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WELCOME TO LSU

The Spirit of AcademicsAs the state’s flagship university, LSU means many things to many

people. And though during the course of your college career the

faculty to student ratio averages 21:1, you may encounter some large

classes early on. That’s just a fact.

But, here’s another lesser-known

fact; some classes at LSU are bigger,

because they are simply better.

Take Kerry Sauley’s Management 3200 class, Management Principles.

No, really, take it, it’s that good.

As a 3000-level class, one might think that it would be taught in

a smaller setting than the 1000-seat Bo Campbell Auditorium in

the state-of-the-art Cox Communications Building; but due to its

incredible popularity among students, no small classroom can hold

it. Plus, wouldn’t you rather laugh with a big group of classmates than

a small one?

You read that right…LAUGH.

The teaching style of Professor Sauley from the E. J. Ourso College

of Business has been referred to by students as “academic stand-up,”

a description he appreciates.

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“Sometimes I may use humor to

illustrate a point, or at other times

I may use it as a way to relax students

when difficult material is being

discussed. It makes the material more

memorable, it increases students’

readiness to learn the material, and

it makes learning more enjoyable.”

When Kerry Sauley began teaching at LSU, nearly thirty years ago,

word of his unconventional teaching style spread across campus

to business majors and non-business majors alike. So much so that

after a while no 20-seat classroom could meet the student demand

to enroll—and here at LSU, if there is one thing we take seriously,

it’s our students.

And if there is one thing Kerry Sauley takes seriously, it’s the business

of teaching management. He just does it in a seriously entertaining way.

If you are interested in taking Kerry

Sauley’s class as a management major,

LSU’s Rucks Department of Management

in the E. J. Ourso College of Business is

the place for you.

But, if business management isn’t your thing, you’re sure to find

an area of interest on the following pages where we list every major

available at LSU.

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LSU’s total enrollment, more

than 27,000, is a diverse one:

51% of LSU students are female,

25% are non-white, 17% are

from out of state, and 6% are

from another country.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Academic ProgramsFind the program that’s right for you among LSU’s more than 235

academic fields of study.

Learn more @ www.lsu.edu/admissions.

Colleges & ProgramsCollege of AgricultureAgricultural Business Agribusiness Finance

Agribusiness Management Rural Development International Business

Animal, Dairy, Poultry Science Poultry Science Dairy Production Dairy Foods Technology Animal Science

Animal, Dairy, Poultry Science/Science & Technology Poultry Science Animal Science Dairy Science

Animal, Dairy, Poultry Science/Pre-Veterinary Medicine Animal Science Dairy Science Poultry Science

Environmental Management Systems Environmental Analysis Policy Analysis Resource Conservation

Forestry-Forestry Management Ecological Restoration Forest Resource Management

Child & Family Studies Child & Family Studies Early Childhood Administration

& Leadership

Textiles, Apparel & Merchandising Merchandising Apparel Design Textile Science

Human Resource Education Adult-Extension & International

Education Career Development Human Resource & Leadership

Development

Agricultural Education (Grades 6-12)

Business Education (Grades 6-12)

Family & Consumer Science Education (Grades 6-12)

Marketing Education (Grades 6-12)

Natural Resource Ecology & Management Conservation Biology Fisheries & Aquaculture Natural Resource Conservation Pre-Veterinary Medicine – Wildlife

& Fisheries Wildlife Ecology Wildlife Law Enforcement Wetland Science

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Nutritional Sciences Dietetics Nutritional Sciences Pre-Medicine

Plant & Soil Systems Agricultural Pest Management Crop Management Environmental Horticulture Horticulture Science Landscape Management Soil Science Turfgrass Management Urban Entomology

College of Art & DesignInterior Design

Architecture

Landscape Architecture

Studio Art Ceramics Digital Art Graphic Design Painting & Drawing Photography Printmaking Sculpture

College of ScienceBiochemistry Biological Sciences Marine Biology Secondary Education

