620347 SUNO HANDBOOK EDIT8 - Southern University New Orleans

Campus Life: Living, Learning, Leading 

2009-2011 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Introduction 

This Student Handbook has been compiled to provide general information 

and guidelines on university policies, procedures and regulations affecting 

student life at Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO). This information 

applies to all full-time, part-time, cross-enrolled and on-line students enrolled 

at SUNO. This handbook is updated with current information, however, for 

specific information regarding a department, students are encouraged to contact 

the department for more detailed and current information. We are committed 

to helping each student reach his or her fullest potential. In addition, 

we take pride in the academic achievement of each student. We encourage 

students to take full advantage of University events outside of the classroom. 

They promote scholarship, leadership, civic and social responsibility, inquiry, 

self respect, respect for others and cultural diversity. 

Each student is urged to read this handbook carefully to ensure that he or she 

understands the contents of the handbook. It is the student’s responsibility to 

obtain, read and understand the rules, regulations, policies and procedures contained 

herein. Students must adhere to the contents of this handbook and ignorance 

of the contents is not an excuse. Students are expected to conduct themselves 

in a respectable and responsible manner on and off campus. The University 

reserves the right to modify or discontinue without notice, any of the 

policies, procedures and regulations contained in this handbook. The handbook 

is not comprehensive in its entirety. This handbook does not represent in 

any form or shape, a contract between any person and the University. 

The SUO Solution, a new and unique feature of this handbook is located in 

the center blue pages. Solutions to frequently identified student concerns are 

arranged alphabetically. “Wednesdays in Professional Attire” is another new 

addition. The SUO Family is strongly urged to dress accordingly. 

On the Cover: (Top to Bottom) SUNO’s 50th year logo, Happy 

students at a pep rally at the “Return to the Castle”, bottom left, student 

in a Calculus Class. Photos by: Gus Bennet. Bottom right, a senior 

biology student engaged in a summer research project. Photo by: 

Wesley Daniel. 

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TABLE OF COTETS 

Introduction ................................................................................................ 2 

Welcome 

A Message from the Chancellor ......................................................... 6 

A Message from the Vice Chancellor for 

Student Affairs and Enrollment Services .......................................... 7 

A Message from the President of the 

Student Government Association ................................... 8 

Louisiana Board of Regents ..................................................................... 9 

Southern University Board of Supervisors ........................................... 10 

Officers of the Southern University System ......................................... 11 

Southern University at ew Orleans 

Administration and Staff ......................................... 12 /13 

Honor Code .............................................................................................. 14 

Student Right to Know ........................................................................... 14 

Emergency Services ................................................................................ 14 

PART I: GEERAL IFORMATIO 

Brief History ....................................................................................... 16 

Accreditation ...................................................................................... 17 

Traditions ............................................................................................ 17 

Athletics ............................................................................................... 18 

Quick Facts .................................................................................... 19/20 

Mission Statement .............................................................................. 21 

Vision Statement ................................................................................ 21 

Core Values ......................................................................................... 21 

Alma Mater ......................................................................................... 22 

Motto ................................................................................................... 23 

Seal ....................................................................................................... 23 

Mascot ................................................................................................. 23 

Colors .................................................................................................. 23 

E-mail Addresses/Blackboard Account ........................................... 24 

PART II: UIVERSITY DIVISIOS 

The Division for Academic Affairs ................................................... 26 

Academic Year ................................................................................... 26 

Student Classification ........................................................................ 26 

Course Progress/umbering and 

Sequencing of Courses ................................................... 26 

Grades and Grading .......................................................................... 27 

Registration ......................................................................................... 28 

Class Attendance Regulations ........................................................... 30 

Withdrawal/Resignation 

from the University ....................................................... 31 

Refund of Funds ................................................................................. 31 

Library/Copy Machines ................................................................... 32 

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PART II: UIVERSITY DIVISIOS 

The Division for Student Affairs and 

Enrollment Services ..................................................................... 38 

Vending Machines and Video Games ................................................ 38 

Career Counseling and Placement/ 

Veterans Affairs ........................................................................... 40 

Intramural Sports Program ............................................................... 41 

Residential Life .................................................................................... 42 

Services for Students with Disabilities ......................................... 43-44 

Student Activities and Organizations ........................................... 45-53 

Student Development Center ........................................................ 54-56 

Student Health Services ...................................................................... 57 

University Center ................................................................................ 58 

Lyceum Program ................................................................................. 58 

Enrollment Services ............................................................................ 59 

SUO BLUE PAGES ..................................................... (center pages) 

The Division for Administration and Finance .................................. 62 

Student Financial Aid ......................................................................... 62 

Federal “Return of Title IV Funds” Policy ...................................... 71 

Student Fees ......................................................................................... 73 

The Division for Community Outreach 

and University Advancement ............................................ 74 

Academic Scholarships ....................................................................... 74 

Departmental Awards ......................................................................... 75 

Identification Cards ............................................................................ 75 

SUO Police......................................................................................... 75 

Vehicle Registration/Special Permits ........................................... 75-76 

Safety and Security ............................................................................. 77 

PART III: UIVERSITY POLICIES & PROCEDURES 

Alcohol and Drug Prevention Policy ............................................ 80-81 

Class Attendance Regulations ............................................................ 81 

Cell Phone Use ..................................................................................... 81 

Using Electronic Devices to Tape 

an Instructor’s Lecture .................................................................. 81 

Texting and Threatening Other Students ......................................... 82 

Parking on Grass Areas on Campus ................................................. 82 

Registering for Classes Online and 

Self Advisement .............................................................................. 82 

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA ................ 82-84 

Residential Life Policy ........................................................................ 84 

Fundraising Policy .............................................................................. 85 

Hazing Policy ....................................................................................... 85 

Students with Disabilities ................................................................... 86 

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Posting Policy ....................................................................................... 87 

Sexual Assault Policy ..................................................................... 87-88 

Sexual Harassment Policy .................................................................. 88 

Smoking Policy .................................................................................... 89 

Travel Policy ................................................................................... 89-90 

Weapons Policy .................................................................................... 90 

Dress Policy ..................................................................................... 90-91 

Academic Dishonesty .......................................................................... 92 

Awareness & Campus Security Act .................................................. 92 

Brands and Tattoos ............................................................................. 92 

Criminal Acts ....................................................................................... 92 

Deception .............................................................................................. 93 

Destruction of University Property ................................................... 93 

Insubordination ................................................................................... 93 

Pets ........................................................................................................ 93 

Disorderly Conduct or Assembly ....................................................... 94 

Disruption of Classes and University Functions .............................. 94 

Disruptive Behavior ............................................................................ 94 

Forbidden Objects ............................................................................... 95 

Theft ...................................................................................................... 95 

“Boom Cars” and Loud Music .......................................................... 95 

PART IV: STUDET CODE OF CODUCT 

Introduction ......................................................................................... 98 

Students Rights and Responsibilities ................................................. 98 

The Student Bill of Rights .................................................................. 98 

Disciplinary Procedures or Sanctions ............................................... 99 

Definitions of Penalties or Sanctions .......................................... 99-100 

Conduct of Student Organizations .................................................. 100 

Changes in and Amendments to the 

Student Code of Conduct ............................................................ 100 

PART V: JUDICIAL SYSTEM 

Introduction ....................................................................................... 102 

Composition and Jurisdiction of Judiciaries ........................... 102-103 

University Jurisdiction ...................................................................... 104 

Determining Level of Offense .......................................................... 104 

Code One Offenses ..................................................................... 104-105 

Code Two Offenses ..................................................................... 105-107 

Code Three Offenses .................................................................. 107-110 

Judicial Process .......................................................................... 110-111 

Appellate Procedures ........................................................................ 111 

Appeal Procedure ....................................................................... 111-112 

Student Grievance Procedures ........................................................ 115 

Acknowledgement ............................................................................. 117 

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SOUTHER UIVERSITY at EW ORLEAS 

Division for Student Affairs & Enrollment Services 

6801 Press Drive, 2-A 

ew Orleans, Louisiana 70126 

Direct: (504) 286-5015 

A Message from the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services 

Dear Student, 

A warm SUNO welcome to you from the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services! First 

and foremost, we would like you to know that you and your interests are our number one priority at 

Southern University at New Orleans. Second, at this institution of higher learning, affectionately known 

as SUNO, we want you to be comfortable in knowing that we will be responsible and accountable for 

what is considered realistic and necessary for you to enjoy, realize and achieve the SUNO Experience. 

What is the SUNO Experience? It is learning through individual and collective expression, participation 

in meaningful and trans-formative academic dialog, achieving academic success, engaging in social and 

cultural expose’ and last, graduating with a SUNO degree. 

The SUNO Student Handbook is your personal reference and guide to the SUNO Experience. It is 

developed to place pertinent and useful information concerning you and your interaction with the 

University in your possession. It is a tool to be used in understanding university policy and procedure 

and your rights as a student of this institution. In addition, the Handbook articulates the expectations of 

the university for you as a student. The Handbook is to be considered a reference guide to help you 

navigate your journey toward academic, social and cultural success. 

The Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services offer a wide array and a vast variety of quality 

support services for you. These fundamental services are available outside of the classroom and are 

tailored to meet most personal and individual student advisement needs. The Handbook provides a 

listing of available services for you that insures that your SUNO matriculation is smooth and your social 

and cultural needs are met. I am committed, as interim Vice-Chancellor, to the continued development 

of holistic programs and university services that are expected to enhance your academic experience, 

personal growth, and sense of well being. My commitment also includes advancing your opportunities to 

participate in the areas of: Social Responsibility, Community Service, Civic Engagement, a host of 

Academic Honor Societies, and other organizations that are listed in your Handbook. My staff and I are 

available daily to respond to and meet with you cordially, socially and professionally. This of course can 

be done individually as well as collectively depending on the issue(s) or concern(s). Please feel free to 

contact me or any of the personnel associated with the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment 

Services for your personal and confidential advisement session. Remember, we are here to serve you! 

We hope that your experiences at Southern University at New Orleans will be enriching, rewarding and 

gratifying. In addition, we hope that we will have sufficiently met your general expectations of 

intellectual curiosity and cultural and social stimulation, as well as providing for the achievement of the 

ultimate goal that is academic excellence. We wish you the very best on your quest toward your degree 

and professional career after graduation. Finally, it is expected of you to embrace, to serve, and to 

represent your alma mater with dignity, honor and respect. Always remember, “SUNO FOREVER”!!! 

With warmest regards, 

Donna Grant, Ph.D 

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services (Interim) 

www.suno.edu - An Equal Educational Opportunity University 

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Student Government Association 

6801 Press Drive, 21-A 

ew Orleans, Louisiana 70126 

Direct: (504) 286-5353 

Hello My Fellow Knights, 

Welcome to the Castle! 

A Message from the 

President, Student Government Association 

It is my distinct honor and pleasure to welcome you to Southern University at New Orleans. 

I am Aneisha Holmes, President(2009-2010) of the Student Government Association. On 

behalf of the Officers and the members of the Association, we bring you greetings. 

Choosing to earn a degree at SUNO is without a doubt, one that is both intellectually and 

academically challenging as well as rewarding. Please know that at SUNO you can expect a 

caring and nurturing faculty who teach in classroom environments that allow for 

individualized attention. SUNO is considered by many to be family, and it includes 

administrator, faculty, staff, alumni, friends of the university and you. The family’s mission 

is to assist and provide the necessary support for you to achieve success and earn that all 

important degree. 

It is important for you to know that becoming a Knight is an achievement unto itself and the 

designation is considered an earned lifetime badge. A Knight’s armor includes the school 

colors, blue and gold. Wearing the colors gives a SUNO Knight a sense of pride and dignity 

for our alma mater that we would like you to experience. 

For you to better understand more about the SUNO family, we encourage you to read and 

become familiar with the Student Handbook. It is our desire that the handbook serves as a 

guide to what you can expect as a student and what you can expect from the university. 

In closing, my fellow Knight, we expect great and aspiring things from you and we thank 

you again for your decision to attend SUNO. Please do not hesitate to take every 

opportunity, when and where possible, to encourage others to join you here. Our 

expectations are high and the Association is looking forward to your participation. Your 

ideas and suggestions will help make SUNO a better place. We wish you and all the Knights 

the very best on your quest for success. 

Aneisha M. Holmes, President 


Southern University at New Orleans 

www.suno.edu - An Equal Educational Opportunity University 

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Board of Regents 2008 

Members 

Artis L. Terrell, Jr. (Chairman) Robert Levy (Vice Chair) 

P.O. Box 1114 P.O. Box 777 

Shreveport, LA 71163 Ruston, LA 71273 

Mary Ellen Roy (Secretary) 

Member-At-Large 

365 Canal Place, #2000 

New Orleans, LA 70130 

Scott O. Brame 

Charlotte Bollinger 

4602 Wellington P.O. Box 250 

Alexandria, LA 71303 Lockport, LA 70374 

Robert J. Bruno 

Richard E. D'Aquin 

71208 Hickham Field Lane 620 Cambridge Drive 

Covington, LA 70433 Lafayette, LA 70503 

Maurice C. Durbin 

Donna Guinn Klein 

417 Centerville Street 1311 Valmont Street 

Denham Springs, LA 70124 New Orleans, LA 70115 

Ingrid T. Labat 

W. Clinton "Bubba" Rasberry, Jr. 

5920 Milne Boulevard, 800 Spring Street, Suite #201 

New Orleans, LA 70124 Shreveport, LA 71101 

Victor T. Stelly 

Harold M. Stokes 

P.O. Box 12725 

4228 Houma Boulevard, 

Lake Charles, LA 70612 Suite 600-A 

Metairie, LA 70006 

Roland M. Toups 

Joseph C. Wiley 

P. O. Box 2750 P. O. Box 87410 

Baton Rouge, LA 70821 Baton Rouge, LA 70879 

Student Member: 

March A. Guichard 

Delgado Community College, 

City Park 

615 Park Avenue, Building 11 

Room 105 

New Orleans, LA 70119 

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Mr. Richard J. Caiton, Jr. Atty. Warren A. Forstall Mr. Darren G. Mire Mrs. Lea P. Montgomery 

Mr. Patrick W. Bell Atty. Randal L. Gaines Mr. Murphy Nash, Jr. Atty. Patrick O. Jefferson 

2009 Board Officers 

Tony M. Clayton 

Chair 

Lea P. Montgomery 

Vice Chair 

Mr. Achilles Williams Mr. Myron K. Lawson Atty. Murphy F. Bell, Jr. 

Kassie Freeman 

Interim System President 

and 

Secretary to the Board 

Board Staff 

Henrietta Hill Vessel 

Executive Assistant 

Lisa Green 

Administrative Secretary 

Paulette Barrow 

Special Assistant 

Atty. Tony M. Clayton 

Mr. Walter Guidry, Jr. 

Atty. Patrick D. Magee 

Mailing Address 

P.O. Box 10878 

Southern University 

Baton Rouge, LA 

70813 

Telephone 

(225) 771-4600 

Fax (225) 771-5770 

Atty. Walter C. Dumas, 

At-Large 

Ms. Raushanah Hunter, 

Student 

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OFFICERS OF THE 

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM 

President ................................................... Kassie Freeman, Ph.D. (Interim) 

System Vice President for Academic 

and Student Affairs ........................................ Kassie Freeman, Ph.D. 

System Vice President for Finance 

and Business ...................................... Tolor E. White, M.B.A.(Interim) 

Affairs and Comptroller .............................................. Tolor E. White, M.B.A. 

Director, Facilities Planning ..................................... Endas W. Vincent, M.A. 

Director, International Programs ................................... Walter Wiles, Ph.D. 

Executive Director, System Foundation/ 

Director, External Affairs .................................... Ernie Hughes, Ph.D. 

Assistant Vice President for 

Institutional Advancement ........................... Andrea Jefferson, Ed. D. 

Executive Director, Alumni Affairs ................................ Cedric Upshaw, J.D. 

Director, Information and 

Technology .................................................................... Huey Lawson 

Resource Management .................................................... Jesse Smith, M.S. 

Executive Associate to the President ................. Diane Craig, M.P.A./M.Ed. 

Assistant and Counsel to the President ....................... Frances Smith, J.D. 

Director, Public Affairs .............................................. Robyn Merrick, M.P.A. 

Assistant to the President for Media Relations ....... Katara Williams, M.P.A. 

Assistant to the President for Communications ......... Henry J. Tillman, B.A. 

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SOUTHER UIVERSITY AT EW ORLEAS 

ADMIISTRATIO AD STAFF 

OFFICE OF THE CHACELLOR 

CHACELLOR ....................................................... Victor Ukpolo, Ph.D. 

Executive Associate to the Chancellor .......................... Harold Clark, M.S. 

Director, Internal Audit .......................................... Reneé Johnson, C.P.A. 

Director, Information 

Technology Center ........................................... Edmond Cummings, M.A. 

Director, Title III Programs ................................. Brenda L. Jackson, Ph.D. 

Director, Athletics ........................................... Elston King , B.A. (Interim) 

Administrative Assistant ................................... Sherron Bennett (Detailed) 

DIVISIO FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 

Vice Chancellor ..................................... David Adegboye, Ph.D. (Interim) 

Associate Vice Chancellor ........................................... Wesley Bishop, J.D. 

Dean, Arts & Sciences ................................ Henry Efesoa-Mokosso, Ph.D. 

Dean, Business &.Public. Administration ....................... Igwe Udeh, Ph.D. 

Dean, Education ............................................................ Mary Minter, Ph.D. 

Dean, Graduate Studies................................................... Sara Hollis, Ph.D. 

Dean, School of Social Work ................................. Beverly Favre, D.S.W. 

Director, E-Learning/ 

Blackboard Administrator .......................................... Sheila Wood, M.A. 

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Director, Library ............................. Shatiqua Mosby-Wilson, M.L.S./J.D. 

Director, Registrar ......................................... Gilda Davis, M.A. (Interim) 

Director, Research and 

Strategic Initiatives ................................................ William Belisle, Ph.D. 

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SOUTHER UIVERSITY AT EW ORLEAS 

ADMIISTRATIO AD STAFF 

DIVISIO FOR STUDET AFFAIRS AD EROLLMET SERVICES 

Vice Chancellor ........................................... Donna M. Grant, Ph.D. (Interim) 

Director, Admissions, Recruitment, 

Retention and Early Start ............. Leatrice Larimore, M.Ed. (Interim) 

Director, First Year Experience Program ..................... Linda Mosley, M..A. 

Director, Career Counseling and 

Placement & Veterans Affairs Liaison ............. Joseph Marion, MSW 

Director, Services for 

Students with Disabilities ................................. Yolanda Mims, MSW 

Director, Residential Life ........................... Adrell Pinkney, Ph.D. (Interim) 

Director, Student Development Center ........ Josephine Okoronkwo, M. Ed. 

Director, Intramural Sports ............................................ James Rowley, B.S. 

Director, Student Activity 

and Organizations ........................ Shawanda Howard, M.A. (Interim) 

University Nurse .......................................................... Sheryl Crosby, MSN. 

University Physician ...................................................... Walter Barial, M.D. 

University Psychologist ............................................. Lynette Causey, Ph.D. 

Administrative Assistant .......................................................... Alicia Adams 

DIVISIO FOR ADMIISTRATIO AD FIACE 

Vice Chancellor ......................................................... Woodie White, MBA (Interim) 

Comptroller ................................................................ Shawn Gulley, MBA (Interim) 

Assistant to the Vice Chancellor ...................................................... Hazel Pitts, B.S. 

Assistant Vice Chancellor for 

Administration & Physical Plant .................................... Robert Cannon, B.A. 

Director, Purchasing ................................................................ Marilyn Manuel, B.A. 

Director, Human Resources .......................................................... Randy Dukes, J.D. 

Budget Officer ............................................................................. Ben Robinson, B.S. 

Director, Information Technology Center ......................... Edmond Cummings, M.S. 

Director, Central Stores/Property Manager .................................. John Sullivan, B.S. 

Director, Student Financial Aid .................................. Kathy Woods, M.S. (Interim) 

DIVISIO FOR COMMUITY OUTREACH/ 

UIVERSITY ADVACEMET 

Vice Chancellor ...................................................................... Gloria Moultrie, MBA 

Chief of SUNO Police .................................................................. Chief Ira Thomas 

Coordinator, Community Outreach ................................... Mary Ann Francois, M.A. 

Director, Public Relations .......................................... Eddie Francis, B.A. (Interim) 

Director, Satellite Telecommunications ................................. Michael Meehan, B.A. 

Director, Safety and Transportation ................................................................ Vacant 

Coordinator, General Services .................................... Michelle Briscoe-Long, M. A. 

Administrative Assistant ...................................................................... Denise Scipio 

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Honor Code 

The faculty, staff and students of Southern University at New Orleans will 

carry out their responsibilities with honor, integrity, and trust. These tenets 

comprise the moral ideals that should permeate the collegial experience and 

guide our graduates after matriculation. 

The goal of the Honor Code is to arm the students, faculty, and staff with 

moral, spiritual, and intellectual values for use throughout the university 

community and throughout their lifespan. As such, in our daily deliberations, 

we are expected and encouraged to report all violations we are aware 

of. In an effort to maintain an environment conducive to academic freedom 

and critical thinking, it is our responsibility to report all cases of academic 

dishonesty to the appropriate campus authorities. This is the Honor 

Code of Southern University at New Orleans. Our students must adhere to 

its tenets; it is vital for their educational success. 

STUDET RIGHT TO KOW IFORMATIO 

Education is fundamental to the development of individual citizens and 

critical for the progress of the nation as a whole. Therefore, there is increasing 

concern among citizens, educators, and public officials regarding 

the academic performance of students at institutions of higher education. 

Prospective students and prospective student athletes should be aware of 

the educational commitments of this institution of higher education. 

Knowledge of graduation rates helps prospective students and prospective 

student athletes make an informed judgment regarding the educational 

benefits available at any given institution of higher education. 

The Student Right To Know Act requires schools to disclose completion or 

graduation rates to degree seeking, full time, first time undergraduate students. 

The following link will take you to the appropriate reports: 

www.suno.edu 

Emergency Services 

Emergency Response and Training 

Fire 

CPR/First Aid 

Medical Services 

Defensive Driving 

Behavioral Emergencies Community Emergency Response Team 

Vehicle Lockouts 

EMERGECY UMBER: (504) 286-5290 

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PART I: GEERAL IFORMATIO

Brief History of the University 

The Beginning 

Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) was founded as a branch unit 

of Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (Southern 

University) in Baton Rouge by Act 28 of the Extraordinary Session of the 

Louisiana Legislature on September 4, 1956. On September 21, 1959, 

SUNO opened its doors on a 17-acre site located in historic Pontchartrain 

Park, a subdivision of primarily African-American single-family residences 

in eastern New Orleans. Established as an open community of 

learners, classes began with 158 students, one building, and a motivated 

faculty of fifteen. The university offered ten courses in four academic disciplines: 

Humanities, Science, Social Science, and Commerce. 

Expansion and Change 

Over the years, several events have affected the direction of SUNO. One 

occurred on November 8, 1960. It was then that the Louisiana Legislature 

adopted Amendment 26. This Act prescribed that Southern University at 

New Orleans should remain an extension of Southern University, thereby 

precluding any impending autonomy for SUNO. In 1975, by virtue of 

Article 8, Section 7 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, management 

was transferred from the Louisiana Board of Education to the newlycreated 

Board of Supervisors of Southern University. The new constitution 

also designated SUNO as a campus of the Southern University System 

creating parity with the other Southern campuses. To this date, the Southern 

University System is the only HBCU university system in the world. 

Hurricane Katrina 

On the heels of the 2005 tragedies of the Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, all 

eleven of SUNO’s buildings were inundated with water. Nearly half of 

our 4,500 students returned home to continue their education at SUNO, on 

the North Campus at 6801 Press Drive in buildings supplied by the Federal 

Emergency Management Agency. 

Although the University lost academic programs, it gained programs that 

fit into the New Orleans rebuilding process. SUNO’s e-learning component 

gained considerable strength as displaced students sought to obtain 

their degrees. The University added such relevant academic programs as 

Public Administration, Child Development & Family Studies and alternative 

certifications in Early Childhood Education. Business owners and future 

entrepreneurs in New Orleans have been able to take advantage of 

SUNO’s Business Entrepreneurship program as well as the Small Business 

Center. Southern University at New Orleans actively recruits qualified 

students without regard to race, country of origin, religion, gender, age or 

disability. 

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Accreditation 

Southern University at ew Orleans is accredited by the Commission 

on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 

Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone 404-679-4501 

to award Associate, Bachelor, and Masters degrees. Initially, SUO 

was accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association 

of Colleges and School (SACS) in 1970. This was reaffirmed in 

2000. The School of Social Work is accredited by the Council of Social 

Work Education. The School of Social Work Accreditation was reaffirmed 

in February 2004 by the Commission on Accreditation Program 

Review of the Council on Social Work Education. The College of Education 

is approved by the Louisiana Department of Education and is 

accredited by the ational Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education 

(CATE). 

TRADITIOS 

Homecoming ....................................................... October 

Honors and Awards Day ........................................ April 

Commencement ........................................................ May 

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Athletics 

The Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) Athletics Department 

is a member of the powerful Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC). 

The Conference comprises ten schools in the Gulf Coast region– eight 

private universities and two public universities. Southern University at 

New Orleans is one of the two public universities in the region. 

The Conference was established in 1981 and Southern University at New 

Orleans became a chartered member in May, 1986. Since that time, the 

Knights men’s basketball team has won the Conference and Conference 

tournament six times, which is more times than any school in the GCAC. 

The former Men’s basketball coach (Coach Earl Hill) was named 

“Coach of the Year” three times: 1994-1995, 2001-2002, and 2002- 

2003. 

The Lady Knights women’s basketball team has also excelled. In 1999- 

2000, the team was GCAC regular season Conference champions and 

the former coach (Dr. Artis Davenport) was named “Coach of the Year”. 

The Men’s and Women’s track teams have produced at least six All 

Americans over the years. A Cross Country runner was named All- 

American, and the track coach (Coach Stephanie Minto) was named Regional 

Coach of the Year in 2003-2004 and 2004-2005. 

In Fall 2009, Women’s Volley Ball was added in the intercollegiate 

Sports Program. 

In recent years, Southern University at New Orleans has been the only 

school in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference to have four student athletes 

graduate Summa Cum Laude (Bishen Gallo, Rustin Haley, Dion 

Aye, Ifeanyi Onor). One was a member of the track team and the other 

was a member of the Men’s basketball team. Both student athletes 

graduated with an overall grade point average of 4.0. 

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Quick Facts 


ickname: SUNO 

Founded: 1956 

Opened: 1959 

Enrollment: 3,105 

Tuition & Fees: $1,503 

Out-of-State 

Fees: $1,869 per 

semester 

Degrees Offered: Associate’s 

Bachelor’s and 

Master’s 

Academic Calendar: Semester 

Properties: Park Campus (in historic 

Pontchartrain Park) and the 

Lake Campus (adjacent to Lake 

Pontchartrain) 

ISTITUTIOAL IFORMATO 

Type: Public, 4-year 

Affiliation: Southern University 

System 

Admission: Open (until Fall 2010) 

Chancellor: Victor Ukpolo, Ph.D. 

ADMISSIOS 

6400 Press Drive 

New Orleans, Louisiana 70126 

Direct (504) 286-5314 

FAX (504) 284-5481 

www.suno.edu 

Colors: Columbia Blue & Sunset Gold 

Organizations: 24 

ickname: Knights 

Intercollegiate 

Sports: Basketball, Track & 

Field and Cross Country 

Volley Ball 

Athletic Affiliations: 

National Association of Intercollegiate 

Athletics (NAIA) and the 

Gulf Coast Athletic Conference 

(GCAC) 

ADMISSIOS 

Application Fee: $20.00 

International 

Students: $25.00 

Application 

Deadline: July 1 st 

Financial Aid: (504) 286-5263 

ACCREDITATIOS 

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 

National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education 

Council for Social Work Education 

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Quick Facts 

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 

College of Arts & Sciences 

Biology 

Criminal Justice 

English 

General Studies 

Health Information Management 

History 

Mathematics 

Psychology 

Sociology 

Substance Abuse Counseling 

Includes Associate of Arts 

School of Social Work 

Social Welfare 

College of Business & Public 

Administration 

Business Entrepreneurship 

Management Information Systems 

Public Administration 

College of Education 

Child Development and 

Family Studies 

Early Childhood Education 

Elementary Education 

College of Graduate Studies 

Criminal Justice 

Management Information 

Systems 

Museum Studies 

Social Work 

CAMPUS GROWTH 

STUDENT AND FACULTY HOUSING 

SUNO will be experiencing unprecedented growth with the construction of 

the Student and Faculty Housing Complex (Phase I completion, fall 2009) and a 

state-of-art Information Technology Center, in addition to other projects to appear 

on the Lake Campus. Log on to suno.edu to see the renderings of these 

facilities. 

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MISSIO 

The mission of Southern University at ew Orleans is to create and 

maintain an environment conducive to learning and growth, to promote 

upward mobility of all people by preparing them to enter into 

new as well as traditional careers, and to equip them to function optimally 

in the mainstream of American society. 

VISIO 

Building on a legacy of educational excellence, equal access and opportunity 

for students from all walks of life, Southern University at 

ew Orleans envisions itself as a state university that values excellence 

in teaching, research, and public service. Our vision is to build 

upon this legacy through the pursuit of academic excellence, to link 

all aspects of university activities with community needs and economic 

development, and to help students become productive citizens. 

CORE VALUES 

• Excellence 

• Responsibility 

• Integrity 

• Accountability 

• Diversity 

• urturing 

• Service 

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ALMA MATER 

Dear Southern 

O Southern, Dear Southern, Thy praises we shall sing 

Until all the heavens and echoes loudly ring. 

The winds of the sky as they pass us by 

Will adoration bring. 

O Southern, Dear Southern, we owe our all to Thee 

In downfall or victory, we’ll always loyal be. 

Thy Sons and Daughters as they work 

Will be inspired by Thee. 

O Southern, Dear Southern, Thy name will ever be 

As mighty as the river that flows on to the sea. 

As pure and true as the Gold and Blue, 

That stand out bold for Thee. 

Words and Music by R. E. Brown Jr. 

Arranged by T. W. Langston 

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MOTTO 

Where Preparation for Tomorrow 

Begins Today 

University Seal 

MASCOT (University Spirit Symbol) 

COLORS: Columbia Blue & Sunset Gold 

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E-mail Addresses/Blackboard Accounts 

SUNO’s e-mail addresses and blackboard accounts are automatically generated 

for all registered students. To create a username and password for 

Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) E-mail and Blackboard accounts, 

students are to use the first letter of their first name, the first three 

letters of their last name, and their birthday month and date. Example: 

John Doe would be: jdoe0109. As shown in the example, a zero must be 

used if the birthday month and/or date is a single number. The student’s 

initial password is the last four numbers of his or her social security number. 

All students are encouraged to read the student manual, update their 

personal information/e-mail address and change their password, which is 

located under “Tools” or “Personal Info”. For additional details, students 

may visit the Southern University at New Orleans web site at : 

www.suno.edu. 

Students are strongly urged to check their SUNO e-mail accounts daily for 

updates, scholarship information, library passwords, university closures 

and event announcements, etc. 

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PART II: UIVERSITY DIVISIOS

DIVISIO FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 

Location: Administration Building/Park Campus/Room 204 

Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00pm 

Telephone: (504) 286-5381 

ACADEMIC YEAR 

The University operates on a two-semester plan- Fall and Spring of approximately 

eighteen weeks each. A Summer session of approximately nine 

weeks affords semester credits due to the increased amount of contact time 

per class per course. 

STUDET CLASSIFICATIO 

Freshman 

Sophomore 

Junior 

Senior 

Less than 30 semester hours credit 

30-59 semester hours credit 

60-89 semester hours credit 

90 or more 

COURSE PROGRESS/ UMBERIG AD SEQUECIG OF 

COURSES 

Courses taken to satisfy General Education Requirements (GER) should be 

taken as early as possible (freshman and sophomore years). However, since 

these courses generally are not sequenced courses, they can be taken 

throughout matriculation, providing opportunity for students to take less demanding 

courses along with their major and minor courses. 

001-099 Non-degree Credit Courses- Offered by the University to 

permit students to make up deficiencies in previous training 

or to improve their facility in certain basic skills and 

not for degree credit. 

100-199 For undergraduate students, primarily freshman level; 

ordinarily open to all students; often the basic and/or 

introductory courses in academic programs. 

200-299 For undergraduate students, sophomore level or above. 

300-399 For advanced undergraduate students, junior- and seniorlevel. 

400-499 For advanced undergraduate students who have completed 

a minimum of 60 semester hours. 

500-799 For students in graduate programs and for graduate credit 

only except where permission is granted to undergraduates 

who are making timely progress toward a degree. 

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GRADES AD GRADIG 

System of Grading 

The University uses a letter system of grading: A = excellent; B = above 

average; C = average; D = barely passing; F = failure; FX = failure due to 

excessive absenteeism; AU = audit; I = incomplete; W = withdrew; P = pass 

and, NC = no credit. Credit for any course in which a student has received a 

grade of F may be obtained only by repeating the course. 

Grade Point Average (GPA) 

The grades of A, B, C, D, and F are included in the computation of the semester 

grade point average. Grades of AU, P, I, W, and NC are excluded. 

The semester grade point average is the total number of quality points 

(numerical values assigned to each letter grade as the final grade in a course) 

earned, divided by the total number of semester credit hours carried by the 

student. The cumulative grade point average is calculated by dividing the 

total number of quality points earned by the total number of hours, excluding 

I’s, W’s, P’s, C’s and repeated courses. For determining eligibility 

for holding offices in the Student Government Association or graduating 

with honors, a student’s cumulative average is computed by dividing the 

total quality points earned by the total semester hours attempted, exclusive 

of courses with grades of AU, P, W, and C. 

Pass-Fail 

A few courses are graded pass-fail for all students. The grade of P will be 

given for work of passing quality and the grade of F will be given for work 

below passing quality. Courses passed with the grade of P may be offered 

for degree credit, but the grade will not be considered in computing the 

grade-point average. An F in a pass-fail course will be treated as any other 

F, both with regard to credit earned and to grade-point average calculation. 

Transcripts 

Each semester and/or summer term grade report is the basis for the student’s 

transcript. Final grades of each semester/term are officially recorded and 

filed in the Registrar’s Office. Students may obtain certified copies of their 

academic records from the Records Office upon written request. Transcripts 

requested for academic advisement are available without cost. Official transcripts 

are issued for the purpose of transferring credits to other colleges, 

universities, certifying agencies, etc. The first official copy is furnished 

without cost. A written request, along with a receipt for the payment of the 

$2 fee must be submitted for each additional transcript. Official transcripts 

cannot be released until all indebtedness to the University is paid in full. 

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REGISTRATIO 

All continuing, transfer, and re-entry students are expected to present themselves 

for registration in accordance with the plans of registration established 

for the current year and listed in the University Calendar at the beginning of 

the University Catalog. 

Students are referred to the chairs of departments and other faculty members 

for assistance in preparing their schedules. Each student, however, must assume 

the responsibility of studying his or her curriculum carefully and 

should register each semester according to its requirements. Continuing and 

upper-class transfer students are expected to participate in Pre-Advisement/ 

Registration for the succeeding semester. Upper-class transfer students must 

have a completed application for admission on file in order to participate in 

Pre-Advisement/Registration. 

No student will be registered until he or she has paid fees as assessed by the 

Comptroller’s Office. No student will be permitted to remain in any class 

unless his or her name is shown on the instructor’s roster or unless the instructor 

has received evidence of proper registration from the Registrar’s 

Office. Registration after the final date provided in the University calendar 

requires special permission from the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. 

A student, with the appropriate approval, may add courses for credit, make 

section changes, or drop courses within the period provided in the University 

calendar. 

Changes in Registration/Student Schedule Adjustment 

Students may add or drop courses or change from one section of a course to 

another with the proper approval as indicated in the semester calendar. All 

such changes must be filed in the Registrar’s Office according to the dates as 

indicated in the academic calendar. A student will be held responsible for all 

courses appearing on the schedule unless changes have been made in accordance 

with the regulations. A student may not add courses for credit after the 

deadline stated in the academic calendar. Forms to facilitate changes in registration 

and/or adjustments in the student’s schedule are available in the 

Registrar’s Office. 

Courses dropped by the 14th day (7th day for Summer) of instruction will 

not be included in the student’s registration. If a course is dropped after the 

14th day (7th day for Summer) of instruction, a W (withdrawn) is recorded. 

If a student drops all courses, the student must withdraw/resign from the University, 

following the designated procedures. 

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Students may not drop a course by simply staying out of a class. Students 

are expected to obtain the signature of the instructor, advisor, department 

head and the registrar. Students are strongly urged to check schedule invoices 

and mid-term grade reports carefully and submit requests to the Office 

of the Registrar to clear from the record courses or grades that appear in 

error. 

No student will be permitted a change in course of study or academic major 

after registering for that particular semester or summer session. When a 

student makes any change in status, classification, curriculum, division, etc., 

a Change of Program Form, obtainable from departmental offices, must be 

completed. The change will become effective the next semester or summer 

session in which the student is in attendance. A student is not officially 

dropped from a course until proper forms have been filed with the Registrar’s 

Office. 

Cross Enrollment 

An inter-institutional program exists between SUNO and the following institutions: 

University of New Orleans, Southern University at Baton Rouge, 

Southeastern Louisiana University, Delgado Community College, Nunez 

Community College, and River Parishes Community College. This program 

enables a student registered full-time at SUNO to enroll in courses at 

at these colleges/universities provided the courses are not being offered at 

SUNO that semester. In addition, the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs 

must give written approval for cross enrollment. Students currently 

enrolled may not exceed eighteen semester hours during the regular semester 

and nine hours during the Summer Session. Summer only and transients 

may not cross-enroll. 

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CLASS ATTEDACE REGULATIOS 

Class attendance is regarded as an obligation as well as a privilege. All 

students are expected to attend, regularly and punctually, all classes in 

which they are enrolled. Failure to do so may seriously jeopardize a student’s 

academic standing. Implicit in these regulations is the notion that 

students must assume a major responsibility for informing instructors of 

exceptions. 

Each instructor will check the roll at each meeting and shall keep a permanent 

attendance record for each class. These records are subject to 

inspection by appropriate Dean, College or University officials. 

A student who is not present when attendance is checked in a class is considered 

absent. Tardiness is treated as an absence unless an excuse is 

obtained from the instructor at the end of the period. The initiative in obtaining 

an excuse rests with the student. 

Faculty members are required to state in writing and explain to their students, 

at the beginning of each term, their expectations in regard to both 

attendance and make-up work. 

Each instructor shall report to the Center for Student Retention and Success 

all cases of absences from class which, in the opinion of the instructor, 

jeopardize the student’s chances of satisfactorily completing the 

course. 

A student required to be absent from class because of illness or other unavoidable 

cause should promptly report the reasons to the instructor and, 

when required, present excuses. If the student has prior knowledge that 

he or she will miss certain classes, justification should be submitted to 

these instructors in advance of the absences. Instructors should make 

clear that excuses explain absences, but do not remove them. 

Extended absences due to illness or other circumstances beyond the student’s 

control should be reported to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs 

and Enrollment Services. Instructors will be notified of the circumstances 

surrounding the absence. 

Excuses for participation in University-sponsored activities will be initiated 

by the sponsoring unit and approved by the College Dean and the 

Office of Academic Affairs. 

Absences from a class which the student plans to drop carry the same 

penalty as any other absence. A student does not withdraw from a class 

by failing to attend. 

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Students are responsible for all class work missed, regardless of the reasons 

for the absence. Immediately upon the student’s return to class, a conference 

should be arranged with the instructor to determine what action, on the 

student’s part, is necessary to compensate for time lost and the material 

missed due to the absence. 

When a student receives a total of four unexcused absences in a given class, 

the student may be given the grade of FX at the instructor’s discretion. 

Since it is the student’s responsibility to be aware of his or her attendance at 

all times, failure to receive a notice of unexcused absences does not alter his 

or her status. 

Any student penalized for being absent an excessive number of times may 

appeal to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services. 

WITHDRAWAL/RESIGATIO FROM THE UIVERSITY 

When a student leaves the University at any time during a semester or a 

summer session without completing a withdrawal card and without clearing 

University accounts, the student will receive an F grade in all courses. Further, 

the right to a statement of honorable dismissal will be forfeited, 

thereby jeopardizing re-entrance to the University or transfer to another 

accredited institution. 

Refund of Fees 

Refunds are issued to students who have officially withdrawn from the University. 

The withdrawal date is determined by the Office of the Registrar 

only. Two different refund methods are used: (1) Southern University at 

New Orleans Institutional Refund Policy and (2) Federal Government Refund 

Policy. 

Tuition and some fees are credited to the student’s account as follows: 

If Student Withdraws: SUO Refund (on-Title IV Funds) 

Before classes begin 90% 

First day of class through 

the seventh day of class 75% 

Eight day of class through the 

twelfth day of class 50% 

After the twelfth day of class 0% 

For those students who registered at the University with the assistance of 

Federal Financial Aid, regulations established by the government will be 

used to calculate refunds. 

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Library Services 

LIBRARY 

Location: Lake Campus/Building 27 — (504) 286-5225 

Hours: 7:45 am — 8:00 pm (M-TH) 

7:45 am — 5:00 pm (F) 

9:00 am — 5:00 pm (Saturday) 

* Sunday, Holiday and Summer hours are posted in the Library 

The Leonard S. Washington Memorial Library is temporarily located at 6801 

Press Drive, Building 27 on SUNO’s North Campus. It houses an abbreviated 

collection administered for curricular, reference, research and recreational 

interests of students, faculty, staff and the community. The general book collection 

is limited and organized according to the Library of Congress Classification 

System. An open-stack arrangement makes the collection readily accessible 

to library patrons. We welcome the opportunity to help you. Please 

stop by or call 286-5225 when you need assistance. 

A valid SUNO ID, LALINC, or State ID plus paid fee receipt is required to 

check-out library materials. A current SUNO identification card (ID) issued 

by the University must be presented each time a book is checked out. Identification 

cards are updated during registration each semester. Books may be 

borrowed from the general collection for a three-week period, unless the book 

is in demand or has been placed on hold. Books may be renewed if there are 

no holds or recalls placed on the item. All books are to be returned to the Circulation 

Desk. 

Online Catalog 

The iLink Catalog is a part of a statewide computer network linking Louisiana 

public state-supported university libraries. This statewide network is called 

the Louisiana Library Network (LOUIS). From both the iLink terminals and 

the Internet in the library, a researcher is able to search our library catalog, the 

catalogs of at least 27 Louisiana state universities and colleges, some periodical 

indexes, government documents and also the catalogs of some out-of-state 

libraries. There is a large database of online full-text periodicals and over 

9,000 electronic books (E-Books) are online. 

General Collection 

Borrowing Policy: Books are loaned from the open stacks for a three-week 

(21-day) period. All faculty, staff, currently-enrolled SUNO students, active 

alumni, and others with special borrower’s cards are eligible to withdraw 

(check-out) books from the collection. In general, only ten (10) books for 

undergraduate students and fifteen (15) for graduate students (from any one 

subject area) may be withdrawn at a given time. However, with special permission, 

more than ten or fifteen books may be withdrawn at a given time. 

Renewal – Books are renewed after the initial withdrawal as long as there are 

no requests for them. 

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Returning Books 

All 21-day books are to be returned to the main circulation desk, when the 

library is open. 

Overdue Books 

A book is considered overdue the first day after the date indicated on the date 

due slip. The date due slip in the back of each book is the official notice of 

the date a book must be returned. Notices are periodically mailed for overdue 

books. These notices are sent as a courtesy. Therefore, failure to issue 

or receive a notice does not constitute a basis for altering the fine. 

Lost Books 

As soon as a borrower recognizes that a withdrawn book is lost, it should be 

reported to the Circulation Librarian. The borrower is required to pay the 

full cost of a lost book. If the book is located within 60 days, the cost of the 

book will be refunded if requested in writing, but not the overdue fine accessed. 

(The fine stops accumulating as soon as the book is reported lost, but 

not until then). Receipts for payments are issued and should be kept by the 

borrower, as the library will not be held liable for refunds without receipts. 

Fine (s) 

The fine on an overdue 21-day book is a $.25 per day for each book. Materials 

charged to a borrower are his or her responsibility until returned to the 

Library. If a borrower owes a fine or has a lost library book, the borrower’s 

library privileges are suspended until the account is settled. 

An overdue account at the end of a semester may interrupt your registration 

for the following semester and/or ability to participate in graduation. For the 

individual who graduates without settling an account, requests for transcripts 

will not be honored. 

Library Instruction 

We are available to provide , individual, group or course instruction on the 

use of the library catalog, databases, and research strategies. Please see a 

librarian to make a reservation. 

Reference Collection 

Reference books are not to be taken from the building. These materials are 

not intended to be read from cover to cover as one reads a novel, but are to 

be consulted for various items of information. The Department serves as a 

ready reference information center. Sources housed in the area are designed 

to simplify facts, statistics, biographical and background information relevant 

to in-depth study. The Reference Department is recommended as the initial 

point to begin a search for brief and/or extensive information on a subject. 

A librarian is on duty to assist patrons with the location and interpretation of 

materials in the reference collection. When the desk is unattended, questions 

should be directed to the librarian at the main circulation desk. 

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Reserve Collection 

The Reserve Collection consists of those books and non-book materials placed 

on reserve by faculty members for use by students completing class assignments 

and recommended supplementary study. Reserve status limits the circulation 

of books or articles within the Library and prescribes time limits so that 

all students will have an opportunity to use them. Reserve items may be requested 

at the circulation desk. RESERVE MATERIALS ARE NOT TO BE 

TAKEN FROM THE LIBRARY. 

Reserve Status 

A reserve book may be used for as long as needed if there is no great demand 

for it. If there is a demand, the book will be recalled at the end of an hour. 

Fines 

The fine for an over-due reserve book is $1. 00 for each hour that the book is 

in the borrower’s possession. 

Government Documents 

The Library is a partial depository for federal, state and local government 

documents. These materials consist of posters, maps, books, leaflets and computer 

disks. The documents in our collection are shelved according to the Superintendent 

of Documents Classification System, which groups all publications 

of a particular agency under the same base number. There is a similar 

system for Louisiana documents. City of New Orleans documents are not classified 

by a depository arrangement. The Library’s holdings of university 

documents are not as comprehensive, and they are not assigned class numbers. 

The Documents Librarian will instruct individuals in the use of these indexes 

and other document reference indexes upon request. 

Interlibrary Loan 

Interlibrary loan is the service in which our library borrows items that you can 

not find in the catalog or databases from other libraries. In some cases there is 

a cost associated with borrowing the item. We will make every attempt to absorb 

the cost when possible. If the requested item falls within the parameters 

of our collection development policy we will purchase this item for inclusion 

in the library collection. 

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Exit Control 

Because the collection is arranged on open shelves, it is necessary to examine 

each book leaving the Library as though it has been previously checked 

out. Therefore, as you leave the library, please present the book (s) to the 

person stationed at the exit; otherwise, an alarm will sound. 

Closing 

Because of the details associated with closing the Library at the end of the 

day, all patrons are to leave the building five minutes before closing. If a 

patron wishes to withdraw a book before closing time he or she should go to 

the main circulation desk at least fifteen (15) minutes before the Library is 

scheduled to close. 

Copy Machines 

Copies are $.10 per copy. A pre-paid copy card must be purchased for use 

of the machine. The dispenser holding these cards is adjacent to the wall by 

the copy machine. 

Library Decorum and User Responsibility 

Quiet is preferred in the library at all times. We do not promote filtering of 

internet content. However, in the instance where the content you are looking 

at is deemed inappropriate you will be asked to exit that website. Anyone 

failing to cooperate in maintaining good library decorum will be asked 

to leave. 

BOOKSTORE 

In order to assist students in obtaining text books and educational materials 

needed in their courses, Southern University at New Orleans submits book 

orders to two separate bookstores. Students can now purchase their textbooks: 

On ground at: Chimes Textbook Exchange, 

514 City Park Ave, 

(504) 482-2276, 

Email: chimesorleans@gmail.com 

Online at: The SUNO Virtual Bookstore: 

http://direct.mbsbooks.com/suno.htm 

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Book Location Directory 

LIBRARY 

OF 

CONGRESS 

CALL LETTERS 

LOCATION 

SUBJECT 

A RIGHT WING GENERAL WORKS 

B RIGHT WING PHILOSOPHY, PSYCHOLOGY, 

AND RELIGION 

C RIGHT WING AUXILIARY SCIENCES OF 

HISTORY/ 

COLLECTIVE BIOGRAPHY 

D RIGHT WING WORLD HISTORY 

E, E7,E744,E745,F RIGHT WING AMERICAN HISTORY 

G RIGHT WING GEOGRAPHY, ANTHROPOLOGY, 

FOLKLORE, AND RECREATION 

H-HV RIGHT WING ECONOMICS, BUSINESS, 

SOCIOLOGY, SOCIAL WELFARE 

HX RIGHT WING ISMS 

J RIGHT WING POLITICAL SCIENCE 

K RIGHT WING LAW 

L & LA RIGHT WING EDUCATION 

LB-LT RIGHT WING EDUCATION 

M RIGHT WING MUSIC 

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Book Location Directory 

LIBRARY 

OF 

CONGRESS 

CALL LETTERS 

LOCATION 

SUBJECT 

N RIGHT WING FINE ARTS 

P-PR3999 RIGHT WING LANGUAGE & LITERATURE 

PR4000-PZ RING WING LITERATURE & FICITON 

Q and QA RIGHT WING GENERAL SCIENCE 

& MATHEMATICS 

QB-QR RIGHT WING PHYSICS, CHEMICAL & 

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 

R RIGHT WING MEDICINE 

S RIGHT WING AGRICULTURE 

T RIGHT WING TECHNOLOGY 

U RIGHT WING MILITARY SCIENCE 

V RIGHT WING NAVAL SCIENCE 

Z RIGHT WING BIBLIOGRAPHY & 

LIBRARY SCIENCE 

J (juvenile) LEFT WING A-Z 

REF 

A (REFERENCE) 

RESERVE 

AFRICAN 

AMERICAN 

COLLECTION 

LEFT WING 

(REFERENCE) 

RIGHT WING 

(Behind Circulation 

Desk) 

RIGHT WING 

(Behind 

Circulation Desk) 

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A-Z 

A-Z 

A-Z

DIVISIO FOR STUDET AFFAIRS and 

EROLLMET SERVICES 

Location: Lake Campus, Building 2-C 

Hours: 8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. (M-F) 

Telephone: (504) 286-5015 

The Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services (DSAES) is an integral 

part of the university which promotes the overall growth and development 

of each student outside and inside of the classroom. The division has 

several departments/units that provide support services to each student in a 

sensitive and dignified environment from the moment of matriculation to the 

grandiose stage of graduation. The major purpose of each component is to 

render services in a manner that acknowledges and meets the individualized 

needs of each student. Through these services, Southern University at New 

Orleans (SUNO) reaffirms its interest in the student, and facilitates expert 

and personal attention to the student population. 

The DSAES consists of departments that address almost every area that 

may be of interest or concern for students including civic engagement, career 

exploration, diversity and disability, health, co-curricular activities, 

leadership, leisure , relationship issues and veterans’ affairs. Each department 

is staffed with caring SUNO professional family members who provide 

student services from their designated departments. The following list 

represents current departments/units that comprise the DSAES: 

Admissions, Recruitment and Retention 

Career Counseling and Placement/Veterans’ Affairs 

Early Start 

First Year Experience 

Intramural Sports Program 

Lyceum Program 

Residential Life 

Services for Students with Disabilities 

Student Activities and Organizations 

Student Development Center 

Student Health Services 

University Center 

Vending Machines and Video Games 

Location: Lake Campus/Building 16-C 

Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (M-F) 

Telephone: (504) 286-5015 

Vending machines and video games are available to students. In addition to 

the machines located in the University Center in Building 16-C (Lake Campus), 

vending machines are also located on the first floor of “The Castle” 

Multi-Purpose and Administration buildings (Park Campus). Students may 

relax and enjoy their favorite music on the juke box located in Knight’s 

Café, Building #5 on the Lake Campus. 

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CAREER COUSELIG and PLACEMET/ 

VETERAS AFFAIRS 

Location: Lake Campus/Building 22-B 

Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (M-F) 

Telephone: (504) 286-5389 

The Career Counseling and Placement Center is crucial to students as you 

prepare to enter world of work. The staff stands ready to assist students 

with resume’ writing, tips for interviews, graduate and professional school, 

personal statement reviews. Listed below are some of the services: 

• Information on career decision making 

• Counseling and interest assessments 

• Information on part-time jobs and internships 

• Activities, programs, workshops and 

special trips 

• Graduate and or professional school 

admission process 

• Workshops: i.e., resume’ writing, dress for 

success, interview skills, etc… 

• Annual Programs: Career Day, Graduate 

and Professional Day 

• Teacher Fair, and the Mardi Gras Invitational Job Fair 

• Activities: Fall and Spring student interviews 

for internships and career placements 

• Sponsored site visits to organizations, employers 

and graduate and professional schools 

VETERAS AFFAIRS 

The Veterans Affairs Office is an important academic support component 

which provides basic instructional services for all eligible veterans and their 

dependents matriculating at SUNO. The University has the authority to 

certify veterans to receive educational benefits to qualified veterans and 

their dependants under the provision of 38 .S.C.3675. The Veterans Affairs 

Office provides information and assistance regarding educational and training 

programs for veterans. Veterans and their dependents should obtain a 

Certificate of Eligibility from their local Veterans Administration Office or 

their Military Unit. The Certificate of Eligibility form should be presented 

to the University’s Veterans Affairs Office. 

Veterans are required by the Veterans Administration Office to carry a minimum 

of twelve (12) hours for the entire semester to receive full subsistence 

(6 hours constitute full-time status for the summer sessions) and must conform 

to the same grading system at the University as non-veteran students. 

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Those veterans who are eligible for benefits under the legislation must comply 

with and meet the standards as set forth by the University regarding attendance, 

conduct, withdrawal, and suspension. In addition, veterans and 

veterans’ dependents must also take courses that count toward their chosen 

objective and are not allowed to receive educational benefits for repeated 

courses. 

The Veterans Affairs Office will notify the Veterans Administration Office 

within thirty (30) days of all unsatisfactory progress and attendance cases. 

All students receiving veterans’ educational benefits must register with the 

Veterans Affairs Office each semester in order to continue receiving benefits. 

For more information, contact the SUNO’s Veterans Affairs Office at 

(504) 286-5389. 

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ITRAMURAL SPORTS PROGRAM 

Location: Park Campus/Health & Physical Education 

Building Room 203 

Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (M-F) 

Telephone: (504) 286-5198 

Located on SUNO’s Park Campus, the Intramural Sports Program (ISP) offers 

students the opportunity to participate in a variety of intramural sports 

activities in an unstructured and leisurely manner. Involvement in intramural 

sports enables students to make constructive use of leisure time, enrich collegiate 

co-curricular experience, develop team and individual growth skills. 

The Intramural Sports Program includes: 

Men Women Co-Rec 

Basketball Volleyball Volleyball 

Volleyball Basketball Aerobics 

Softball 

Teams participate in regularly scheduled games with the University of New 

Orleans (UNO) and Open League Tournaments. Teams also enter in The 

Louisiana Collegiate Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (LCIRSA) 

and the State Championship Tournaments each year. 

A combined total of eight national and state championships have been won 

by the Men’s Flag Football, Basketball and the Women’s Volleyball Teams 

in past years. 

Students interested in participating should contact the Intramural Sports Program 

office (504) 286-5198 to register for the sports program (s) of their 

choice. Funding for the Intramural Sports Program is generated from student 

assessed fees which are included in each student’s tuition at the time of enrollment. 

The program is governed by the rules and regulations of the Louisiana Collegiate 

Intramural - Recreational Sports Association (LCIRSA), of which 

SUNO is a fully accredited member. 

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RESIDETIAL LIFE 

Location: Park Campus/Administration Building, Room 311 

Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (Monday - Friday) 

Telephone: (504) 286-5395 

The Office of Residential Life will celebrate the Grand Opening of Southern 

University at New Orleans Residential Life in January of 2010. The newly 

developed residential community provides apartment style living for students 

and faculty. The beautifully designed units are fully furnished and offer 

amenities such as: a computer lab, an activity center, on-site postal service, 

shuttle service, telephones and are priced to include the cost of utilities. Financial 

aid is available for eligible students. 

The Office of Residential Life is proud to aid in ‘Completing the Cycle of 

Student Development’. We think you will agree that our Residential Life 

community is a ‘Knight’s Place to Live’. The Residential Life Handbook is 

available in the Residential Life office. 

A Knight’s Place to Live! 

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SERVICES FOR STUDETS WITH DISABILITIES 

Location: Lake Campus/Building 19-B 

Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (M-F) 

Telephone: (504) 286-5335 

The Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) addresses the needs of 

students with documented disability by providing special accommodations 

and appropriate services to ensure campus accessibility. The primary purpose 

of the program is to promote self-advocacy in students with disabilities 

and to provide auxiliary aids in an effort to ensure full participation in all 

University activities and programs. The SSD staff serves as mentors and 

advocates for students and are available to faculty and staff for consultation. 

The following is what you need to know to take advantage of the Services 

for Students with Disabilities: 

A disability is a physical or mental impairment that can limit major life activities 

of an individual. 

• Self-Identification is the first step in requesting accommodations. 

A student may self-identify by submitting medical documentation 

to substantiate his or her claim of a disability to the Office of Services 

for Students with Disabilities (Bldg. 19-B Lake Campus). 

• Documentation is information obtained from a qualified professional 

that must be specific in academic accommodations related 

to the disability. 

• All disability documentation is confidential and released only 

with the consent of the student. 

• Accommodations relate to changing the learning environment of 

the academic requirements so that the student may learn in spite 

of fundamental weakness (es). 

• Accommodations for temporary impairments due to accident, 

illness, or injury with medical documentation are also provided. 

• All students with disabilities must adhere to academic and conduct 

policies set forth by the University. 

• A complete Policy and Procedures Manual is located in the 

Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. 

• Services for Students with Disabilities encourages students to 

contact Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) for assistance 

with tuition, auxiliary aids and/or testing/counseling. 

• The service plays a major role in making sure the university is 

knowledgeable about and in compliance with legal requirements 

under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the 

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. 

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SERVICES FOR STUDETS WITH DISABILITIES 

Services provided by Services for Students with Disabilities include: 

• Academic Support Services 

• Accessibility to classrooms and University functions 

• Extended test-taking time 

• Extended time for in/out of classroom assignments 

• Consideration for absences 

• Examination accommodations 

• Interpreters 

• Tutorial Services 

The office of SSD has specialized computer equipment with assistive technology 

software, such as: 

• Open Book Ruby 

• Jaws for windows 

• Wynn Reader 

• Zoom Text 

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STUDET ACTIVITIES AD ORGAIZATIOS 

Location: Lake Campus Building, 22-A 

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday - Friday 

Telephone: (504) 286- 5388 

The Office of Student Activities and Organizations complements the academic 

programs and enhances the overall educational experiences of students 

through development of, exposure to, and participation in social, cultural, 

intellectual, recreational, leadership and governance programs. A variety of 

student activities have been developed to allow students to participate in the 

campus life of the University. These activities are planned and implemented 

through collaborative efforts of students, faculty, and staff. 

More than thirty (30) student organizations and activities are registered 

through the Student Activities and Organizations Office. These groups afford 

students the opportunity to develop organizational, social and communication 

skills. Included in these organizations are the Student Government Association 

(SGA), class organizations, student publications, honor societies, academic 

and professional groups, political clubs, service groups, fraternities, 

sororities, and cultural arts and religious groups. A monthly newspaper is 

published by students with guidance from the University. 

In order for programs, clubs and organizations to have official University recognition, 

they must register with the Office of Student Activities and Organizations 

in accordance with the established guidelines for registration of student 

organizations. Records of all registered organizations are maintained in 

this office. 

Student organizations are required to submit calendars of events at the beginning 

of each semester to the Office of Student Activities and Organizations 

for approval. All posters, announcements, etc., must be also be approved by 

this office prior to their being posted on campus. 

The following programs, student clubs and organizations fall under the supervision 

of the Office of Student Activities and Organizations: 


The Student Government Association (SGA) is the largest and most prominent 

student organization on campus. All part-time and full-time students are 

automatically members of this organization. The Director of Student Activities 

and Organizations serves as the principal advisor to the SGA and supervises 

the SGA Elections. 

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The SGA has as its function, the representation of SUNO students in matters 

pertaining to student welfare, activities, participation in University affairs, 

planning, and administration. The Organization initiates and integrates student 

activities and serves as liaison between the administration and the student 

body. 

A student loan program is also administered by the SGA. This program 

grants financial assistance to students of Southern University at New Orleans 

in meeting emergencies. Funding for the loan program is generated from student 

assessed fees included in each student’s tuition at the time of enrollment. 

Thus, all students enrolled at the University are eligible to participate in the 

loan program. The loans are processed and serviced by the SGA following 

specific guidelines that are developed by the organization. All SGA loans 

must be approved by the Director of Student Financial Aid and the Vice 

Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services. 

The minimum academic requirements for SGA officers set by the constitution 

and/or by policy of the Southern University Board of Supervisors are as follows: 

President of SGA – At the time of election, must have a minimum cumulative 

grade point average of 2.5 as verified by the Office of Records, and must be at 

least of Sophomore classification (30 hours or more) and must have completed 

a minimum of two (2 ) semesters at Southern University at New Orleans 

the semester prior to the semester in which the election is held. He or 

she must also have at least one year of prior service to the University., i.e., 

SGA or any other student organization and be able to serve his or her full term 

(one year) to qualify for this position. 

Vice Presidents of SGA – At the time of election, must have at least a 2.5 

cumulative grade point average as verified by the Office of Records, must be 

at least of Sophomore classification (30 hours or more) and must have completed 

a minimum of two semesters at Southern University at Orleans prior to 

the semester in which the election is held. He or she must also have at least 

one year of prior service to the University, i.e., SGA or any other student organization 

and be able to serve his/her full term (one year) to qualify for this 

position. 

Class Presidents – With the exception of entering freshmen, must have at 

least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average as verified by the Office of Records 

and classification must be commensurate with the position when their 

term begins. Example: If a person wishes to run for Junior Class President, 

he or she may be a sophomore at the time of the election, but must be a junior 

when his or her term begins. He or she must also be able to serve his or her 

full term (one year) to qualify for this position. 

