Are You Ready For Spring?

• How do I get advised?
  • If you have less than 30 hours of college credit, you will be advised by the College of Honors and Excellence.  
  • If you have more than 30 hours of college credit, you will be advised by your academic department. See the department of your major for information on academic advising. 
  • Current students can view their advisor in Workday under their Support Network/Important Contacts found under the “Academics” section in Workday.
• How do I register for classes?
  • Once you have been advised, you can enroll in classes via Workday. Step-by-step RESOURCES on how to enroll are available here: Workday Student Resources (log in: W# and email password)
• When is the last day to register classes for Spring?
  • Open registration ends Monday, January 12, at 5:00 pm.   
  • Schedule adjustment begins Tuesday, January 13; students will be financially responsible for any classes remaining on their schedule as of 5:00 pm on Monday, January 19. 
  • Add/Drop Period – Tuesday, January 20 thru Monday, January 26: During add/drop, 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 class(es) remaining on their schedule as of 11:59 p.m., Monday, January 26.
  • Add/Drop for Term 2 ends on Monday, March 16.

REMINDER: Classes will be canceled for students with outstanding charges on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 5:00 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 by logging into your Workday, then choose Financial Aid Resources > View Financial Aid. The current financial aid award year is 2025-2026.
• Why is there no aid showing on my account?
  • If there is no aid available under the financial aid year of 2025-2026, please make sure you completed the 2025-26 FAFSA on studentaid.gov and included Southeastern’s school code on it (002024). This will allow our school to receive the FAFSA and award federal aid eligibility. Please allow 3-5 business days after completing the FAFSA for our school to receive it.
• 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 via your Workday account. 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 Action Items in Workday for details (located on the homepage of Workday under “Awaiting Your Action”).
• Where do I submit forms for military benefits? 
  • Please direct all questions regarding military funding and benefits to the Office of Military and Veteran Success by emailing [email protected] or by calling 985-549-5041. 
• 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 Monday, January 12, 2026, at 5:00 pm (unless anticipated/pending Financial Aid covers the outstanding charges). Students are encouraged to check their Workday for any outstanding charges.

• How do I pay my tuition and fees? 
  • Online: all credit card and electronic payments must be made through your 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 office hours (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  70402.  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: Monday, January 12, 2026, at 5:00 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. All fees are due when incurred after fee payment deadline on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
• Can I defer payment of my fees? 
  • Southeastern offers a payment plan option (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.

• Where do I pick up my student ID?
  • Students can pick up their student IDs from the Campus Card Operations Office located in North Campus Main Annex Building, Room 133. The office will be open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 am – 5:00 pm and Friday from 7:30 am – 12:30 pm. We will have extended hours January 20th through January 22nd from 7:30am – 5:30pm.
  • New students attending in-person orientation are able to pick up their student IDs as part of orientation on January 14th.
  • New students (who do not complete in-person orientation) are able to pick up their student IDs beginning January 5th from the Campus Card Operations office. 
  • Pro tip: pick up your student ID after your tuition and fees are paid (zero balance) and before you pickup your textbooks. 
  • Returning students are able to purchase a replacement ID for $20 beginning Monday, January 5. A new photo must be taken for replacement IDs. 
  • Note: If you are a housing student, you will need to obtain your ID PRIOR to check in.
• What do I need to bring to pick up my student ID?
  • A government issued photo ID is required to pick up your ID (no exceptions). Your tuition and fees must be paid in full, or your financial aid must be posted to your account before you can pick up your student ID. 
• How do I add money to my Lion’s Lagniappe?
  • The following options are available for Lion’s Lagniappe deposits:
  • You can bring cash, check, or money orders to the Controller’s Office.
  • You can use a debit or credit card using GET, the online management system for Lion’s Lagniappe at www.selu.edu/GET or through the GET Mobile app that can be downloaded on the Apple App or Google Play store
  • Click here for details on how to manage your GET Account.
  • Through your Workday account, you can navigate to the StarRez portal and request a Lion’s Lagniappe deposit through here.
    • Note: This will post to your Workday account and can be covered by and add Financial Aid funds.
  • Click here for more information on Campus Card Operations.

