Project
College of Nursing and Allied Health
About the College
The Southern University at New Orleans Nursing Program is currently housed in the Natural Sciences Building and partially occupies the second floor with the capacity to enroll 30 plus students but envisions expanding its capacity to increase enrollment by constructing a facility that will accommodate up to 100 pre-nursing and nursing students each year. The facility will include programmed spaces such as, administration, lecture hall, library, clinical/medical/simulation lab spaces, student study rooms, student lounge, and a computer testing lab.
Degree Programs
- UNDERGRADUATE - Nursing
This expansion will allow Southern University to double the number of nursing graduates, addressing critical workforce needs in healthcare. The new facility will provide state-of-the-art resources and learning environments, enhancing the quality of education and better preparing students for their future roles as healthcare providers.
The proposed facility will be situated on a vacant lot between the Natural Sciences Building and the Administration Building. The building will feature:
- Administrative offices
- A lecture hall
- A dedicated library
- Clinical and medical simulation labs
- Practice field for the band
- Student study rooms
- A student lounge
- A computer testing lab
| Building Area Phase 1 | 35,500 sf |
| Building Area Phase 2 | 32’,000 sf |
| Total Building Area | 56,475 sf |
| Number of Stories | 2 |
| Building Height | 40’ |
Cost Estimate
| IMPROVEMENT | COST | SECURED | NEEDED | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Phase 1 | $14,388,206 | $14,388,206 | $0 | |
| Building Phase 2 | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 | ||
| FF&E | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | ||
| Site/Landscaping | $951,939 | $951,939 | ||
| Soft Costs | $3,195,855 | $3,195,855 | ||
| TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS | $39,036,000 | $18,500,000 | $23,255,000 | |
| Endowment Programming | $6,664,000 | $200,000 | $6,464,000 | |
| TOTAL PROJECT COST | $45,700,000 | $18,700,000 | $27,000,000 |
“Our program has already proven what’s possible. With limited space, we’ve trained students who are now serving in hospitals and communities across Louisiana. But our growth is constrained. Right now, we can only admit about 30 students at a time; and that is not enough to meet the need we see every single day. The new School of Nursing facility will change that story. It will allow us to enroll and educate more than 100 students each year. It will provide state-of-the-art simulation labs, study spaces, and testing centers. And it will finally give SUNO nursing students a home that reflects their drive, their commitment, and their potential. That is what this building represents: opportunity, excellence, and a promise to the future.”
ADRIAN ROLLE
Southern University at New Orleans
“The new nursing building is a true reflection of what Imagine Southern stands for. It’s more than a building— it’s a promise that SUNO is investing in students like me and our future as healthcare professionals. This space, with its state-of-the-art labs and simulation facilities, will allow us to learn, practice, and grow with the tools we need to succeed. It means we’ll step into hospitals and clinics with confidence, prepared to deliver compassionate and competent care from day one. For us, this building represents opportunity, hope, and the belief that SUNO students are worthy of the very best. Imagine Southern is not just about a campaign — it’s about creating a legacy of care, service, and excellence that will impact families and communities across New Orleans and beyond.”
MEAH HEART
- Classification: Junior
- Major: Nursing Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana