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Southern Union welcomes high school graduates, GED recipients, transfer or transient students from other colleges and universities, and former SU students. There are also opportunities for eligible high school students who meet SU admissions requirements to enroll in college classes concurrently with high school classes.
Your application for general admission provides us with the information we need to get you started. Once you've submitted your application, the admissions office must receive an official copy of your high school or GED transcript and any college transcripts as mentioned above.
2. Submit Official Proof of Identification. The Admissions Office must receive appropriate identification to complete the admission process. For admission, applicants must present one primary form of identification. Applicants should submit the identification in person. Applicants can also email a copy of their identification to admissions@suscc.edu.
Examples of primary forms of identification:
Within a week or two, you will receive your admission packet in the mail containing your A number (student number) and your student email address. Please check your student email for any notifications regarding your application. Your student email account will be available by entering your email address and password. If you have problems accessing your student email, please email support@suscc.edu and tell them you cannot log in to email and provide your name, email, A number, and birthday.
3. Apply for financial aid.
4. Provide required records. Provide the following official documents to the Admissions Office:
5. Take the Accuplacer placement test, if needed. Click here to find out if you need placement testing. If you have questions, speak with an academic advisor.
6. Secure your tuition payment method. Payment is due at the time of registration.
7. Schedule a meeting with an academic advisor. Sign-up for an individual advising appointment by clicking on the button below. Meetings can either be in-person or virtual.
Virtual meetings: Virtual meetings will take place on Google Meet. Access to a webcam and microphone is helpful to utilize this service. To comply with FERPA regulations, students will be required to show a valid photo ID before each appointment.
In-Person Meetings: In-person appointments will be available for certain dates. Masks and social distancing are required for an in-person appointment.
New Student registration dates are published in the Student Handbook and Catalog and the Academic Calendar on the website. High school transcripts should have previously been sent to the Records Office but for better service, provide an unofficial copy at the time of your advising meeting. College transcripts for any dual/accelerated credit earned should also be provided by the student.
8. Verify payment has been receipted to your account. Verify with the Cashier’s Office that your payment has been received if paying cash or using a debit or credit card. If using financial aid, verify that the tuition and fees have been paid in full (Some types of aid and scholarships do not pay 100% of the fees.)
9. Obtain Student ID. Report to the Learning Resource Center on Opelika or Wadley Campus with a PAID class schedule during designated LRC operating hours to get your student ID. Students charging books to financial aid programs must present a valid SUSCC ID to charge books.
10. Obtain books for your classes. Students using financial aid to purchase books and supplies may charge these through the campus bookstore following a 24 hour waiting period after scheduling classes. Books for financial aid recipients are sold during a designated schedule each semester which is posted in the financial aid office or bookstore. Students must present a valid SUSCC Student ID to charge books to financial aid.
If you have previously applied for general admission to Southern Union but did not enroll, or have previously been enrolled but have not attended Southern Union for three or more consecutive semesters, you are a returning student. We are proud you have chosen Southern Union to help you attain those goals!
1. General Application. If you have missed three or more consecutive semesters you must update college records by applying for readmission online.
2. Provide the following official documents to the Admissions Office:
Official transcripts from all accredited colleges or universities you have attended since you last attended Southern Union.
Students who have a lapse in enrollment of more than six semesters must submit updated transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
Dual Enrolled High School Student
You Are Just a Few Steps Away From Enrolling as a DUAL-ENROLLED HIGH SCHOOL Student
Are you a highly motivated high school student with a 2.5 or better grade point average who would like to earn college credit while also earning high school credit? If your school has a dual-enrollment agreement with Southern Union, we will be proud to assist you in getting started with your college degree.
Southern Union offers dual-enrollment opportunities for high school students on their own high school campus or on any SUSCC campus. Dual-enrollment credit means that the course you take through the college will count towards credits for your high school diploma as well as earn college credit for your future. If a course you wish to take is not required for high school credit, you can pursue accelerated college credit while you are still in high school. If you are interested, discuss your plans with your high school counselor to determine what is the best solution for your needs.
F1 International Students
Special requirements may apply to international students seeking admission. Students must submit an International Student Application, official transcripts, an I-20 Form, TOEFL scores, declaration of responsibility statement, proof of insurance, and all appropriate admissions forms no less than 3 months prior to semester of anticipated enrollment. Click here for the International Student Application and Information Packet.
Prior to being issued an I-20 form, all international student applications must be submitted no less than three months prior to the beginning of the semester for which the applicant hopes to gain admittance.
International student applicants are not eligible for conditional admission status.
For more information on admission to SU, International Students should contact Shawn Caldwell, Advisor for International Students, rcaldwell@suscc.edu, 334-745-6437 ext. 5483.
NOTE: You must submit your International Student Application for Admission at least three (3) months prior to the beginning of the semester in which you hope to be admitted to the College in order to be issued an I-20. Thank you for your interest in Southern Union.
