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WELCOME TO THE LSU FAMILY Someone you love is a Tiger now, which makes you part of the Tiger family too! Just like you, we will be there to support your student, whose intellect will grow in remarkable ways at LSU, as well as support him or her through any challenges along the way. During Orientation, you will receive a great deal of information about resources that will be valuable throughout your student’s time here. This will be his or her home away from home—and we hope you’ll be involved in our resources for families too. Should you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone at 225-578-1173 or email at lsufamily@lsu.edu.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide is to help familiarize you and your family with the LSU campus and its policies. We encourage you to use it in conjunction with the online parent and family resources page, lsu.edu/family. Welcome 7 How can you help your student Olinde Career Center 24 First-year Tips for Families 31 with career development? 18 Parent & Family Programs 24 LSU 1001: Intro to Tiger Life 8 An LSU Professor’s Keys to Success 19 The LSU Community 33 Residential Life 24 Tiger Terminology 8 Parent & Family Programs 33 Life on Campus 20 Retention & Student Success 25 myLSU 8 Mission 33 Living On Campus 20 Office of Diversity 25 myProxy 8 Goals 33 On-Campus Mail 20 Office of Multicultural Affairs 25 TigerCASH 8 Stay Informed 33 Dining On Campus 21 Women’s Center 25 Paw Points 8 Family Engagement Events 34 Parking 22 Clarence L. Barney Jr. Completing Registration 9 African American Cultural Center 25 Family Weekend 34 Getting Around Campus 22 Fee Bill Information 9 LSU Food Pantry 25 Spring Family Fling 34 Getting Around Baton Rouge 22 Registration “Holds” 9 LSU Code of Conduct 25 Get Involved 34 Holiday Shuttles 22 Additional Services 9 Family Association 34 Health & Wellness 23 Emergency and Safety 27 Frequently Asked Questions 10 Family Council 34 Student Health Center 23 LSUPD 27 Advising 12 LSU Cares 23 LSU Shield 27 Contacts/ Departmental Directory 36 University College Center for Freshman Year 12 Student Life 24 Emergency Text Messaging 27 What’s Next? 38 Senior Colleges 12 Emergency Contacts 27 Important Dates 38 Student Organizations 24 Academic Programs 13 Tiger Link 24 Money Matters 28 Move-in Day for First-year Students 38 Academic Programs Abroad 16 Student Involvement Fair 24 Understanding Costs 28 Welcome Week 38 Academic Support 17 Students Affairs 24 Applying for Aid 28 Greek Recruitment Dates 38 Center for Academic Success 17 Campus Life 24 Paying Your Student’s Fee Bill 28 First Day of Fall Semester 38 Shell Tutorial Center 17 Disability Services 24 Family Weekend 38 Communication across the Making the Transition 29 Curriculum Writing Support 17 Greek Life 24 After Orientation Checklist for Your Student 39 What is FERPA? 29 LSU Libraries 17 Student Advocacy & Accountability 24 After Orientation Checklist for You 39 What does FERPA mean for You? 29 Career Planning 18 William A. Brookshire Military & Books for Families of College-bound Students 30 Veterans Student Center 24 Choosing or Changing a Major 18 What can I do to help my student Transfer Student Programs 24 Four-year Career Plan 18 be successful at LSU? 30 Student Health Center 24 Part-time Job Search 18 University Recreation 24 Events and Services 18
WELCOME FROM THE INTERIM PRESIDENT YOUR TIGER IS NO. 1 At LSU, our talented faculty and staff members are devoted to the well-being and success of every student in our Tiger family. Providing a comprehensive support system for our students—with special attention on those who are entering their first year—is a top priority. From academics and finances to health care and career development, we strive to ensure our students have all the resources they need to achieve everything they set out to accomplish at LSU. I encourage you to explore the many programs and services we offer, both for students and their family members. There are many ways for you to stay connected and involved with LSU as your loved one is on our campus, and I hope you’ll be an active member of our family. The Tiger family is an inclusive, caring, and compassionate community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who are committed to supporting one another in every possible way. I’m thrilled that you’ve joined us, and I can’t wait to celebrate the many successes that await us in the future. THOMAS C. GALLIGAN LSU Interim President
LSU 1001: COMPLETING REGISTRATION Each semester, your student will need to register for classes and then complete registration by INTRO TO TIGER LIFE paying the fee bill. Here are some things to remember as you get accustomed to the process. Fee Bill Information TIGER TERMINOLOGY A fee bill will be available through your student’s myLSU account prior to the start of the semester. Students may use a bank draft or a credit card to pay their fee bill balance through myLSU, under “Registration Services,” then “Fee Bill.” If the balance due is zero, There are a lot of acronyms, program names, and phrases used at LSU that might take a while students must click the “Complete Registration” button in the “Fee Bill” application. Payments must be received by the due date shown on the fee bill to complete registration and solidify your student's course schedule. to get used to. Here are a few terms to get you started: The timeline for when students are eligible to enroll for the next semester can be found in the schedule booklet at lsu.edu/registrar. myLSU TigerCASH Our online portal for students is called myLSU (my.lsu.edu). Every TigerCASH is a debit card system that your student accesses Registration “Holds” student has a myLSU account through which they can schedule with his or her Tiger Card (LSU ID) to provide a fast, safe, and The university may place a registration “hold” on a student’s account that prevents them from scheduling courses or altering their class classes. Your student received a myLSU login and password convenient way to make purchases on and off campus. They schedule. If a hold is placed on a student’s account, instructions on how to remove the hold will appear on the “Schedule Request” after applying. For help retrieving any login credentials, have can make deposits easily at one of four Value Transfer Station section of their myLSU account. him or her contact the LSU ITS Service Desk at 225-578-3375 machine locations campus-wide or by the TigerCASH website. or servicedesk@lsu.edu. Students will enjoy convenient purchasing power at more than 300 locations throughout Baton Rouge without carrying cash. Additional Services Visit lsu.edu/tigercash to learn more. Before utilizing some services offered by the university, students must register for them through myLSU. Additional services offered myProxy to students include LSU Dining meal plans, parking permits, TigerCASH, and health insurance. Additional services must be selected Students can give their parents/guardians access to view fee before online fee bills are generated so that they appear on your billing statement. Paw Points bills and/or grades through the myProxy application. When creating a myProxy account, you will be prompted to create a LSU Dining’s flexible meal plans offer a combination of meals, community LSU ID, which will then allow you to request access which are served in dining halls, and Paw Points, which can be from your student. For more information on myProxy, you may used like cash at any of the LSU Dining locations around campus, access the LSU GROK Knowledge Base at lsu.edu/grok and such as Chick-fil-A, On-The-Geaux, and CC’s Coffee Shop. Visit type “myProxy” in the search field. lsu.edu/dining for a complete list of LSU Dining locations. 8 9
