Are You Ready For Fall?

Are you ready to be a Lion?

Fall classes start Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Preparation is the key for a great college experience – so to help, we have created a short checklist to help you on your way to a successful fall semester.

Fall Office Hours:

Beginning Monday, August 11, 2025
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am – 12:30 pm

Important

Review the Fall Academic Calendar for semester dates and deadlines.

Fee Payment Deadline

Check Workday for any outstanding charges. Classes will be canceled for students with outstanding charges on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 5:30 pm (unless anticipated/pending financial aid covers the outstanding charges).

Webmail and Canvas

Check often for important information regarding classes, campus life, and resources. 

Fall 2025 Checklist

  • How do I get advised?
    • If you have less than 30 hours of college credit, you will be advised by the Office for First-Year Success. For assistance reach out to [email protected].
    • If you have more than 30 hours of college credit, click here to see how you can view your assigned advisor in Workday.
  • How do I register for classes?
    • Once you have been advised, you can enroll in classes via Workday. Step-by-step GUIDES on how to enroll are available here: Workday Student Resources  (log in to your Southeastern email address)
  • When is the last day to register classes for Fall? 
    • Open registration ends Wednesday, August 6 at 5:30 pm.   
    • Schedule adjustment begins Thursday, August 7; students will be financially
      responsible for any classes remaining on their schedule as of 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 19.
    • Add/Drop Period: During the add/drop period, students may make schedule adjustments without receiving a “W” grade for each class dropped. Students who drop all courses during the Add/Drop period will incur a Cancellation fee of $250.00. All students will be financially responsible for any classes remaining on their schedule as of 11:59 p.m., Monday, August 25. For information, contact [email protected].

REMINDER: Classes will be canceled for students with outstanding charges on Wednesday,
August 6, 2025, at 5:30 pm (unless anticipated/pending Financial Aid covers the outstanding
charges). Students are encouraged to check their Workday account for any outstanding
charges.

  • What is my financial aid status? 
    You can check the status of your financial aid award in Workday. The current financial aid year is 2025-2026. 
  • When will my scholarships, grants, or loans show as pending aid? 
    Any grants or scholarships will appear on your account as soon as they are offered. Student loans will not show as pending aid until they are accepted. If you have additional questions or need more information, you may contact the Financial Aid Office at [email protected] or call 985-549-2244. 
  • How do I know if I need to submit financial aid documents?
    Check your Workday Inbox for any requests from the Office of Financial Aid. Documents should be uploaded directly to Workday per instructions in your Workday inbox.
  • Check out the Frequently Asked Questions for many answers to popular questions regarding Financial Aid.

REMINDER: Classes will be canceled for students with outstanding charges on Wednesday,
August 6, 2025, at 5:30 pm (unless anticipated/pending Financial Aid covers the outstanding
charges). Students are encouraged to check their Workday account for any outstanding
charges.

  • How do I pay my tuition and fees? 
    • Online: all credit card and electronic payments must be made through Workday.
    • In Person: Checks, cash, cashier’s checks, or money orders are accepted at the Controller’s
      Cashier’s office, North Campus Building A, during Fall office hours, which begin Monday, August 11 (Mon-Thurs, 7:30am-5 pm; Fri, 7:30am-12:30pm).
    • By Mail: Send to the Controller’s Office, Southeastern Louisiana University, PO Box 2249, Hammond, LA 70404.  If mailing, please make sure to send in time to be received by the payment deadline. 

    See more information here: Fee Payment FAQs  

  • When are fees due? 
    Class cancellation fee payment deadline: Thursday, August 6, 2025, at 5:30 pm. To ensure that your Southeastern courses are not canceled, all fees must be paid in full or your pending Financial Aid must be enough to cover your outstanding charges. 
  • Can I defer payment of my fees? 
    Southeastern offers a payment plan option (3 or 4 installments instead of one lump sum). 
  • How do I receive my financial aid refund? 
    All types of refund payments will be sent to BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc., and processed according to the refund method the student has selected. Click here for details on how to choose your refund method.

