Academic Catalog

The university provides a variety of activities, programs, and services to support and complement the academic offerings and to expand the total growth of the student. The various components of the co-curricular program relate to the university's mission and educational philosophy by contributing to the cultural, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of students. The student development philosophy underlying these activities and services focuses on the personal growth and education of the student and is based on the premise that all students have the right to develop to their full potential.

Auxiliary Services offers a variety of services to students which contribute to an overall positive experience on campus. These include the following:

SERVICE

LOCATION AND HOURS

Bookstore
services are provided by a contracted company. The university bookstore stocks all required textbooks and materials as well as a wide variety of basic materials and supplies.

OFFICE: Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union Room 20
PHONE: 985-448-4540
HOURS: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Thurs
7:30 am - 4:00 pm Friday

Campus Facility Reservations
coordinates reservations for all non-academic facilities for on-campus and off-campus groups.

OFFICE: Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union Room 19A
PHONE: 985-448-4519
HOURS: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Colonel Card
is issued to all students, faculty, and staff during their association with or attendance at the university. The Colonel Card provides access to designated events, facilities, and services.

OFFICE: Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union Room 19B
PHONE: 985-448-4498
HOURS: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Continuing Education
coordinates credit programs in addition to developing youth and adult non-credit programs which provide opportunities for intellectual and personal development. For off-campus groups and their programs, this office provides a one-stop service to coordinate food and housing services, schedule university facilities and equipment, and provide management, marketing, and fiscal monitoring.

OFFICE: 19-A Student Union
PHONE: 985-448-4444
HOURS: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Dining Services
are located in Vernon F. Galliano Hall Cafeteria and in the food court of Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union. A wide range of services is offered to the campus community.

OFFICE: Vernon F. Galliano Cafeteria
PHONE: 985-449-7050
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Housing Operations
supervises the campus housing/meal plan and coordinates all business functions related to the residence halls, family apartments, and farm rental housing including application processes, deposits, billing, maintenance, and facility operations.

OFFICE: Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union Room 19A
PHONE: 985-448-4479
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Post Office
serves as a contract station for the United States Postal Service. It provides faculty, staff, and students with post office boxes and services.

OFFICE: Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union Room 21
PHONE: 985-448-4539
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Student Programming Association
coordinates entertainment and activities to enhance the social and educational atmosphere of the campus.

OFFICE: Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union Room 17
PHONE: 985-448-4528
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Student Union
provides an environment of recreation, relaxation, social interaction, exploration of personal interests, leadership opportunities, exchange of thought and learning, and offers many valuable and enriching services to the university community.

OFFICE: Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union Room 19A
PHONE: 985-448-4519
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Voter Registration
Students may register to vote in the Colonel Card Operations Office

OFFICE: Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union Room 19B
PHONE: 985-448-4498
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Enrollment Services provides high-quality support services to students and to the academic units that carry out the university's instruction and service programs.

SERVICE

LOCATION AND HOURS

Admissions
is responsible for conducting the university's student recruitment and admissions programs. This office processes applications for admission or re-admission to the university.

OFFICE: Candies Hall
PHONE: 985-448-4507
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Financial Aid
handles grants, loans, student employment, and scholarships. Detailed information can be found in the Bulletin or by visiting the office for personal assistance. Financial Aid Counselors are available by appointment.

OFFICE: 418 Candies Hall
PHONE: 985-448-4048
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

International Student Admissions
is responsible for recruiting international students and processing applications in accordance with university policy and federal guidelines.

OFFICE: 346 Candies Hall
PHONE: 985-449-7038
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Orientation
for first-time entering freshmen and transferring freshmen is designed to acquaint the student with the university campus, academic programs, and support services. New students receive academic advising and register for classes during orientation.

OFFICE: 345 Candies Hall
PHONE: 985-448-4155
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Scholarship Program
administers the university's scholarship programs, both privately and publicly funded.

OFFICE: 410 Candies Hall
PHONE: 985-448-4411
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Student Employment
manages on-campus employment for about 700 students in various capacities.

OFFICE: 408 Candies Hall
PHONE: 985-448-4043
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Student Life provides students with the opportunity for involvement and personal enrichment through the following programs:

SERVICE

LOCATION AND HOURS

Campus Recreation
coordinates intramurals, provides facilities and equipment for recreational activities, coordinates fitness and wellness programs, and maintains the campus swimming pool.