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS additional time to complete work missed due to the extenuating and documented circumstance but does not guarantee a Is it okay that my student is coming into LSU as an undeclared major? passing grade in the course. It is the student’s responsibility You probably have lots of questions, and that can be overwhelming. But don’t worry, because to contact the instructor to discuss his or her academic status Yes. An academic advisor in the Center for Freshman Year or we’re here to guide you. If there’s something you would like to know that isn’t addressed in this in the class. If the “I” grade request is approved, the student your student’s senior college (if it has direct admission) can help brochure, feel free to contact us at 225-578-1173. In the meantime, here are answers to some and the instructor will then create a timeline for completing all your student determine which major may be right for him or her. Undeclared students will be sorted according to their interests of the questions we get most often. outstanding course work. into one of three categories: arts and humanities, science and engineering, or social sciences. Students are expected to How are students classified? What is LSU’s attendance policy? declare a specific degree program no later than the end of the second semester of enrollment. The number of semester hours of credit earned determines a If something unexpected occurs, such as an extended illness, an student's year classification, as follows: injury, or a death in the family, the student should communicate with their professors the reason for their absence. Each situation Freshman • fewer than 30 hours Will I receive grades or progress reports? will be handled on a case-by-case basis between the student and the faculty member. When your student was in high school, you could easily access Sophomore • at least 30, but fewer than 60 their grades, progress reports, absentee record, and much more. Due to FERPA (The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), Junior • at least 60, but fewer than 92 How does my student drop a class you no longer have access to your student’s educational record Senior • 92 or more without getting a “withdrawal” without their express written consent on file with the Registrar’s designation? Office. This means you won’t receive a progress report or final Exception • A student in a five-year program with at least 60, grades, so it’s important to keep an open relationship with your but fewer than 136 hours, is a junior; with 136 or more, a senior. Your student may mention wanting to withdraw from a student to check on their academic progress. See the "myProxy" class during the semester. There are specific dates that information on page 8 to learn about accessing your student's Undergraduate students are also classified as full-time or part- classes can be dropped with and without receiving a “W” grades. time in accordance with the following provisions: students who grade and a deadline when students are no longer able to carry 12 or more hours of resident credit in a regular semester drop a class. All students should meet with their academic or six or more hours in a summer term are considered full-time; advisor and financial aid counselor to understand the full What is required for my student to make students are classified as part-time if they schedule or drop to ramifications of dropping a class and/or withdrawing from the Dean’s List or President’s Honor Roll? fewer than 12 hours of course work in a semester or fewer than LSU. Deadlines for when students may drop courses without six hours in a summer term. receiving a grade of “W” are available on the University The Dean’s List and President’s Honor Roll are compiled each Registrar’s academic calendar at lsu.edu/academiccalendar. semester. Undergraduate students enrolled in at least 15 credit hours who earned grade point averages of 4.0 or higher How do students make changes to their during the semester are listed on the President’s Honor Roll. class schedule? How does the plus/minus grading system Undergraduate students who earned grade point averages of work? 3.5 to 3.99 in at least 15 credit hours are listed on the Dean’s List. Students are able to register for courses based on the calendar “There’s no better place to get dates set by the University Registrar. Students must log in to Beginning in fall 2015, LSU’s grading scale evolved to an education than LSU. Our their myLSU account to add, change, or drop courses. This is encompass plus/minus grades. This is consistent with current What does my student need to do to available under Registration Services > Schedule Request. First- standards in the majority of LSU peer universities and provides graduate on time? university has a rich tradition year students cannot make changes to their class schedules greater resolution in the assignment of student letter grades until after they attend orientation. Advisors are available to assist To graduate in four years, a student should complete at least 15 of taking care of its students. with all scheduling needs. to accurately reflect the student’s overall performance in a hours per semester and plan on attending at least one summer course. The use of +/- grading is required for all undergraduate, I can assure you that they graduate, and professional courses for which a letter grade (A, term. Encourage your student to take advantage of the many B, C, D) is assigned at LSU. The letter grade F will not include resources available on campus that facilitate success. will receive an exceptional Where do I find course listings online? a +/- designation. education that will make them Course listings and other important information can be found in the online General Catalog at catalog.lsu.edu. as competitive as anyone from How are GPAs calculated? any school in the country.” To calculate a grade point average (GPA), the total number of What happens if my student needs to quality points a student earned across all courses are divided request an incomplete grade? by the total number of credit hours the student was enrolled in. TOMMY KARAM Work that is incomplete, because of circumstances beyond SENIOR INSTRUCTOR, the student’s control, may be marked “I” (incomplete) with DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING permission from a dean’s office representative. It is typically the responsibility of the student to initiate the request for the academic dean’s authorization. 