On Campus Housing

Southern University does not have separate housing specifically designated for graduate students. For single graduate students, limited accommodations may be available in several residence halls on campus. However, there is usually a waiting list because of high demand. There are however, several privately owned apartments in close proximity to the campus as well as in the city of Baton Rouge.

In order to reserve campus housing, an application should be submitted to: 

Southern University Residential Housing Department, 
P.O. Box 9460, 

Baton Rouge, LA 70813-2036. 

Application Fee 

Each application for admission to the Graduate School must be accompanied by an application fee of $25 in the form of a money order or cashier's check made payable to Southern University. Application fees are nonrefundable. Further instructions will be found in the Admissions section of this catalog. 

An additional nonrefundable late application fee may be assessed for all applications received by the Graduate School after the application deadline. The late application fee also applies to applications for readmission submitted after the above dates. The University is not responsible for cash sent by mail. 

International applicants should consult the section on "Admission of International Students" for additional information. 

Assessment of Fees 

Fees are assessed on the basis of classification as resident or nonresident. Eligibility to be classified as a resident of Louisiana is determined by the Graduate School, in accordance with University regulations, and is based on evidence provided on the application form and related documents. Regulations relate primarily to establishment of a domicile in the state of Louisiana. 

Physical appearance within the state solely for educational purposes, without substantial evidence of intent to remain in Louisiana, will not be sufficient for resident classification, regardless of the length of time within the state. Resident classifications and all fees are audited and adjusted, if necessary, after each registration. Appropriate refunds are made or charges assessed. 

An international student on an F-1 visa is classified as a nonresident. Students holding other visas should contact the Graduate School for additional information. 

The fee structure for graduate-level courses is subject to adjustments approved by the Southern University Board of Supervisors. Fee structures in effect at the time of registration will be available on line at www.subr.edu/gradschool.