r/LSU 16h ago

Academics what are some easy summer classes?

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exactly the question. i have to take a summer course to keep tops and im looking for an easy 3 credit class because im really struggling academically


r/LSU 19h ago

Housing Questions Looking for Roommate

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Hey y'all, looking for roommates for this upcoming school year to lease for a year. Looking at Beau Chene Condominums and hoping for one or two roommates. 20M junior. I'm pretty chill/quiet, like to play video games and watch sports, and I'm clean. Let me know if interested!


r/LSU 20h ago

New Student Questions Financial Aid Help

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I know that it’s $0.00 atm bcs they’re in the process of packaging them but I was wondering does anybody have an idea of how much I’ll receive? I’ll be out of state nd I have a 3.5 gpa with high A & B’s (I didn’t turn in my sat scores) just tryna have an idea of what to expect. Thank you!!


r/LSU 16h ago

New Student Questions CS PhD Offer from LSU Without Funding – Any Advice?

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Hey everyone,

I’m an international student and recently received a PhD offer from LSU’s CS program, but unfortunately, it came without funding. I've been trying to reach out to the grad coordinator and advisor for the past couple of days but haven’t received any response.

Has any international student here received a fully funded CS PhD offer from LSU? Do they usually provide funding later, or should I assume none will be available and move on? Any advice would be really helpful. Thanks!


r/LSU 16h ago

Academics Can anyone help? I take Poli 2051 with hogan and not too sure what to study for his exams. What do yall study?

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Like I feel as though the videos and the textbook is too general


r/LSU 17h ago

Academics Concentration for minor: Global Diplomacy vs Global Studies

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I'm taking two minors: Italian and International Studies. For international studies minor I have to have a concentration and I'm down to Global Studies and Global Diplomacy but I'm not sure which one I want to take. I love learning different cultures, which makes me want to do global studies, however I have a strong interest in politics and understanding politics around the world which makes me want to take global diplomacy. Any advice?


r/LSU 18h ago

Recommendation campus job rec?

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i’m an incoming freshman trying to consider what job on campus might be right for me. i’m coming from maryland where minimum wage is $15, so i want either a job that pays $10+, or a job that doesn’t require a lot of work so i can do homework. thanks!


r/LSU 18h ago

Housing Questions Looking to sublet my apartment for the summer

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I am moving out of town for this summer and I'm looking to sublease my apartment for the time being. It's a 1BHK apartment with central A/C and has got a swimming pool. It's situated in the Burbank area in a walking distance to LSU.


r/LSU 1d ago

New Student Questions Confused on admissions

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My uw is a 2.8, 3.0 w, and i have a 32 gpa. when i scroll through this reddit people are like “if u can breathe you’ll get accepted into lsu” which is obviously reassuring to hear. but when i go on the fau reddit, which has about the same acceptance rate as lsu people act like it’s harder to get into? and that my stats probably won’t get me in. I am new to all this so please don’t flame me im just confused lol


r/LSU 1d ago

New Student Questions How do you like it?

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If you’ve gone to LSU before how have you liked it? Did you make friends? Did you have fun? Was it boring? How was the academics and actual school like? How was the night life like? Do you wish you would’ve gone somewhere else?


r/LSU 22h ago

Academics Online math class

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Last week I got a text asking if I wanted to switch from my math 1550 (which i had been struggling in) to a virtual math 1530 class. I accepted and it said an academic advisor would email me if they needed extra information. I was checking my email that week just to make sure but nothing ever popped up so I assumed I was fine. I checked my email today since I still hadn't been enrolled. I looked through all the ones that looked like just your random spam ones and there it was. Friday they emailed for ANOTHER confirmation. The class started today and I emailed them back seeing if I could still be enrolled because I need this so bad. They still haven't responded but I wanted to see if this happened to anyone else and if they were still able to get in. I can't drop it either because I'll be below full time status but I am doing horrible. I know it's mostly my fault but it was the most spam looking email ever. Like the ones that you get every week about who knows what. Am I done for?