  • How will I receive my Southeastern ID if I am a NEW HOUSING student?
    If you attended any of the in-person Orientation sessions and had your ID photo taken, you will receive your ID during housing check-in. You will receive an email with a link to schedule your move-in date and time.  After you have submitted your time slot request, you will receive a confirmation email with the date and time of your check-in. Residents must schedule their check-in time online in order to check into their residence hall. You must present a government-issued photo ID or LA Wallet to pick up your University ID.  No exceptions to this rule.  
  • If you did not attend an in-person Orientation session or attended but did not have your ID photo taken, you will need to have your ID photo taken and ID processed at the Campus Card Operations office located in North Campus Main Annex Building Room 133. 
    • New photos and IDs are currently available for pick up if tuition fees have been paid during hours of operation (Mon-Thurs, 7:30am-5 pm; Fri, 7:30am-12:30pm). 
    • Extended hours of operation will be located at the Pennington Student Activity Center on Saturday, August 16, 8am-4pm and Sunday, August 17, 12pm-5pm.
    • Extended hours of operation will also be Monday, August 18 through Thursday, August 21, 7:30am-6pm.
    • You will receive an email with a link to schedule your move-in date and time.  After you have submitted your time slot request, you will receive a confirmation email with the date and time of your check-in.  Residents must schedule their check-in time online in order to check into their residence hall. 
    • If you are a housing student, you will need to obtain your ID PRIOR to check in. You must present a government-issued photo ID or LA Wallet to pick up your University ID.  No exceptions to this rule.  
  • How will I receive my Southeastern ID if I am a NEW Commuter student?
    If you attended any of the in-person Orientation sessions and had your ID photo taken, you will be able to pick up your ID from the Campus Card Operations office located in North Campus Main Annex Building Room 133 during hours of operation (Mon-Thurs, 7:30am-5 pm; Fri, 7:30am-12:30pm).
  • Extended hours of operation will be located at the Pennington Student Activity Center on Saturday, August 16, 8am-4pm and Sunday, August 17, 12pm-5pm.
  • Extended hours of operation will also be Monday, August 12 through Thursday, August, 15, 7:30am – 5pm, Friday, August 16, 7:30am-12:30pm and Monday, August 19 through Thursday, August 22, 7:30am – 6pm. Normal hours of operation resume Friday, August 23. You must present a government-issued photo ID or LA Wallet to pick up your University ID.  No exceptions to this rule. New photos and IDs are available for pick up ONLY if tuition and fees have been paid during hours of operation (Mon-Thurs, 7:30am-5 pm; Fri, 7:30am-12:30pm).
  • How can I obtain a replacement ID if I am a RETURNING student?
    If you are a returning student (housing or commuter), you will be able to purchase a replacement ID for a cost of $20. Replacement IDs will be processed at Campus Card Operations, North Campus Main Annex Building Room 133 during hours of operation (Mon-Thurs, 7:30am-5 pm; Fri, 7:30am-12:30pm).
  • Extended hours of operation will be located at the Pennington Student Activity Center on Saturday, August 16, 8am-4pm and Sunday, August 17, 12pm-5pm.
  • Extended hours of operation will also be Monday, August 12 through Thursday, August, 15, 7:30am – 5pm, Friday, August 16, 7:30am-12:30pm and Monday, August 19 through Thursday, August 22, 7:30am – 6pm. Normal hours of operation resume Friday, August 23. If you are a housing student, you will need to obtain your ID PRIOR to check-in.  NOTE: A new photo must be taken for replacement IDs. You do not need a government issued photo ID for replacements. 

Click here for more information on Campus Card Operations.

Student Vehicle Registration Opens August 11
Vehicle registration for the 2025–2026 academic year and fall semester opens on August 11 for all students.
All vehicles parked on campus must be registered through the online parking portal. This process generates a digital parking permit, which replaces the need for most physical parking tags.
Please note: ADA permits and other specialized permits must be purchased in person at the Parking Office.
How to Register for a Student Parking Permit:

Log in using your Southeastern email and password.

  • Click “Get Permits.”
  • Select “Purchase a Permit”, then click “Next.”
  • Choose the permit you need, agree to the terms and conditions by checking all required boxes, and click “Next.”
  • Click “Add New Vehicle”, enter your vehicle information, and click “Next.”

Note: You may register up to two vehicles per permit.

  • Review your cart to confirm your selection. Choose your payment method, enter your email address, and click “Pay Now.”
  • On the payment screen, confirm the details and click “Next.”
  • Enter your credit card and billing information, then click “Submit Payment.”

