It is the mission of the Southern University & the Division for Student Affairs to guide students toward understanding and attending to those aspects of their lives which enhance their total educational experiences. Student affairs staff members are committed to the philosophy that physical, emotional, and social development assume equal value with intellectual training and growth. The Division for Student Affairs is an integral and significant part of the institution’s existence and student life.

Southern University has a proud history of strong academic programs, extra-curricular activities and services, designed to assist in the development of the "total" student. We provide a wide variety of extra-curricular organizations and activities that include academic, social, student governance and personal enhancement programs that afford you with many options to learn, contribute and enjoy your college experience.