Chemistry Biological Chemistry

Chemical Physics Chemistry & Second Discipline Secondary Education Materials Chemistry Polymers Environmental Chemistry Pre-professional Chemistry

Computer Science Distributed Systems

& Networking Computer Science

& Second Discipline Software Engineering

Geology Environmental Geology Geology Geophysics

Mathematics Actuarial Science Applied/Discrete Secondary Education Mathematical Statistics Mathematics Computer Science

Microbiology

Physics Astronomy Medical Physics Physics & Second Discipline Physics Secondary Education

E.J. Ourso College of BusinessAccounting

Economics Empirical Economic Analysis

Finance

General Business Administration

Information Systems & Decision Science

International Trade & Finance Empirical Economic Analysis

Management Entrepreneurship Human Resource Management Management

Marketing

School of the Coast & EnvironmentCoastal Environmental Science

College of EducationElementary Grades Education 4-year Teacher Certification 5-year Certification with

Master’s Degree

PK-3 Teacher Certification

Kinesiology Athletic Training Fitness Studies Health & Physical Education

Teacher Certification Human Movement Science Sports Studies

Sport Administration Sport Commerce Sport Leadership

College of EngineeringBiological Engineering

Chemical Engineering Biomolecular Chemical Environmental Materials

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

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Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

College of Humanities & Social SciencesAnthropology

Communication Studies

Communication Disorders

Economics Empirical Economic Analysis

English Creative Writing Literature Writing & Culture Secondary Education

French French & Francophone

Cultural Studies French & Francophone

Political Science Secondary Education International Business International Studies Literary Studies

Geography, BA

Geography, BS

General Studies Health Sciences Interdisciplinary Studies Leadership & Society Studies in Organizations Writing & Performing Arts

History Secondary Education

International Studies Africa Asia Colonialism & Diasporas Environment & Development Europe Global Diplomacy Global Studies Latin America Middle East Russia & Central Asia

Liberal Arts African & African

American Studies Disaster Science & Management Art History Women’s and Gender Studies

Philosophy Religious Studies

Political Science

Psychology

Sociology Applied Sociology

Rural Sociology Criminology

Spanish Secondary Education

Manship School of Mass CommunicationMass Communication Advertising Journalism Political Communication Public Relations

College of Music & Dramatic ArtsMusic, BA

Music, BM Brass Composition Harp Organ Percussion Piano Pedagogy Piano Performance String Voice Woodwind

Music, BME Instrumental Vocal

Theatre Arts Administration Literature, History & Theory Performance Design/Technology Theatre Studies

University Center for Advising & CounselingDental Hygiene – Allied Health

Physicians Assistant – Allied Health

Cardiopulmonary Science – Allied Health

Pre-Medical Technology

Pre-Nursing

University Center for Freshman YearUndecided – Arts & Humanities

Undecided – Science & Engineering

Undecided – Social Sciences

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WELCOME TO LSU

LSU is the only university in

Louisiana designated as a

“Very High Research Activity”

university by the Carnegie

Foundation.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Academic Programs AbroadIf you think your LSU education is conducted solely within the

confines of the LSU campus, you’re mistaken. For that matter, if you

think your education is limited to what you can learn in the United

States you’re mistaken.

Academic Programs Abroad offers

students the opportunity to learn more

about other cultures while still working

toward the fulfillment of their degree

requirements.

You could take art classes in Ireland. Business classes in China.

Agriculture classes in Thailand. In all, LSU offers over 20 different

summer abroad options, giving students the opportunity to study

in places as far-flung as France, Morocco, and Tanzania.

If a single summer isn’t long enough, you can head overseas for

a semester or a full year thanks to partnerships with over 200

universities in over 40 countries. You must have a gpa of above 2.75,

be in good academic standing with the university, have completed

at least 30 credit hours, and have a satisfactory level of language

proficiency (if applicable) to be eligible.

Learn more @ www.lsu.edu/studyabroad.

Your World


LSU is the only university in

Louisiana designated as a

“Very High Research Activity”

university by the Carnegie

Foundation.


Honors CollegeThe LSU Honors College is a four-year, residential college located

at the heart of LSU. Our “campus within a campus” is complete

with residence halls, the French House, and a live oak-filled outdoor

common area. The Honors College is the only residential college to

have a completely dedicated classroom building and residence hall

to foster continual learning in and out of the classroom.

The Honors College offers a curriculum

focusing on community service, study

abroad, undergraduate research, and

a senior thesis project. Our small

seminar classes bring together faculty

members from around campus to teach

a variety of topics. This multidisciplinary

approach allows Honors College

classes to fulfill multiple requirements

in all majors while creating a setting

where learning is enhanced by student

contribution and peer discussion.

Freshmen entering Louisiana State University are eligible to apply

to the Honors College if they meet the following recommended

admission criteria:

• Academic high school gpa: 3.50 (weighted by LSU) Recommended ACT: 30 composite with 30 English, or 29 composite with 31 English

OR

• Recommended SAT: 1330 critical reading + mathematics (combined) with 660 critical reading

• Completed SAT or ACT essay

Learn more @ www.honors.lsu.edu.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Our World

The First Year Experience

(FYE) is a campus-wide

initiative that provides

students with all the support

they need to make their first

year at LSU a success. See

STUDENT LIFE

In the Heart of LouisianaLSU is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the state capital and home

to more than 766,000 people. In recent years, downtown Baton

Rouge—minutes from LSU—has transformed into a vibrant hot

spot where you can attend an art exhibition or a concert, or eat sushi

while you watch the sun set over the Mississippi River. Baton Rouge

attractions include the Louisiana Art and Science Museum; the Shaw

Center for the Arts; the Baton Rouge Zoo; and an array of festivals,

including international, book, film, animation, and blues.

LSU’s campus alone boasts scenic

lakes that are perfect for kayaking on

or jogging around, the Reilly Theatre

and the Shaver Theatre showing plays

and musical performances year-round,

no fewer than 15 places to grab a bite

to eat, 20 sports teams (19 of which

won’t even charge students a dime to

get in) and one Bengal/Siberian-mix

tiger named Mike VI.

See It

college of music and dramatic artsThe First Year Experience

(FYE) is a campus-wide

initiative that provides

students with all the support

they need to make their first

year at LSU a success.

The campus is bordered on its northern edge by Chimes Street,

where students enjoy live music almost every night in a multitude of

venues. Chimes Street is also home to popular coffee shop Highland

Coffees, Storyville—a t-shirt store owned by LSU alums—and the

Chimes,

a restaurant that is packed at all hours of the day with members of

the LSU community.

Easy road trips include New Orleans’ famous French Quarter (just 80

miles away) and Lafayette, the heart of Cajun country, closer still.

AthleticsLSU boasts 20 athletic teams and 46

national championships, including

three in football, six in baseball, and

an incredible 31 in track and field.

Our facilities are among the best in the nation, and include brand

new baseball and softball fields, as well as a legendary football

stadium that holds more than 92,000 people.

In addition to receiving football tickets at a discounted rate, our

students get in free to all other LSU home sporting events with their

student ID.


STUDENT LIFE

Feel It

Funded by LSU’s Center for

Computation & Technology

(CCT), the E. J. Ourso College

of Business’s Securities Market

Analysis Research and Trading

(SMART) Lab, recreates a

simulated interactive trading

floor where students gain

experience in the fast-paced

world of securities analysis,

research and trading.

STUDENT LIFE

Residential LifeAt LSU, all of our residential options make a big campus feel more

intimate and friendly. Whether you choose to live in a Residential

College, a Freshman Interest Group (FIG), a traditional residence

hall, or the Honors House, you will enjoy the ease and solidarity that

comes with on-campus living.