Read the instructions and information in this packet carefully. First, you must complete the Application for General Admission. Then, prospective international students must submit all of the following documents listed below to Shawn Caldwell at the address provided herein, before further consideration may be given to the student’s admission or enrollment process.
Please note: Southern Union requires official documents. Official documents and/or transcripts must be mailed from educational institutions and/or testing agencies to the Southern Union Admissions Office.
Application Packet Check List:
1. Submit a college application for general admission.
3. Official High School and College Transcripts (if applicable) Indicating Graduation Date. (Transcripts from high schools and colleges in foreign countries must be translated into English and submitted to one of the following evaluators).
4. U.S. Official College Transcripts (if applicable). A Transfer Clearance Form must also be submitted for students who are or were enrolled in any U.S. college or university.
5. A minimum score of 5.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), a total score of 61 on the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), a 2A on the Step EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency, a total score of 500 on the paper-based TOEFL, or a 95 on the Duolingo English Test must be taken by each international student whose national language is not English and who did not graduate from an English speaking high school. Official scores should be sent to Southern Union State Community College prior to a decision on admission.
6. Proof of Adequate Health/Accident Insurance. Documentation demonstrating adequate health and life insurance must be maintained detailing all periods of enrollment and must include a repatriation clause of $25,000 or more.
7. Sponsor. The Sponsor Support Form must indicate that he/she will be responsible for the student while they are in the United States. A sponsorship form is attached for your convenience. This form requires documentation.
8. Financial. The college requires the Financial Support Form to be on file. This letter should indicate that the student will have at least $35,850 (United States currency) available in the United States for their expenses while they are enrolled. Financial aid is generally not available to international students.
9. Immunization/Medical Form. Must be completed and signed by a medical physician or authorized healthcare professional.
*Note: International students are required to be enrolled full-time (12 semester/contact hours or more) during the fall and spring semesters. However, they can be part-time or do not have to be enrolled during the summer term. This is the college’s “break period” regarding international student enrollment. There are very limited exceptions to this policy; however, international students can drop below full-time enrollment if it is the final term for the completion of their program of study (graduation). All international students who hold an F-1 visa are assessed at the out-of-state rate and are not eligible for in-state rates.
Mail all official documents to:
Shawn Caldwell, Advisor for International Students
Southern Union State Community College
301 Lake Condy Road
Opelika, AL 36801
Non-U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Permanent Residents
Non-U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Permanent Residents are not eligible for conditional admission status. The following documents are required prior to registration.
1. Submit an online application for general admission.
2. Completed International Student Application.
3. If you attended high school/college in the United States, an official transcript with a valid graduation date is required. High school transcripts must come directly from the institution. If you attended high school/college outside of the United States, transcripts must be translated into English and submitted by one of the following evaluators:
Questions about items to be submitted
What’s the difference between an official and an unofficial transcript?
How can I submit official high school or college transcripts to SU?
How do I submit my GED transcripts to SU?
If you have problems accessing your student email, please email support@suscc.edu and tell them you cannot log in to the email and provide your name, email, A number, and birthday.
Apply for financial aid.
Take the Accuplacer placement test, if needed.
Click here to find out if you need placement testing. If you have questions, speak with an academic advisor.
Secure your tuition payment method. Payment is due at the time of registration.
Schedule a meeting with an academic advisor. Sign-up for an individual advising appointment by clicking on the button below. Meetings can either be in-person or virtual.
Virtual meetings: Virtual meetings will take place on Google Meet. Access to a webcam and microphone is helpful to utilize this service. To comply with FERPA regulations, students will be required to show a valid photo ID before each appointment.
In-Person Meetings: In-person appointments will be available for certain dates. Masks and social distancing are required for an in-person appointment.
New Student registration dates are published in the Student Handbook and Catalog and the Academic Calendar on the website. High school transcripts should have previously been sent to the Records Office but for better service, provide an unofficial copy at the time of your advising meeting. College transcripts for any dual/accelerated credit earned should also be provided by the student.
Verify payment has been receipted to your account.
Verify with the Cashier’s Office that your payment has been received if paying cash or using a debit or credit card. If using financial aid, verify that the tuition and fees have been paid in full (Some types of aid and scholarships do not pay 100% of the fees.)
Obtain Student ID and Parking Permit
Report to the Learning Resource Center on Opelika or Wadley Campus with a PAID class schedule during designated LRC operating hours to get your student ID. Students charging books to financial aid programs must present a valid SUSCC ID to charge books.
Southern Union has many designated student parking areas. You must have a Southern Union parking permit in order to park on campus. Click here for more information on how to purchase your parking permit.
Obtain books for your classes.
Students using financial aid to purchase books and supplies may charge these through the campus bookstore following a 24 hour waiting period after scheduling classes. Books for financial aid recipients are sold during a designated schedule each semester which is posted in the financial aid office or bookstore. Students must present a valid SUSCC Student ID to charge books to financial aid
Records Office Forms and Information: