Southeastern NEWS

                                                       Southeastern Louisiana University
                                           Public Information Office
                                           publicinfo@selu.edu
                                           SLU 10880, Hammond, LA 70402
                                           504/549-2341/fax 504-549-2061
    Date: 12/4/00
      Contact:                           Christina Chapple 47

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DEC. 15
     HAMMOND - Southeastern Louisiana University is reminding high school seniors that
December 15 is the deadline to apply for university scholarships for the academic year 2001-
2002. 
     High school seniors with an ACT composite score of 24 or above, a 3.0 grade point
average or demonstrated leadership abilities will be invited to compete for scholarships at the
university's annual Scholarship Day, February 9. 
     Interested students should contact Southeastern's Office of Scholarship Services at (504)
549-2244 or write to Southeastern Louisiana University, Office of Scholarship Services, SLU
10768, Hammond LA 70402. 
     Applications for scholarships and admission are also available online under the
"Prospective Students" link at www.selu.edu.
     Whether they apply online, in person or by mail, Southeastern is encouraging all high
school seniors to sign up for fall 2001 as early as possible.
     To enroll at Southeastern students must have an ACT composite score of 20 or better,
high school grade point average of 2.0 or better on 17.5 units of English, mathematics, social
studies, science and other core courses or high school graduation ranking of 50 percent or better.
Some students may also be admitted based on life experience, exemplary leadership, artistic
ability or potential for success. 
     Transfer students must have earned 12 hours of coursework and have at least a 2.0 grade
point average or be in good academic standing according to Southeastern  standards and eligible
to re-enter the institution from which they are transferring. 
     In addition to applying online, students can call 1-800-222-SELU to request an
application or pick one up at the Enrollment Services office in Building B on Southeastern's
North Campus.                                          
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Press release available online at www.selu.edu./NewsEvents/PublicInfoOffice/newsf00.htm