Beginning Freshmen
Thank you for your interest in pursuing your college education at Southeastern. Here you can view admissions criteria, required materials and resources for more information. When you're ready, apply online to begin the admissions process.
Admissions Criteria
Louisiana High School Applicants
Completion of Board of Regents High School Core Curriculum |
4 units of English, Math, Science, Social Studies, 2 units of Foreign Language & 1 unit of Art |
No more than one developmental course needed |
Must have ACT Math score of 19 or higher |
Cumulative GPA |
2.35 or above on a 4.0 scale |
One of the following criteria |
ACT composite score of at least 21 OR a core GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale |
Out-of-state High School Applicants
Option 1 |
Complete the same requirements as a Louisiana high school applicant |
Option 2 |
At least 17 of the 19 units of the Louisiana Board of Regents High School Core Curriculum, no more than one developmental course, min cumulative GPA of 2.35 & core GPA of 2.0, & ACT composite score of at least 21 |
Option 3 |
Have an ACT composite of at least a 23 & no |
Fee Waiver |
Out-of-State Fee Waiver information for Beginning Freshman |
GED / HiSET Applicants
No more than one developmental course needed |
Must have Math score of 19 or higher |
ACT |
Composite score of at least 23 |
Homeschool Program Applicants
All homeschool program applicants must meet one of the following: |
Meet the same criteria as students who graduated from a Louisiana high school as listed above; OR |
Have at least a 23 ACT composite score and have no need for a developmental English or math course; OR |
Meet the minimum core GPA on at least 17 units of the required High School Core 4 Curriculum, with at least a 21 ACT composite score AND a minimum overall high school GPA of 2.35 or above on a 4.0 scale |
For detailed information regarding homeschool students, please visit the Homeschool page. |
Required Admissions Materials for Beginning Freshmen
High School Transcripts
High School Transcript |
Seventh semester & final high school transcripts |
If you earned a GED or passed the HiSET exam |
A copy of your scores or your diploma with application |
State-approved home study program |
A copy of your home school transcript, if available |
ACT Scores
Have your scores sent to us (Southeastern's code: 1608) |
For more information please contact the Office of Testing at 985-549-3897 |
Proof of Immunization
Each student is required to present proof of immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella (both initial booster and shot), meningococcal meningitis, and tetanus-diptheria (within the last 10 years) or file the request for exemption before registration is allowed. For more information, please visit the Immunization Requirements page.
If you are missing any of the required vaccinations due to personal, religious, or medical reasons, you may select the option on the second page of the immunization form then date and sign it.
Dates and Deadlines
Fall Term Application Deadlines & Fees
Apply by July 15 |
$20 Application Fee |
Non-refundable fee |
July 16 - Aug 1 |
$20 Application Fee |
Non-refundable fee + $50 late fee |
After Aug 1 |
No Applications Accepted |
Spring Term Application Deadlines & Fees
Apply by Dec 1 |
$20 Application Fee |
Non-refundable fee |
Dec 2 - 15 |
$20 Application Fee |
Non-refundable fee + $50 late fee |
After Dec 15 |
No Applications Accepted |
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Summer Term Application Deadlines & Fees
Apply by May 1 |
$20 Application Fee |
Non-refundable fee |
May 2 - May 15 |
$20 Application Fee |
Non-refundable fee + $50 late fee |
After May 15 |
No Applications Accepted |
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Students who do not meet regular admission criteria may be admissible through an alternate path. Contact an Admissions counselor at 985-549-5637 or admissions@southeastern.edu to review your options.