Southern University at New Orleans

Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) was founded as a branch unit of Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in Baton Rouge (SUBR) on September 4, 1956.

Today, SUNO serves as a beacon for those looking for educational advancement in an environment that provides the personal attention students need for success.

Our mission is to be one of America’s premier institutions of higher learning and to graduate students ready to contribute to the city and nation.

Southern University at New Orleans has been providing accessible and high quality educational options for the Greater New Orleans area for nearly 60 years.

The University has created a close-knit learning environment where greater opportunities for individualized attention and support exist to help every student achieve their goal of a college degree. SUNO offers a variety of academic programs that are challenging and that will ultimately prepare its graduates for success after they have earned their diploma.

Southern University at New Orleans seeks students who are intellectually curious and hardworking. Our application process is intended to be easy to use. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding the admissions process. Our admissions staff is here to give you the guidance that you need to help you make important decisions about your education’s future. Apply to Southern University at New Orleans today.

UNO’s Office of Student Financial Aid is here to assist students in applying for and securing the financial resources available to pursue their educational goals. We strive to provide the best financial aid package consisting of assistance from federal, state, and institutional programs, tailored to meet each student’s need. Counseling and assistance are also provided to students in the areas of Default Prevention and Student Loan Debt Management.

SUNO is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to all students who are in pursuit of higher academic achievement that will assist them in becoming productive citizens in society.

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness supports quality data and decisions for the University to maintain an environment conducive to learning and growth.

Southern University at New Orleans, a public, historically black university, empowers and promotes the upward mobility of diverse populations of traditional and nontraditional students through quality academic programs and service to achieve excellence in higher education.

On September 21, 1959, SUNO opened its doors on a 17-acre site located in historic Pontchartrain Park, a subdivision of primarily African American single-family residences in eastern New Orleans. Established as an open community of learners, classes began with 158 freshmen, one building and a motivated faculty of 15. The University offered 10 courses in four academic disciplines: Humanities, Science, Social Science and Commerce.