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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS With 330 academic programs, LSU has a program for your student! Visit lsu.edu/majors to learn more about all of LSU's majors, minors, and concentrations. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE Sustainable Production Systems COLLEGE OF THE COAST & coa.lsu.edu Turf and Landscape Management ENVIRONMENT Urban Entomology lsu.edu/cce Agricultural Business Agribusiness Finance Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising Coastal Environmental Science Food Industry Management Apparel Design Applied Coastal Environmental International Business Merchandising Science Rural Development Textile Science Environmental Public Health (3+2 Program) ♦ Agriculture and Extension Education Environmental Science and Research COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN Extension and Non-Formal Education Teaching in Formal Education design.lsu.edu COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Animal Sciences Architecture eng.lsu.edu Animal Sciences Art Biological Engineering Animal Production Art History Animal Products Processing Digital Art Chemical Engineering Pre-Veterinary Medicine— Graphic Design Biomolecular Animal Sciences ♦ Environmental Studio Art—Ceramics Science and Technology— Materials Animal Sciences Studio Art—Painting and Drawing Studio Art—Photography Civil Engineering Environmental Management Systems Studio Art—Printmaking Environmental Analysis and Studio Art—Sculpture Computer Engineering Risk Management Policy Analysis Interior Design Computer Science Resource Conservation Cloud Computing and Networking Landscape Architecture Computer Science and Second Natural Resource Ecology and Discipline Management E. J. OURSO COLLEGE OF Cybersecurity ADVISING Conservation Biology Ecological Restoration BUSINESS Data Science and Analytics business.lsu.edu Software Engineering During orientation your student will meet with an academic advisor prior to making their fall Fisheries and Aquaculture Forest Enterprise Accounting Construction Management schedule. Moving forward, it is your student’s responsibility to meet with an academic advisor Forest Resource Management before scheduling each semester. Please encourage your student to make an appointment Economics Electrical Engineering Pre-Veterinary Medicine— Empirical Economic Analysis with their appropriate advisor well in advance of scheduling so they are prepared when their Wildlife and Fisheries ♦ Environmental Engineering Watershed Science scheduling priority arrives. Entrepreneurship Industrial Engineering Wetland Science Wildlife Ecology Finance Mechanical Engineering Wildlife Habitat Conservation University College Center for Freshman Year General Business Petroleum Engineering The University College Center for Freshman Year (UCFY) is the academic home for most first-year students and some transfer and Nutrition and Food Sciences Information Systems and Decision Dietetics Sciences re-entry students. All new students, with the exception of those pursuing majors in the Colleges of Agriculture, Art & Design, or COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES Food Science and Technology Music & Dramatic Arts, will begin their academic careers in University College. Students can schedule an appointment with their & EDUCATION Nutrition, Health, and Society International Trade and Finance academic advisor directly through the Navigate Student mobile app. They can also contact the department with additional questions at chse.lsu.edu Nutritional Sciences/Pre-Medicine Empirical Economic Analysis 225-578-6822 or ucfy@lsu.edu. Plant and Soil Systems Management Athletic Training Agricultural Pest Management/ Human Resource Management Child and Family Studies Senior Colleges Entomology International Management Agricultural Pest Management/ Strategic Leadership Dual Certification General/Special LSU has 10 degree-granting senior colleges. Each college has its own rules, regulations, and requirements, and each is responsible Plant Pathology Education: Grades 1-5 for advising students and registration activities. Students will need to meet the admission requirements for their respective college Marketing Crop Science in order to exit the Center for Freshman Year. This typically occurs after their first year at LSU. Digital Marketing Early Childhood Education Horticulture Science Soil Science Professional Sales Elementary Grades Education 12 13
4-year Teacher Certification International Studies COLLEGE OF MUSIC & Mathematics 5-year Certification with Master’s Africa DRAMATIC ARTS Actuarial Science Degree (Holmes Program) Asia cmda.lsu.edu Computational Mathematics Environment and Development Math and Second Discipline Leadership and Human Resource Music, B.A. Development Europe Mathematical Statistics Global Cultures Academic Studies Mathematics Learning Experience Design & Global Diplomacy Arts Administration Secondary Education Innovation Global Studies Church Music Experimental Music and Digital Media Microbiology Kinesiology Latin America and Caribbean Middle East and North Africa Intradisciplinary Music Fitness Studies Physics Jazz Health and Physical Education Astronomy Liberal Arts Theatre Teacher Certification Medical Physics African and African American Studies Human Movement Science Music, B.M. Physics Classical Civilization Physical Activity and Health Brass Physics and Second Discipline Religious Studies Social Work Composition Secondary Education Women’s and Gender Studies Sport Administration Organ Philosophy Percussion Sport Commerce UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR Law, Ethics, and Social Justice Piano Pedagogy FRESHMAN YEAR Sport Leadership Piano Performance Political Science Undecided—Arts and Humanities String COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & American Government and Politics Voice Undecided—Science and Engineering SOCIAL SCIENCES Campaigns and Elections Woodwind hss.lsu.edu Comparative Government Undecided—Social Sciences and Politics Music, B.M.E. Anthropology International Politics and Law