They should be prepared for the rigors of the higher education experience. Ayo said that Nicholls State will still welcome all who want a higher education. In keeping with its mission, the university will offer other applicants opportunities to work toward a bachelor's degree. After completing 24 hours of non-developmental courses with a 2.0 overall grade point average, they will be admitted to a senior college. Timothy Lindsley III, NSU Faculty Senate president, said the faculty is supportive of the plan.
Minimum standards assure the best advisement and preparation for all students.
Any measure that will encourage prospective students to work harder and be more prepared is a plus. I think this plan offers better options for all students. Jared McGlocklin, Student Government Association president at Nicholls, said the SGA supports minimum standards. Undoubtedly, selective admissions will increase the value of a Nicholls degree. The proposal coincides with a trend among Louisiana's public universities toward higher standards for incoming freshmen.