Southern University and A&M College, Louisiana’s only Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, is committed to empowering diverse students through a student-focused learning environment. 

By fostering teaching, research, service, and creativity, the university prepares graduates for global leadership across its bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs—delivered through multiple instructional modalities and public service initiatives.

With Southern University Online (SUO), students gain virtual access to undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificate programs, and continuing education designed for working professionals. SUO enhances student success with remote registration, academic advisement, and career services, ensuring learners have the tools to thrive.

Mission
To provide a student-focused teaching and learning environment that creates global leadership opportunities for a diverse student population where teaching, research, service, scholarly and creative expectations for students and faculty are achieved through the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs offered at the institution via different instructional modalities and via public service.

Vision

To provide access and opportunity to students and matriculate graduates who are equipped to excel in a 21st century, knowledge-based, global economy.