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The Spirit of Academics As 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
college of music and dramatic arts an area of interest on the following pages where we list every major available at LSU.
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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 Find the program that’s right for you among LSU’s more than 235 academic fields of study.
Learn more @ www.lsu.edu/admissions.
Colleges & Programs College of Agriculture Agricultural 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 & Design Interior Design Architecture Landscape Architecture Studio Art Ceramics Digital Art Graphic Design Painting & Drawing Photography Printmaking Sculpture
College of Science
Physics Astronomy Medical Physics Physics & Second Discipline Physics Secondary Education
E.J. Ourso College of Business Accounting 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 & Environment
Biochemistry Biological Sciences Marine Biology Secondary Education
Coastal Environmental Science
Chemistry Biological Chemistry
Elementary Grades Education 4-year Teacher Certification 5-year Certification with Master’s Degree
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
College of Education
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 music and dramatic arts College of Engineering LSU’s total enrollment, more than 27,000, is a diverse one:
Geology Environmental Geology Geology Geophysics
from out of state, and 6% are
Mathematics Actuarial Science Applied/Discrete Secondary Education Mathematical Statistics Mathematics Computer Science
from another country.
Microbiology
51% of LSU students are female, 25% are non-white, 17% are
Biological Engineering Chemical Engineering Biomolecular Chemical Environmental Materials Civil Engineering Construction Management Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering
Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Petroleum Engineering
College of Humanities & Social Sciences Anthropology 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 Communication Mass Communication Advertising Journalism Political Communication Public Relations
College of Music & Dramatic Arts Music, 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 & Counseling Dental Hygiene – Allied Health Physicians Assistant – Allied Health Cardiopulmonary Science – Allied Health Pre-Medical Technology Pre-Nursing
University Center for Freshman Year Undecided – Arts & Humanities Undecided – Science & Engineering Undecided – Social Sciences
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college of music and dramatic arts 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.
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
LSU is the only university in Louisiana
designated
as
a
“Very High Research Activity” university by the Carnegie Foundation.
Academic Programs Abroad If 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.
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Honors College
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
The 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.
college of music and dramatic arts Freshmen entering Louisiana State University are eligible to apply to the Honors College if they meet the following recommended admission criteria:
LSU is the only university in Louisiana
designated
as
a
“Very High Research Activity” university by the Carnegie Foundation.
• 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.
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STUDENT LIFE
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.
In the Heart of Louisiana LSU 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.
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STUDENT LIFE 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.
Athletics LSU 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.
college of music and dramatic arts In addition to receiving football tickets at a discounted rate, our
students get in free to all other LSU home sporting events with their
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(FYE) is a campus-wide initiative that provides students with all the support they need to make their first year at LSU a success.
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STUDENT LIFE
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 At 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.
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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.
Dining All 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.
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
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.
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VALUE OF LSU
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 A 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
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LSU is one of the country’s most popular universities
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among high school students, according to U.S. News & World Report. In its 2009 publication, “Most Popular Colleges: National Universities,” LSU was ranked 16th.
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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.
Cost of Attendance The 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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Financial Aid The 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:
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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.
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Apply to LSU Anyone 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 collegepreparatory high school courses as outlined in the CollegePreparatory 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. college of music and dramatic arts 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.
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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 Aid 1146 Pleasant Hall Baton 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 Subjects
Units
Courses
English Composition & Literature
4
• English I, II, III, and IV
Computer Studies
.5
• One-half unit in computer studies or substitute one-half unit from any of the above.
Mathematics (4 units are strongly recommended)
3
• 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
Natural Sciences
3
• One unit of biology • One unit of chemistry • One unit of physics
Social Sciences
3
• One unit in American history • One unit in world history, world geography, or history of western civilization • One unit consisting of civics, free enterprise, economics, or American government
Math/Science Elective
1
• 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.
1.5
• 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.
Additional Courses
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2
• Two units in a single language
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 Tours There 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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Contact Us Read the information in this publication and/or taken a campus 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 Aid
1146 Pleasant Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Telephone: 225-578-1175—for admissions inquiries 225-578-3103—for student aid inquiries Fax: 225-578-4433 E-mail: admissions@lsu.edu and financialaid@lsu.edu Web site: www.lsu.edu/admissions and www.lsu.edu/financialaid
Honors College
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Residential Life
Disability Services
205 French House Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Telephone: 225-578-8831 Fax: 225-578-8828 E-mail: honors@lsu.edu Web site: www.honors.lsu.edu 99 Grace King Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Telephone: 225-578-8663 Fax: 225-578-5576 E-mail: reslife@lsu.edu Web site: www.lsu.edu/housing
P.O. Box 21773 Baton Rouge, LA 70894 Telephone: 225-578-6642 Fax: 225-578-0834 E-mail: dining@lsu.edu Web site: www.lsu.edu/dining 111A Johnston Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Telephone: 225-578-5919 Fax: 225-578-4560 E-mail: disability@lsu.edu Web site: www.lsu.edu/disability
Office of Orientation
116 Wetland Resources Building Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Telephone: 225-578-2634 Fax: 225-578-7899 E-mail: orientation@lsu.edu Web site: www.lsu.edu/orientation
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