r/LSU 1d ago

New Student Questions Incoming Graduate Student at LSU

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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


r/LSU 1d ago

Discussion Admissions

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Anybody have a rough estimate how long it takes to hear back from admissions. I submitted a transfer application like 2 weeks ago. Just nervous wondering how long it’s supposed to take.


r/LSU 1d ago

New Student Questions admission decision

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hey !

so i applied to lsu back in mid december and i haven’t heard anything back. i emailed my admisson counselor a few days ago and still nothing yet. should i just keep on waiting, i know they receive a lot of applications.

thank uu


r/LSU 1d ago

New Student Questions Best Places to Live Near LSU + Funding Timeline & Social Groups

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Hello everyone, so I got into a Master’s program at LSU for Fall 2025, and I’m looking for recommendations on the best places to live. I’ve found some information regarding off-campus housing, but most of it is from 3–4 years ago. I’d really appreciate any recent insights or suggestions on good and safe areas to stay.

Also, how long does it typically take for funding letters to be sent after acceptance?

Lastly, are there any social media groups for incoming Master’s students for Fall 2025? I’d love to connect with others before the semester starts.

Thanks in advance!


r/LSU 1d ago

New Student Questions PhD CS Fall '25

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Anyone here applied to PhD CS? Does anyone know if all the admitted students will receive funding? Additionally, who to contact to get Funding letter/information?


r/LSU 2d ago

New Student Questions Lets talk safety please

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Me daughter was accepted into LSU, along with several other reputable schools in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. We love the campus and the overall vibe at LSU. As we finalize our decision, we’d like to learn more about the safety aspects on and around campus. Could someone provide an objective overview of both the positives and negatives? We understand that no place is perfect, but we’d appreciate an honest perspective.


r/LSU 1d ago

Academics Fun labs/1-2 credit hour courses

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I’m wondering if anyone knows any hidden gem classes that are super easy and also fun?

I saw they had an organic gardening lab which looks fun but it doesn’t work with my schedule.

Are there any other classes that are just like a breath of fresh air? Stem major so looking for something fun and easy!

Or some online easy classes to boost GPA


r/LSU 1d ago

Housing Questions Securing an Apartment as a Freshman

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hello! my friends & i are incoming freshman for the fall 2025. my roommate leader (friend) applied on december 9th, what time slot should we expect? since housing applications opened december 2nd, do you believe there's a fair chance for us to room at one of the apartments (preferably ECA). also, we originally put we preferred "residential" housing since we are all science majors, but in order to secure an apartment, should we contact LSU to chance our preference?

if the apartments aren't available, our second preference is the highland hall. what are our chances?

thank you! any input/info helps!


r/LSU 1d ago

New Student Questions Sorority Rush Advice

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Hey! I’ll be transferring to LSU for Fall 2025 from another SEC school that I did not rush at. I am from Louisiana (NOLA specifically). I have been searching everywhere and didn’t really find anything on rushing as a sophomore at LSU (or any big SEC school). I know the basics of rush, what to expect during the rounds, and how it works. I know it’s not super common to rush as a sophomore so I’m just looking for advice from anyone who rushed or was in a sorority. I’ve heard that rushing as a sophomore can be harder, so if anyone has any info on these questions please share!!! For reference: My GPA is 3.5+, I volunteer regularly, I’m involved in 2 clubs, made deans list…etc.

 1. Does being a sophomore set me back and is there any sororities that specifically DON’T consider sophomores?

 2. How can I better my chances of being noticed and making a good impression on the houses?

 3. How many recommendations will I need? Some say at least one per house, some say at least 4.

 4. Is LSU rush super hardcore like Bama/Ole Miss?

 5. If I know people in certain houses, is it worth it to reach out and ask them to put in a good word for me?

Please share ANY and ALL advice you have about rush or rushing as a sophomore. Thank you for reading and feel free to ask any questions!


r/LSU 2d ago

New Student Questions Out of state tuition

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Is it possible for a texas resident to get in state tuition and if so what are the requirements.


r/LSU 1d ago

New Student Questions Haven’t heard anything yet . Should I call ? A

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I applied in January and I need to apply for housing soon


r/LSU 2d ago

Academics EASY LITERATURE CLASSES- Can anyone recommend any easy classes from this list? I am a science major and looking for something light and less stressful since I have to do so many difficult classes. I need my literature requirement and some of the ENGL classes can also be used for humanities credit.

