Louisiana State University
GEAUX TIGERS!
Admissions
Required High School Courses:
4 units of English, 4 units of Math, 4 units of Natural Science, 4 units of Social Science, 2 units of Foreign Language, and 1 unit of Fine Art.
Admissions Criteria:
Students must meet an ACT or SAT requirement. The ACT requirement consists of a 22 composite score, with an 18 English subscore and a 19 math subscore. The SAT requirement consists of a 1030 critical reading and math composite score, with a 450 critical reading score and a 460 math score.
Application Fee:
The application fee is $40.00
Contacting the Admissions Officer:
Claudia Valbuena, my Admissions Counselor
Cell: 832-671-3284
Email: cvalbu1@lsu.edu
Twitter: @LSUClaudia
Scholarships
Contacting Scholarships Office:
Scholarship that I'm interested in:
Leadership Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements for that Scholarship:
Top 5 entering freshmen admitted to the Honors College with a competitive ACT or SAT writing score submitted to LSU; eligible students will be selected to compete through an essay, résumé submission, and faculty panel interview.
Things to Submit for that Scholarship:
Resume, Essay, ACT/SAT scores
Campus Visits/Housing
Arranging a Campus Visit:Register online for weekend tours. Saturday Tour
9:30-10:00: Check-in at the Cox Communications Academic Center for Student Athletes10:00-10:30: Information Session10:30-12:00: Walking Tour of Campus and Residence Hall Tour
Average Cost for On-Campus Housing:
Average Cost Per Year: $6,350
Contacting the Housing Office:
LSU Department of Residential Life
Grace King Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone: 225-578-8663
Fax: 225-578-5576
AP and Transfer Credit Policies
AP Credit Policy:
Advanced Placement credit will be granted in appropriate subjects to freshmen who earn a grade of 3, 4, or 5 on Advanced Placement subject examinations. Students should send their AP scores to LSU through the College Board, using the code 6373.
Transfer Credit Policy:
LSU will accept all dual enrollment credit from four-year institutions, as well as academic-based, college-level credit from two-year institutions.
Students who enrolled in any dual enrollment courses for college credit must attain a 2.5 college GPA.