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Student Senators (two for each College and the Graduate School) — At the 

time of election, must have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average 

(undergraduates) or a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (graduate students) 

as verified by the Office of Records and classification must be commensurate 

with the position when their term begins. Example: If a person wishes to run 

for Junior Class Senator, he or she may be a sophomore at the time of the 

election, but must be a junior when his or her term begins. He or she must 

also be able to serve his or her full tern (one year) to qualify for this position. 

Miss SUO - At the time of election, must have at least 2.5 cumulative grade 

point average as verified by the office of Records, must be at least of junior 

classification (60-89 hours), and must have completed a minimum of two (2) 

semesters at Southern University at New Orleans prior to the semester in 

which the election is held. Applicant must be a single (never married) female 

with no child ( ren). She must have at least one year of prior service to the 

University, i.e., SGA or any other student organization and be able to serve 

her full term (one year) to qualify for this position. 

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Royal Court - At the time of the election, must have at least a 2.0 cumulative 

grade point average as verified by the Office of Records and classification 

must be commensurate with the position when her term begins. Example: If 

she wishes to run as a senior attendant, she may be a member of the junior 

class at the time of election, but will be a senior at the start of her 

reign. Applicant must be a single (never married) female with no child (ren). 

She must have at least one year of prior service to the University, i.e., SGA or 

other student organizations and be able to complete her term (one year) to 

qualify for this position. She also must have completed at least two semesters 

at SUNO. 

Social Greek Organizations 

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity 

Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity 

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity 

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity 

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity 

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority 

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority 

Pan Hellenic Council 

Departmental Student Organizations 

Beta Kappa Chi National Honor Society 

Beta Beta Beta Honor Society 

BSW - School of Social Work 

SUNO Campus Ministry 

Cheerleaders – Golden Knights 

Cold Poets Society 

Dance Team – Royal Jewels 

Disabled Students Services 

Education Club 

First Fifty Knights (Volunteer Leaders) 

French Club 

Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Team (HCASC) 

MSW- School of Social Work 

Political Science Club 

Phi Beta Lambda 

Phi Delta Kappa 

Psychology Club 

Spanish Club 

Students for the Prevention and Education of Substance Abuse (SPESA) 

VETS Club 

Volunteer Community Service Club 

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General 

Policies and Procedures for Student Organizations 

All full-time students automatically become members of the Student Government 

Association (SGA) upon registration and payment of the SGA fee. 

All student organizations are open and accessible to all students except 

where specific policies of exclusion are set as an appropriate part for the 

functions of the organization. 

Access to Membership 

Membership in any student organization shall include only those with written 

requirements set forth in that organization’s constitution and bylaws. In 

addition, requirements must conform to University policies and procedures. 

Intake 

The term “intake” shall be defined as “the requirement that a student becomes 

thoroughly familiar with the stated goals, purposes, history and general 

information about the organization before being accepted into full 

membership of the organization.” 

Organizations listed below require the “intake” process to gain membership: 

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity 

Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity 

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity 

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity 

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity 

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority 

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority 

Several other organizations shall be permitted to “test” students for membership. 

These are organizations in which membership requires certain 

skills and abilities. However, these “test” periods and “try outs” shall not 

be construed or used as intake periods. Organizations included in this category 

are: 

Dance Team 

Cheerleaders 

Band 

Choir 

Other Musical Groups 

Athletic Teams 

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Any organization wishing to hold “tests” must receive written permission 

from both the department involved and the Office of Student Activities and 

Organizations. 

At no time shall intake testing or tryouts be conducted in a manner which 

causes injury or mental or physical bodily harm to students; nor shall either be 

conducted in a manner which has the potential for causing injury or bodily 

harm. Refer to Hazing Policy. 

Membership in honor societies and departmental clubs shall not include any 

form of intake. However, induction ceremonies are appropriate for honor 

societies. 

Departmental Clubs 

Departmental Clubs are basically local. While they do not usually require a 

minimum cumulative grade point average or a particular field of study, the 

majority of students who affiliate are usually majors in good academic standing. 

Other Student Organizations 

All other student organizations are open to any student. With the exception of 

the SGA President and Vice Presidents who are required to have a 2.5 cumulative 

grade point average, other SGA officers and appointed SGA staff and 

Observer staff , and students in organizations who receive any stipends or 

emolument for service are required to have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade 

point average. These required averages must be maintained for the duration 

of the appointment. Otherwise, unless stipulated, no minimum cumulative 

average is required for other organizations. 

Social Greek Fraternities and Sororities 

The University requires students to have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average 

and 30 hours earned for membership in Greek fraternities and sororities. At 

least 12 hours must have been earned at SUNO. 

While the University sets a 2.5 minimum cumulative grade point average, it 

encourages organizations to set a higher minimum standard of their own. 

Some organizations have set a minimum cumulative average as high as 2.8 

during various semesters. However, all organizations are presently requiring 

the University’s 2.5 minimum GPA. 

Social Greek organizations also require that the membership maintains an 

overall grade point average of 2.5 or better in order for the organization to 

remain active. If more than one-third of an organization’s membership becomes 

inactive, the organization is placed on inactive status. 

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Service Greek Fraternities and Sororities 

A student with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and of any classification 

may affiliate with service Greek organizations. Emphasis within these 

organizations is based primarily on service rather than academic scholarship. 

Student Organization Registration 

Each student organization is required to secure an application form from the 

Office of Student Activities and Organizations, Lake Campus Suite 22A, and 

return it within three weeks after the first day of classes during the Fall Semester. 

Only registered student organizations are permitted to hold meetings and 

activities on the campus. 

Advisor 

The advisors for established student organizations are usually full-time members 

of the University’s faculty or professional staff. Depending on the size 

and/or diversity of certain organizations, some groups may wish to have more 

than one advisor. It is permissible to have more than one member of the faculty 

or professional staff working with organizations. However, only one person 

serves as the official advisor. 

The advisor is selected by the student organization with approval from the Director 

of Student Activities and Organizations. In selecting advisors, students 

should make certain that prospective advisors have a sincere interest in the 

goals and objectives of their respective organization. 

Advisors must approve and sign all requests for on-campus and off-campus 

activities to be held by the organizations. 

Scheduling Activities 

The advisor and the Director of Student Activities and Organizations must approve 

all activities sponsored by student organizations and Organizations before 

activities are held. 

Activities must be scheduled in accordance with University policies and procedures 

and must be scheduled at times and in a manner that will not disrupt the 

“normal” operation of the University or other activities of the University. 

Conduct at Activities 

The sponsoring organization is responsible for the conduct of those attending 

its activities. Therefore, the organization can be suspended for misconduct. 

If security is needed for an activity, the organization must pay for security from 

its own funds. Thus, the cost of security should be taken into account when the 

budget for the activity is developed. 

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Line of Authority 

The president and advisor of each organization serve as the official representatives 

of that organization. These two individuals have the responsibility for 

ensuring that all university regulations are followed. In addition, members of 

an organization should channel their concerns through the president and advisor 

of the organization. 

Challenge of Student Organization 

Organizations represent both students and the University. The success of the 

organization depends largely upon how sincere students are in their commitment 

to work with fellow students and advisors and, ultimately, with the University 

administration in planning, promoting and holding well -organized 

activities. 

As organizations screen prospective members, every effort should be made to 

make them keenly aware of the purposes for which the organizations were 

founded. This is the challenge to organizations and the University has every 

reason to believe and expect that each organization will do an excellent job in 

educating prospective members. 

Student Organizations’ Code of Conduct 

Student organizations are subject to the provisions of the Student Code of 

Conduct as outlined in this handbook. If a student organization is reported to 

have violated University policies and procedures, or University rules and 

regulations, the Executive Judicial Panel or the Judicial Hearing Committee 

may hear the case and impose appropriate sanctions. 

In cases involving Greek letter organizations or other organizations affiliated 

with a national body, the national organization will be notified of the disciplinary 

sanction imposed on its local affiliate. 

Student organizations in violation of the University’s policies shall be subject 

to the maximum sanction of termination or loss of recognition by the University. 

Lesser sanctions include, but are not limited to, restriction or suspension 

of the use of the facilities and services of the University, suspension of the 

privilege to sponsor fund-raising events, the loss of all funds allocated by the 

University, and restitution of damages. 

Hazing 

Hazing in any form is a violation of both the National Pan Hellenic Council 

(NPHC) and Southern University at New Orleans’ Hazing Policy. See 

“University Policies” in this Handbook. The NPHC and its affiliate organizations 

have their stand against having any form of hazing in the membership 

development and intake process. 

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Use of University Facilities 

The use of University facilities for co-curricular activities is a privilege and not 

a right. Facilities are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis with feasibility 

as a determining factor. A fee may be incurred when using facilities in the 

evenings or on weekends. 

Organizations must agree to assume financial responsibility for any damage, 

abuse or loss of property which occurs while a facility is being used by them. 

Funds owed the University as a result of any such incidents must be paid 

within three days after the activity is held. All activities of the organizations 

will be automatically suspended until all financial requirements have been satisfied. 

Honor Societies 

Most honor societies are chapters of national organizations. The national organizations 

generally set a minimum requirement of a “B” (3.0) average in the 

MAJOR FIELD for membership. 

Selling of Merchandise 

Student organizations that wish permission to sell merchandise on the campus 

must request permission in writing from the Director of Student Activities and 

Organizations. Individual students are not permitted to sell merchandise on an 

individual basis. See Policies and Procedures Guide that is available in the 

Office of Student Activities and Organizations for detailed information. 

otices and Announcements 

All posting of signs, notices or advertising on campus and on SUNO’s Website 

must be approved prior to posting. Approval can be obtained through the Office 

of Student Activities and Organizations. Refer to Posting Policy in the 

section on University Policies for more details. Major student activities are 

posted in the following key positions and publications throughout the campus: 

The Observer (Student Newspaper) 

Career Counseling and Placement Office 

Television Monitors 

Student Newsletter 

Campus Stationary Bulletin Boards 

Campus E-mail 

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STUDET DEVELOPMET CETER 

Location: Lake Campus/Buildings 19-A & 3-A 

Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (M-F) 

Telephone: (504) 286-5360 fax: (504) 286-5375 

“Shaping lives, Developing minds, and Creating wellness” is the motto of 

the Student Development Center. The mission of SDC is to provide intentionally 

designed multifaceted services in a safe and conducive environment 

that facilitates growth, wellness, and development of the entire individual. 

These intentionally packaged, culturally competent, and sensitive 

services are delivered in a “hi-touch” environment through the following 

five components: 

• Alcohol and Drug Education (ADE) 

• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 

• Community Service Learning (CSL) 

• International Student Services (ISS) 

• Consultation/Outreach/Special Programming (COSS) 

Alcohol and Drug Education (ADE) 

ADE recognizes that alcohol and drug abuse are impediments to achieving 

academic success. The component provides these services: 

• Alcohol Education Workshop 

• Party Planning Tips 

• Peer Education Group 

• Alcohol and You 

• Drugs and You 

Community Service Learning (CSL) 

The SUNO Community Service Learning (CSL) program is a university mandated 

component designed to have each student expand his or her volunteer 

spirit by completing at least (60) hours of direct volunteer work in a non-profit 

setting prior to graduation. 

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Important information about Community Service Learning hours: 

• Complete a simple application to begin the accumulation of sixty 

(60) service learning hours. 

• Site approval must be obtained from the CSL staff. 

• The CSL staff is available to assist students with site placement. 

Some site placements within an organization that are in partnership 

with the University are available. 

• CSL hours are waived if the student: 

• is twenty-five (25) years or older and earned a high school equivalency 

certificate 

• is an international student 

• has a disability certificate verifying that the disability would jeopardize 

the welfare of the student or the host organization. 

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 

The personal life of a student may require the ability to manage many 

responsibilities and, at times, may seem overwhelming to the student. 

The SDC offers the confidential counseling services of a full-time licensed 

professional counselor and a part-time licensed clinical psychologist. 

The director also serves as a counselor. The benefits of counseling 

to students include: 

• Increasing self-awareness 

• Understanding personal goals clearly 

• Setting priorities 

• Managing time effectively 

• Improving study skills 

• Identifying self-motivators 

• Decreasing test-anxiety 

• Overcoming procrastination 

• Understanding and conquering self-defeating behavior 

• Managing personal relationship issues 

• Building social skills 

• Managing anger 

• Handling stressors successfully 

• Reducing depression 

• Dealing with sexuality issues 

• Dealing with sexual assault issues 

• Minimizing roommate issues 

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International Student Services (ISS) 

International Student Services is a regulatory compliance component that 

focuses on the University’s international community from approximately fifteen 

countries. The community includes foreign nationals schooled in their 

home country or in the United States; USA citizens who have lived, studied or 

traveled abroad; and all F-1 degree-seeking students and their dependents. 

ISS, through its various programs, creates forums and increases awareness for 

global oneness and cultural sensitivity. The ISS issues Student and Exchange 

Visitor Information System (SEVIS) approved Form I-20. and ensures that F1 

students maintain compliance with the rules and regulations of Immigration 

and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of The US Homeland Security. 

Services offered include : 

• Culturally competent counseling 

• Adjustment counseling 

• Advocacy 

• Diversity/Cultural Programs 

• Immigration Advisement 

Consultation/Outreach/Special Programming (COSS) 

This aspect of the SDC consists of special programming and services that 

“bridge the gap” between the student’s academic and non-academic life. 

COSS oversees the planning and implementations of special events such as: 

• International Culture Fest (March/April) 

• National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October) 

• Volunteer Fair (September) 

• Hispanic Heritage Fair (September/October) 

• SUNO Annual Family Wellness Fair (April) 

Services offered include: 

• Stress-Free Zone-Indoor serenity room with fifteenminute 

relaxation massage chairs for self-help stress 

management (Bldg. 19-A Lake Campus) 

• “De-stress” for finals (scrantrons, pencils, bluebooks) 

• Workshop Series 

• Classroom Presentations 

• Consultation and presentations to student organizations, 

departments, faculty and staff 

• Counselors on Call 

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STUDET HEALTH SERVICES 

Location: Lake Campus, Building 3 

Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Monday – Friday 

Telephone: (504) 286-5374 

Student Health Services office focuses on preventive health care through education 

and is available to all enrolled students. One (1) full-time registered 

nurse, and one (1) part-time physician provide these services. Each student 

pays a nominal non-refundable fee for basic health services which are included 

in tuition fees. 

Student Health Services provides health counseling, health information, and 

medical care for minor medical problems. Through Student Health Services, 

students with major medical problems are referred to local hospitals and/or 

specialists. Students requiring X-rays, laboratory tests, and dental care are 

referred to local physicians/agencies. 

Student Health Services is not a total care facility and cannot care for students 

who may become seriously or critically ill. In the event that a student is seriously 

injured or becomes seriously ill while on campus, emergency or paramedic 

service will be called, if needed, to transport the injured or ill student to 

an outside agency. Students are financially responsible for their own 

transportation to and from outside health care agencies. 

Student Insurance: In addition to the on-campus health service program, the 

University offers a Student Accident and Health Insurance Plan for all enrolled 

students. The cost of the plan is included in tuition upon enrollment. 

Students are covered at home, at school, and while traveling 24 hours a day 

for the fall, spring and summer terms. While health insurance is made 

available, students are financially responsible for all medical expenses 

that they incur, which are not covered by the Student Insurance Plan. 

Brochures describing the coverage and benefits can be obtained from Student 

Health Services and the Division for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services. 

Services offered include: 

Basic and emergency care 

HIV Testing (Real-time results) 

Free Pregnancy Testing 

Mobile Health Unit (Tuesday and Wednesday) 

Referrals 

Tetanus shots/TB/H1N1 screenings 

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UIVERSITY CETER 

Location: Lake Campus/Building 16 

Hours: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Monday - Friday 

Telephone: (504)286-5015 

The University Center, a service facility, is the heart of student campus life, 

providing opportunities for cultural, social, and recreational activities. The 

University Center operates as a complement to the educational objectives of 

the University and provides a place for socialization and recreational activities 

between classes. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the University 

Center is located in a temporary facility at the Lake Campus. A lounging 

area and a limited number of vending machines and video games are available 

to students in this temporary facility. 

Lyceum Program 

Lyceum is a component within the Division for Student Affairs and Enrollment 

Services. The purpose of the Lyceum Program is to provide students 

with quality programs that complement the academic mission of the 

University and enhance the overall educational experience of students by 

exposing them to various cultures and experiences, ideas and issues, art 

and musical forms, and styles of life. The University community is enriched 

through development of, exposure to, and participation in social, 

cultural, and intellectual activities. Funds for the Lyceum Program are 

generated from a student assessed fee which is included in each student’s 

tuition at the time of enrollment. 

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EROLLMET SERVICES 

Location: Park Campus/Administration Building 210 

Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (M-F) 

Telephone: (504) 286-5235 

Enrollment Services provides the highest standards of excellence in recruiting, 

enrolling and retaining students. From recruiting on high school 

and community college campuses around the country and across the globe 

to admissions and beyond, the Enrollment Services staff seeks to assist 

qualified students with every aspect of the process of becoming and remaining 

a student at Southern University at New Orleans. More importantly, 

Enrollment Service units strive to accomplish the retention of 

SUNO students by equipping students with information and tools that are 

vital to their success at SUNO. 

Enrollment Services collaborates with other departments such as Financial 

Aid and the Registrar’s Office of the University to create a studentcentered, 

service-based, friendly enrollment experience that is designed to 

make the process flow as smoothly as possible. 

Enrollment Services is divided into two units: Enrollment Support Services 

and Academic Support Services. 

Enrollment Support Services 

This unit establishes, directs, and oversees all recruitment and enrollment 

activities and includes: 

• The Office of Recruitment 

Administration Bldg., Room 308, 286-5314 

• The Office of Admissions 

Administration Bldg., Rom 308, 286-5314 

The Office of Recruitment: Recruitment counselors travel to various 

college fairs and junior colleges around the country in search of qualified 

candidates for Southern University at New Orleans. These individuals are 

the face of SUNO and seek to convey the many aspects of SUNO that 

make the University the number one choice for applicants. 

The Office of Admissions: The Office of Admissions personnel assist 

candidates for admission with the University’s application process. The 

application requirements are: high school/college transcript, immunization 

records, ACT/SAT results, and Application fee. All applications and applicant 

files are handled with strict confidentiality. 

The Academic Support Services: This unit is responsible for planning, 

coordinating and supervising Freshman Assembly and College Survival 

Skills classes that equip first-time freshmen and transfer students with the 

skills they need to survive college. 

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The classes provide students with informational tools that increase the potential 

for success and reduce the risk of aborting their college intentions. Class 

topics include Study Skills, Effective Writing and Time Management, among 

others. Motivational speakers from on and off campus are frequent guests in 

Freshman Assembly and College Survival Skills classes. 

The Academic Support Services Unit includes: 

• The Center for Student Retention and Success : 


• The Early Start Program: Administration Bldg., 

Room 311, 286-5085 

• The First Year Experience 


The Center for Student Retention and Success: The primary goal of this 

office is to develop and implement retention strategies and activities geared 

toward academic success for students identified as “at-risk” by faculty, staff, 

and administrators. Programs are in effect to provide counseling and assistance 

for students who may be in need of assistance with any of the following: 

• Academic Amnesty 

• Excessive Absences 

• Midterm Intervention 

• Probation 

• Suspension 

• Withdrawal from the University 

The staff provides students with informational tools that increase their potential 

for success and reduce the risk of aborting their college intentions. Empowerment 

Seminars on topics that improve academic performance are offered 

throughout the semester. 

The Early Start Program: Formerly known as Dual enrollment, The Early 

Start Program affords eligible high school students the ability to accumulate 

college credits while still in the 11th and 12th grades. Students must have an 

ACT score of 18 or higher to participate in the program. 

The First Year Experience: This department provides college survival 

skills to first year students through many of its various programs. One of 

such programs is: The First Year Experience Seminar, a one-hour credit 

course that brings incoming freshmen into closer contact with professors who 

introduce them to the excitement of learning in an engaging setting. Students 

are able to adjust to the campus life and environment under the mentorship of 

key individuals whose sole objective is their success at SUNO. 

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Academic Matters 

Academic 

Affairs 286-5325 ADM. 202/204 

Accounts– Students 

Loans/Financial Aid/ 

TOPS 

Administration 

& Finance 286-5117 Adm., 301 

Admissions Admissions 286-5314 ADM., 308 

Alcohol & Drug Counselor/Counseling/ 

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Learning/International 

Students/Community 

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Development 

Center 286-5360 

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19-A 

Blackboard 

Account E-Learning 286-5367 ADM., 205/207 

Books and Supplies 

Online 

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and Publications Library 286-5225 

Lake 

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Lake Campus, 

22 -B


PROBLEM SOLUTION PHONE PLACE 

Computing & 

Network Services 

Information 

Technology 

Center 286-5258 

Lake Campus, 

15-A 

Emergency/ 

Campus Safety/ 

Traffic Violations/ 

Vehicle Registration/ 

Campus 

Police 286-5290 

Maintenance 

Bldg. 

Health Concerns 

Health 

Services 286-5374 Trailer, 3 

Housing 

Residential 

Life 286-5015 

Lake Campus, 

2-C 

Identification Cards 

Satellite Telecommunications 

286-5092 

Lake Campus, 

41-A 

Intramural Sports Athletics 286-5197 GYM, 2nd Flr. 

Orientation/ 

Freshman 

Concerns 

First Year 

Experience 286-5113 ADM. 218 

Operator 

General 

Services 286-5000 

Lake Campus, 

16-A 

Placement Testing 

Assessment 

Center 286-5244 ADM. 215


PROBLEM SOLUTION PHONE PLACE 

Public 

Relations 

Public 

Relations 286-5341 ADM. 312 

Re-admission Registration 286-5175 ADM. 212 

Registration Registration 286-5176 ADM. 213 

Scholarships/ 

Public Relations 

Community Out 

reach/University 

Advancement 286-5341 ADM. 312 

Sexual Assault SUNO Police 286-5290 

Maintenance 

Building Park 

Campus 

SGA SGA 286-5358 

Lake Campus, 

21-A 

Students with 

Disabilities 

Withdrawal 

from the 

University 

Services for 

Students with 

Disabilities 286-5335 

Lake Campus, 

19-B 

Center for 

Student 

Retention and 

Success 286-5072 ADM. 311 

Work Study/ 

Financial Aid/ 

Loans/Pell & TOPS Financial Aid 286-5263 

Lake Campus, 

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Class topics include Study Skills, Effective Writing and Time Management, 

among others. Motivational speakers from on and off campus are frequent 

guests in Freshman Assembly and College Survival Skills classes. The 

course requires students to participate in a range of campus activities and is 

limited to no more than 20-25 students to ensure that students are able to 

participate as well as to receive intended nurturing. 

Note: All incoming freshmen students and transfer students with less than 30 

credit hours are required to participate in a first year seminar. 

Course Goals 

• Enhanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills 

• Broadened worldview and experiences 

• Increased campus involvement 

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 

• Describe and explain academic expectations related to 

their proposed course of study 

• Communicate the history, culture, and historic contributions 

of individuals from the University’s past 

• Demonstrate appreciation of convocations, lectures, and 

recitals through thoughtful consideration of the experiences 

• Examine financial decision making choices 

• Demonstrate use of social etiquette in appropriate settings 

• Conduct library research and computer literacy 

• Communicate orally and through writing 

• Analyze readings from two selected books 

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DIVISIO FOR ADMIISTARATIO AD FIACE 

Location: Park Campus/Administration Building./Room 301 

Telephone: (504) 286-5117 

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

STUDET FIACIAL AID 

Location: Lake Campus, Building 23 

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MTF 

8:00 AM – 7:00 PM WTH 

Telephone: (504) 286-5363 

Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) is committed to the philosophy 

that no student should be denied college education solely because of 

limited funds. The primary purpose of the Financial Aid Program is to 

provide financial assistance to students who, without such assistance, 

would find it impossible to receive a college education. 

The mission of the Office of Student Financial Aid is to assist students in 

applying for and securing the financial resources available to pursue their 

educational goals. The goal of this office is to provide the best financial 

aid package, consisting of assistance from federal, state, and institutional 

programs, tailored to meet each student’s need. Counseling and assistance 

are also provided to students in the areas of Default Prevention and 

Student Loan Debt Management. 

Students interested in applying for federal and state financial aid should 

complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early 

as possible, after January 1st of each year. Financial assistance is available 

to students who complete the necessary application and are determined 

eligible. The Student Financial Aid staff evaluates each student’s 

need and makes awards based upon the information obtained from the 

Student Aid Report (SAR) or Institutional Student Information Report 

(ISIR) and in accordance with Federal, State, and University policies and 

guidelines. 

PRIORITY FILIG DATE - APRIL 15th 

(Completion of the FAFSA is required each year) 

Priority consideration will be given to those applications received on or 

before April 15th (provided the student meets all eligibility requirements, 

and if selected for verification, has submitted the required documentation 

to the Student Financial Aid Office). Applications received after this priority 

deadline will be processed in the order received and may not be 

processed in time for Fall registration. 

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Applications are available at local high schools or SUNO’s Financial Aid 

Office. Students may also use FAFSA on the web to complete the FAFSA 

and submit it directly to the FAFSA processing system. The web address is 

www.fafsa.gov. The priority deadline for most State aid is May 1st. The 

Federal School Code for SUO is 002026. APPLY EARLY! 

SOURCES OF FIACIAL ASSISTACE 

Southern University at New Orleans participates in the following Federal 

and State financial assistance programs. Additional information is available 

in the Office of Student Financial Aid, the University Catalog and online at 

www.suno.edu. 

• Federal Pell Grants 

• Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) 

• Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program 

(LEAP, formerly SSIG) 

• Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) 

• Federal College, Community Service, and University 

Work-Study programs 

• Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan Programs 

• Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan 

Borrower’s Rights and Responsibilities 

Students who receive loans assume certain responsibilities which include, but 

are not limited to the following: 

Responsibilities: 

Master Promissory ote: When a student signs a promissory note, he or 

she is agreeing to repay the loan according to the terms of the note. The note 

states that except in cases of loan discharge (cancellation), the student must 

repay the loan, even if he or she does not complete his or her education 

(unless the student could not for a valid reason, such as closing of the 

school). Also, the student must repay the loan even if he or she cannot find 

employment after the program is completed, is not satisfied with the job, or 

feels that he/she did not receive the education that he or she paid for. 

Student Loan Repayment: A student should consider what his or her repayment 

obligations mean before taking out a loan. If the loan is not paid on 

time or according to the terms of the promissory note, the student might go 

into default, which has serious consequences and will affect the student’s 

credit rating. The student must make payments on his or her loan even if he 

or she does not receive a bill or repayment notice. 

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Billing statements (or coupon books) are sent as a convenience, but the student 

is obligated to make payments even in the absence of any reminders. The 

student must also make monthly payments in the full amount of the established 

repayment plan. Partial payments do not fulfill the student’s obligation. 

Deferment or Forbearance: If a student applies for a forbearance or deferment, 

he or she must continue to make payments until he or she is notified that 

the request has been granted. If the student does not continue to make payments, 

he or she might end up in default. The student should always maintain 

a copy of any request form submitted and should document all contacts with 

the organization that holds his or her loan. 

Entrance Loan Counseling: Federal and University guidelines require that 

all first-time borrowers complete entrance loan counseling prior to receiving 

student loan proceeds. Loan funds will be disbursed 30 days after the first day 

of class for all first-time borrowers. 

Exit Loan Counseling: Federal regulations require that exit loan counseling 

be completed by student loan borrowers who cease to enroll at least half-time, 

withdraw (officially or unofficially), or graduate. Counseling should occur 

prior to the before mentioned action, where applicable. 

Rights: 

A student has the right to receive the following information about his or her 

loan from the school, lender, and/or guarantor before the school makes the 

first loan disbursement: 

• the full amount of the loan and the interest rate; 

• the start date for repayment; 

• a complete list of any charges that the student must pay 

(loan fees) and information on how these charges are 

collected; 

• information about the yearly and total amount a student can borrow; 

• information about the maximum repayment periods and 

the minimum repayment amount; 

• an explanation of default and its consequences and; 

• an explanation of available options for consolidating loans 

and a statement that the student can prepay loan(s) 

without penalty at any time. 

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Before leaving school, the student will receive the following information about 

his or her loan (as part of exit counseling) from the school, lender, and/or guarantor: 

• a current description of the student’s loans, including average 

anticipated monthly payments; 

• the amount of the student’s total debt (principal and estimated interest), 

interest rate and the total interest charges on the loan; 

• if the student has Federal Student Loans, the name of the lender or agency 

that holds the loans, where to send payments, and where to write or call if 

the student has questions; 

• if the student has Federal Direct Loans, the address and telephone number 

of the Direct Loan Servicing Center; 

• an explanation of the fees that the student might be charged during the repayment 

period, such as late charges and collection or litigation costs if the 

student is delinquent or in default; 

• a reminder of available options for loan consolidation and a reminder that 

the student can prepay the loan without penalty at any time; 

• a description of applicable deferment, forbearance, and discharge 

(cancellation) provisions 

• repayment options and advice about debt management that will help the 

student in making his or her payments; and 

• notification that the student must provide his or her expected permanent 

address and the name and address of his or her expected employer. The 

student must also provide any corrections to school’s records concerning 

his or her name, Social Security Number, references, and driver’s license 

number (if applicable); 

• The student has the right to a grace period before the repayment period begins. 

(Parents do not receive a grace period for a PLUS loan). A student’s 

grace period begins when he or she leaves school or drops below half time 

status. The grace period will be six (6) or more months depending on the 

type of loan the student has. 

• The student’s school, lending institution, and/or guarantor, as appropriate, 

must give the student a loan repayment schedule that states when his or her 

first loan repayment is due, the number and frequency of payments, and the 

amounts of each payment; 

• If the student or his or her parents borrow under a FFEL Program, he or she 

(or his/her parents, for a PLUS loan) must be notified when the loan is sold 

if the sale results in making payments to a new lender or agency. Both the 

old and new lender or agency must provide this notification and must provide 

the identity of the new lender or agency holding the loan, the address 

to which the borrower must make payments, and the telephone numbers of 

both the old and new lender and agency. 

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STEPS FOR APPLYIG FOR FIACIAL ASSISTACE 

A. Students must apply for admission to Southern University at New Orleans. 

Financial aid is contingent upon being accepted for admission as a 

regular student seeking a degree or certificate. Federal and state financial 

assistance will be considered when an applicant has completed all admission 

requirements and SUNO has received a valid Institutional Student 

Information Report (ISIR) which indicates the results of the Free Application 

for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) within the established deadlines. 

SUNO’s financial assistance priority deadline is April 15th of each year. 

B. Students interested in applying for Federal and state financial aid should 

complete the FAFSA as early as possible, after January 1st of each year. 

Financial assistance is available to students who complete the necessary 

application and are determined eligible. The Student Financial Aid staff 

will evaluate each student’s need and make awards based on the information 

obtained from the Student Aid Report (SAR) or ISIR and in accordance 

with federal, state and University policies and guidelines. Applications 

are available at local high schools and in SUNO’s Student Financial 

Aid Office. Students may also complete the FAFSA on the Web and 

submit it directly to the FAFSA processing system. The Web address is 

www.fafsa.gov. The Federal Student Code for SUO is 002026. 

C. If interested in a Federal Stafford Loan, the student must first complete 

the FAFSA and then the Student Loan Data Form and submit this form to 

the SUNO Financial Aid Office or online at ww.suno.edu/financialaid. 

D. The student should promptly provide all additional requested documentation 

to the SUNO Student Financial Aid Office. Failure to provide the 

requested information will prevent further processing of his or her 

application. 

E. Once the ISIR or SAR, the Data Form (all students must complete the 

data forms, which can be obtained from the Office of Student Financial 

Aid and can be downloaded from the web site) and all requested documentation 

have been received, eligibility will be determined and an official 

award package will be generated and available online through the 

Student Web Services at www.suno.edu. 

F. Student Loans will not be disbursed until award packages have been accepted 

by the student. 

Deadlines: Priority consideration for financial aid will be given to students 

who complete the FAFSA and submit all required information to 

the SUO Office of Student Financial Aid by April 15 th for the upcoming 

academic year. For more information, contact the Office of Student Financial 

Aid at (504) 286-5263. 

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AWARD COTIGECIES 

Financial Aid Awards are made contingent upon fulfillment of the following 

terms and conditions. When applying for, accepting the award offer and/or by 

obtaining the financial aid funds, the student accepts responsibility for complying 

with the following terms and conditions: 

Eligibility Requirements 

To receive student financial aid, the student must adhere to the 

following: 

• have completed admissions requirements for the University; 

• have financial need, except for non-need based aid; 

• have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) 

Certificate, pass a test approved by the U. S. Department of Education, 

meet other standards that the student establishes that are approved by the 

U. S. Department of Education, or complete a high school education in a 

home school setting that is treated as a home school or private school under 

state law; (Contact your financial aid administrator for more information). 

• be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward 

a degree or certificate in an eligible program.; 

• be a U. S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. 

• have a valid Social Security Number; (If a student does not have a Social 

Security Number, he or she can find out more about applying for one 

through the Internet at www.ssa.gov. 

• not be in default on a Federal Student Loan; 

• not owe a repayment of any Title IV aid; 

• meet SUNO’s satisfactory academic progress standards; and 

• register with the Selective Service, if required. Males 18 through 25 years 

of age who have not yet registered with the Selective Service, can give the 

Selective Service permission to register them by checking a box on the 

FAFSA. Students can also register through the Internet at www.ssa.gov 

Additional Assistance 

Should assistance be made available to a student from other sources, such as 

scholarships, stipends, tuition waivers and/or outside agencies, those awards, 

when combined with all other aid received, must not exceed the student’s financial 

need and/or cost of attendance, depending on the type of aid received. 

The following calculation is used to determine the student’s financial need: 

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Cost of Attendance-Expected Family Contribution=Financial eed 

Others 

• The University reserves the right to review, adjust, or cancel 

an award due to changes in enrollment status, financial status, 

eligibility, and other reasons. 

• Default or owing a repayment of Title IV aid and failure to 

comply with University regulations will also constitute a 

reason for changing the awards. 

• An over-award will be deducted from the student’s award; 

otherwise, the student must repay the amount over-awarded. 

BASIS FOR DEIAL OF FIACIAL AID 

Financial Aid may be denied for the following reasons: 

1. defaulting on loans; 

2. owing a repayment on any Title IV aid; 

3. falsifying information which affects the determination of 

eligibility for aid; 

4. failing to provide necessary verification/documentation; and 

5. failing to meet the minimum standards for satisfactory academic 

progress. 

Any student who has been disqualified from participating in student financial 

aid programs because of academic reasons may re-apply for consideration of 

such aid as soon as that student meets the prescribed standards for eligibility 

or has successfully appealed his or her determination. 

VERIFICATIO POLICY 

Verification is the process used to check the accuracy of the information that 

a student submits when applying for Federal Student Aid. Verification procedures 

are governed by the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and 

Subpart E of 34 CFR part 688 “Verification of Student Aid Application Information” 

regulations published in the Federal Register on March 14, 1986 and 

August 15, 1986. Each school is required by the U. S. Department of Education 

to verify all applicants selected by the Central Processing System (CPS), 

up to a limit of (30) percent of its total Financial Aid applicants for any type 

of Title IV student aid. The Pell Grant, Subsidized Stafford Loan, Supplemental 

Educational Opportunity Grant, and College Work-Study are covered 

by verification. 

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The data items to be verified may include: 

1. Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for the base year; 

2. U. S. Income Tax paid for the base year; 

3. Household size; 

4. Number of family members attending post-secondary 

educational institutions as at least half-time students; 

5. Citizenship status; and 

6. Certain untaxed income and benefits for the base year; 

including but not limited to: 

A. Social Security benefits; 

B. Veterans Administration benefits; 

C. Child Support; 

D. Untaxed payments to IRA and/or Keogh plans; 

E. Foreign income exclusion; 

F. Earned income credit; 

G. Unemployment Benefits; and 

H. Aid to Families with Dependent Children 

(AFDC ) and Temporary Assistance for Needy 

Families (TANF) 

The verification procedure is as follows: 

The verifier reviews documents such as, but not limited to, the U. S. Income 

Tax returns, (1040, 1040A, 1040EZ), the SAR or ISIR, the non-tax filer form 

and untaxed income and benefits statements, if applicable, to check the accuracy 

of information reported. 

Students are asked to respond promptly to requests for information. Failure 

to do so will result in their files being placed on HOLD until they respond. 

The student will not receive the scheduled federal financial aid awards 

nor will his or her student loan be verified by this office until he or she has 

provided the requested information. 

Summer Assistance 

During the summer term, a student may receive financial assistance (Pell 

Grants and Federal Stafford Loans) only if the student has remaining eligibility 

for that academic period. The SAR on file for the previous fall and/or spring is 

valid for the summer. Additionally, if interested in a student loan, a separate 

Loan Data Form is required to apply for summer loans. Applications may be 

obtained from the Student Financial Aid Office. Loan proceeds for the summer 

are disbursed in two equal disbursements. 

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Students may also be awarded funds through the Federal/University Workstudy 

and SEOG programs, provided funds remain available. Summer only 

students are not eligible for financial assistance. 

Student’s Rights and Responsibilities 

Students applying for financial aid at SUNO have certain rights and responsibilities 

of which they should be aware of throughout the application and 

awarding process. 

Rights 

The student has the right to know: 

1. the financial aid programs available at SUNO; 

2. the financial aid application procedure, including 

applicable deadlines; 

3. how his or her financial aid eligibility was 

determined and how his or her need was met; 

4. the University’s refund and repayment policies; and 

5. the University’s standard for maintaining satisfactory 

academic progress and the consequences if such progress 

is not made. 

All students have the right to make an appointment with their Financial Aid 

Counselor in the Financial Aid Office during normal working hours in order 

to review their files. Appointments may be scheduled by calling (504) 286- 

5263. 

Responsibilities 

The student has the following responsibilities as a recipient of financial aid 

at SUNO: 

1. to complete and submit all required financial aid application materials 

accurately, by the established deadlines; 

2. to promptly respond to inquiries and documentation requests from the 

Financial Aid Office; 

3. to provide the Student Financial Aid Office with accurate information. 

(Deliberate misrepresentation of information is a violation of 

the law and could result in repayment of all aid received and indictment 

under the U.S. Criminal Code.); 

4. to notify the Student Financial Aid Office if there has been a change 

in the family’s circumstances, or if additional assistance is received 

from outside sources; 

5. to comply with agreements made in accepting aid from federal, state, 

and institutional programs; 

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6. to maintain satisfactory academic progress for financial aid; 

7. to apply for financial aid every year by the published 

deadlines; and 

8. to repay funds for which the student has been determined 

ineligible to receive. 


Federal “Return of Title IV Funds” Policy 

All students who resign from the University must submit written notice of resignation 

to the Registrar’s Office. 

If a student who is disbursed Title IV financial assistance withdraws or stops 

attending class on or before completing 60% of the semester in which the Title 

IV aid was disbursed, the following Return of Title IV Funds policy will be 

applied. No adjustment will be made to tuition, fees, or Title IV aid for a student 

who withdraws after the 60% point of the semester. 

Southern University at New Orleans implemented the Federal Return of Title 

IV Funds policy beginning with the Fall 2000 semester per the Higher Education 

Act of 1998. This policy applies to any student who receives Title IV aid, 

i.e., Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant 

(FSEOG), Federal Direct and Stafford Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) 

and who officially withdraws, drops out, is expelled, takes an unapproved 

leave of absence (unofficial withdrawal), or fails to return from an approved 

leave of absence (unofficial withdrawal). Refer to the “Withdrawal Resignation” 

section of the SUNO Catalog for procedures for officially withdrawing 

from school. 

The amount of Title IV funds to be returned to the applicable federal programs 

will be determined, using the student’s withdrawal date, by calculating the percentage 

of the enrollment period for which the student did not complete. 

Scheduled breaks of five or more consecutive days are excluded. 

SUNO will return the lesser of the total of unearned aid or an amount equal to 

institutional charges multiplied by the percentage of unearned aid. The student 

will be responsible for repaying any remaining portion that was disbursed to 

him or her. 

Failure to attend class or failure to resign properly could cause the student to 

receive a letter grade of “F” in all courses. In this case, the student would still 

be subject to the return of funds policy once an official withdrawal date is established. 

Merely discontinuing class attendance is not considered to be a formal 

resignation from the university. Students who were awarded financial 

assistance and who discontinue class attendance may be held responsible for 

repayment of Title IV aid, tuition and fees. Please refer to the “Class Attendance 

Regulations” section of this Handbook and the SUNO Catalog for requirements 

on class attendance. 

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If the student’s portion of unearned Title IV funds is a student loan, no action 

by the school is necessary. Regular loan terms and conditions apply. If the 

student's portion of unearned Title IV funds is a federal grant, the student will 

be required to return no more than 50% of the amount received for the enrollment 

period. 

In the event of resignation, the SUNO institutional refund policy will be applied. 

After performing the Return to Title IV calculation, the student may be 

liable for any Title IV funds disbursed to his or her account in excess of the 

amount allowed by federal regulations. The school will determine which portion 

of any assistance the student owes. If no payment is made, holds will be 

placed on the student’s account and the student may lose eligibility for Title IV 

aid unless the overpayment is paid in full or satisfactory repayment arrangements 

are made. 

Unearned funds are allocated to the Title IV programs from which the student 

received assistance in the following order: 

1. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford and Direct Loans 

2. Subsidized Federal Stafford and Direct Loans 

3. Federal Perkins Loans Program 

4. Federal Pell Grant 

5. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant 

(SEOG) Program 

6. Other Title IV Programs (LEAP) 

7. Other Federal, State, Private, and Institutional Aid 

Programs 

8. Teach Grant 

9. Louisiana Go Grant 

ote: Refer to the “Refund of Fees” section of this Handbook and the SUNO 

Catalog for more information. 

