Frequently Asked Questions

Students who wish to pursue their degree at South University can visit the Admissions Office, call at (888) 444-3404, or request information here. The admissions team will help guide you through the admissions process and begin the enrollment process for you to join South.

Students seeking an online degree may apply using our online application here.

Yes. South University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of South University.

Different programs are accredited by individual accrediting bodies. To learn more about the programmatic accreditation, visit the University Catalog.

South University’s campus classes operate on a quarter system with terms beginning in October, January, April and June. The start dates can be viewed here. The online classes start every five weeks throughout the year, and you can read more information about them here.

To apply for financial aid, please reach out to the Financial Aid office at your preferred South University campus. Our Financial Aid Advisors are available to discuss your options and assist with your application. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.

Tuition information is available through the South University Admissions Office. Admissions representatives are available to discuss degree programs, tuition information, and to assist you in applying to the University.

Many books for our online courses are available digitally through the Campus Common. Online students can visit MBS Direct to purchase traditional textbooks.

Additional academic resources can be accessed through the online library. In the online library, students have complimentary access to perform full-text searches in over 350 databases that support every academic program with full text articles available. The online library also includes eBooks, and interlibrary book loans can be shipped to you at no additional charge.

The course catalog is the best resource for all the degree programs, including prerequisites, student outcomes, and what courses are part of each program. Students can find the course catalog online. Prospective students can also contact the Admissions Office at their preferred campus to discuss the details of their chosen program.

Not all programs are available at every campus or online. We offer a number of degree programs at the associate’s, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree levels. They each have different requirements that not every campus can currently fulfill. The best way to know which degrees are available at which campus is to review the University catalog.

The admissions process for graduate programs at South University differs from the undergraduate application process. Each graduate program manages their own admissions and requirements are unique to each individual program. Students can review each program page of interest for the specifics and reach out to our admissions teams for more information.

South University’s online classrooms mimic the same experience as our on-campus classrooms. We offer small class sizes for more individualized attention, instructors who bring their experiences to the classroom in your area of discipline, and curriculum designed to prepare you for your career goals.

South University offers financial aid, scholarships, and counseling for both active-duty military, reservists, and veteran students. Learn more on our Military Benefits page and find out which benefits you may be eligible for.