Early Admission Programs
Admissions Process
All applicants for admission must submit the application and non-refundable application fee based on the following schedule.
University Application Deadline Dates & Fees:
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Summer Term | |
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Submit application and fee by May 1 |
$20 Application Fee |
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Submit application and fee after May 1 |
$70 Application Fee |
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No applications accepted for summer after June 1 |
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Fall Term | |
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Submit application and fee by July 15 |
$20 Application Fee |
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Submit application and fee after July 15 |
$70 Application Fee |
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No applications accepted for fall after August 1 |
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Spring Term | |
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Submit application and fee by |
$20 Application Fee |
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Submit application and fee after |
$70 Application Fee |
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No applications accepted for spring after December 15 |
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If you are ready to get a taste of college while you’re still in high school, Southeastern can make it happen. There are three different programs that allow high school students to take college courses and receive credit before graduating from high school.
Southeastern Scholars Program
As a Southeastern Scholar, you can begin your college experience at Southeastern during the summers and throughout the school year while you are still attending high school. To qualify for the program, you must meet the following criteria:
- ACT Composite of 24 or higher
- Cumulative High School GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Recommendation by high school principal
Tuition scholarships are awarded for part-time enrollment to qualified students. Students are responsible for any additional fees.
Southeastern Scholars Application>>
Gifted and Talented Program
Southeastern offers a program for gifted-talented youths in high school who desire to take courses on a more advanced level in a college-oriented environment. To qualify for the program, you must meet the following criteria:
- Cumulative High School GPA of 3.0 or higher, AND
- ACT Composite of 22 or 23, OR
- Rank in the 95th percent on other standardized tests, OR
- Grade placement at the 12th grade level or higher on standardized test
- Written recommendations from school counselor and a teacher (letters must accompany application)
All fees regularly charged to part-time students apply to the Gifted and Talented Program.
Gifted and Talented Application>>
Early Admissions Program
Early admission to Southeastern will be allowed if you meet the following criteria:
- ACT Composite of 25 or higher
- GPA of 3.0 or better during six semesters of high school
- Recommendation by high school principal
Upon earning 24 semester hours of college credit, you may be granted a high school diploma by the appropriate Board of Education.
Early Admissions Application>>
Requirements For All Applicants:
Official High School Transcripts:
If you are a Beginning Freshmen and Transfer Students with fewer than 12 hours earned who graduated from an accredited Louisiana High School in 2004 or later:
We will request your seventh semester and final high school transcripts from the Board of Regents and the Louisiana Department of Education's Student Transcript System. It will not be necessary to have transcripts sent to Southeastern from your high school, unless you graduated before 2004.
If you graduated from a Louisiana High School before 2004 or from an out-of-state high school:
You will be required to submit an official copy of your high school transcript upon applying to the university. For out-of-state students, initial admissions decisions may be based on your seventh-semester transcript. an official final high school transcript containing the date of graduation must also be submitted after graduation.
If you took the GED:
A copy of your scores or your diploma must accompany your application.
If you are a student who graduated from a state-approved home study program:
You will need to submit a copy of your home school transcript, if available.
Official ACT Scores:
If you have not taken the ACT test you need to register for the next available test date and have your scores sent to Southeastern Louisiana University using our college code (1608). If you have taken the ACT test please send us a copy of your official scores, web versions of test scores are not acceptable. Contact Southeastern's Office of Testing for more information about taking the ACT.
Proof of Immunization:
The proof of immunization form must also be completed and returned before you are fully accepted to the University. The state of Louisiana also requires that proof of immunization for two (2) measles, one (1) mumps, one (1) rubella vaccination and one (1) Meningitis be given along with proof that a tetanus diphtheria vaccination was given within the last 10 years.
If you are ready, your future is just a click away! Submit the on-line application and you are on your way.
You can either mail the application fee, or to pay by phone. Call the Controller's Office at (985) 549-2068.