A student may file a request for a name change through their WORKDAY account. Legal name change requests must be accompanied by copies of your social security card and legal documentation (marriage license, divorce decree, court order) authorizing name change. Preferred name changes do not require documentation.
It is imperative that all students provide the University with a current, up-to-date mailing address. Current students should update their address through their WORKDAY account.
If you are not currently enrolled, the Change of Address forms are available in the reception area in the Office of Admissions, North Campus Main Building. You may also download the Change of Address Form and email it [email protected].
Students may appeal Academic Suspension using the Academic Suspension Appeal form.
You can read more information on our Academic Suspension and Academic Standing page.
Students looking to drop all their classes during a semester must complete a Resignation Request in WORKDAY. Students are encouraged to gather the proper information about how resigning might impact their Southeastern student financials account and Financial Aid eligibility.
Students looking to appeal previous courses on their record or charges from those courses must complete a Registration Appeal. Appeals require documentation to justify the reason for the appeal and the extenuating circumstance.
Southeastern Louisiana University publishes its policies, procedures, and important dates in the University Catalog and in the Academic Calendar. Students are expected to follow these policies and deadlines. But, we do understand that sometimes things happen that may be outside of your control as a student that have serious impacts on your educational experience.
This page will provide you with the necessary information and procedures to file a Registration Appeal. Please note that submission of this appeal is not a guarantee that any adjustments will be made to your Southeastern Account.
Appropriate Reasons for a Registration Appeal
Possible Actions Taken by Southeastern
Appeal Committee
Registration Appeals are reviewed by a committee of Southeastern faculty and staff members. Decisions are made on a case by case basis and are based on the needs of each student, the specific details of each situation, and the documentation that is provided. All Registration Appeal decisions are final.
Deadline
Registration Appeals will only be accepted within one year of the semester in question with the final deadline being the original published date to resign from the university. Only extreme documented hardships may receive consideration after this time frame.
Explanation of Circumstances and Documentation
In order for your appeal to be considered, our committee will need 2 things:
A Detailed Explanation of Your Individual Circumstance
Please provide as much detail as possible about your individual circumstances and why you are submitting your appeal. This may include but is not limited to a timeline of events, specific dates, specific contacts you had with Southeastern staff members and/or specific actions taken on your part in reference to your Southeastern registration.
Appropriate and Sufficient Documentation
Please provide any relevant documentation you may have that will support your appeal. This may include but is not limited to legal documentation, medical documentation, official statements, homework assignments, emails, and/or text messages.
Review Process
Southeastern provides a free standard size diploma to each student on or after graduation. Standard sizes of diplomas are as follows:
Doctoral students receive their diplomas at the commencement ceremony. All others are mailed to the graduate’s diploma address; diplomas are ordered approximately 1-2 weeks following your graduation date. Students can expect to receive their diplomas by mail within 6-8 weeks after graduation.
Remember, when graduating, a student must apply to receive a diploma. For instructions and deadlines of the program completion application process, please click here.
Duplicate and Replacement Diplomas
Whether your diploma needs updating after a name change or was damaged in some way, we can help you get another.
Order a diploma replacement and eDiploma online.
The following services are available online through our official diploma vendor, the Michael Sutter Company.
Apostille Diploma Request Process
Some foreign governments or institutions require diplomas to have a certification of authentication or apostille. For more information, please visit: Louisiana Secretary of State
To request this process for diplomas from Southeastern Louisiana University, please following the steps below.