Instrumental Law and Legal Systems UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR Vocal Communication Disorders Political Analysis ADVISING & COUNSELING Political Theory Theatre Communication Studies Pre-Health Programs (non-degree)* Public Policy Arts Administration Pre-Cardiopulmonary Science Economics Race and Politics Design/Technology Pre-Dental Hygiene Empirical Economic Analysis Film and Television Psychology Pre-Dental Lab Technician Performance English Pre-Dentistry** Screen Arts Physical Theatre Creative Writing Pre-Medical Technology History, Theory, and Criticism Theatre Studies Literature Pre-Medicine** Secondary Education Production Pre-Nursing Rhetoric, Writing, and Culture Screenwriting COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Pre-Occupational Therapy Sociology science.lsu.edu Pre-Pharmacy French Criminology Pre-Physical Therapy Secondary Education Biochemistry Pre-Physician Assistant Geography, B.A. Spanish Biological Sciences *LSU offers many academic programs that can lead to Disaster Science and Management Secondary Education careers in the health care field. Visit lsu.edu/prehealth Marine Biology to see how LSU can get you there. Environmental Studies Secondary Education **Advising for these programs is completed in the Geographic Information Science MANSHIP SCHOOL OF College of Science. MASS COMMUNICATION Chemistry ♦ This Fast Track program allows you to complete your Geography, B.S. Biological Chemistry undergraduate and graduate degrees in less time. See manship.lsu.edu lsu.edu/majors for more information and a full list of Climatology Chemical Physics available programs. Disaster Science and Management Mass Communication Chemistry Geographic Information Science Digital Advertising Chemistry and Second Discipline Journalism Environmental Chemistry History Political Communication Materials Secondary Education Public Relations Polymers Interdisciplinary Studies Pre-Law 3+3 Digital Advertising ♦ Pre-Professional Chemistry Individualized Studies Pre-Law 3+3 Journalism ♦ Secondary Education Organizational Dynamics Pre-Law 3+3 Political Geology Public Policy Advocacy Communication ♦ Environmental Geology Urban and Regional Planning Pre-Law 3+3 Public Relations ♦ Geology Geophysics 14 15
ACADEMIC SUPPORT Transitioning from high school to the rigor of college can be challenging for any student. College academics differ from high school academics in several important ways. • College academics go beyond basic memorization to applying, analyzing, and evaluating many new concepts and processes in a much briefer time frame. Students must learn how to study to get to these higher levels. • Class lectures may highlight subject concepts, but students are expected to spend a considerable amount of time outside of class studying additional sources (textbooks, etc.) and assessing their own level of material mastery. Time management becomes crucial for students’ success. • Class testing tends to be more high stakes—there may be only two or three grading opportunities during the semester, and each test is far apart. Students must learn new strategies on how to move information to long-term memory. Below are a few resources to assist your student with the transition from high school to college: CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS COMMUNICATION ACROSS THE CURRICULUM WRITING SUPPORT lsu.edu/cas cxc.lsu.edu The Center for Academic Success (CAS) offers a wide variety of services to help students make the transition to college and As the first program of its kind in the nation, Communication maximize their learning potential. Services include tutoring, across the Curriculum (CxC) works with LSU faculty to advance Supplemental Instruction, individual consultations, presenta- the communication skills of all LSU undergraduate students. tions, and workshops on topics such as test preparation, time Through enhanced learning experiences inside and outside the management, note-taking, overcoming test anxiety, college classroom, CxC initiatives help students improve their written, reading strategies, and concept mapping. spoken, visual, and technological communication skills. CxC’s writing coaches help students with any kind of writing from What is Supplemental Instruction? It’s a series of weekly, free essays and research papers to personal statements, application study sessions offered for students enrolled in historically diffi- letters, and oral presentations. cult courses. Students who attend three or more Supplemental Instruction sessions typically earn a 0.5 letter grade higher than students who do not attend. LSU LIBRARIES ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ABROAD Encourage your student to stop by B-31 Coates Hall or call lib.lsu.edu 225-578-2872. Encourage your student to broaden his or her worldview and experience other cultures by LSU Libraries includes Middleton Library and the adjacent Hill Memorial Library. Together, they contain more than four million studying abroad. We have options for every major, on every continent. SHELL TUTORIAL CENTER volumes and provide additional resources such as expert staff, They can take art classes in Ireland, business classes in China, or agriculture classes in Thailand through LSU’s Office of Academic technology, services, electronic resources, and facilities that lsu.edu/tutoring advance research, teaching, and learning across every disci- Programs Abroad. pline. Middleton Library is the main library and is the only 24-hour Our on-campus tutorial center offers free assistance with home- The office offers three types of programs: study location on campus, while Hill Memorial Library houses work, test preparation, and study strategies in many subject LSU’s special collections. The library facilities include individual • National Student Exchange — Study takes place at other universities in the continental U.S., as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands, areas. Free tutoring services are provided by trained peer tutors, and group study areas, a graduate reading room, a math lab, the Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Canada. and no appointment is necessary. Students can drop in to the Shell Tutorial Center, computers, wireless access, and a coffee • International Exchanges — Whether it’s for a semester or a year, students can study at universities across the world. center located at 141-B Middleton Library with their textbooks, shop. notes, and assignments and tutors will be available to assist • Summer Programs — Designed by LSU faculty, with destinations all over the world, summer programs last from four to six them. The center always offers tutoring in math and science weeks and allow students to earn six hours of credit in LSU courses. 1000- and 2000-level courses. The cost of study abroad programs vary, and TOPS and other types of financial aid usually apply. Helpful tip: Students’ sophomore and junior years of college are the ideal times for studying abroad. This is because they need 30 hours (approximately one year) of LSU credit to be eligible to study abroad and, in most cases, must spend their last 30 hours on LSU’s campus. 16 17
“Advise your student not to wait until junior year to come and talk to his “College is a time for students or her professors. We want to meet them as soon as possible in order to to learn and to experience new provide support along the way.” things; in the process, they are going to make some mistakes. GINESSE A. LISTI DIRECTOR, FACES LAB The best thing you can do is to ASSISTANT RESEARCH PROFESSOR, ANTHROPOLOGY help them learn how to recover from their mistakes and encourage them to continue to CAREER PLANNING reach for new heights.” The Olinde Career Center assists students and alumni throughout the career-planning process, from identifying a BILL WISCHUSEN career choice to landing a first job or securing admission to ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, graduate or professional school. Services are available to BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES students as soon as they are admitted to the university. Visit lsu.edu/careercenter for more information. Choosing or Changing a Major LSU has 330 academic programs, which gives students plenty of options to customize their career path. Still, many students find the process of selecting a major or career HOW CAN YOU AN LSU PROFESSOR’S KEYS TO SUCCESS stressful and overwhelming. With thousands of occupations out there, how do they select just one? Olinde Career Center counselors can help. They are available for HELP YOUR Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Bill Wischusen may split his research time between vertebrate ecology and science one-on-one meetings to help guide your student through discovering and deciding on a career. They administer and interpret career assessments and host workshops STUDENT education, but through all of his years at LSU, he has always put students first. This is why he is one of the top professors at LSU and why he wanted to share with Tiger families a few keys to unlock your student’s future success. centered on choosing a major. WITH CAREER In your opinion, what, in addition to good study habits, factors into undergraduate student success? If your student is undecided, we’ve got three tracks he or she can start out on at LSU: DEVELOPMENT? Persistence would be number one, as well as being able to learn from one’s mistakes. Students are going to make mistakes; how arts and humanities; science and engineering; or social sciences. If a student doesn’t • Encourage your student to visit the they respond is key to their success. decide on a major to start, they’ll still need to decide on one of these three paths toward Olinde Career Center. a major. See pages 13-15 or visit lsu.edu/majors for a complete list of majors, minors, Do practices that lead to college success translate into the professional world, and, if so, how? • Advise your student to write a résumé. and concentrations, along with detailed information. • Allow your student to make the Yes, learning how to really absorb material, how to communicate complex ideas to others, and time management are all key practices decision regarding a career path. that lead to success in college and in the professional world. Four-year Career Plan • Emphasize the importance of Some students don’t always feel comfortable approaching their professors during office hours. What would you say to these The Olinde Career Center can assist your student with a four-year career plan that internships. students? What if students can’t make it in to see a professor during office hours; are there other options? includes awareness, exploration, experience, and job seeking (or application to a • Encourage extracurricular involvement graduate or professional school). First, students need to know that we expect them to have questions and we expect them to visit us, so they shouldn’t feel uncomfortable. to develop interpersonal and If they can’t make it to the scheduled office hours, they should try to make an appointment for another time. There is also support leadership skills. Part-time Job Search through the Center for Academic Success, tutoring, and Supplemental Instruction. • Teach the value of networking. While they’re in school, students can get work experience to build their employment With the availability of notes and syllabi online, what is the importance of students attending class in person during standard • Challenge your student to explore portfolio and career network. Students can access job listings through Handshake, an hours? options and learn more about his or online job portal that is maintained by the Olinde Career Center. her field. Students can begin with While it is true all the information presented in many classes is available in other forms, none of that information will provide the career assessments at the Olinde context or let students know the specific emphasis, which the instructor thinks is important. Students often think that the classroom is Events and Services Career Center. the place to provide information, but it’s really the place to set the context and expectations for the material, as well as to emphasize The Olinde Career Center hosts numerous events throughout the year to help students • Persuade your student to stay specific information. prepare for and participate in job searches. Some of these include: LSU Career Expos, up-to-date with current standards (check email regularly, practice the On-campus Interviewing Program, a Summer Jobs Fair, and the JCPenney Suit professionalism, etc.). Up, a partnership through which students can purchase full professional attire at 70 percent off. Networking and career events are also held for specific majors and fields throughout the year. 18 19
LIFE ON CAMPUS DINING ON CAMPUS Bon appétit! If you or your student are looking for a great meal, LSU has an abundance of dining options that are sure to satisfy your taste buds. LSU is a small community within the capital city of Baton Rouge. And like any community, we Both LSU resident dining halls—The 5 and 459 Commons—are state-of-the-art, all-you-care-to-eat dining facilities. Students may dine are dedicated to preserving a peaceful, safe, and healthy environment so the only thing your at either location. The 5 and 459 Commons boast 10 culinary stations, each serving a unique menu with healthy options to create a student has to worry about is studying for that next exam. varied and truly Louisiana-centric dining experience. The LSU Student Union, located near the center of campus, also has numerous eateries including Chick-fil-A, On-The-Geaux, CC’s Coffee Shop, McDonald's, Smoothie King, Panda Express, and more. Your student’s meal plan (mandatory for first- and second-year students living on campus) may come with or without “dining dollars” LIVING ON CAMPUS called Paw Points. Students can use their Paw Points at all LSU food service locations on campus, including concessions for football, LSU is committed to providing students with meaningful living-learning experiences as a means of supporting the quality of undergrad- baseball, or basketball home games. Paw Points are also designed to give your Tiger maximum flexibility within each meal plan. uate programs and the first-year experience. After earning stripes in a residence hall as a first-year student, moving to an on-campus Visit lsu.edu/dining for a complete list of dining locations or to learn more about meal plans. apartment is the next step for students. East Campus Apartments, West Campus Apartments, and Nicholson Gateway Apartments offer convenient, affordable, LSU-operated communities for sophomores and above. Visit lsu.edu/reslife to learn more. First-year Housing Expectation: All LSU first-year, full-time students are expected to live on campus. Living on campus not only provides incredible academic benefits (increased GPA, retention, and graduation rates), but it also offers an immediate opportunity for Tigers to make new friends and build a community, which eases the transition between high school and college. Once students are committed to LSU, they should register for on-campus housing or request an exemption to the housing expectation in their admission portal at lsu.edu/portal. Additional details are available at lsu.edu/exemptions. Students who fail to comply with the housing expectation and/or who provide false or misleading information in connection with a request for exemption could be subject to the posting of the lowest published room rental charges for the term of enrollment to the student’s account for each semester in which the student does not comply and/or subject to the student accountability process, which could include referral to the Dean of Students office. If you need to cancel your housing registration after submitting it, the advance rent is refundable based on when you cancel your housing application. Cancellations are only accepted at lsu.edu/cancelhousing. Room Assignments: Application status, roommate matching and information, and room assignment information is available in the housing portal in myLSU (myLSU > Student Services > On-Campus Housing). ON-CAMPUS MAIL All on-campus residents are assigned an LSU box on campus. The $35 fee is added to their fee bill each semester. These boxes receive USPS mail, as well as packages from commercial carriers, such as FedEx and UPS. Students will receive a pick-up notification via email when packages arrive. When sending mail to your student, please address it as follows: Student’s Full Name LSU Box # 101 LSU Student Union Building Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Residential communities’ front desks will accept deliveries from local businesses of fresh-cut flowers, cut-fruit bouquets, or cookie bouquets only. When sending perishables to your student please address it as follows: Student’s Full Name Room Number and Residence Hall Name Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 70803 20
HEALTH & WELLNESS Your student's health and well-being is our number one priority. Below are a few resources avail- able to help keep them happy and healthy. STUDENT HEALTH CENTER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The Student Health Center is composed of a Medical Clinic, Does my student need health insurance? Mental Health Service, and the Wellness Education Department. The Student Health Center (SHC) on campus offers quality Full-time students pay student health fees, which provide them medical care and is available to all registered students and their with unlimited visits to medical and mental health clinicians, spouses. It is not necessary to have insurance to use the facility's health educators, and registered dietitians. services. The LSU Student Health Center can assist your student with For full-time students, some services are also covered through issues such as: the Student Health Fee, which is part of their full-time tuition • Injury and fees. Part-time students and non-student spouses can opt to pay the fee, which covers unlimited routine visits to clinicians • Illness in the Medical Clinic, the Women's Clinic or the Specialty Clinics; • Mental health issues appointments with a counselor in Mental Health Service; and • Stress and anxiety services, including nutrition counseling in the Office of Wellness & Health Promotion. Visit lsu.edu/shc to learn more. PARKING GETTING AROUND If a student sees the doctor, how do they pay? Student vehicles are welcome on campus but require a BATON ROUGE The Student Health Center accepts cash, checks (with appropriate identification), and most major credit cards. Students valid parking permit, which can be obtained during the LSU For citywide transportation, transfers with the Capital Area are not required to pay at the time of service. All unpaid charges registration process. Permits are required at all hours, day and Transit System (CATS) are free with a valid LSU ID card. Visit are automatically transferred to their fee bill and can be viewed night. LSU is also a bike-friendly campus; however, Baton Rouge brcats.com to view CATS routes. on myLSU. city ordinance requires bicycles to be registered with the Baton Rouge Police Department. This registration costs $5. How do I know if you take insurance for my student? Visitor Parking: The Welcome Center is conveniently located HOLIDAY SHUTTLES Your student should present his or her health insurance card at the corner of Highland Road and Dalrymple Drive and offers at the sign-in desk or cashier desk so it can be saved to their LSU Student Government, Parking & Transportation Services, and record. At that point, all charged services, such as lab work and maps and directions for campus and the surrounding area. All the LSU Family Association sponsor a holiday shuttle program, x-rays, will be automatically filed with their plan. vehicles, including visitor vehicles, are required to have a permit which transports students to and from the New Orleans airport for while parking on campus Monday–Friday. Visit lsu.edu/parking the Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks. For more information, visit Please note that the SHC is currently considered “out-of-network” to learn more. lsu.edu/holidayshuttle. for all off-campus private insurance companies and claims are filed as a courtesy. We cannot guarantee that your health plan GETTING AROUND will cover SHC charges. CAMPUS One of the wonderful things about LSU’s campus is that its core is closed to most vehicular traffic, making it a pedestrian-friendly LSU CARES and bike-friendly place for students. The LSU Tiger Trails Transit LSU Cares is an initiative led by the Office of the Dean of Students that is dedicated to the well-being of students and promotes a System provides a convenient and free bus service for LSU community that cares about each of its members. The LSU Office of the Dean of Students offers an online reporting system to help students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Plus, you don’t have to wait students, faculty, and staff submit concerns about: outside in hot, cold, or rainy weather; you can track buses in real time by visiting lsu.transloc.com and/or by downloading the app • Potential violations of the LSU Code of Student Conduct for your smartphone. • Sexual misconduct and hazing After Hours and Weekends: LSU Campus Transit is a free, after- • Acts of bias or discrimination hours service that runs door-to-door, both on campus and in the • Students in crisis or distress surrounding areas. It runs nightly from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. If your student needs a ride, he or she should call 225-578-5555 or Visit lsu.edu/lsucares for more information or to submit a report of concern. request a pick-up via the TransLoc app. 22 23
STUDENT LIFE We provide the resources your student needs to become part of the LSU community and to thrive within it, giving them a rich college experience both in and out of the classroom. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS There are more than 500 student organizations and clubs at LSU, so your student is bound to find his or her niche to network with peers who have similar interests. • Tiger Link — an online database that helps students find clubs and organizations with which to get involved and allows them to track their involvement • Student Involvement Fair — once a semester, members of various LSU student organizations and Baton Rouge community agencies share how students can engage in what they do, while enhancing their involvement résumé STUDENTS AFFAIRS LSU provides a wide variety of opportunities for students to get involved, utilize resources, and make a positive difference in the RETENTION & STUDENT SUCCESS community. Staff members within the Division of Student Affairs are committed to facilitating diverse experiences that lead to student The Office of Retention & Student Success was created specifically to provide support that equips your student with resources, success. Visit lsu.edu/studentaffairs to learn more. Areas include: guidance, and connections that help facilitate their successful transition to LSU, ultimately leading to graduation. If your student has a question and doesn't know where to turn, contact us and we will help. • Campus Life — enhances student learning by providing opportunities for innovative leadership, service, and involvement that enrich the LSU experience • Disability Services — assists students if they have a permanent or temporary disability and require special accommodations. Services include coordination of in-class accommodations, including note takers and sign-language interpreter services, and OFFICE OF DIVERSITY liaison and referral to on- and off-campus resources, services, agencies, and more The Office of Diversity is committed to fostering inclusive educational opportunities and an equitable workforce environment at LSU. Visit lsu.edu/diversity to learn more. Areas include: • Greek Life — supports and facilitates opportunities and experiences within the Greek community for students to discover, engage, and learn while fostering an environment for peer accountability based on fraternal values • Office of Multicultural Affairs — promotes a supportive and friendly environment that is welcoming and attractive to all persons • Student Advocacy & Accountability — supports student success and personal development as members of the LSU regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability status community by promoting academic integrity and appropriate standards of conduct through the Code of Student Conduct • Women’s Center — promotes the advancement of women's issues and gender equality through its services, advocacy efforts, • William A. Brookshire Military & Veterans Student Center — eases the transition to college for veterans by helping them and educational programs and also provides support, referral, and information to students, faculty, and staff on issues and achieve personal and professional goals, explore new learning experiences, and get involved on campus concerns related to women • Transfer Student Programs — offers programming and events specifically geared toward incoming transfer students, so that • Clarence L. Barney Jr. African American Cultural Center — implements educational, cultural, and social activities that they may meet other transfer students, network with faculty, and learn about LSU resources acknowledge and address the needs of African American students at LSU and also provides a venue for all students to learn about African American culture, heritage, and traditions • Student Health Center — provides, promotes, and supports services that integrate individual health, education for health, prevention of disease, clinical treatment for illness, and public health responsibilities consistent with the educational mission of the university • University Recreation — provides exceptional recreation facilities and programs that inspire, educate, and empower students LSU FOOD PANTRY and the university community to cultivate active lives Campus Life operates the Food Pantry, in Room 108 of the LSU Student Union, which provides supplemental food to students in need who may experience hunger or food insecurity. Food insecurity is a prevalent, but mostly unaddressed, issue on college campuses • Olinde Career Center — assists students and alumni in choosing careers, obtaining career-related work experiences, nationwide, including at LSU. Some students may experience situational hunger or food insecurity while others may demonstrate developing job search skills, and securing employment or admission to graduate or professional school chronic hunger or insecurity and need for continued support. Regardless of the circumstance, no student should have to choose • Parent & Family Programs — is dedicated to helping families transition to the university and offering opportunities for families between food and other basic needs. The Food Pantry exists to help ease that choice and provide support. to more closely partner with us throughout their student's experience • Residential Life — provides dynamic student-focused learning communities that support development and academic success in clean, safe, and sustainable facilities that meet the needs of the campus community LSU CODE OF CONDUCT All students are bound by the LSU Code of Student Conduct, Bylaws and Regulations of the Board of Supervisors, University Policy Statements, and Permanent Memoranda. Any student found in violation of the these policies may be held accountable and be subject to the accountability process outlined in the Code of Conduct, which can be found at lsu.edu/saa. 24 25
