Southern University

Southern University, also known as Southern University and A&M College, is a historically African-American institution of higher learning and the flagship campus of Louisiana's Southern University System (SUS).

Southern University was founded in 1880 in New Orleans, Louisiana as an institution of higher learning for African Americans. The institution moved its campus to Baton Rouge in 1912. Subr.edu: History of Southern University

The institution is comprised of nine schools and colleges which include: agriculture, family and consumer sciences, arts, and humanities, business,education, engineering, sciences, architecture, nursing and the Nelson Mandela School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs. Subr.edu: Undergraduate Programs

"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." subr.edu: Mission Statement

• Southern University System President: Dr. Ralph Slaughter
  • 2006-present: SUS President

• 2007-present Interim Chancellor: Ms. Margaret S. Ambrose

• Southern University Undergraduate Studies
• Southern University: Graduate Studies & Programs
• Southern University Notable Programs of Study
  • Masters of Education
  • Master of Science in Nursing

• Princeton Review: Southern University and A&M College
• This information comes from the official site at Southern University:
  • Undergraduate Application (434 KB)
  • Graduate Application
  • Financial Aid
  • International Students
  • Transfer Students (210.1 KB)

• Official Site: Campus Tours

• Official Site: Student Affairs | Campus Dining
  • Residential Housing
  • Intramural Sports
  • Office of Student Life

• Mahalo's Guide to Baton Rouge