You can choose to pay immediately or have the fee added to your student fee bill in Workday.
After completing registration, be sure to review the campus parking maps to locate designated commuter or residential parking zones.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Parking Office 985-549-5695 or email at [email protected].

REQUIRED TO PICK UP TEXTBOOKS: SOUTHEASTERN ID & ALL FEES MUST BE PAID. 

  • When can I pick up my textbooks?
    Fall 2025 rental books will be available starting Monday, August 11 at Textbook Rental located on North Campus, Building F. 
    Extended hours of operation are as follows:  

    • Monday, August 11 – Friday, August 15: 7 am – 6 pm
      Saturday, August 16, 9 am – 4 pm and Sunday, August 17, 12 pm – 5 pm
      Monday, August 18 – Friday, August 22: 7am – 6pm.
  • Normal hours of operation will resume Monday, August 25th (Mon-Thurs, 7:30am-5 pm; Fri, 7:30am -12:30pm).
  • What do I need in order to pick up my textbooks? 
    When picking up textbooks, you will be required to show your Southeastern ID. For more information, contact Textbook Rental at (985) 549-3780 or view FAQs here.

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  • Housing Check-in or “Move In Mane-ia” for all residents will be held Saturday, August 16 from 8am – 4pm and Sunday, August 17 from 12pm-5pm, at the Pennington Center (The REC, 1350 N. General Pershing Street).  After hours check-in will NOT be allowed.   
  • Residents must schedule a check-in time online in order to check into their residence
    hall.
    You will receive an email with a link to schedule your check-in time. After you have submitted your time slot request, you will receive a confirmation email with the date and time of your check-in.
  • Residents must have their Southeastern ID to check in. 
    If you have not picked up your Southeastern ID prior to check-in, Campus Card representatives will be on-site at the Pennington Center on Saturday and Sunday. You must present a government issued photo ID or LA Wallet to pick up a new university ID from Campus Card Operations. No exceptions. 
  • Please be reminded that in order to check into your room, all university fees must be paid or covered by anticipated aid, and you must be registered as a full-time student with a minimum of 12 credit hours. No exceptions. 

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

How do I sign-up for the emergency alert system? 
Your safety is our priority. Sign-up now for our free Emergency Alert System. Email notifications are automatically sent to all active student email accounts, but be in the know to receive emergency alerts via text messages and voice calls to your cell phone. Students can also identify preset relatives/friends to receive notifications.

  • Where can I buy Southeastern gear and school supplies?
    Visit the University Bookstore located in the Student Union for Southeastern apparel and gifts, and supplies, such
    as pens, notebooks, calculators and all other educational essentials – including computer software!
  • Extended hours will be available Saturday, August 16 8am-4pm and Sunday, August 17, 12pm-5pm, and Monday, August 18 -Thursday, August 21, 7am-5:30pm.
  • Financial Aid may be used to make in-store and online purchases at the Bookstore from Monday, August 11 – Sunday, August 24.

Meal plans in the Mane Dish begin Saturday, August 16th with the 4pm dinner meal. Cub cash is available starting Wednesday, August 13th. Other forms of payment include Lion’s Lagniappe, Visa, and MasterCard. Gift cards are also accepted at Starbucks. Click here for more information about meal plans, menus, and FAQs. 

Monday – Thursday, August 4 – 7

Panda Express 10am – 2pm

Monday – Thursday, August 11 – 14

Panda Express 10am – 5pm

Starbucks 8am – 1pm

Ascension Market 11am – 7pm

Friday, August 15

Panda Express 10am – 1pm

Starbucks 8am – 1pm

Saturday – Sunday, August 16 – 17

Moe’s Southwest Grill 10am – 4pm

Smoothie King 10am – 4pm

Panda Express 10am – 4pm

Starbucks 8am – 1pm (Saturday Only)

Mane Dish 4pm – 7pm (Friendship Fest Sunday 8/17)

Ascension Market 1pm – 10pm

Monday – Tuesday, August 18 – August 19

Starbucks 8am – 8pm
Panda Express 10am – 8pm
Moe’s Southwest Grill 10am – 9pm
Smoothie King 8am – 9pm
Mane Dish 11am – 2pm
Ascension Market 11am – 1am

ALL DINING LOCATIONS: Regular hours of operation begin Wednesday, August 20. 

Are you Ready for Fall?  We Are!

We know you are too! Check out the Current Students web site to stay up-to-date on Southeastern activities and special offers for students.

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