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Parent & Family Programs would like to congratulate all of our parents and families with a student graduating this semester!
The Spring 2016 Commencement Ceremonies will be held May 13. More information can be found here.
Attention 2012 Family Association Members:
The Family Association would like to congratulate members who have a son/daughter graduating this semester! We are proud of your student's accomplishments and wish them the very best in their future endeavors.
2012 Family Association members will be removed from our membership database and Email Update list.
If you have a student who is continuing their undergraduate degree or another student that enrolled after 2012 and is continuing an undergraduate degree in the fall, you do have the opportunity to remain a member of the Association. Please email lsufamily@lsu.edu by Friday, May 27 with your continuing student's full name and classification if you wish to remain a member and continue receiving LSU Family Association benefits.
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| Upcoming Dates & Events Sunday, May 1: Concentrated Study Period ends Monday-Saturday, May 2-7: Final Examinations Friday, May 13: Commencement To see the complete 2015-2016 Academic Calendar, please click here.
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| LSU Library HoursMiddleton Library is operating on a 24 hour basis between Sunday and Thursday. For a full calendar of hours for the fall semester, please click here.
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A Note from the President
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It’s a time of celebration: commencement is right around the corner, and whether your Tiger is a freshman or is getting ready to walk across that stage, we should all take a moment to appreciate the journey these young people have undertaken at LSU. They are growing as individuals and stepping out of their comfort zones as they interact with classmates, participate in one of our more than 400 student organizations, engage in research, fieldwork or other scholarly endeavors, and find out what they truly want to do with life. And all of us at LSU are so proud to be a part of these milestones and to play whatever role, no matter how major or humble it might be, in your Tiger’s success.
And we can’t wait to see what this year’s graduates will accomplish. A degree from LSU will brings a lifetime of benefits, from higher than average starting and mid-career salaries and a network of alumni spanning the globe to achievements ranging from Pulitzer Prizes to landing a rover on Mars.
As always, thank you for trusting us with your Tiger.
F. King Alexander
LSU President
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| TOPS Update
TOPS remains a great concern for all Louisiana students. The proposed TOPS budget is funded at only 25% of the previous year’s level, which would tremendously reduce access for Louisiana students. However, the Regular Legislative Session doesn’t end until June 6, so much can change between now and then. Fill out the Federal Application for Student Financial Aid (FASFA) now if you haven’t already. If there is indeed a shortfall, those with completed FASFAs will be given TOPS priority over those who did not submit the paperwork.
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| End of the Year Checklist Not sure of exactly what your Tiger has to do before the end of the semester? Check out this end of the year checklist that’ll keep your Tiger on track, in the midst of finals. - Fill out your FAFSA form for 2016-2017 year – https://fafsa.ed.gov
- Schedule a strategy session with your FYE staff member –lsu.edu/fye
- Double check your fall 2016 course schedule.
- Make a study plan for finals!
- Check with your RA or ResLife to see when you have to move out of your dorm.
- Find on-campus or off-campus housing for the 2016-2017 school year.
- Donate left over nonperishable food to LSU Food Pantry.
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Student Strategy Sessions
Transitioning to college can be tough, but FYE is here to help make it easier. At the beginning of the year students are assigned an FYE staff member based on the first letter of their last name. Our staff members are here to answer any of your students’ questions, help them get involved, and find their place on LSU's campus. Students can schedule a strategy session anytime throughout the year at lsu.campuslabs.com/beacon.
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| Way to Geaux, Res Life Students!
It’s Almost Time to Move Out Res halls close May 7, 2016 at 8 p.m., but students should to check out within 24 hours of their last final. Make sure your student schedules a checkout session with the floor’s Resident Assistant to complete the check out process.
When your student is packing to move out, encourage him or her to donate any unwanted items that are in good condition to the annual move-out donation drive. Collection bins will be placed in each hall’s lobby for students to leave unwanted items that will be donated to local charities.
Residential Life has partnered with University & Student Services (USS) to provide summer storage for students. USS will pick up items directly from your on-campus room, store the items in a climate-controlled environment for the summer or longer, and return them back to your fall housing assignment on or off campus.
Have a New Tiger Living on Campus for Fall 2016? Room assignments for incoming Tigers are well under way! Haven’t applied yet? No problem! Residential Life is still accepting applications for fall 2016. Did you know we have more freshmen from Louisiana living on campus than ever before? It’s true!
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| Finals are quickly approaching and it’s important to finish strong. Support and encouragement can help students reduce stress and stay focused. The following study tips can also help students prepare for final exams:
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That’s a Wrap! Students are putting in that last big push to finish the year successfully. Most have had a laser focus on end of semester projects, papers and final exams. With the last final over, it’s time for some well-deserved relaxation. But what comes next? Making the most of summer includes taking steps along the 4-Year Career Plan to clarify, explore, connect and achieve! Here are a few resources and tips:
Confirm or clarify choice of major
Gain experience - Part-time and summer job postings are available through Careers2Geaux
- Build a professional network and gain insider information by making contact with friends, neighbors and family in fields of interest to your student
- Consider what it takes to work a summer job abroad for next year. It takes time to make the many needed arrangements, so this summer is the perfect time to start!
Polish the professional image - Juniors and seniors can prepare and polish résumés and other job search documents
- Students who will graduate in the next year should create a strategic timeline for success to include preparing for the fall Career Expo being held Wednesday, Sept. 7, and Thursday, Sept. 8, in the Maddox Field House
- Schedule a job search appointment to perfect the game plan for senior year success!
Check out the resources and services the LSU Olinde Career Center has to offer on our website lsu.edu/careercenter or by visiting 158 LSU Student Union. Office hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact us at 225-578-2162 or career@lsu.edu.
The LSU Olinde Career Center will be open throughout the summer during regular hours.
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Are you coming to town for graduation? You won't want to miss the 2016 LSU UREC Golf Tournament that will be hosted at the Santa Maria Golf Course on May 11, 2016. The tournament is a four-person scramble, with a shotgun start of 8:00 a.m. The Santa Maria Golf Course is built on 150 acres of rolling terrain, featuring 15 lakes and two natural waterways. The 18-hole course measures 6,969 yards in length from the championship tees. It is challenging, yet enjoyable, for golfers of all levels. Competitions including Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, Straightest Drive, and Longest Putt.
Register in person by cash or check at the LSU UREC Student Recreation Center or pay online here with a credit card. LSU University Recreation is looking forward to another great tournament!
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| LSU Academic Programs Abroad
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Even though we are sad to see our students leave campus, Academic Programs Abroad is accustomed to students leaving for new adventures. It is our goal for students to have an academic experience abroad during their undergraduate career. Our students who have studied abroad know the impact that has had on their life and academic career, but now they are coming to understand how their time abroad has influenced their life after graduation.
LSU Political Science graduate, Amber Galjour, has taken to heart the lessons she learned on her study abroad experience. In 2014, Amber participated in our LSU in Paris summer program with LSU faculty and 30 other LSU students. Having come from a small town in Louisiana, Amber never dreamed a summer in Paris would completely change her career path. After exploring the City of Lights for the entire month of June, studying internationally, making new friends, learning the value of independence, and creating memories to last her a lifetime, she started down an entirely new path with confidence and a strong desire to see more of the world. Amber graduated in December of 2015 and has since started her studies for a Masters in International Social Policy at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Moving around the world was no easy feat, but Amber drew from her study abroad experience helped to prepare for the move. She plans to graduate and then pursue a career in international higher education to help other students experience the unexpected benefits from studying abroad.
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How You Can Stay Engaged in the Latest News
We encourage you to join us in communications as University College shares valuable information regarding your students’ academic tenure at LSU. “Like” LSU University College on Facebook today at https://www.facebook.com/LSU.UniversityCollege.
Planning for Summer School at Another Institution?
If you are planning to enroll at another college or university this summer with the intention of transferring credit back to LSU, you should be mindful of a few policies and procedures that may affect your summer school enrollment elsewhere.
1. LSU will not accept credit from a 2 year institution if the credit takes you beyond the second year in your degree program. Essentially, that means no 2 year institution credit will be accepted beyond 60 hours of your requirements in a 120 hour degree program.
2. If you have had the misfortune of earning an “F” grade in an LSU course, you CANNOT repeat that course at another institution outside of the LSU system.
3. Many courses at other institutions have been evaluated for LSU equivalents, and you can find these equivalents from a database entitled “Tiger Transfer Tables” maintained by the LSU Office of Admissions. This can be found at this web link.
4. If you cannot find a course in the Tiger Transfer Tables, you can request a transfer course evaluation at this web link: www.lsu.edu/evaluation.
5. Additional information about “how credit transfers to LSU” can be found here.
6. Upon completion of your summer school enrollment, you must have the transfer institution send an official transcript to LSU’s Office of Admissions.
If you have questions about summer school transfer credits or other advising questions, contact a UCFY counselor for assistance. Appointments are available by calling 225-578-6822 to arrange for an appointment. Limited walk-in appointments are available here in 150 Allen Hall each workday between 8:10 am and 4:10 pm.
