application fee.

Additional credentials, certification, etc., may be required if you are applying for admission to the curriculum and instruction program (including elementary and secondary education) or the special education program. Please contact the respective department for a list of additional credentials.

All credentials are forwarded to the department indicated on the admission application for review and admission decision. If admitted, a letter of acceptance will be sent to the student indicating the admission status. The student should then contact the chairperson of the department to select an advisor and become familiar with all criteria and requirements of the program. A plan of study is developed with the advisor and the signed document is submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies.

Admission Guidelines

Graduate program applicants must meet the minimum standards set forth by the Graduate School, and where applicable, more stringent standards set by each department for admission to a degree program.

Regular Admission to Degree Programs

To be eligible for regular admission for a master’s program, an applicant must:

• hold a baccalaureate degree granted by a regionally accredited institution (a recognized university, if you are an international student)
• have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.7 on all undergraduate work pursued and at least 3.0 on all graduate work completed. (Please note that if your GPA is less than 2.7 but at least 2.5, you may still be considered for conditional admission)
• submit acceptable scores made on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GMAT, if applicable)
• be recommended for admission by the appropriate department.

Applicants must meet the individual departmental admission requirements which are listed separately by each program.

To be eligible for regular admission for a doctoral program, an applicant must:

• hold a baccalaureate degree granted by a regionally accredited institution (a recognized university, if you are an international student);
• hold a master’s degree (unless you are applying to a program that accepts students without a master’s degree);
• have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on all undergraduate work pursued and at least a 3.0 GPA on all graduate work completed.
• submit acceptable scores made on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination; and
• be recommended for admission by the appropriate department.

For information on conditional and provisional admission, consult the Southern University Graduate School Bulletin.

Admission of Transfer Students

Students who have attended another regionally accredited graduate school, should be eligible for readmission at the college or university from which they transfer in order to be admitted to the Graduate School. Students applying to transfer from other graduate schools should have their institutions submit transcripts and evidence of eligibility for readmission as part of their application to the Southern University Graduate School Office. Failure to provide the above credentials will delay the admission process.

Transfer Credit

Students pursuing their graduate work at Southern University may transfer, from a regionally accredited graduate school, the following:

• A maximum of 12 semester credit hours (whose age will not exceed seven years at the time of graduation) for master’s programs.
• A maximum of 6 semester credit hours (whose age will not exceed five years at the time of graduation) for doctoral programs. For doctoral students an additional 27 semester hours (regardless of age) may be transferred to meet the requirements for completing a master’s degree.

Students must have an earned grade of “B” on all transfer courses. Transfer courses may be applied toward a degree when they can be reconciled with the requirements of the student’s degree program. The final decision on transfer credits will be made by the Dean of the Graduate School upon the recommendation of the student’s advisor and chair of the department.

Admissions for International Students Outside US

1. International students outside the United States who apply for admission to the Graduate School at Southern University must submit all supporting documentation as part of the admission package. If one or more items are missing, all documentation will be returned to the applicant without any admission actions.
2. Applicant’s admission packet must consist of the following items:
   1. Application, Statement of Purpose, 3 Letters of Recommendation, Document-by-document evaluation from an approval agency.
   2. Official GRE Scores and TOEFL Scores (525 paper-based/193 computer-based) or IELTS scores (a band of 6) 70 Internet based.
   3. Affidavit of Financial Support (U.S. Department of Justice Form I-134).
   4. Twenty-five dollar ($25) Money Order made payable to Southern University (US dollars only).

NOTE: We can accept credentials from applicants from the following countries who do not have TOEFL, IELTS and GRE Scores. [Iran (GRE Scores); Nigeria (TOEFL)]

1. Once a complete package with all the listed documents is received, an admission’s packet will be submitted to applicant’s department for evaluation.
2. Evaluation from the applicant’s department will be reviewed by Graduate School. If admission status is correct, a request will be sent to the International Students Office for issuance of a Southern University I-20.
3. Upon the issuance of an I-20 form, an official letter of admission will be sent by the Director of Graduate Admissions to the student

Admissions for International Students within the US

I. International Students with F-l Visas Transferring from Another Institution

International Students with Other Types of Visas Seeking an F-1

1. Applicant’s admission packet must consist of the following items:
   1. Application, Statement of Purpose, 3 Letters of Recommendation, Course-by-course evaluation from an approval agency
   2. Official GRE Scores and TOEFL Scores (525 paper-based/193 computer-based); 70 Internet based.

   Exception: If applicant completed undergraduate work at a US institution, TOEFL Scores are not required.

   1. Affidavit of Financial Support (U.S. Department of Justice Form I- 134).
   2. Valid Passport, VISA and I-94 (Arrival and Departure document).
   3. Twenty-five Dollar ($25) Money Order payable to Southern University (US dollars only).

2. Once a complete package with all documents is received, an admission’s packet will be submitted to applicant’s department for evaluation.
3. If GRE Scores are missing, admission’s packet can still be sent to applicant’s intended department.

Applicants can receive Provisional/Conditional status as long as he/she does not have a Graduate Assistantship.

1. If an applicant needs an I-20, he/she must be granted Regular admission only.
2. Evaluation from the applicant’s department will be reviewed by Graduate School. If admission status is correct, a request will be sent to the Office of International Affairs for issuance of a Southern University I-20.
3. Once a Southern University I-20 has been issued, an official letter of admission will be sent by the Director of Graduate Admissions to the student.

Privileged Seniors

Graduating seniors at Southern University who have “B” averages on all work pursued and who lack no more than seven semester hours (four in the summer session) for the completion of the baccalaureate degree may enroll in graduate courses for graduate credit. Students may receive a maximum of six semester hours of advanced standing from graduate credits accumulated as undergraduates. These credits may be applicable, in the Southern University Graduate School, toward a master’s degree.* Prior approval of the dean of the Graduate School as well as the dean of the student’s college are required.

*Credits for the courses cannot have been used for an undergraduate degree

Non-Degree Status

Graduates of accredited colleges and universities who wish to enroll in selected courses, but not pursue a formal degree program at the graduate level, may be considered for admission as non-degree students in the Graduate School.

Students in this category are required to submit an official transcript, a completed admission application, and an application fee. Acceptance as a non-degree student does not in any way imply and/or guarantee subsequent change to regular admission status.

To change to degree-seeking status, and/or seek admission to a regular degree program, students must submit all of the credentials and documentation (including applicable test scores, etc.) required by the Graduate School and the specific graduate program selected.

Non-degree students will be permitted to take a maximum of six credit hours per semester (Fall and Spring) and three credit hours during each Summer term. A maximum of 12 semester credit hours taken as a non-degree student may be applied towards a graduate degree, if admitted into a graduate program at a later date, provided that:

• the 12 credit hours consist of graduate level courses (500 level and above, or equivalent);
• the 12 credit hours are part of the plan of study of the specific selected degree program and are accepted by the selected department; and
• the courses have been approved by an advisor, the department chairperson, the academic dean of the applicable college, and the dean of the Graduate School.

For additional information and details about a specific graduate program, please contact:

The Dean, Office of Graduate Studies

Phone (Toll Free): 1-888-223-1460 or (225) 771-5390

Fax: (225) 771-5723

Southern University and A&M College

P.O. Box 9860 Southern Branch Post Office

Baton Rouge, LA 70813-9860

Email: gradschool@subr.edu

Website: http://www.subr.edu/page/1567

All requests for transcripts from Southern University, whether for official statements of graduate or undergraduate credit, should be directed to:

The Registrar Southern University

Southern Branch Post Office Baton Rouge, LA 70813