OFFICE: Ayo Pool Building
PHONE: 985-448-4828
HOURS: 8:00 am 5:00 pm

Greek Life
coordinates the university's sororities and fraternities.

OFFICE: Student Life/Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union
PHONE: 985-448-4525
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Judicial Affairs
administers the student disciplinary process.

OFFICE: Student Life/Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union
PHONE: 985-448-4530
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Parking Services
issues decals to all students, faculty, and staff, and administers parking enforcement regulations. The office provides a parking/traffic handbook which outlines all parking/traffic rules and regulations to those who obtain parking decals.

OFFICE: Student Life/Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union
PHONE: 985-448-4526
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Residence Life and Residence Hall Association
coordinate resident student development and provide educational and social opportunities for residents.

OFFICE: Student Life/Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union
PHONE: 985-448-4564
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Student Government
represents and advocates the student body's needs and development on campus.

OFFICE: Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union
PHONE: 985-448-4557
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Student Organizations Program
provides opportunities for student involvement in groups that target areas of interest, leadership development, and community service

OFFICE: Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union
PHONE: 985-448-4531
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

University Police Department
is dedicated to providing a safe, secure, and crime-free environment for the entire Nicholls community. University Police provide 24-hour services. They are also first responders in emergency situations and are trained to use Automatic External Difibulator equipment.

OFFICE: University Police Building
PHONE: 985-448-4746
HOURS: Open 24 hours a day

The unit of Student Services provides wellness services and educational programs that assist students in achieving their personal, academic, and professional goals. Student Services includes the following:

SERVICE

LOCATION AND HOURS

University Counseling Center
is fully accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS) and provides personal and career counseling, psycho-educational programs, consultation, and crisis intervention.

OFFICE: 224 Elkins Hall
PHONE: 448-4080 for information and appointments. For after hour emergencies call University Police at 448-4911.
HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

University Health Services
provides basic, acute health care, health education and promotion programs and services, and disease prevention.

OFFICE: Ayo Hall
PHONE: 985-493-2600
HOURS: 7:30 am 4:30 pm

Career Services
provides professional coaching, r sum writing assistance, interview skill development, placement assistance, online career exploration materials and programs, career days, and seminars.

OFFICE: Student Union Ballroom
PHONE: 985-448-4508
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Women's Resource and Services Office
provides violence against women prevention programs and direct services for victims of violence against women.

OFFICE: 224 Elkins Hall
PHONE: 985-448-4470
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Disability Services
provides assistance to students with disabilities in their adjustment to college and serves as a liaison with faculty to accommodate students with disabilities.

OFFICE: 101A Peltier Hall
PHONE: 985-448-4430
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Student Educators and Leaders
is a student organization that provides education and prevention programs as well as printed wellness information.

OFFICE: Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union Room 17
PHONE: 985-448-4523
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Rape Aggression Defense Systems
is a program which is offered several times per year for female students.

OFFICE: 224 Elkins Hall
PHONE: 985-448-4080
HOURS: 8:00 am 4:30 pm

The needs of diverse student populations are met additionally through programs that address specific components of the student population. These include the following:

The Honors Program is designed with highly motivated student in mind. Its mission is to create enhanced educational experiences for a community of intellectually curious and academically talented students through challenging and creative opportunities that foster a life-long love of learning. Through innovative instruction, honors students receive a distinctly personal education that significantly involves them in the learning process.

The Office of Disability Services provides assistance to students with disabilities in their adjustment to college and serves as a liaison with faculty to accommodate students with disabilities.

International Student Admissions assists international students with the admissions process and with adaptation to American life upon their arrival and throughout their matriculation. This office also coordinates international student orientation and a welcome back party, advises the International Student Organization, provides tax preparation assistance, and maintains all required government reports.

The Office of Athletic Academic Advising supervises all aspects of academic compliance, including scheduling and registration, monitoring or progress toward degree, and eligibility. This office also administers the Athletic Life Skills Program which combines the efforts of the NSU Athletics and other services on campus to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience. Use athletics as preparation for success in life, this program supports intellectual development, enhances interpersonal relationships, builds positive self-esteem, and promotes respect for diversity.

The University Counseling Center provides counseling for and assists students with mental health, psychiatric, and developmental issues through individual, couples, and group counseling as well as consultation and outreach. The Center is fully accredited by IACS and maintains a staff of appropriately trained and licensed counselors.

The university also offers a variety of academic support services which promote student learning and enhance the development of its students.