Final Examinations & Concentrated Study Period
Final exam week is May 2 - 7, 2016. The university provides students with a concentrated study period (April 27 - May 1, 2016) to help students prepare for final exams. Encourage your student to check their exam schedule multiple times, as course exams often do not fall during their normal class time. Grade Appeals
Students may formally appeal a grade if they feel that a professor or instructor has made an error in assessing their final grade. The process begins as follows; additional steps in the process can be found in the LSU General Catalog.
“Appeals of final grades must be initiated by the student by requesting in writing or actually attending a meeting with the faculty member who assigned the grade at issue within 30 calendar days after the first day of classes in the next regular semester.”
“The student must meet with the faculty member concerned to discuss the situation and attempt to arrive at a solution. Although each may have an advisor present, it is believed that under most circumstances, the meeting will be more productive if only the student and the faculty member are present. To the extent an advisor is utilized at this or any stage of the procedure, the advisor is not allowed to argue, advocate, make statements, present information, question witnesses, or raise objections on behalf of either party. The faculty member must inform the student of his/her decision within 7 calendar days.”
Grade Exclusion Policy
Many courses at LSU offer the option for GRADE EXCLUSION if a grade of D or F had been previously earned. If a student is planning to repeat a class in summer term or for Fall 2016 because of a D or F grade in the same class from a previous semester, it may be appropriate to take advantage of this policy. Essentially, grade exclusion allows a student to repeat the class and have the first grade excluded when calculating the cumulative and LSU GPA for the new semester and subsequent semesters following.
If the student wishes to explore this option, the first step is a conversation with a UCFY counselor before the last day to add a class on the academic calendar.
PHI ETA SIGMA, National Honor Society for LSU Freshmen
LSU University College hosted its annual Phi Eta Sigma Initiation Ceremony on Tuesday, April 21, 2016 at LSU Union Royal Cotillion Ballroom. University College’s Chapter of Phi Eta Sigma inducted 316 freshmen scholastic achievers, and presented the L. B. Lucky Award and Senior Award.
Congratulations to all of the 316 freshmen scholastic achievers. Check out the photos of the induction ceremony by clicking here.
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| Important Safety Information
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The safety of students, faculty and staff is of the utmost importance to LSU. Therefore, we would like to remind you about the safety resources that are available to you. Please consider utilizing these services, report any suspicious activity to LSU Police, and have a safe and enjoyable semester!
Receive emergency text messages from LSU:
Register your cell number to receive emergency text messages in case of an immediate safety issue on campus by visiting http://my.lsu.edu/ and clicking on “Personal Preferences” and “Emergency Contacts.” While there, fill out your emergency contact information, too. There is no fee to subscribe to the emergency text message service, but regular text messaging rates through your provider will apply.
Free App for Emergencies on Campus:
A free smart phone app, called LSU SHIELD, is now available to the LSU community. Available for both iOS and Android operating systems, LSU SHIELD is designed to help students, faculty and staff report emergencies or crimes, receive help from police, or simply check on each other to ensure they’ve arrived safely at their destinations or returned safely from class, their workouts, or other outings. Please consider downloading the free app to your phone. The app will prompt you for various information, not all of which is required. However, the more information you enter, the better the app will work for you.
If you see something, say something:
If you see something suspicious on campus, please report it! We want to hear from you, and you can report suspicious behavior anonymously. Call LSU Police at 225-578-3231 or learn more at https://sites01.lsu.edu/wp/lsupd/?page_id=641.
We’re Committed:
We’re committed to ending sexual violence and creating and maintaining a community of respect. One of the first steps is education, understanding what constitutes sexual violence and what options and resources are available. For more information, or to report sexual misconduct, visit http://students.lsu.edu/deanofstudents/title-ix.
Bookmark LSU’s homepage:
Everything from safety messages and severe weather alerts to what’s happening around campus can be found at LSU’s homepage, http://lsu.edu/.
Safety messages from the LSU Police Department:
Stay informed of campus safety issues by visiting the LSU Police Department’s website at www.lsupd.com and liking LSU PD’s Facebook page. To reach LSU PD by phone, dial 225-578-3231 or if it’s an emergency, dial 911.
Evacuation Plan:
What if campus needed to be evacuated? Would you know what route to take?
Don’t Be a Zombie:
Take a shuttle at night:
Be prepared:
LSU’s official Facebook page:
LSU’s official Twitter account and YouTube channel:
Help Stop Hazing:
LSU policy and Louisiana law prohibit hazing, which is any behavior designed to punish or humiliate others. Learn more, or anonymously report hazing, at www.lsu.edu/hazing.
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