EMERGENCY AND SAFETY LSUPD The LSU Police Department provides uniform patrol, motorcycle and bicycle patrols, K-9 officers, investigators, and other support services. The police department consists of full-time officers commissioned with statewide authority. LSU officers work closely with the Baton Rouge Fire Department and East Baton Rouge EMS, who provide fire and emergency medical services to LSU. LSU SHIELD The LSU Shield mobile safety and security app provides a variety of safety resources for students, staff, faculty, and visitors. Visit lsupd.com for more information about the LSU Police Department, LSU Shield app, crime statistics, safety tips, crime prevention programs, and personal safety. EMERGENCY TEXT MESSAGING The LSU Emergency Text Messaging System provides alerts to students in the event of an emergency on campus. Students should register for the service through their myLSU accounts. Only members of the LSU community are eligible to receive these emergency texts in order to maintain the fastest delivery time for over 30,000 students, faculty, and staff. When an emergency text is sent out, the LSU website is also updated with a red border stating the same message as the text. Parents and families are encouraged to visit lsu.edu or follow LSU's official Facebook and Twitter accounts to stay informed in emergency situations. Visit lsu.edu/eoc for more information. EMERGENCY CONTACTS In case of emergency 911 LSU Police Department 225-578-3231 Baton Rouge Police Department 225-389-2000 LSU Student Health Center 225-578-6271 Baton Rouge General Hospital (Bluebonnet Blvd.) Main number 225-763-4000 Emergency room 225-763-4400 Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center (Essen Ln.) Main number 225-765-6565 Emergency room 225-765-8826 Lake After Hours (Lee Dr.) 225-302-5757 Baton Rouge Clinic Urgent Care (Perkins Rd.) 225-246-9997 Express Care Urgent Care Clinic (Nicholson Gateway) 225-831-4030 27
MONEY MATTERS MAKING THE Let’s face it. Money can be a major stressor for students and families alike. Fortunately, your student is a Tiger. According to payscale.com, LSU is the best value in Louisiana, and Forbes ranks us one of the TRANSITION best value universities in the country. Now that your child is in college, your role has begun to change. You’ll still be your student’s biggest cheerleader (and, hey, we’ll be cheering too), but you’ll also be faced with their new level of UNDERSTANDING COSTS independence. Here are some questions you may find yourself In order to determine an estimated cost of attendance, families and students will need to consider asking: tuition and fees, as well as costs for housing, meal plans, and books. General information on cost ▲ of attendance is available at lsu.edu/financialaid/cost. From there, click on “Net Price Calculator” FINANCIAL AID COUNSELING or “Undergraduate” to learn more. WHAT IS FERPA? The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (also known as the Buckley APPLYING FOR AID Amendment) is a federal law that helps protect the privacy of student education records. The act provides students the right to inspect and review education records, the right LSU students are encouraged to complete the free application for federal student aid to seek to amend those records, and the right to limit disclosure of information from the (FAFSA) found at fafsa.ed.gov. This will ensure continued eligibility for any existing financial records. The intent of the legislation is to protect the rights of students and to ensure aid awards. Current students may also apply for scholarships through their myLSU account. the privacy and accuracy of education records. The act applies to all institutions that are Students can also reach out to their senior college for additional scholarship opportunities. Visit recipients of federal aid administered by the Department of Education. lsu.edu/financialaid for more information. WHAT DOES FERPA MEAN PAYING YOUR STUDENT’S FEE BILL FOR YOU? The Office of Bursar Operations creates an electronic fee bill for each student accessible through myLSU. We realize it’s an adjustment; however, under FERPA, parents or guardians have no inherent right to access or inspect their son’s or daughter’s educational records, regard- What does the fee bill include? less of age, unless granted in writing by the student or the student is a dependent as defined by the IRS. The right of access is limited solely to the student. Tuition, nonresident fees, and campus fees are standard. Other charges such as housing, meal plans, parking, etc., will vary with your student. The General Catalog offers a complete overview Final grades, grades on exams, and other information about academic progress are exam- of fees and expenses with descriptions. The Office of Budget & Planning also maintains a list of ples of the confidential information that make up part of a student’s educational record. fee schedules at lsu.edu/bgtplan. ▲ When are fee bills sent? SPRING INVITATIONAL CHECK IN FAMILY WEEKEND ▲ FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT FERPA, CONTACT: The Bursar’s Office will notify students via email each semester when fee bills are available on Office of the University Registrar myLSU. All fees and other university charges are due by the date indicated. Louisiana State University How does LSU accept payment? Room 112, Thomas Boyd Hall Payments may be made online via your student’s myLSU account (or via your myProxy account) Baton Rouge, LA 70803 with a check or credit card. You may also make payments in person at the Bursar’s Office. The 225-578-1686 university also offers a deferred payment plan as a payment option. Eligible students are allowed registrar@lsu.edu to defer up to one-half (1/2) of their current semester charges. Payment of one-half (1/2) of current semester charges plus any account balance must be received by the due date. Helpful tip: See the Tiger Terminology section on page 8 for information on setting up a myProxy account to view your student’s fee bills and/or grades. All students must click the “Complete Registration” button, even if they have a $0 balance. If you have questions about any of your student’s payment options, including deferred payments, email bursar@lsu.edu. 28 29
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