Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2025-2026
- Provisions of this Catalog are subject to change without notice and do not constitute an irrevocable contract between the University and any student.
- The online version of this Catalog is the official university Catalog.
- The University reserves the right to change the calendar, fees, and the rules regulating university admissions, registration, and graduation and to change any other regulations affecting the student body. Changes shall go into effect whenever the proper authorities so determine and shall apply to current and prospective students.
- Nicholls State University frequently takes or commissions photography and videotaping of students, faculty and staff, as well as campus visitors. Nicholls reserves the right to use these photographs and videotapes as part of its publicity and marketing efforts.
UNIVERSITY CALENDAR
2025 Summer Session, 2025 Fall, 2025-2026 Winter Session, 2026 Spring Semester, 2026 Summer Session and Schedule of Classes.
GENERAL INFORMATION
About Nicholls, Strategic Plan, Accreditation, Special Centers and Institutes and Special Programs.
DEGREES AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
General University Requirements, Residence Requirements, Minimum Subject Requirements and Honors.
ACADEMIC PROCEDURES
University Year, Exceptional Sessions, Course Numbering, Student Classifications, Attendance, Grading, Probation and Suspensions and Academic Renewal.
ADMISSIONS
General Information, Classifications, Requirements by Classification, Procedures and New Student Orientation.
RECORDS AND REGISTRATION
Change of Name or Address, Transcripts, Course Registration, Schedule Changes and Advanced Placement.
FEES AND EXPENSES
Registration and Tuition Fees, Textbook and Supplies, Housing and Exemptions.
FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND AWARDS
Projected Costs, Applying for Aid and Sources of Financial Aid.
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Complaints, Equal Opportunity and
Anti-Discrimination, Substance Abuse and Hazing.
STUDENT SERVICES, ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS
Auxiliary Services, Enrollment Services, Student Life, Student Services, Student Government Association,
Student Programming Association, Student Organizations, Campus Recreations, Athletics, Publications,
Radio, Music, Campus Ministry and Peer Assistance.
AL DANOS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Accounting and Finance, Business Administration and Computer Information Systems, Management and Marketing.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Teacher Certification, Teacher Education, Office of Clinical Practice and Residency, and Psychology, Counseling and Family Studies.
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Art; English, Modern Languages, and Cultural Studies; History and Geography; Mass Communication; Music; Social Sciences.
THIBODAUX REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM SCHOOL OF NURSING
Nursing.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Sciences; Applied Sciences; Biological Sciences; Chemistry and Physical Sciences; Mathematics; Petroleum Engineering Technology and Safety Management.
CHEF JOHN FOLSE CULINARY INSTITUTE
ACADEMIC SERVICES CENTER
Academic Advising Center
Tutorial and Academic Enhancement Center
Transfer Student Resource Center
Academic Testing Center
Honors Program
GRADUATE STUDIES
Sciences and Technology,
Business Administration,
Education and Behavioral Sciences, and
Nursing.
COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
LISTING OF UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, STAFF
GLOSSARY