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Student Fees 

Students are assessed various fees at registration-the details of which are outlined 

in the University Catalog. These fees support co-curricular activities, 

events, interests, and other student/University needs. They are as follows: 

Academic Enhancement 

Academic Excellence 

Athletic 

Breakage 

Building Use 

Class Dues 

Energy Surcharge 

Facility/Maintenance 

Foundation 

Health 

Intramural Sports 

Lyceum, 

Observer 

Operational 

Social Activities 

Special Student 

Student Loan 

Student Senate 

Student Technology 

Tutorial 

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DIVISIO FOR COMMUITY OUTREACH/ 

UIVERSITY ADVACEMET 

Location: Administration Building., Room 312 

Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00pm 

Telephone: (504) 286-5341 

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS 

Southern University at New Orleans offers a limited number of scholarships 

to qualified full-time students. Recipients are awarded scholarships based on 

the prescribed criteria for each award and the availability of funds. Scholarships 

are provided through the University’s budget, endowments, the Southern 

University at New Orleans Foundation, private organizations, companies and 

individuals. Interested students who meet the established criteria should apply 

each year. Applications are available in the Office of Community Outreach/ 

University Outreach and /or online at www.suno.edu. 

The Scholarship Committee receives and reviews all applications. Recommendations 

are made to the Chancellor for final approval. Some of the various 

scholarships that are available to students are listed below. 

University Fellow Scholarship Programs 

Academic Scholarship 

• Endowment 

• Foundation 

• Dollars for Scholars 

Other Scholarships 

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Alpha Beta Omega Chapter) 

• Charles and James Burns 

• Charles and Mary Bashful 

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (New Orleans Alumnae Chapter) 

• C. V. Hollis 

• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

• New Orleans Black Chorale 

• STUDS Club, Inc. 

• The Greater New Orleans Foundation 

• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc 

*The above list is not totally inclusive. *Recipients and/or specific criteria are 

sometimes determined by the granting organization. 

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Departmental Awards 

Departmental Scholarships and Stipends are awarded through the various academic 

departments on campus. Eligibility requirements and the selection of 

recipients are determined at the department level and are based upon the established 

criteria for each award. 

Identification Cards 

All students are required to have valid identification cards for the semester in 

which they are registered. ID cards are issued to students when they complete 

their registration and are not transferable. These cards are the property of the 

University and must be relinquished to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for 

Student Affairs and Enrollment Services when students withdraw from the 

University. Damaged or altered cards are invalid. Valid ID cards are required 

for admission to specific activities/events. If misused, the card may be rendered 

invalid for the remainder of the semester or summer session with regard 

to specific University-sponsored activities. To replace lost or stolen ID cards, 

students may report to Building 41-A at the Lake Campus and present the following 

items: a copy of the current paid fee receipt and a driver’s license, 

receipt for a driver’s license, or an old ID card. The cost of replacement is 

$5.00. 

SUO Police 

Location: Maintenance Building, Park Campus 

Hours: 24 Hours 

Telephone: (504) 286-5290 

The SUNO Police Department provides protection and calls for services to 

the University community. It enforces regulated parking on campus. It 

responds to medical emergencies, illegal, suspicious and criminal activities 

and is the lead department in emergency operations. Response Personnel are 

trained incident managers. It provides brochures, literature, and pamphlets 

on alcohol and drug abuse, crime prevention and safety tips. Regular 

seminars are sponsored on community issues, crime prevention, and personal 

safety. The goal of every member of the SUNO Police is to provide for a 

safe , secure, enjoyable and fulfilling University experience. The SUO 

Police and Safety Departments collaborate to protect individuals and 

physical property, respond to daily emergencies and concerns, and develop 

and conduct training and prevention programs. 

Vehicle Registration 

Students, faculty, staff, administrators and visitors to the campus must register 

their vehicle in order to park on University property. Anyone who fails 

to park legally shall be subject to penalties as printed on the parking citations 

received, in accordance with the Parking and Traffic Regulations Guide provided 

by the Office of University Police. 

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Motor vehicles can be registered at the Maintenance Building from 10 a.m. 

to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. Vehicle registration for each 

semester will end one week after the official University registration period. 

All motor vehicles operated by persons affiliated with the University must be 

registered within 48 hours after the vehicle is brought on campus. The University 

requires all faculty, staff, day and evening students to register any 

vehicle that they operate, regardless of ownership. 

The person in whose name the vehicle is registered with University Police 

Headquarters will be held liable for all citations issued to the vehicle. An 

applicant must present, at the time of registration, his or her own driver’s 

license and vehicle registration slip. 

Drivers of new cars will be allowed to register without license tag registrations 

but will be required to present license tag registration within twenty 

days. Failure to comply constitutes a violation of traffic regulations. 

Parking permits are not transferable and must be removed promptly upon 

change of ownership or registrant’s severance from the University. Restriction 

to assigned parking zones will begin immediately upon registration of 

vehicle and will continue until the permit expires. 

Special Permits 

Special permits are issued to faculty, staff and students who are physically 

disabled and are authorized to have special parking privileges. An applicant 

must present a doctor’s statement and a notarized statement to University 

Police in order to secure a special permit. Persons with special permits 

must park only in areas assigned by University Police Headquarters. 

Vehicle Registration Fees 

Faculty, staff and students are assessed a vehicle registration fee upon registration 

of their vehicles. All vehicles must be registered. 

Parking and Traffic Regulations 

Rules and regulations for operating a vehicle on campus is published in the 

Traffic-Parking Regulations Guide. The Traffic-Parking Regulations Guide 

can be obtained from the Police Headquarters in the Maintenance Building. 

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Visitors Parking 

Visitors are welcome to the campus at all times and may park in areas designated 

for visitors. Visitors must observe all University rules and regulations 

governing parking and driving on campus. Visitors receiving parking citations 

should comply with instructions on the back of the ticket. 

Bicycles and Motorcycles 

Students or University employees who use motorcycles are required to register 

their vehicles with University Police and are expected to follow the traffic 

and parking regulations as outlined for motor vehicles. Bicycles should be 

parked in bicycle racks and not in buildings. 

Vehicle Lockouts and Jumpstarts 

The department offers jump starts to individuals needing assistance with 

weak or dead batteries. Persons needing jump starts can contact SUNO Police 

at 504-286-5290. Drivers of vehicles needing jump starts should raise 

the hood of their vehicle to help identify their vehicle. In order to have the 

vehicle jump started, a Liability Release Form must be completed and signed 

by the driver of the vehicle being jump-started and by the officer providing 

assistance. 

To report a fire, smoke, odor of something burning, obtain an outside 

line and dial 9-1-1, then contact Campus Police at 504-286-5290. In the 

event of a FIRE, leave the immediate area. Close the door behind you. Activate 

the building’ Fire Alarm. Alert others to the emergency while evacuating. 

DO OT STAY I THE BUILDIG. Let the 9-1-1 operator know 

all the information as to location, what is on fire and any other information 

that can be helpful to the responders. To request a non-emergency incident, 

please call 504-286-5290. 

Office of Safety and Transportation 

Location: Park Campus, Maintenance Building 

Hours: 8:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. 

Phone: 286-5293 

The Office of Safety and Transportation strives to provide a safe college 

environment and coordinates transportation services as well as writes incident 

reports. Safety and Transportation provide training in many areas including 

these: CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Emergency procedures 

for extreme weather conditions, such as hurricane season preparedness and 

other safety related areas. Every SUNO community member, student, faculty, 

administrator, staff is strongly urged to sign up for the SUNO ALERT 

SYSTEM. For additional information on how to sign up, go to 

www.suno.edu 

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PART III: UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

UIVERSITY POLICIES & PROCEDURES 

Alcohol and Drug Prevention Policy 

Alcoholic Beverage Policy 

Southern University at New Orleans acknowledges and adheres to the state 

of Louisiana alcohol consumption law. The law clearly states that 

“individuals under the age of 21 shall not be served alcoholic beverages nor 

will individuals under the age of 21 be permitted to consume alcoholic beverages.” 

It is Southern University at New Orleans’ policy that all students are prohibited 

from the use and sale of alcoholic beverages within the confines of the 

University and at University sponsored activities. In compliance with University 

policy, the following stipulations apply: 

• The possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on University 

property and at University sponsored activities. 

• The possession, sale, and distribution of any alcohol paraphernalia 

are prohibited within the confines of the University and on 

any property belonging to Southern University at New Orleans. 

• The possession of empty alcoholic beverage containers is prohibited 

on University property. 

• Students who are in violation of this policy are subject to disciplinary 

actions, such as expulsion from the University. (See 

Code Offenses in this Handbook) 

The consumption of alcohol poses serious health and safety concerns. Alcohol 

abuse causes impaired judgment, incoherence, and health-related problems. 

Individuals who need or desire treatment for alcohol abuse may seek 

services from the Student Development Center located in Building 3 or 19A, 

Lake Campus. Students may also seek services from University Health Services 

located in Building 3 at the Lake Campus. 

Drug Policy 

Recognizing that drug use poses health and safety hazards to employees, 

students, and the community at large, Southern University at New Orleans 

considers the abuse of drugs to be a very serious matter – one that cannot be 

tolerated in the workplace or classroom. Therefore, it is the policy of the 

University to maintain a drug-free workplace and an environment conducive 

to the learning process. 

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In compliance with University policy, the following stipulations apply: 

• The manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use 

of any illegal drug or abuse of any controlled substance in the 

workplace and classroom or other related areas associated with 

the learning process, including residential units or other University 

– sponsored housing is unlawful. 

• Such actions are prohibited on all University property and at 

any other locations where employees or students are conducting 

University business. 

• The possession of any drug paraphernalia is prohibited on University 

property and on property sponsored by the University 

i.e., Residential Life community. 

• Students who are in violation of this policy are subject to disciplinary 

actions, such as expulsion from the University. (See 

Code Offenses in this Handbook) 

The use of drugs or controlled substances can cause serious health risk and 

may lead to death. Students who need or desire treatment of drug abuse may 

receive free counseling services and a referral from the Student Development 

Center located in Building 19-A, Lake Campus. Students may also seek services 

from University Health Services located in Building 3, Lake Campus. 

Class Attendance Regulations 

As indicated on Page 30 of this handbook, a student who is not present when 

attendance is checked in a class is considered absent. Tardiness (1 minute 

late for class and beyond) Absent (failure to show up at all or arriving in class 

fifteen minute after the Instructor), unless an excuse is obtained from the instructor 

at the end of the period. The initiative in obtaining an excuse rests 

with the student. Instructors who do not show up for class at a minimum, 15 

minutes after the designated start timeframe should be aware that students 

may leave (depart) without penalty. 

Cell Phone Use 

Cell phone use is strictly prohibited inside of an Instructor’s class during 

class time. Cell Phone is required to be in the OFF position during the entire 

class timeframe. Students are not allowed to go in and out of the classroom 

to receive telephone calls. No text messaging is allowed. If a student is expecting 

an emergency telephone call, it is the student’s responsibility to discuss 

this matter in advance with the Instructor, and the Instructor may allow 

the student to place his or her cell phone on VIBRATE ONLY, in order to 

receive the emergency call. There will be zero tolerance for using cell phones 

or texting during class timeframes. 

Using Electronic Device (Cell Phone) to Tape An Instructor’s Lecture. 

Students are required to discuss and obtain permission from the Instructor in 

advance, prior to using any electronic device to record an Instructor’s 

Lecture. 

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Texting and Threatening Other Students with 

Electronic Devices (Cell Phones) 

Students are encouraged not to text or threaten another student using cell 

phones. Such activity could be a “threat”, which could result in suspension of 

one or both students involved for one semester or more. 

Parking on Grass Areas O CAMPUS 

Students should not park their vehicles on grass areas on campus. Vehicles 

may be ticketed, towed, or both. 

Registering for Classes Online and Self Advisement 

It is the intent of SUNO to assure that each student is linked with and assigned 

an Advisor from the department that represents the area in which the student is 

receiving a degree. It is also the University’s intent that each student takes 

only the required courses in order to receive his or her degree. Therefore, performing 

self-advisement is discouraged. 

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 

Southern University at New Orleans complies with the Family Educational 

Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.I. 92-380, Section 513, amending the General 

Education Provisions Act, Section 438). The Act affords students certain 

rights with respect to their education records. These rights are as follows: 

1. The right to inspect and review education records within 45 

days of the day the University receives a request for access. 

The student should submit to the University Registrar a writ 

ten request that identifies the record (s) he or she wishes to inspect. 

The University official will make arrangements for 

access and notify the student of the time and place where the 

records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by 

the University official to whom the request was submitted, he 

or she will advise the student of the correct official to whom 

the request should be addressed. 

2. The right to request the amendment of education records that 

are believed to be inaccurate or misleading. The request to 

amend records that the student believes are inaccurate or mis 

leading should be submitted to the University Registrar in 

writing. 

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If the University decides not to amend the record(s) as requested, 

the University will notify the student of the decision and advise the 

student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for 

amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedure 

will be provided to the student when he or she is notified of 

the right to a hearing. 

3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information 

contained in education records, except to the extent that 

FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. 

One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure 

to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A 

school official is a person employed by the University/Southern 

University System in an administrative, supervisory, academic, 

research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit 

personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the 

University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection 

agent); a person serving on the Board of Supervisors; or a student 

serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or 

grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing 

his or her tasks. 

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official 

needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her 

professional responsibility. 

Upon request, the University discloses education records without 

consent to officials of another school in which the student may 

seek or intends to enroll. 

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education 

concerning alleged failures by this University to comply with the 

requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that 

administers FERPA is: 

Family Policy Compliance Office 

U.S. Department of Education 

300 Independence Avenue, SW 

Washington, DC 20202-4605 

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The University is permitted to publish or provide “directory information” on 

students as defined by the Family educational rights and Privacy Act. This 

includes the following categories of information: 

• name, address, telephone listing, and date and place 

of birth; major field of study; 

• participation in officially recognized activities and sports; 

• height and weight of members of athletic teams; 

• dates of attendance; 

• degree and awards received; and the most recent 

or previous education agency or institution attended 

The University will make public, information about each student limited to 

the above categories in ways such as described above. Of course, information 

from all of these categories is not made public in every listing. The 

campus directory, for example, will publish only names, addresses and telephone 

numbers. 

Students who do not wish to have any or all such “directory information” 

made public without prior consent must notify the University’s Office of the 

Registrar in a signed and dated statement specifying items that are not to be 

published. 

The notice must be received by the Office of the Registrar by the end of the 

registration period of the semester, summer session of first enrollment, or 

after an absence and by the end of each fall registration period thereafter. 

Residential Life (Housing ) Community Policy 

Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) residential life community 

policy plays a role in maintaining a living and learning environment conducive 

to academic and personal growth. 

Every student residing in the residential life community is subject to federal, 

state and local laws and is expected to adhere to the rules and regulations 

outlined in the student code of conduct section in this handbook, in 

addition to the Residential Life handbook. 

It is the policy of Southern University at ew Orleans (SUO) that 

each new first time freshman who lives outside of a twenty-five (25 

miles) radius of SUO is REQUIRED to reside in the residential life 

community during his or her first year of matriculation. 

For a detailed policy of the Residential Life Handbook, please pick up a 

copy of the handbook from the Office of Residential Life at the Park 

Campus, Administration Building, Room 311. 

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Fundraising Policy 

The University does not permit unauthorized fundraising activities on the 

part of the individual student or student groups. Student organizations that 

wish to sell merchandise on campus must request permission in writing from 

the Director of Student Activities and Organizations. Students are not permitted 

to sell merchandise on an individual basis. 

Hazing Policy 

Hazing, in any form, is unacceptable at Southern University at New Orleans. 

Hazing is defined as “an act (on or off campus) that causes or is 

likely to cause serious physical or mental harm or which tends to or actually 

injures, frightens, demeans, degrades, or disgraces any person.” Any activity 

or behavior meeting this definition shall be considered a forced activity, 

notwithstanding the willingness of the individual involved to participate in 

such activity. Examples of hazing include, but are not limited to: 

• paddling, beating, or branding; 

• forced consumption of food, liquor or other beverages, 

or drugs; 

• forced deprivation of sleep or rest; 

• forced exclusion from social contact; and/or 

• forced conduct which could result in embarrassment 

to any person. 

Procedures for the enforcement of this policy are contained in the Student 

Code of Conduct section of this Handbook. Any student/student organization 

found to have violated this policy shall be subject to the maximum sanction 

of expulsion or any sanction not less than disciplinary probation. 

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Policy Regarding Students with Disabilities 

Southern University at New Orleans complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation 

Act of 1973 which states that “no otherwise qualified handicapped 

individuals in the United States shall, solely by reason of his or her handicap, 

be excluded from participation, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination 

under any program or activity receiving federal assistance.” The 

University also complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

which became law on June 26, 1990. 

Pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act and other related federal and 

state laws, Southern University at New Orleans provides equal opportunity for 

all qualified persons without regard to disability. The University shall not 

discriminate on the basis of disability in any academic program or activity 

associated with the university and will integrate students with disabilities into 

the University community to the fullest extent possible. Qualified applicants 

with disabilities will not be denied admission or subjected to discrimination in 

admission or recruitment to the University on the basis of their disability. In 

its recruitment efforts, the University shall not limit the number of persons 

with disabilities who may be admitted. All admission criteria and testing will 

be selected, administered, and evaluated in a manner that is accessible and 

accurately reflects the applicant’s ability rather than an individual’s impaired 

sensory, manual, or speaking skills. 

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Posting Policy 

All posting of flyers, banners, posters, and stickers on University property 

must be approved and stamped by the Office of Student Activities and Organizations. 

Under no circumstances should signs or leaflets be posted on 

interior walls, interior/exterior windows, glass doors, utility poles, fences, 

trees, trash receptacles, or parked vehicles. Signs may be posted on designated 

bulletin boards and on the outside of brick walls of designated buildings. 

It is the responsibility of the individual or organization posting signs to remove 

the signs immediately upon completion of the publicized event. Failure 

to do so can result in the individual or organization being denied future 

posting privileges. 

The University reserves the right to remove any advertisement if it becomes 

damaged, if it is not stamped, if it is not posted in the proper place, or if it 

would cause embarrassment or discredit the University. 

Sexual Assault Policy 

In accordance with the mandates of Higher education Reauthorization Act 

issued by the Office of Education, Southern University at New Orleans developed 

a Sexual Assault Policy in an effort to address this serious crime in 

an appropriate and consistent manner. 

Sexual Assault is defined as engaging in sexual acts with, or directed against, 

another person by force, coercion, or in the event the victim is incapable of 

giving consent because of his or her temporary or permanent mental or 

physical incapacity. Sexual assault includes, but is not limited to: gang rape, 

acquaintance rape, date rape, marital rape and stranger rape. 

Examples of sexual assault include, but are not limited to: (1) sexual penetration 

or attempt of penetration. Sexual penetration is defined as any degree 

of insertion of a penis,, hand, finger, tongue, or any object into a person’s 

anus or vulva, or any degree of insertion of genitalia into the mouth; 

and (2) sexually explicit touching or attempted touching of clothed or unclothed 

body parts of another person with a body part or object. Examples of 

sexually explicit touching include, but are not limited to, the touching or attempted 

touching of genitalia, breasts, inner thigh, or buttocks of any person 

with a body part or any object, either directly or through clothing. 

Consent can only be conveyed by: (1) verbal agreement to participate in a 

sexual activity or (2) verbal or non-verbal communication mutually established 

and understood within an ongoing relationship to signify agreement to 

participate in a sexual activity, unless a person is incapacitated. If a person is 

or in any way becomes incapacitated during a sexual activity, regardless of 

whether he or she is conscious or simply traumatized, it is understood that he 

or she does not consent. Also note that: 

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• Being in an ongoing relationship does not preclude the possibility of 

sexual assault or misconduct occurring within that relationship. 

• A verbal “no,” even if it may sound indecisive or insincere, constitutes 

lack of consent. When consent is requested verbally, absence of any 

explicit verbal response constitutes lack of consent. 

• If a person gives consent and changes his or her mind during the sexual 

activity, he or she must verbally communicate his or her decision to no 

longer proceed. 

• It is incumbent upon individuals involved in any sexual activity to either 

obtain or give consent prior to any such activity, and again, prior to sexual 

penetration. 

• If at anytime during sexual interaction any confusion or ambiguity 

should arise regarding the issue of consent, it is incumbent upon each 

individual involved in the activity to stop and clarify, verbally, the 

other’s willingness to continue. 

Any student found in violation of this policy is subject to the maximum penalty 

of expulsion and is most likely to face criminal charges. 

If you are a victim of sexual assault: 

Call the police Get to a safe place Remain calm and alert 

Do not bathe or douche Save your clothing Get medical attention 

Seek help from: Student Development Center, SUNO Police and SUNO Health 

Center 

For a detailed Sexual Assault Policy, call (504) 286-5015 or stop by the Office 

of Student Affairs and Enrollment services, Building 2A, Lake Campus. 

