Residential Life and Housing
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a living and learning community that is conducive to academic success, cultural, and social development through programming and service.
Southern University is a residential campus by design. On campus undergraduate students live in one of nine residence halls or one of four apartment units. Each residence hall/apartment is administered by a Resident Director. Resident Directors are full-time, live-in professionals who are assisted by Resident Assistants (RAs) who are undergraduate students living in each building. Each residence hall staff member offers students the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities and programs.
Living on campus is a big part of the education offered at Southern University. The Office of Housing and Residence Life is responsible for general operations and administration of housing, residential education, and living and learning programs that contribute to developing community on campus. Our residence halls are staffed with Residence Hall Directors and Resident Advisors who live on each floor and work diligently to support students in all aspects of their university lives. The Resident Advisors encourage student engagement on campus. A variety of innovative and creative, social, educational, and cultural programs are provided to support the personal, social, spiritual, academic, and emotional development of Southern students. It is believed that the academic experience is enhanced by residential and co-curricular learning experiences.
As a Southern University residential 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 the Residential Life team - your RA, Hall Director, and other staff are there to help you make the most of your campus living experience.
Each of the apartments and residence halls offers opportunities for students to meet people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and to develop a sense of community within their own residential building.
Group living is built on the foundation of individual respect for other students and the facilities. Students have a responsibility to contribute to a positive community environment and to maintain the integrity of the residential facilities. In addition to the University Code of Conduct, students living in the residence halls are subject to Housing and Residence Life policies and procedures. Students are encouraged to review the residence hall policies that govern the campus living and learning environment.
HOUSING AGREEMENTS
All housing agreements are for one full academic year, both fall and spring semesters. Students receiving room assignments are required to sign a housing contract to confirm their room for the academic year. The student, parents and/or legal guardian are responsible for paying the housing fee for the full academic year which represents the term of the contract.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY
Students and/or parents are encouraged to purchase appropriate insurance coverage to address any individual property loss. Students who use community storage areas in the residence hall do so at their own risk. The University does not assume any legal or financial obligation for any student’s individual property that may be lost or damaged in its residential buildings.
TUITION AND ROOM AND BOARD RATES
All new and returning residential students will be required to have their balance paid in full by the stated University deadline. If the student has opted for a payment plan, a percentage of the semester’s fees must be paid by the identified deadline. Residential students who do not meet their institutional financial obligation by the deadline may be subject to removal from the assigned residence space. Students will be notified of the change in residence hall status via phone or email. The Office of Housing and Residence Life does not guarantee on-campus accommodation.
Wherever a student lives, staff members are available for resource and referral information as well as specific requests relating to individual need. The office of Residential Life and Housing is located in the University Apartments, Bldg 300, Suite 3125. The telephone number is (225) 771-3590. Further information about housing can be found in the Residence Hall section on the University website.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Southern University and A&M College forbids discriminating or harassing conduct that is based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in Uniformed Services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws. Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden. For additional information, please visit www.subr.edu/titleix.
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