Students applying for on-campus

housing must first be admitted to the

university and must apply for housing

separately. Once students have been

accepted by LSU, they may apply

online for on-campus housing.

Residential colleges maximize the on-campus living experience by

creating smaller communities and fostering greater student–faculty

interaction. In addition to living in the same hall, students in residential

colleges take several introductory classes together, and many of their

instructors hold office hours and review sessions in the residence hall.

Freshmen Interest Groups provide first-year students with a way

to make LSU feel smaller in this unique residential environment.

Small groups of residents live together and engage in linked courses,

develop and implement a student-designed community service

project, interact with faculty outside of the classroom, and participate

in several other activities in the designated theme of the FIG.

Learn more @ www.lsu.edu/housing.

Living


Funded by LSU’s Center for

Computation & Technology

(CCT), the E. J. Ourso College

of Business’s Securities Market

Analysis Research and Trading

(SMART) Lab, recreates a

simulated interactive trading

floor where students gain

experience in the fast-paced

world of securities analysis,

research and trading.

Residential Life Tours: Housing tours are conducted each weekday (excluding holidays)

at 1:30 and 3:00 p.m.; these tours begin in the lobby of Grace

King Hall.

Learn more @ www.lsu.edu/housing.

DiningAll first-year students living on campus are required to participate

in one of the University meal plans offered by LSU Dining.

LSU’s newly renovated dining halls not only serve delicious

food, but they are unique social centers that complete the college

experience.

LSU Dining’s flexible meal plans offer a combination of meals

that are served in the two all-you-can-eat dining halls, and

“Paw Points,” which can be used like money at any of the retail

LSU Dining locations around campus.

Learn more @ www.lsudining.com.

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STUDENT LIFE

Learning

LSU is one of the country’s

most popular universities

among high school students,

according to U.S. News & World

Report. In its 2009 publication,

“Most Popular Colleges:

National Universities,” LSU was

ranked 16th.

VALUE OF LSU

ValueA degree from LSU will cost less than a degree from a peer group

of national flagship universities by an average of over $2,700 per year.

Not only are you saving money, but you’re also getting a first-rate

education in the process.

LSU is the only tier one public university in the state of Louisiana.

As far as the Pelican State goes, we’re the best of the best.

LSU has:• research opportunities for undergraduates

that most schools only offer to graduate students

• opportunities to study abroad in the summer between high school and college

• a location in the heart of a cultural, artistic, musical, and culinary hub

• service-learning opportunities that students plan and execute

• more than 350 student organizations

• Residential Colleges that provide powerful living and learning environments where roommates become study partners

• strong recreation and wellness programs

• a campus named one of the 20 most beautiful in America in Thomas Gaines’ The Campus as a Work of Art

If it’s value for money you’re after, then

you’ve come to the right place.

Believe

college of music and dramatic artsLSU is one of the country’s

most popular universities

among high school students,

according to U.S. News & World

Report. In its 2009 publication,

“Most Popular Colleges:

National Universities,” LSU was

ranked 16th.


VALUE OF LSU

Achieve

In a recent academic year,

27,763 jobs were posted to

LSU’s Career Services Web

site—that’s more than one

job for each undergraduate

student.

VALUE OF LSU

Cost of AttendanceThe Cost of Attendance (COA) is the total amount it will cost you

to go to school—usually expressed in a yearly figure. Using rules

established by law, it is determined by tuition, fees, on-campus room

and board (or a housing and food allowance for off-campus students),

books, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. The COA is

used for student aid purposes and is not necessarily the amount

a student will pay.

Learn more @ www.lsu.edu/financialaid/costofattendance.

Louisiana Non-Louisiana Resident Resident

Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,935 $13,649

Housing & Meal Plan . . . . . . . . $11,034 $11,034

TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,969 $24,683

*Tuition and fees may change without advance notice. Visit www.lsu.edu/financialaid for the most up-to-date cost of attendance.

