Student FAQs

If you resign or stop attending classes prior to the 60% mark of the semester you will likely owe back the unearned portion of your financial aid. It is best to reach out to financial aid before making any resignation decisions.

November 2 is the 60% mark. To earn all financial aid funds, you must continue to participate in classes through this date before resigning from the university. Please also note that resigning could impact Satisfactory Academic Progress.

For most aid programs, including TOPS, students must remain full-time (12 hours for undergraduate and 9 hours for graduate) through the 14th class day. Federal financial aid, TOPS, and/or scholarships will be reduced or cancelled based on your enrollment status as of the 14th class day which is September 24. In addition, student loan recipients must be enrolled in at least 6 hours to remain eligible. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid prior to dropping any classes to determine any impact.

Due to a change in your financial status, you may qualify to apply for financial aid reconsideration. If approved, you may be eligible for additional funds. Please visit www.southeastern.edu/professionaljudgment for additional details and application instructions. Please note, not all students will qualify for financial aid reconsideration.

Students experiencing financial hardships may qualify for additional funding. Please complete submit the Student Assistance Fund application at this link: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?SoutheasternLouisianaUniv&layout_id=4

The LA Go Grant award and HB 152 award will disburse on the 15th class day (September 27) to eligible enrolled students.

The late fee penalty for September will be waived, and the September payment will be deferred and due with the October payment. Please note: Both the September and October payments must be made by the October deadline in order to not receive additional late fees. 

No, the SPP is closed for enrollment for the fall semester (it closed 8/20).

Per the university's refund schedule, if a student officially resigns by the fifteenth class day (September 27) a 50% refund of tuition and fees is due. Prorations for housing and meals may be requested. Refunds are not given for resignations after the fifteenth class date.

Yes, students now have until the last day of the Fall semester to withdraw from a regular term class or a term 2 class. Students enrolled in term 1 classes can withdraw through October 19th.

To resign from the University, students must complete a Resignation Request. Students are strongly encouraged to gather the proper information about how resigning might impact their Southeastern account and Financial Aid eligibility. 

There are a limited number of laptop computers for student use. Please go to the SPS Lab in Fayard Hall to inquire about checking out a laptop. This lab will be open to check out computers during regular business hours starting Friday, September 17.

All labs on campus will be open for regular hours starting Friday, September 17.

Sims Library and the Center for Student Excellence are working together to provide laptops and other technology for students who need it to complete their Fall semester classes. Sims Emergency Technology is a temporary service in response to Hurricane Ida.

Students in need of assistance should complete the online application available here: https://form.jotform.com/slucse/setrequest

If you need new Rental Textbooks, please email textbooks@southeastern.edu and include name, W#, and a list of books needed. You will receive a response as to when you can pick up a new set of books.

Last day to return rental textbooks without a fine is Monday, December 20, 2021 at 5:00pm. Fines will be assessed for books returned between 5:00pm Monday, December 20 and 5:00pm Wednesday, December 22nd.

Student accounts will be charged for any rental books not returned by 5:00pm - Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

If your Rental Textbooks were damaged due to Hurricane Ida, please send an email to textbooks@southeastern.edu reporting your damaged books. Please send your email no later than October 15, 2021 and include your name, W#, and list of damaged books.

The Math Lab will be open for regular hours starting September 20.

It will be difficult to miss a month's worth of instruction and still be successful in your courses. Reach out to your instructors and academic advisor to understand what might be feasible. Term 2 courses may be an option.

It is anticipated that most classes will be in the same format. Please reach out to your instructors for specific instructions about your courses.

No, the make-up time period allows for an additional assignment or course material to be presented in a format that does not require you to attend at a specific time. No classes will be held over weekends.

Residents were sent a communication on Sunday, September 12 to their Southeastern email accounts with a specific date for returning. Before returning to rooms, all residents will be required to either present a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to your return or consent to a COVID-19 test upon check-in.

If you reside in Southeastern Oaks or a private suite, your roommate may have damage to their specific room.

The Mane Dish will be open Tuesday, September 14 – Saturday, September 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and from 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 19.  All dining locations will resume normal hours of operation on Monday, September 20.

Please note that all rooms have been checked for damages and all refrigerator contents have been removed. 

Residents that cannot check in during their scheduled check in times can email universityhousing@southeastern.edu to schedule another check in time. A negative COVID test will still be required to check into your room.

If you find damage in your room upon your return, please submit a Fixx-it Request . If you find mildew in your room, please send an email to universityhousing@southeastern.edu, with "Mildew" and the room number in the subject line.

An international student may be eligible for FEMA assistance. It is recommended that international students reach out to FEMA directly at this number: 1-800-621-3362

The Wesley Foundation located adjacent to campus on Dakota Street is available throughout the day to provide meals and groceries. They are also available to house students as needed.

There is space available for housing. The housing application is available online at www.southeastern.edu/housing.

Classes scheduled for Friday, September 17th will be offered in a remote format. Please look for instructions from your faculty member.

If you are unable to return to classes for several days, please reach out to your instructors to see how they may be able to work with you. Please email them directly and be sure to include your course and section number. If you are unable to attend for a longer period of time, it may be best to withdraw from the course.

Yes, commencement will now be held on December 18, 2021 so that the required number of seat hours and class meeting days can be met.

Final exam week has been moved back one week. The times and locations for exams remains as previously scheduled. Please confirm with your instructor.