Vehicle registration for the Spring semester opens December 15  for all students.  

All vehicles parking on campus will need to be registered through the online parking portal. This  process will generate a digital permit, eliminating the need for most physical parking tags.  Please follow the steps below to register your vehicle. **Please note: All ADA Permits and other specialized permits are sold in-office only. 

• How do I obtain my Student Parking Permit? 
  • Log into your Southeastern webmail.
  • Go to Google apps in your webmail and click “Parking Portal.”
  • Click “Get Permits.”
  • Select “Purchase a Permit” then click “Next.”
  • Select the permit you want to purchase and click “I Agree” on all the boxes about the rules and regulations, and then click “Next.”
  • Click on “add new vehicle” and fill out all the required information then click “Next.” **Please note: A maximum of 2 vehicles are allowed per permit.
  • View your cart to make sure the order is correct, select the payment method, enter your email address in the checkout box, and click “Pay Now.”
  • On the payment information page, confirm the order is correct and click “Next.”
  • Click the checkout button, enter credit card information and billing address, and click “Submit Payment.”  **Please note:  You will have the option to pay immediately or have the parking fee added to your fee bill in Workday.

**After registration is complete, be sure to view the parking maps for commuter and residential designated zones.

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

• When can I pick up my textbooks?
  • Spring 2026 rental books will be available starting Monday, January 12 at Textbook Rental located on North Campus, Building F.
    
    Hours of operation from Monday, January 12 through Thursday, January 16 are 7:30am – 5:00pm; on Friday, January 12, 7am-12:30pm. Textbook Rental will be closed on Monday, January 19 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
    
    Extended hours of operation are as follows:  
    For extended hours, please refer to the Textbook Rental Website.
• 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.
• How do I find the rental textbooks I need?
  • Textbook Rental will provide you with the list of rental textbooks that you need.

Housing Check-in for the Spring 2026 Semester will be held as follows:

• Check-in for ONLY Greek residents will be held Tuesday, January 6th from 10am-2pm in the Pride Hall residence lobby (1301 SGA Drive). After hours check-in will NOT be allowed.
• Check-in for students RETURNING to the SAME room as the fall semester will be held Thursday, January 15th from 9am-2pm in each residence hall lobby. After-hours check-in will NOT be allowed.
• After-hours check-in WILL NOT be available.
• Residents must have their Southeastern ID to check in. If you do not have your Southeastern ID prior to check-in, you can get a new ID from Campus Card during business hours Monday through Thursday 7:30am – 5:00pm or Friday 7:30am-12:30pm. You must present a government issued photo ID or LA Wallet to pick up a new university ID from Campus Card Operations. No exceptions. Students will not be allowed to check-in without a Southeastern ID. 
• Residents must be registered as a full-time student, and all University fees must be paid in order to check into Housing. 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!

Bookstore Hours of Operation:

• Please check this link for the University Bookstore Website for hours of operation.

Meal plans in the Mane Dish begin Tuesday, January 20. Cub cash is available starting Tuesday, January 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, Jan 5 – 8

  Moe’s Southwest Grill 10am – 2pm

  Friday, January 9

  Moe’s Southwest Grill 10am – 1pm

  Monday – Thursday, January 12 – Thursday, Jan 15

  Panda Express 10am – 2pm

  Starbucks 8am – 2pm

  Moe’s Southwest Grill 10am – 5pm

  Friday, January 16

  Panda Express 10am – 1pm
  Starbucks 8am – 1pm
  Moe’s Southwest Grill 10am – 1pm

  Saturday, January 17
  Ascension Market 11am – 7pm

  Sunday, January 18
  Ascension Market 11am – 12am

  Monday, January 19 (MLK Day, University closed)
  Ascension Market 11am – 12am
  Chick-fil-A 7am – 7pm

  ALL DINING LOCATIONS: Regular hours of operation begin Tuesday, January 20.