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college of music and dramatic artsIn a recent academic year,

27,763 jobs were posted to

LSU’s Career Services Web

site—that’s more than one

job for each undergraduate

student.

Financial AidThe LSU Application for Undergraduate Admission is the

automatic application for entering freshman scholarships.

Go to LSU Undergraduate Admissions & Student Aid at

www.lsu.edu/admissions to apply. Your official high school

transcript, standardized test scores, and all other required

information must be sent to:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions & Student Aid

1146 Pleasant Hall

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

The deadline for consideration for all

scholarship programs is November 15.

Notification of scholarship recipients normally begins in

December. Students are considered based on a six-semester

transcript and are given priority consideration if admitted to the

University by November 15.

LSU is committed to offering attractive financial aid packages

to all of our admitted students. For more information about

scholarship programs, please call or send an E-mail to:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions & Student Aid

Telephone: 225-578-3103

E-mail: [email protected]

www.lsu.edu/financialaid


VALUE OF LSU

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Mark Your Calendar• October 1: Deadline for international students to

apply for spring admission

• November 15: Deadline to apply for scholarships and Honors College admission

• December 1: Deadline for noninternational students to apply for spring semester admission

• January 1: High school seniors can begin the process of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• April 15: Deadline to apply for summer term and fall semester admission

• April 20: Deadline for international students to apply for summer term admission

• June 22: Deadline for international students to apply for fall semester admission

• ACT Testing Dates: September 11, 2010; October 23, 2010; December 11, 2010; February 12, 2011; April 9, 2011; June 11, 2011. LSU Code: 1590.

Learn more @ www.act.org.

• SAT Testing Dates: October 9, 2010; November 6, 2010; December 4, 2010; January 22, 2011; March 12, 2011; May 7, 2011; June 4, 2011. LSU Code: 6373.

Learn more @ www.collegeboard.com.


Apply to LSUAnyone who wishes to be considered for undergraduate admission

to LSU is encouraged to apply.

LSU will consider for admission the total high school record: rigor

of courses completed, grades, test scores, educational objectives, school

leadership, and breadth of experiences in and out of the classroom.

The minimum requirements for admission are:

• 3.0 academic grade point average (gpa) on 18 units of college-preparatory high school courses as outlined in the College-Preparatory Course Work chart found in the next section

• 1030 SAT (critical reading and math scores combined)/22 ACT composite; standardized test scores must include the writing assessment component if interested in the Honors College

• SAT critical reading score of 450 (ACT English subscore of 18)

• SAT math score of 460 (ACT math subscore of 19)

Preference for admission to LSU will

be given to those students whose

credentials indicate the greatest

promise of academic success and the

greatest potential for contributing to

the diverse missions of the University.

Students with previous college or university work from regionally

accredited institutions may be considered for admission if they have:

• 2.50 gpa or better on all college work attempted

• 30 college-level hours, including a college-level course in English and in mathematics (above the remedial level)

LSU accepts dual enrollment credit, as well as AP, IB, and CLEP

credit exams.

Learn more @ www.lsu.edu/admissions.

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Application Procedure• Submit your application and pay the $40 application fee online

at www.lsu.edu by April 15 for the fall semester or summer term, or by December 1 for the spring semester.

• Send an official copy of your high school transcript.*

• Submit all official ACT/SAT scores. If interested in the Honors College, please include at least one writing assessment score.

• Forward all official transcripts from all previous secondary schools, colleges, and/or universities (if applicable).

• Submit all TOEFL scores if your native language is not English.**

All documents must be sent to:LSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions & Student Aid1146 Pleasant HallBaton Rouge, LA 70803

*Louisiana high schools submit transcripts electronically through the student transcript system.**Required for all international undergraduate applicants.

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College-Preparatory Course Work

for Admission to LSU

English Composition & Literature

Computer Studies

Mathematics (4 units are strongly recommended)

Natural Sciences

Social Sciences

Math/Science Elective

Additional Courses

Foreign Language

• English I, II, III, and IV

• One-half unit in computer studies or substitute one-half unit from any of the above.

