THIBODAUX, La. — Today, ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ and the Lafourche Parish School District finalized an agreement ensuring high school graduates admission to ÐÓ°É´«Ã½. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ President Dr. Jay Clune and Lafourche Parish Schools Superintendent Jarrod Martin signed the agreement on the front lawn of the President\u2019s Residence on the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both leaders highlighted how the partnership will expand access for area high school students to the local university. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBeginning today, our students will now know what thresholds they have to meet to help them pursue college after high school,\u201d Martin said. \u201cToday is a win for us because our counselors can give very clear guidance to kids who are wanting to pursue college. I want to thank Dr. Clune for being gracious enough to work with us.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Effective immediately, ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ will provide a clear path for students who intend to pursue a college degree. The criteria includes at least a 2.0 core GPA, a 21 composite ACT or 2.35 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 19 in math and 18 in English. Qualified high school seniors must apply to the university by January 5 to be considered for scholarships. Students can apply at www.nicholls.edu\/admission\/apply\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n