Southern University At Baton Rouge: Making Dreams Come True

Southern University at Baton Rouge (www.subr.edu) started in 1880 at New Orleans, Louisiana before it was finally transferred to the Baton Rouge vicinity. The school was a result of Pinckney Pinchback's legislation that provides for an educational institution for black people. It is of importance to mention that Mr. Pinchback was the nation's first black governor, who worked together with other black government leaders then to make the Southern University dream a reality.

The New Orleans arm for Southern University reopened in 1959, while that of Shreverport opened in 1964. These two, together with the Southern University at Baton Rouge compose what is called the Southern University System (www.sus.edu). Southern University at Baton Rouge is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). They offer Associate and Bachelor courses in Arts and Sciences. Master's and Doctoral degrees are also offered.

Southern University at Baton Rouge is open to all people, with no discrimination in compliance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. As long as one is eligible for admission as per University policies, one is welcomed to the school. Special programs are also available for those with exceptional college preparatory credentials. Requests for credit by examination are allowed for qualified students so that he or she can be accorded an advanced standing.

For Financial Aid Inquiries, you may contact the Director of Financial Aid at telephone number, 225-771-2790 and fax number, 225-771-5898. There is the deferred payment plan option that allows one to pay the semester's fee in two to three installments throughout the period. Performance scholarships are also offered by the Southern University at Baton Rouge. If one has the talent and can participate in the school's band or choir - then one can avail of the scholarship. There are many other scholarship and financial aid options one may avail. One can contact the school to check which option applies to a specific case, and if one may be qualified for it.

If you would like a campus tour in Southern University at Baton Rouge, it is available by request. One can call for campus tour request at (225) 771-2430, or by fax at (225) 771-2500. The university would be very accommodating for campus tours, and they even encourage you come with your family and friends. At their website, www.subr.edu/admissions, they have a virtual advisor for you to ask your questions.

Southern University at Baton Rouge started out small, but has now grown to thousands of students. It has definitely served its purpose, and has made true the dreams of its founders and supporters. The university indeed provides for opportunities to the youth, and gives them the chance to pursue a dream, make a career, and live a life wished upon.