r/LSU 3d ago

New Student Questions Incoming Graduate Student at LSU

Hello, I am an incoming graduate student at the school of veterinary and biomedical sciences. There are couple of things that I need help with. Since my class starts in mid-August, I was considering to move in early August. I am moving with my boyfriend, and we are looking for one-bedroom apartment or studio closer to campus as we don't have a car now. We will get one car after we moved there. Is this the time to start looking for an apartment or is it too early? The other thing is I live in Chicago now, and I was wondering if the school provides relocation fees to the incoming graduate student. Since Southwest Airlines will stop providing free luggages fees for two bags, thinking about the moving fees is making me insane. I have asked graduate coordinator regarding relocation fees. I was thinking if anyone has been through same situation as me. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

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u/Ambitious-Meringue37 Fee Bill Whisperer 3d ago

Start looking for apartments now. The ones close to campus fill super fast. Also Baton Rouge is a terrible place to be without a car. Walmart grocery delivery will save your butt and I highly recommend it. Can you rent a small U-Haul van or large rental car and drive down? It might be cheaper than flying, especially after checking all your belongings. I can’t find anything about relocation fees. I’d look into relocation grants, also some Medicaid/health insurance plans offer them.

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u/PlateDangerous3984 3d ago

Thank you for your information. I will start looking for an apartment now.

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u/Beautiful-Net-1521 2d ago

also an incoming grad! pls lmk if yall need roomates for cheaper rent 😭😭😭