Sexual Harassment Policy 

It is the policy of Southern University at New Orleans that the classroom and 

workplace are for learning and work. It is the University’s goal to provide a 

workplace and classroom free of tensions involving matters which do not relate 

to the University’ business or the learning process. Members of the University 

community are entitled to work and study in an atmosphere free from sexual 

overtures or innuendos that are unsolicited and unwelcomed. It is the particular 

responsibility of persons in the University community who hold positions 

of authority over others to avoid actions which are or could be considered 

sexually abusive or unprofessional. It shall be a violation of the University’s 

policy against sexual harassment for any administrator, officer, employee, student, 

or agent to sexually harass any other administrator, officer, employee, 

student, or agent. Sexual harassment is a type of misconduct, which will result 

in disciplinary action against the perpetrator thereof, regardless of whether it is 

an employee or a student. 

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Smoking Policy 

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, smoking has been identified as the 

leading cause of premature death and disability in the nation. In addition, research 

has shown that some nonsmokers, particularly those with heart and lung 

diseases, can experience severe distress when exposed to sufficient concentrations 

of secondhand smoke. In an effort to provide a safe and healthful environment 

for students and employees, Southern University at New Orleans prohibits 

smoking in all buildings on campus. 

Travel Policy 

All students and student groups who travel off campus to represent the University 

at specific functions must adhere to the following: 

1. Student Conduct: Students must conduct themselves according to 

the guidelines stipulated in the Student Code of Conduct section of 

this Handbook. Students found in violation of the Student Code of 

Conduct will be subject to disciplinary action. 

2. Time: Student travelers must respect time and others. Students 

who do not arrive at the designated point of departure on time may 

be removed, at the discretion of the advisor, from the travel party 

for that particular event. 

3. Travel Stipend/Travel Advance: If designated students are to receive 

stipends for the purchase of meals during the travel period, 

they must follow guidelines presented in the Louisiana travel 

Guide. Students who do not follow such guidelines may not be 

allowed to travel to the particular event. 

4. Travel Attire: Collegial dress shall be worn by all travel participants. 

Specifically, pants should be free of holes and should not 

fall below the waist; shirts/blouses should be tucked in or fit the 

occasion; skirts/dresses shall be in good taste and should hang at 

least three (3) inches above the knee; and at no time during or en 

route to the scheduled event, should travel participants wear rollers, 

do rags, bed clothes, house slippers, excessive jewelry, or unclean 

clothing items. Students who fail to adhere to these travel 

attire guidelines may be asked to leave the travel party. 

5. Royal Court/Escorts/SGA Travel Party: Students in these groups 

should communicate with the advisor (s) and other members of the 

party as to dress coordination and presentation. Students who fail to 

follow this guideline may be asked to leave the travel party. 

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6. General Travel Expectations: In addition to the above stipulations, 

students shall adhere to the following: 

• No smoking while in the transport vehicle or hotel or other facilities 

designated as non-smoking areas: no sex or alcohol 

throughout the entire travel experience; and no ordering pornographic 

videos while residing in hotels. Students found in violation 

of any of these stipulations will be subject to disciplinary 

action. 

• The Student Travel Information Form shall be completed by 

the responsible staff or faculty member prior to travel. 

• A faculty or staff advisor should accompany students when 

traveling. The number of chaperones should be proportionate 

to the group traveling– generally one (1) chaperone per every 

five (5) students. 

Weapons Policy 

Pursuant to Louisiana law R.S. 14:96.6, Southern University at ew 

Orleans is a “firearm-free zone.”Thus, carrying firearms or dangerous 

weapons, i.e., shotguns, rifles, BB guns, knives, or any instrument or 

substance (gas or liquid) which, in the manner used, is calculated likely 

to produce death or great bodily harm by any student or non-student on 

University property or at University sponsored functions is unlawful. 

Violators shall be subject to criminal charges and University disciplinary 

action. 

Dress Policy 

Southern University at New Orleans students are expected to dress in a manner 

representative of a higher education institution and an educated community. 

Special occasions (e.g. convocations; employment, professional and 

graduate school fairs; graduation; coronations; plays; luncheons; banquets) 

dictate that business (e.g. shirt and tie; business suit; blazer and skirt or 

slacks; dress) or formal wear (e.g. dinner dress, formal, business suit, or tuxedo) 

be worn. Sports and other social occasions (e.g. inter-collegiate athletic 

competitions’ pep rally, Greek shoes; dances) require informal but respectable 

attire. Headdress is inappropriate for males during all indoor functions. Male 

headdress that includes “do rags” or scarves; baseball caps are considered 

inappropriate for the higher education environment. Similarly, male dress 

that includes ‘SAGGING’ (pants worn below the waist area defined as being 

1 inch below the naval area or “belly button” of the body) or unbelted pants is 

considered inappropriate dress at SUNO. 

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Female students are also expected to present themselves in appropriate dress 

at all times. Inappropriate dress might include midriff, short shorts, haltertops, 

or other apparel of a revealing nature that is worn publicly into the classroom, 

or to special occasions as defined in the preceding paragraphs. It is 

important that females (as in the case of males) are dressed in a manner that is 

representative of a higher education institution. 

In special situations, faculty members have the authority to stipulate dress 

regulations for their classes or events sponsored by their department. Similarly, 

academic colleges and departments may stipulate dress requirements to 

supplement their educational goals and objectives. 

Wednesdays in Professional Attire 

The mission of SUNO is to create and maintain an environment conducive to 

learning and growth, to promote the upward mobility of its diverse populations 

by preparing them to enter into new as well as traditional careers, and to equip 

them to function optimally in the mainstream of the global society. In support 

of our mission, Wednesdays in Professional Attire is established to promote 

a positive learning environment. The attire is as follows: 

Male Students 

Business Attire 

Dress Shirt & Tie 

Dress Slacks 

(Shirt is expected to be tucked 

inside pants) 

Coat (optional) 

Female Students 

Business Attire 

Dress Pant Suits 

(Coat Optional) 

Dress Skirt Suit 

(Coat Optional) 

Dress Slacks & Tops 

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Academic Dishonesty 

Cheating includes: 

• Submitting material that is not yours as part of your college performance, 

such as copying from another student’s exam, allowing 

a student to copy from your exam; 

• Using information or devices that are not allowed by the faculty; 

such as using formulas or data from a home computer program, or 

using unauthorized materials for a take-home exam; 

• Obtaining and using unauthorized material, such as a copy of an 

examination before it is given; 

• Fabricating information, such as the data for a lab report; 

• Violating procedures prescribed to protect the integrity of an assignment, 

test, or other evaluation; 

• Collaborating with others on assignments without the faculty’s 

consent; 

• Cooperating with or helping another student to cheat; 

• Participating in or performing other forms of dishonest behavior, 

such as having another person take an examination in your place; 

or altering exam answers and requesting the exam be re-graded; or 

communicating with any person during an exam, other than the 

exam proctor or faculty. 

Plagiarism includes 

• Directly quoting the words of others without using quotation marks 

or indented format to identify them. 

• Using sources of information (published or unpublished) without 

identifying them. 

Awareness and Campus Security Act 

Federal Legislation requires the University to maintain data on the type and 

number of crimes on university/college property, as well as policies dealing 

with campus security. To obtain additional information, contact the University’s 

Department of Safety and Transportation. 

Brands and Tattoos 

No individual or organization may require others to be branded or tattooed. 

(See Hazing in the Student Code of Conduct.) 

Criminal Acts 

Students who are arrested by authorities because of violation of criminal law 

are subject to suspension until the matter is settled by the police department or 

by the court. The nature of the offense and the settlement will determine what 

action, if any will be taken by the University. The student may also be subject 

to the University’s disciplinary process. 

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Deception 

It is unacceptable and illegal for any person to: 

A. Misuse University records, forms, or documents by forgery, unau 

thorized alteration or reproduction, or any other means. 

B. Provide false information, either written or oral, to the University 

or to any administrator of the University. (Students who falsify 

and alter housing and or admissions records are also subject to 

removal/or disciplinary action.) 

C. Attempt to perpetrate a fraud against the University or the members 

of the University community. 

D. Misrepresent information or lie. 

E. Participation in such acts is subject to University disciplinary 

action and punishable by law. 

Destruction of University Property 

Destruction or attempted destruction or damage to University property, property 

of the area surrounding the University, or property belonging to a member 

of the University community is strictly prohibited. Every person who 

shall maliciously destroy, disfigure, or cause to be destroyed, disfigured, or 

injured, any property of another either real or personal, shall be subject to 

criminal prosecution. 

Students are expected to respect the property of the University and that of 

others. Destruction of such property, deliberately or through carelessness, 

will be considered a serious breach of Southern University at New Orleans’ 

standards. Participation in vandalism may result in a student’s arrest and 

prosecution by civil authorities as well as suspension from the University. 

Insubordination 

Students are expected to respect persons in authority. To disagree or hold a 

different point of view is normal, but the rule of mutual respect should prevail. 

Gross disrespect to persons in authority will not be tolerated. Violators 

will be subject to disciplinary action, which may result in one of the following 

penalties: disciplinary warning, probation, suspension, or expulsion. 

Pets 

To protect the interest and safety of employees, it is the policy of the University 

not to allow pets in any University building, including but not limited 

to: administrative buildings, classroom buildings, residence halls, or dining 

facilities. “Pets” are considered animals, domestic or wild, in the company 

of a student, faculty member, guest, or visitor to the University, and does not 

apply to service dogs. Additional information about this policy can be obtained 

from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment 

Services. 

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Disorderly Conduct or Assembly 

A. No person shall assemble on campus for the purpose of causing a riot, 

destruction of property, or a disorderly diversion, which interferes 

with the normal operation of the University. (This section does not 

deny individuals the right to peaceful, non-disruptive assembly.) 

B. No person or group of people shall obstruct the free movement of 

other persons about the campus or interfere with the University facilities. 

C. The abuse or unauthorized use of sound amplification equipment in or 

out doors is prohibited. (The use of equipment must be authorized by 

the appropriate department or organization, the Office of Student Activities 

and Organizations, and the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. 

and Enrollment Services. 

D. Rowdy behavior, indecent language, excessive noise or drunken or 

drug induced behavior is prohibited. 

E. Disorderly and/or obscene conduct or a breach of the peace on any 

University property or public function affiliated with the University is 

prohibited. 

Participation in such acts is subject to University disciplinary action 

and punishable by law. 

Disruption of Classes and University Functions 

Any person who, without authority, disrupts classes or other educational 

functions on the campus shall be arrested for disturbing the peace, turned 

over to civil authorities and shall be subject to disciplinary action which 

may result in suspension or expulsion. 

Disruptive Behavior 

A. No person shall threaten to, or actually push, strike, or physically 

assault any member of the University community or any guest to the 

campus. 

B. Students who maliciously provoke or participate in fights will be 

subject to disciplinary warning, probation, suspension, or dismissal. 

C. Conduct, which interferes with the normal operation of the 

University, or with the requirements of appropriate discipline are prohibited. 

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Forbidden Objects 

The following objects are disallowed in all residence halls and public areas 

of the University, unless authorized by appropriate officials: 

Theft 

1. Pets; 

2. Laboratory animals, either dead or alive; 

3. Open flames (e.g., candles) or any combustible decoration 

or device 

4. Alcoholic beverages and/or beverage containers 

(See Alcohol Policy) 

5. Firearms, fireworks, and weapons of any kind. 

Theft of property of the University, property of a member of the University 

community, or property of a visitor to the University, constitutes a criminal 

misdemeanor. No person shall take, attempt to take, or keep in his or her possession 

items, not legally purchased by him or her, including but not exclusively, 

items of University property, or items belonging to students, faculty, 

staff, student groups, or visitors to the campus, without proper authorization. 

No person shall sell a textbook that is not his or her own without written permission 

of the owner. Participation in such acts is subject to University disciplinary 

action and punishable by law. The University assumes no responsibility 

for theft of a student’s personal property. Information regarding personal 

property insurance for university students is available in the SUNO’s Residential 

Life department. 

“Boom Cars” and Loud Music 

The Driver of a vehicle on campus is held responsible for the use and operation 

of the vehicle, including the emission of loud music. Loud music is 

defined as hearing the music from your car more than 6 feet away. Drivers 

emitting loud music on the University campuses will be ticketed, fined, and/ 

or face disciplinary action.. 

“Boom cars” are cars with loud stereo systems. Boom cars emit highintensity/low 

frequency sound (excessive amounts of bass). This type of 

sound is dangerous to one’s health, reduces property values and highway 

safety, and forces law-abiding citizens to seek quieter locations. 

Boom cars have been closely linked to murder, aggression, gangs, speeding, 

reckless driving, DUI, underage drinking, and other crimes. The high decibels 

(noise) transmitted from the loud music will cause permanent damage 

to your ears (hearing) and will cause your reaction time (reflects) to avoid a 

traffic accident and detrimental to your health. 

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PART IV: STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

ITRODUCTIO 

The Southern University at New Orleans Student Code of Conduct is published 

for the expressed purpose of providing to the University community, 

students in particular, the established and official policies, rules and regulations 

regarding students’ rights and responsibilities, student code of conduct, 

and disciplinary, judicial and appellate procedures. 

This document supersedes any previously published Student Code of Conduct 

Manual and is intended for use within the University. The policies, penalties, 

and sanctions have been established to protect the rights and interests of all 

University students and adhere to the philosophy of due process. 

STUDETS’ RIGHTS AD RESPOSIBILITIES 

Students enrolled at Southern University at New Orleans have the same rights, 

privileges and freedoms granted to every United States citizen. With these 

rights, privileges and freedoms comes the responsibility to obey federal, state 

and local laws, as well as abide by the rules and regulations of the University. 

Essential to the effective functioning of the University is the protection and 

promotion of a special set of interests and purposes which include: (1) the 

opportunity for students to attain their educational objectives; (2) the maintenance 

of an intellectual and educational atmosphere throughout the University; 

(3) the protection of the health, safety, welfare, property, and human rights of 

all members of the University community; and (4) the protection and reputation 

of the University itself. 

Students enrolled at Southern University at New Orleans must ultimately assume 

full responsibility for their actions and must adhere to the code of conduct 

regulations as set by the University. Violations of these regulations and/ 

or a demonstrated unwillingness to obey the rules governing conduct may lead 

to sanctions and/or disciplinary action by the University. 

THE STUDET BILL OF RIGHTS 

Every student has the right to: 

1. full and proper respect of faculty, staff, and the administration; 

2. seek assistance from any instructor without being humiliated, i.e., 

appropriately express his or her views in class or make an error 

without insult from the instructor or fellow students; 

3. initiate a grievance against students, faculty, staff, policy, or 

administration with assurance that his or her interests will be protected; 

and 

4. the provision of places on campus to study, relax, and socialize. 

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DISCIPLIARY PROCEDURES OR SACTIOS 

A student admitted to Southern University at New Orleans accepts the responsibility 

to conform to all regulations that the University may publish. 

Any student who fails to meet this obligation shall be subject to disciplinary 

sanction as may be provided for, including, but not, limited to, expulsion, 

suspension, probation, warning, or the imposition of reasonable fines. 

The Division for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services will make reasonable 

effort to make regulations available, but students are responsible for 

becoming familiar with such regulations and are held accountable for misconduct 

even in the absence of such familiarity. 

DEFIITIOS OF PEALTIES OR SACTIOS 

1. Disciplinary Warning - An official notification to the student that his or 

her behavior is unacceptable. Further misconduct will result in the imposition 

of a greater sanction. This sanction becomes a part of the official 

record , but is removed at the time the student completes his or her 

degree program. 

2. Disciplinary Probation - An indication to a student that his or her behavior 

has resulted in a sanction extremely close to suspension. It is 

imposed for a definite period of time. Further misconduct while on 

disciplinary probation will usually result in suspension from the University. 

3. Disciplinary Suspension - Prohibition from attending classes and being 

present on campus without permission for the duration of the sanction. 

This sanction shall not exceed a period of more than two full semesters 

following the effective date of suspension. If required by sanction, 

students who have been suspended must petition for re-enrollment 

through the Judicial Appeals Committee. 

4. Disciplinary Withdrawal - The privilege of withdrawing from the University 

under extenuating circumstances. Conditions may be established 

for readmission at the time of withdrawal. 

5. Disciplinary Expulsion - Prohibition from ever attending classes and 

from ever being present on campus or on the property of any campus 

of the Southern University System without written permission from 

the Office of Student Activities and Organizations. 

6. Other Sanctions - The Executive Judicial Panel and the Judicial Hearing 

Committee may impose appropriate sanctions, including, but not 

limited to, restrictions of student privileges, restrictions on right of access 

to campus facilities, work, fines and monetary payment for purposes 

of restriction due to damage or misappropriation of University 

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7. Statement of Concern - Student Affairs and Enrollment Services staff 

members may issue statements of concern to a student for violation of 

Code One Offenses. Such statements shall be placed in the student’s 

official disciplinary file and may be a basis for further disciplinary referrals. 

This sanction is subject to review by the Vice Chancellor for Student 

Affairs and Enrollment Services. The statement of concern is removed 

at the time the student completes his or her degree program. 

8. Interim or Emergency Suspension - The University shall invoke this 

policy when University officials are faced with an urgent situation, the 

facts of which indicate that a student’s continued presence on campus 

constitutes a clear and convincing danger to the normal functions of the 

institution, to property, to others, or to the student himself or herself. The 

suspended student, however, shall have the right to appeal his or her case 

immediately until a regular hearing can be held. 

CODUCT OF STUDET ORGAIZATIOS 

Student organizations are subject to the provisions of the Student Code of 

Conduct. If a student organization is reported to have violated University 

policies and procedures or University rules and regulations printed in the Student 

Code of Conduct, the Executive Judicial Panel or Judicial Hearing Committee 

will hear the case and impose appropriate sanctions. 

In cases involving Greek organizations or other organizations affiliated with a 

national body, the national organization will be notified of the disciplinary 

sanction imposed on its local affiliate. 

Student organizations that violate the University’s policies shall be subject to 

the maximum sanction of termination or reprimand from the University, or 

any lesser sanction including, but not limited to, restriction or suspension of 

the privilege to sponsor fund -raising events, the loss of all funds allocated by 

the University, and restitution for damages. 

CHAGES AD AMEDMETS TO THE CODE OF 

STUDET CODUCT 

Any registered organization or judiciary board may propose changes in the 

Student Code of Conduct. Proposed amendments shall be reviewed by the 

Executive Judicial Panel or the Judicial Hearing Committee and then submitted 

to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services or an 

official designee who will coordinate an extensive review of the amendments. 

The review shall include, but is not limited to, consultation with the Student 

Government Association and other appropriate bodies. The Vice Chancellor 

for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services submits recommendations to the 

Chancellor for action. 

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PART V: JUDICIAL SYSTEM

ITRODUCTIO 

The primary purpose of the Southern University at New Orleans Judicial 

System is to help govern the University community by regulating student 

conduct and by enforcing the Student Code of Conduct, consistent with the 

principles of due process of law applicable to state universities. 

The Division for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services and the Office of 

Student Activities and Organizations have administrative responsibility for 

the Judicial System. The system consists of an Executive Judicial Panel, a 

Judicial Hearing Committee, a Judicial Appeals Committee, and Student 

Grievance Board (academic and non-academic). 

Cases that arise under the conduct violations may be handled administratively 

through the Office of the Director of Student Activities and Organizations. 

The Director of Student Activities and Organizations shall be the 

Chief Judicial Administrative Officer. In such cases, students will be given 

the option of accepting an administrative decision or appealing before the 

Executive Judicial Panel or Judicial Hearing Committee. Students who opt 

for the administrative decision will be required to sign a form waiving their 

right to appear before the Executive Judicial Panel or Judicial Hearing Committee. 

A student committing several related offenses at one time will have 

one hearing. 

COMPOSITO AD JURISDICTIO OF JUDICIARIES 

Executive Judicial Panel – The Executive Judicial Panel will consist of five 

(5) members: the Director of Student Activities and Organizations, three (3) 

faculty/staff members and one (1) student. A quorum shall consist of any three 

members. 

The Executive Judicial Panel will be charged with the responsibility of adjudicating 

cases involving intentional bodily harm, substance use and abuse, possession 

or use of weapons, and all cases of hazing. 

Judicial Hearing Committee – The Judicial Hearing Committee shall be composed 

of nine (9) members who represent administrators, faculty, staff, students, 

and civil service employees. The chair of this committee and members 

are appointed by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services 

for one Academic Year. A quorum shall consist of five (5) members. 

The Judicial Hearing Committee studies and recommends to the administration 

policies relating to student conduct. It serves as a hearing board for individual 

or group disciplinary cases which are introduced to it for an initial disciplinary 

action. 

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Judicial Appeals Committee- The Judicial Appeals Committee is composed of 

five (5) members representing students, faculty, staff and administration who 

are appointed by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services. 

One member shall be designated as chairperson and shall have a vote on 

all appeals. A quorum shall consist of any three members. 

The Judicial Appeals Committee hears appeals of students as a result of decisions 

from the Executive Judicial Panel or Judicial Hearing Committee and has 

the authority to uphold, reverse, or modify the decision of these two judicial 

bodies. The sanction (s) levied by the Judicial Appeals Committee cannot be 

greater than the sanction (s) imposed by the Executive Judicial Panel or the 

Judicial Hearing Committee. In cases of an appeal related to suspension or 

expulsion, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services is 

the only authorized administrator to uphold, reverse, or modify the decision. 

