Southern University and A&M College
The mission of Southern University and A&M College, an Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, is to provide opportunities for a diverse student population to achieve a high-quality, global educational experience, to engage in scholarly, research, and creative activities, and to give meaningful public service to the community, the state, the nation, and the world so that Southern University graduates are competent, informed, and productive citizens.The Southern University School of Nursing and Allied Health's Graduate Nursing Program was recently honored as the "2017 Nursing School of the Year, Graduate Degree Programs," by the Louisiana Nurses Foundation. This award recognizes a school of nursing offering formal education for registered nurses seeking a graduate degree for advanced clinical practice roles as well as nursing administration, nursing education and research. The Southern University School of Nursing is the largest producer of African-American MSN graduates and the only producer of Ph.D. graduates in the state of Louisiana. These programs have fulfilled a significant role in expanding the advanced practice nursing workforce with highly competent minority nurses. Southern's Nursing program has also been chosen as Nursing School/Program of the Year in 2010, 2012, and 2015.
Academic Grad SlugSchool Details
| school_type | year_founded | religious_affiliation | academic_calendar | year_2016_endowment | address | telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public, Coed | 1880 | N/A | Semester | $9.2 million + | PO Box 9374, Baton Rouge, LA 70813 | (225) 771-2274 |
| overall score | total score | state | city | online | paying | global |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | Baton Rouge |
Info & Regulations
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Campus size (acres) | 964 |
| Students who have cars on campus | 80% |
| Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age | No |
Health & Safety
Basic student services offered
| Details |
|---|
| women's center |
| placement service |
| health service |
| health insurance |
Campus safety and security services offered
| Details |
|---|
| 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols |
| Late night transport/escort service |
| 24-hour emergency telephones |
| Lighted pathways/sidewalks |
| Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.) |
Career
Career services offered
| Details |
|---|
| co-op education |
| on-campus job interviews |
| internships |
| resume assistance |
| career/job search classes |
| alumni network |
| interest inventory |
| interview training |
Computer Resources
Computers available for student use in
| Details |
|---|
| residence halls |
| computer center/labs |
| library |
| student center |
Library & Museum Information
| title | value |
|---|---|
| On-campus library | Yes |
| Museums or special academic buildings on campus | Southern University Museum of Art; Frank Hayden Black Heritage Museum; Southern University Archives and Information Center; Southern University Delores Margaret Richard Spikes Honors College |
Learning Disabled (LD) Students
Services for LD students
| Details |
|---|
| Remedial math |
| Remedial English |
| Diagnostic testing service |
| Untimed tests |
| Oral tests |
| Extended time for tests |
| Tutors |
| Early syllabus |
| Priority registration |
| Priority seating |
| Exams on tape or computer |
| Other testing accommodations |
Physically Disabled Students
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students | Fully |
Services for physically disabled students
| Details |
|---|
| Note-taking services |
| Tutors |
| Adaptive equipment |
| Reader services |
| Braille services |
| Interpreters for hearing-impaired |