First Year Checklist

lsu.edu/fye lsu.edu/cas lsu.edu/freshman

2015–2016

+AugustRegister for classes.

Learn how to navigate LSU at lsu.edu/howto.

Complete My Student Body at lsu.edu/mystudentbody.

Attend Bengal Bound events.lsu.edu/bengalbound

Organize your semester by creating a semester calendar. lsu.edu/cas

Locate Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions at lsu.edu/si.

If you have a need for medical, physical, psychological or learning assistance, register with disability services at lsu.edu/disability.

Create study groups for your classes by using a study group starter kit from lsu.edu/studygroups.

Sign up for Intramurals through UREC at lsu.edu/urec.

Introduce yourself to your professors.

Learn about Title IX by taking the bystander training at students.lsu.edu/titleixtraining.

+SeptemberFinalize your class schedule by September 4. If you need help, contact your academic advisor. lsu.edu/freshman

Make changes to your dining plan by September 11. lsu.edu/dining

Complete a Roommate Agreement to be clear on boundaries and expectations. lsu.edu/housing

Make sure to check your e-mail daily for important information from LSU.

Attend TOPS or LSU Scholarship informational meetings.lsu.edu/freshman

Make an appointment for a personalized learning consultation with CAS. Call (225) 578-2872.

Learn how to prepare for mid-terms at CAS workshops. lsu.edu/cas

Have any questions? Ask FYE. #askfye or fye@lsu.edu

Attend the Career Expo to network with potential employers and learn about careers. lsu.edu/careercenter

Feeling anxious or depressed? Attend a workshop at the Student Health Center. shc.lsu.edu

+OctoberLook at your current grades and if they don’t meet your expectations, visit the CAS Tutorial Center.

Take advantage of 900 free minutes of online tutoring with Smarthinking. lsu.edu/smarthinking

Attend the FYE Stress Relief event. lsu.edu/fye

Prepare for spring registration by: visiting a UCFY counselor or faculty advisor to assist in planning your classes, verify your registration priority date, ensure you are on track with CATS. lsu.edu/freshman

Schedule courses for spring and summer intersessions.lsu.edu/registrar

Watch for your mid-term grades to be posted on myLSU.

workshops with CAS. lsu.edu/cas

Get assistance in choosing a major at the TRUE COLORS interactive workshop. lsu.edu/freshman

Meet with a UCFY counselor if you have not yet declared a major. lsu.edu/freshman

Health Center. lsu.edu/shc

Attend the Middleton Library Open House. lib.lsu.edu

case you need to move an exam.lsu.edu/registrar

Attend an LSU Olinde Career Center workshop, make an appointment with a career counselor or visit thewebsite for information on choosing a major.

lsu.edu/careercenter

+November

a workshop with CAS. lsu.edu/cas

+DecemberRemember to check out of your res

Get details of check out at lsu.edu/housing.

Complete FAFSA for next academic

Watch for information of holiday shuttle transportation to the airport.

posted on myLSU.

Check your mail for recognition of Dean’s List and Chancellor’s Honor Roll.

+JanuaryOrganize your semester by creating a semester calendar. lsu.edu/cas

Make changes to your dining plan by February 2. lsu.edu/dining

Locate Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions at lsu.edu/si.

Introduce yourself to your professors.

Attend the IMPACT Your GPA workshop for tools on improving your GPA. lsu.edu/cas

Sign up with an academic coach for support at lsu.edu/cas.

+FebruaryCreate study groups for your classes by using a study group starter kit from lsu.edu/studygroups.

member at lsu.edu/stripes.

Visit the Student Involvement Fair and get involved in student organizations and the Baton Rouge community. lsu.edu/campuslife

Learn how to prepare for mid-terms at CAS workshops. lsu.edu/cas

Attend the FYE Stress Relief event.lsu.edu/fye

Attend the Career Expo to network with potential employers and learn about careers. lsu.edu/careercenter

Accept invitations to honor societies.

+MarchWatch for your mid-term grades to be posted on myLSU.

workshops with CAS. lsu.edu/cas

Geaux green! Look for ways to be more sustainable during the energy conservation competition, Unplug. lsu.edu/housing

Schedule fall classes. If you need help, contact your academic advisor.

Attend an LSU Olinde Career Center workshop, make an appointment with a career counselor or visit the websitefor information on choosing a major. lsu.edu/careercenter

+April

Apply to be a tutor or Supplemental Instruction Leader for fall semester at lsu.edu/cas.

workshop with CAS. lsu.edu/cas

GeauxPass event. lsu.edu/geauxpass

+MayApply to be a Tiger Transition Team mentor at lsu.edu/fye.

Remember to check out of your

exam! Halls close for summer break May 9.

Paw Points will expire at the end of the semester, May 7. lsu.edu/dining

Learn about summer employment at the Summer Jobs Fair.lsu.edu/careercenter