Therefore, the Judicial Appeals committee will make a recommendation to the 

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services. 

Student Grievance Board – The Student Grievance Board is composed of nine 

(9) members who represent administrators, faculty, staff and students. All 

members, including the Chair are appointed by the Chancellor. A quorum 

shall consist of five (5) members. 

The Student Grievance Board serves as mediator and reviews academic and 

non-academic student grievances, with the exception of disciplinary matters. 

In reviewing student grievances, the Student Grievance Board attempts to resolve 

disputes through a process of conciliation of the parties involved rather 

than through a process of assertion of legal rights. 

Academic Grievance 

In the case of an academic grievance, a student may appeal to the Student 

Grievance Board following failure on the student’s part to achieve a satisfactory 

resolution with the course instructor, departmental chairperson, college 

dean and other appropriate administrative personnel. Following the Board 

hearing, the Board submits its recommendation to all appropriate parties. Any 

further resolution of an academic grievance is made by the Vice Chancellor for 

Academic Affairs or Chancellor. 

on-Academic Grievance 

In the case of a non-academic (employment )grievance, the Board will be 

guided in its deliberations by the appropriate personnel policies and regulations 

governing the office involved. A non-academic (employment) grievance involves 

a complaint by a student against a University employee relative to the 

employee’s behavior or job performance. Following the Board hearing, the 

Board submits its recommendation to all appropriate parties. Any further resolution 

of a non-academic grievance is made by the Vice Chancellor or administrative 

officer responsible and accountable for the employing unit. 

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UIVERSITY JURISDICITIO 

Students enrolled at Southern University at New Orleans students are subject 

to all federal, state, and local laws. In addition, students are subject to 

appropriate and reasonable disciplinary action, which includes suspension or 

expulsion, for breach of any of the University’s rules, regulation and policies. 

The University reserves the right to exercise jurisdiction for an offense committed 

off campus when: 

1. The victim of such an offense is a student, faculty member, 

or staff member; 

2. The occurrence at a university-sponsored or sanctioned 

event; 

3. The accused student used his or her university status to assist 

in the commission of the offense, i.e., using a student ID card to 

write a worthless check; or 

4. The offense seriously impairs pursuit of the University’s goals/ 

objectives. 

DETERMINING LEVEL OF OFFENSE 

The University defines the following acts as unacceptable, with violations subject 

to disciplinary action as prescribed under the section on Disciplinary Procedures. 

CODE OE OFFESES (Minor Violations) 

A student found guilty of any of the following acts may be subject to the 

maximum sanction of disciplinary suspension. 

1. Possession of Marijuana: Possession of marijuana when such 

possession would constitute a minor misdemeanor at law. 

2. Unauthorized Use of Alcoholic Beverages: (a) Possession or consumption 

of alcoholic beverages in any form on University-owned or 

controlled property, except where authorized by University officials; 

(b) failure to comply with state and/or University regulations regarding 

the use and sale of beer and/or intoxication liquors on Universityowned 

or controlled property; (c) disorderly conduct resulting from 

the illegal use of the abuse of alcoholic beverages. 

3. Possession and/or use of Fireworks: Possession or use of fire 

works of any description on University premises. 

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CODE OE OFFESES (Minor Violations) 

4. Gambling: Waging or assisting in the wager of money or any 

item of value. 

5. Violation of Rules Regarding University sponsored Housing 

and Dining Facilities: Violation of the following policies, rules 

or regulations adopted for use in governing and operating University-sponsored 

housing and dining facilities, including, but not 

limited to: 

• Visitation Policy 

• Quiet Hours Policy 

• Rules and Regulations Governing 

University- Sponsored Housing 

• Rules and Regulations Set Forth in 

University-Sponsored Housing and/or Campus 

• Telephone Directory 

• Rules, Regulations and Policies Set Forth in University 

Sponsored Housing Contract 

6. Aiding and Abetting: Conspiring with, helping procuring, or encouraging 

another person to engage in the violation of Code One 

Offenses. 

7. Unauthorized Use of Loud Speakers Use of loud speakers on 

University property without prior approval of the appropriate officials. 

8. Unauthorized Posting: Posting of signs or other materials on University 

property without approval from the appropriate offices. 

9. Use of Profanity: Engaging in abusive, vulgar and irreverent language. 

10. Disrespectful Behavior: Engaging in behaviors that are deemed 

unacceptable to campus life. 

CODE TWO OFFESES (Serious Violations) 

A student found guilty of any of the following acts may be subject to the maximum 

sanctions of disciplinary suspension: 

1. Off-Campus Incidents Resulting in On-Campus Hearings: 

Commission of illegal act off-campus and/or conviction of crimes 

against criminal or civil law. 

2. egligent Bodily Harm: (a) Failure to exercise reasonable care, 

thereby causing bodily harm to any person; (b) failure to exercise 

reasonable care, thereby creating a substantial risk of serious bodily 

harm. 

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3. egligent Destruction of Property: Failure to exercise reasonable care, 

thereby damaging, defacing or destroying property of the University or of 

any person on University-owned or controlled property. 

4. Unauthorized Use of Property: The unauthorized use of property of 

the University on University-owned or controlled property. 

5. Repeated Offenses: Violation of two or more related Code One Offenses 

or repetition within two semesters of any offense included in Code One. 

6. Theft: Theft of property of the University, property of a member of the 

University community, or property of a visitor to the University, constitutes 

a criminal misdemeanor. No person shall take, attempt to take, or keep in 

his or her possession items, not legally purchased by him or her, including 

but not exclusively, items of University property, or items belonging to 

students, faculty, staff, student groups, or visitors to the campus, without 

proper authorization. No person shall sell a textbook that is not his or her 

own without written permission of the owner. Participation in such acts is 

subject to University disciplinary action and punishable by law. The University 

assumes no responsibility for theft of a student’s personal property. 

Information regarding personal property insurance for university students is 

available in the SUNO’s Residential Life department. 

7. Disturbing the Peace: Disturbing the peace and good order of the Univer 

sity by quarreling, wrangling, being intoxicated in public, and/or fighting. 

8. Possession of Stolen Property: Knowingly being in possession of property 

stolen from the University or from any other person or agency that 

may be identified constitutes a misdemeanor in a criminal court as defined 

by Louisiana law. 

9. Failure to Comply or Identify: (a) Failure to comply with directions of 

University police or any other law enforcement officers acting in performance 

of their duties and to identify one’s self to these officers when re 

quested to do so or (b) failure to comply with the directions of University 

officials acting in the performance of their duties and to identify one’s self 

to these officials when questioned to do so. 

10. Unauthorized Use of University Keys: (a) Unauthorized making or 

causing to be made any key or keys issued for any building, laboratory, 

facility or room on University-owned or controlled property or (b) unauthorized 

use of lending of any issued key or keys to any person not authorized 

to use the building, laboratory, facility, or room or University premises. 

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11. Misuse of Identification: Transferring, lending, borrowing, altering, or 

otherwise misusing a student ID card. 

12. Misuse of University Telephone: Charging any long-distance telephone 

call or telegram message to any telephone on University premises without 

proper authorization. 

13. Unauthorized/Illegal Web use: (a) Transmitting discriminating or 

libelous statements; (b) transmitting obscene, offensive, or threatening 

materials; (c) usage for financial gain or compensation not relevant to 

the University’s mission; or (d) “illegal downloading”(copyright infringements). 

14. Aiding and Abetting: Conspiring with, helping, procuring, or encouraging 

another person to engage in the violation of Code Two Offenses. 

15. Lewd or Illicit Behavior: Sexually suggestive, vulgar or obscene gestures 

or distribution of obscene material on University property when 

utilizing telephones, answering machines, computers or sound systems. 

16. Willful Indecent Exposure: Acts, including but not limited to exhibitionism 

and “streaking” by a person in a place where there are other 

persons to be offended or likely to suffer emotional harm. 

CODE THREE OFFESES (Major Violations) 

A student found to have violated any of the following regulations may be subject 

to the maximum sanction of expulsion. 

1. Academic Misconduct: Committing acts of academic dishonesty 

such as cheating and plagiarism. 

Cheating includes, but is not limited to: 

• Submitting material that is not of the student, i.e., copying 

from another student’s exam; 

• Using information or devices that are not allowed by the 

faculty, i.e., using formulas or unauthorized data; 

• Obtaining unauthorized materials, i.e., copy of an examination 

before it is given; 

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• Fabricating information, i.e., data from a lab report; 

• Cooperating with or helping another student cheat; 

• Having another person take an examination in the place of the 

student; or 

• Communicating with another student during an exam without 

the faculty’s consent. 

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to: 

• Directly quoting from a source without using quotation 

marks; 

• Presenting or paraphrasing information without identifying 

the source; or 

• Submitting reports, essays, term papers, tests, etc., of another 

person as if it were the work of the presenter. 

A faculty member has the authority to grant a failing grade in case of 

academic misconduct as well as to refer the case for disciplinary action. 

2. Dishonesty: (a) Knowingly furnishing false information by forgery, 

alteration, or misuse of University documents or records with intention 

to deceive; (b) knowingly furnishing to a University office or official a 

written or oral statement known to be false; (c) knowingly furnishing 

false identification to a University official. 

3. Violation of Probation: Violation of the terms of probation while such 

probation is in effect. 

4. Repeated Offenses: Violation of two or more Code Two Offenses or 

repetition within two semesters of any offense included in Code Two. 

5. Disruption/Obstruction: Knowingly and intentionally obstructing or 

interfering with the orderly conduct of University affairs including 

teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures, or any University 

activities on University-owned or controlled property; or (b) 

intentionally obstructing the free flow of traffic, both pedestrian or vehicular 

on University-owned or controlled property. 

6. Intentional Bodily Harm: (a) Menacing or intentionally inflicting 

bodily harm upon any person on University-owned or controlled property; 

(b) intentionally taking any action for the purpose of inflicting 

bodily harm upon the person; (c) taking any action with reckless disregard 

that bodily harm could result upon any person; (d) threatening to 

use force to inflict bodily harm upon any person on University-owned 

or controlled property (i.e., knowingly causing a person to believe that 

the offender will cause serious physical harm to one or one’s property). 

Such behavior includes rape, sexual assault, or sexually threatening 

actions. 

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7. Intentional Destruction of Property: Intentionally damaging, destroying, 

or defacing University property or the property of any person while 

on University-owned or controlled property. 

8. Theft: Theft of property of the University, of a member of the University 

community, or of a visitor to the University. Such an act constitutes 

a criminal felony. 

9. Possession of Stolen Property: Knowingly possessing property that 

may be identified as being stolen from the University or from any other 

person or agency. Such an act constitutes a criminal felony. 

10. Forcible Entry: Forcible breaking or entering into any building, structure, 

or facility on University owned or controlled property. 

11. Hazing: Any act (on or off campus) that causes or is likely to cause, 

serious physical or mental harm or which tends to or actually injures, 

frightens, demeans, degrades, or disgraces any person. The sanction 

imposed for violation of this policy shall be applicable to individuals and 

student organizations. 

12. Harassment: Any act (sexual or other acts) that involves deliberate 

interference, or a threat to interfere with an individual’s personal safety, 

academic efforts, employment, or participation in university-sponsored 

activities or behaviors which cause another person to believe that such 

harm will occur. Such acts include, but are not limited to stalking, 

physical force, or other forms of violence. 

13. Possession of Dangerous Weapon: (a) Unauthorized possession or 

keeping of a firearm of any description, including such weapons as compressed 

air-guns, illegal knives or BB guns on University property; or 

(b) unauthorized possession or keeping of any dangerous chemicals or 

explosive devise of any description on University property. 

14. Manufacture, Distribution, or Sale of Drugs, arcotics, or Marijuana: 

The manufacture, distribution, or sale of any illegal drug or narcotic, 

including but not limited to barbiturates, hallucinogens, or amphetamines. 

15. Possession of Drugs, arcotics, or Marijuana: Illegal possession or 

unauthorized use of drugs or use of any illegal drugs or narcotics, including 

but not limited to ,barbiturates, hallucinogens, amphetamines, 

cocaine, opium, and heroin. Possession of marijuana and hashish when 

such possession would constitute a criminal felony and serious misdemeanors. 

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16. Violation of Federal, State or Local Laws: (a) Violating a city, 

state, or federal law which demonstrates that the student poses a 

potential threat or danger to the University or University Community 

or in which the violation was directed toward another member 

of the University itself; or (b) conviction for either a felony or repeated 

criminal misdemeanors. 

17. Trespassing: Unauthorized entry to or use of University buildings 

and grounds. 

18. Aiding and Abetting: Conspiring with, or knowingly helping, 

procuring, or encouraging another person to engage in the violation 

of Code Three Offenses. 

19. Violation of Rules Regarding University Residential Facility 

Beginning Spring 2010: Southern University at New Orleans will 

open for the first time in its history a residential facility. Violations 

include, but are not limited to (a) failure to follow rules and regulations 

for use in governing and operating the residential facility, (b) 

furnishing false information, (c) deliberately violating published 

regulations for University residential facility( See the Residential 

Life Handbook). 

THE JUDICIAL PROCESS 

In all disciplinary matters referred to the Executive Judicial Panel or Judicial 

Hearing Committee, the accused shall: 

1. be guaranteed due process; 

2. receive a written charge statement at least ten (10) days before 

the hearing; (The charge statement shall inform the accused 

of the date, time and place of the hearing, as well as 

documents to be presented and witnesses to be heard in the 

case); 

3. prior to the hearing, have an opportunity to review the infor 

mation to be presented against him or her at the hearing; 

4. have the right to be accompanied by legal counsel or an advisor; 

(either the legal counsel nor the advisor shall be 

permitted to make a presentation or question witnesses. The 

legal counsel or the advisor shall be permitted to speak only 

at the request of the Executive Judicial Panel or Judicial 

Hearing Committee). 

5. have an opportunity to speak in his or her/the organization’s 

defense and the right to present his or her/the organization’s 

version of the facts through oral and written statements, including 

statements of witnesses; 

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6. have an opportunity to hear all information presented against him or 

her/the organization and to question adverse witnesses personally, 

but not through legal counsel or the advisor; 

7. be provided a written statement of the facts which shall be determined 

and based solely on what is presented at the hearing; 

8. have the right to examine the results and findings of the hearing; and 

9. have the right to make a record of the hearing at his or her/the organization’s 

expense. 

OTE: 

A written request to record the hearing must be submitted at least 72 

hours before the hearing. 

APPELLATE PROCEDURES 

Petition to Appeal 

A student shall be granted an opportunity to petition for an appeal hearing 

to the Director of Student Activities and Organizations within forty-eight 

(48) hours after notification of the Executive Judicial Panel’s or the University 

Judiciary Committee’s decision of his or her case. 

The Director of Student Activities and Organizations determines whether 

the appeal shall be forwarded to the Juridical Appeals Committee based on 

sufficient reason(s) indicated in the written petition. Sufficient reason(s) 

shall be new evidence, discrepancies in the judicial procedures, and/or inappropriate 

sanction or unfairness. 

Judicial Appeals Committee members cannot be persons who served on the 

original hearing board. The Appeals Committee shall, by majority vote, 

grant a hearing, or deny the appeal. If the hearing is granted, the appeal may 

be (1) denied, upholding the sanction, (2) granted and a new hearing ordered, 

or (3) granted and the sanction changed. The Appeals Committee is 

limited to ordering a new hearing to the extent that, in their judgment, a 

defect in the original hearing is found which was sufficiently substantial to 

have changed the outcome in a significant manner. 

Appeal Procedures 

If an appeal is granted by the Judicial Appeals Committee, the procedures 

shall be as follows: 

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1. Once the written appeal has been granted, an appeal hearing will 

be held within a reasonable time not to exceed seven (7) days convenient 

to both the student/student organization and the Judicial 

Appeals Committee. 

2. An official record of the appeal hearing shall be kept by the Chair of 

the Judicial Appeals Committee and forwarded to the Director of 

Student Activities and Organizations. 

3. The student (s)/student organization may be represented by a 

member of the University community, parent (s) of the student, or by 

legal counsel. However, the representative (s) shall not be permitted 

to speak unless at the request of the Appeals Committee. 

4. The student (s)/student organization may present all reasonable new 

evidence or arguments to show the merits of the appeal, but such 

evidence shall not be considered as requiring a new judicial hearing 

unless it shows that the members of the Judicial Hearing Committee 

were unreasonable in their judgment as to procedural fairness or 

sanctions (s) imposed. In this event, the Judicial Appeals Committee 

can grant a new hearing. 

5. The Chairperson of the Judicial Appeals Committee shall determine 

the procedures of the appeal hearing and conduct its orderly opera 

tion and request the chairperson of the Judicial hearing Committee 

to provide all pertinent information. 

6. The Judicial Appeals Committee shall make its recommendations 

known to the Director of Student Activities and Organizations. 

7. The Director of Student Activities and Organizations notifies the 

student (s)/organization of the decision of the Judicial Appeals 

Committee within three days. 

8. Usually the decision of the Judicial Appeals Committee is final. 

However, written re-appeals under extremely unusual circumstances 

may be made to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs 

and Enrollment Services. An additional appeal may be transmitted 

through the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment 

Services to the Chancellor, then to the President of the Southern 

University System, to the Southern University Board of Supervisors 

for further consideration. 

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THE JUDICAL PROCESS 

Alleged Incident 

Occurs 

Report by victim and/or SUNO 

Police 

Incident Report Forwarded to Director 

of Student Activities and 

Organizations 

Director of Student Activities 

and Organizations 

(Investigates Incident) 

Informal Disposition by 

Director of 

Student Activities and 

Organizations or Designees 

Charges 

Dismissed 

End 

Sanction( s) 

Imposed 

Sanctions (s) 

Accepted 

End 

Sanction (s) 

Rejected 

Case Forwarded to Executive Judicial Panel or 

Judicial Hearing Committee 

Formal Disposition Heard 

Decision Rendered 

End 

(Optional) 

Student Petitions to Appeal 

(See Appellate Procedures) 

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STUDET APPELLATE PROCESS 

Judicial Appeals 

Board Reviews 

Appeal 

Sufficient 

Evidence/ Reason 

Appeal 

Forwarded 

Director of 

Student Activities 

and 

Organizations 

Student Petitions 

for Appeal Hearing 

Within 48 Hours of 

Judiciary Committee 

Decision 

Hearing Denied 

Process 

Ends 

New Hearing Granted 

(Hearing Held 

Within 7 days) 

Board Reviews New Evidence 

and Forwards 

Insufficient Evidence/ 

Reason Appeal Denied 

Process 

Ends 

Director of Student 

Activities and Organizations 

Student Notified of 

Decision Within 3 days 

Decision 

Reversed 

Process 

Ends 

Decision Upheld 

Process 

Ends 

Re-appeal may be 

Allowed in 

Extreme Cases 

Vice Chancellor 

Student Affairs 

Chancellor 

President, 

Southern System 

Board 

of Supervisors 

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STUDET GRIEVACE PROCEDURES 

If a grievance is brought before the Student Grievance Board, the burden of 

proof rests upon the individual bringing the grievance. The procedure for 

filing a grievance shall be as follows: 

1. Before the Student Grievance board acts on any grievance 

brought by a student, the grievance must have been presented 

in writing via a grievance form located in the Office of Academic 

Affairs (academic grievance) or in the Office of Student 

Affairs and Enrollment Services (non-academic grievance). 

The grievance must also have been fully discussed with the 

head of the department or unit involved without receiving satisfaction 

within a reasonable period. 

2. All meetings of the board will be held in closed sessions with 

only members and parties involved in the grievance present. 

3. All parties involved in the grievance shall be present when evidence 

is introduced and either party will be permitted to have 

an academic advisor or legal counsel of his or her choice. 

4. All parties in the grievance will be given not less than one week 

to prepare for the hearing and will be notified in writing as to the 

time and place of the hearing. 

5. A recording and written summary will be made of all proceedings 

of the Board and will be submitted to the Chancellor for 

final disposition. 

6. All persons involved will receive copies of the hearing summary. 

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Acknowledgement: SUO Student Handbook Committee 

Donna Grant, Ph.D. 

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs 

and 

Enrollment Services (Interim) 

Josephine Okoronkwo, Chair 

Joseph L. Patin, Jr., Co-Chair 

Joseph W. Marion, Jr. 

Alicia Adams 

Aneisha Holmes, SGA President 

Adrell Lawrence-Pinkney, Ph.D. 

James E. Pittman, Ph.D. 

Corrine Shelton 

Shatiqua Mosby-Wilson 

Typesetting: Debbie A. Foster 

Special Thanks to: Mr. Eddie Francis, Ms. Shawanda Howard, 

Mrs. Geraldine Cosby, Dr. Brenda Jackson, 

Ms. Michelle Briscoe-Long 

Dr. Jerry Giddens 

The Southern University of New Orleans Student Handbook is 

published by the Division for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services. 

The information contained here is not all inclusive. Please 

consult the appropriate office for any 

additional current information. 

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