• One unit of biology• One unit of chemistry• One unit of physics

• One unit in American history• One unit in world history, world geogra-

phy, or history of western civilization• One unit consisting of civics, free enterprise,

economics, or American government

• Additional unit of math or natural science, such as geometry, calculus, pre-calculus, Algebra III, probability and statistics, discrete math, Applied Math III, Advanced Math I or II, Integrated Math III, or earth science, environmental science, physical science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics II, or physics for technology. LSU will accept, as one unit of the requirement, two units of agriscience for one unit of natural science.

• One-and-one-half units from the categories above and/or certain courses in the visual and performing arts. These units may be from advanced course work in the arts, e.g., fine arts survey, Art III, Art IV, advanced band, applied music, advanced chorus, Dance III, jazz ensemble, Music Theory II, advanced orchestra, wind ensemble, or Studio Piano III. LSU will accept, as one unit of this requirement, two units of basic performance courses in music, dance, theater, or studio art.

• Two units in a single language

• One unit of Algebra I• One unit of Algebra II• One additional unit consisting of courses

such as geometry, trigonometry, Advanced Mathematics I or II, pre-calculus, calculus, Algebra III, probability and statistics, discrete mathematics, Applied Mathematics III, or Integrated Math III

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3

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Note: For admission to LSU, an applicant’s high school academic grade point average (gpa) is calculated solely on the basis of the academic units shown in this table, using the standard 4.00 maximum scale (“A”=4; “B”=3; “C”=2; “D”=1; “F”=0). The weighted scholastic gpa is considered in the holistic review.

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Campus ToursThere are several ways to evaluate Louisiana State University, from

brochures to videos to college fairs, but nothing beats walking

onto our campus and seeing it for yourself. A campus visit is your

opportunity to get a firsthand view of LSU. You can walk around

the Quad, visit the bookstore and various departments and colleges,

take a tour of the residential halls, and even say hello to Mike VI.

A campus visit also gives you the chance to explore various

departments and colleges on campus, and meet academic advisors,

financial aid staff, admissions personnel, and current LSU students.

Campus tours begin with an enrollment session each weekday

(excluding holidays), followed by a student-led walking tour of

the University.

You are advised to schedule your tour at least two weeks before

your visit.

Learn more @ www.lsu.edu/campustours or call

225-578-6908 for more information regarding

registration and scheduling.

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visit, but still don’t have all the answers you’re looking for? Feel

free to contact us with any questions you may have:

Undergraduate Admissions & Student Aid1146 Pleasant HallBaton Rouge, LA 70803Telephone: 225-578-1175—for admissions inquiries225-578-3103—for student aid inquiriesFax: 225-578-4433E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected] site: www.lsu.edu/admissions and www.lsu.edu/financialaid

www.lsu.eduwww.facebook.com/geauxlsuwww.twitter.com/LSUAdmissionswww.youtube.com/LouisianaStateU

Honors College205 French HouseBaton Rouge, LA 70803Telephone: 225-578-8831Fax: 225-578-8828E-mail: [email protected] site: www.honors.lsu.edu

Residential Life99 Grace King HallBaton Rouge, LA 70803Telephone: 225-578-8663Fax: 225-578-5576E-mail: [email protected] site: www.lsu.edu/housing

Office of Orientation116 Wetland Resources BuildingBaton Rouge, LA 70803Telephone: 225-578-2634Fax: 225-578-7899E-mail: [email protected] site: www.lsu.edu/orientation

LSU DiningP.O. Box 21773Baton Rouge, LA 70894Telephone: 225-578-6642Fax: 225-578-0834E-mail: [email protected] site: www.lsu.edu/dining

Disability Services111A Johnston HallBaton Rouge, LA 70803Telephone: 225-578-5919Fax: 225-578-4560E-mail: [email protected] site: www.lsu.edu/disability


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