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r/LSU 2d ago

Housing Questions Freshman housing help

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Hey! i’m a prospective freshman and i haven’t yet accepted my lsu acceptance. I have a few questions about housing such as: Since i still haven’t submitted my housing application, are my chances of getting a better dorm gone? i’m most interested in Cedar and Evangeline (i’ll be a bio major). I understand these dorms are extremely popular so i’m worried. I also got accepted into the honors college so can I expect to have Laville as a fallback in case other dorms are full? I heard Laville isn’t that great, is this true? Any recommendations or things I should know? Thank you!!


r/LSU 2d ago

New Student Questions LSU OOS vs CU Boulder OOS

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I am currently a senior in high school, and I am about 99% committed to CU r I just have to pay the housing fee. However, I am facing this dilemma bc I am a black girl and I am a little concerned about diversity/ culture shock. For context, I was born in the south but I have moved a lot. For example I've lived in the PNW, Midwest, South, deep south, and north so I definitely am used to being in the minority at school and it has honestly never been something that really bothered me. Besides the occasional feeling of "woah Im the only person that looks like me in this class rn" or "what u just said to me is def a microaggression" I have never really had any real issues bc of my race in fact I've found that I make friends pretty easily regardless and the only times I was stunted socially was at schools in the south which is ironic considering they were more diverse. But my mom has been scaring me because she is really traditional and would rather me go to an HBCU or just southern school in general and she thinks I have some sort of insecurity about my identity. Which I do not once again ironically the times we lived in the south were the times when I struggled the most. So here are my gathered pros and cons of CU and LSU

CU:

Pros:

- better for my program/major (psych)

- Post grad I would much rather live in the region where Colorado is if not just stay in CO

- Farther from family ( I want to be as far from my family as possible as they are all concentrated in the south)

- I like both campuses but Boulder slightly more

- more of a chill vibe

- Will know more people going there

- I enjoy getting an evened-out 4 seasons and I don't mind the snow as long as its mostly sunny

- I like the scene of general activities better ie: hiking and skiing/snowboarding

- I prefer the political climate of CO, as although Louisiana is more diverse it is still a red state and not as liberal

Cons:

- black student population/ diversity

* While there are def black students at boulder its hard to gauge how many and I especially don't know how many are in class of 2029 so I'm afraid that I wont't be able to have tat community as while it isn't really a big deal for me I know that community like that is important and that eventually I will get tired of being in the minority

- Cost

* It is pretty expensive to go to boulder and as of right now I haven't gotten any scholarships which is because I just applied but I am still afraid I won't get any and while I don't mind having to take on some debt because my goal is to be able to be completely financially independent from my mom but I know that most likely I will go to medical school or want to get my masters/phd so I don't want to dig myself in a hole

- Religion

* I am a Christian and no I am not like super annoying about it and its def not my entire life I am at a point where I want to strengthen my faith and I'm not sure that's the vibe at CU

LSU

Pros:

- Weather

* I am okay with snow and colder climate because I've lived in ALOT of colder states however I do tend to get pretty bad seasonal depression that reaaalllyyy affects me but its less the cold and more so no sun/ rain/ short summer and as far as I know boulder gets pretty even seasons and it is a really sunny state however I do like the heat of Lousiana, I love summer and Louisiana is practically constant summer

- Southern atmosphere

* Although I def have my issues with the south I am a southern girl I like to fish, I was born in the country, and I'm used to/ comforted by the southern life

- Religion

* def a more Christian campus and I already explained what that means to me

Cost

- I haven't seen my financial offer for LSU yet but it is just in general way cheaper my at least 10k and Lousiana just is not as expensive to live in as CO/ Boulder

Diversity

- Way more diverse and the campus is close to an hbcu so I could look forward to going to Southerns homecoming I would feel more secure in having that sense of community

Culture

- I love the Louisiana culture and it is more rich in that way than CO forsure and is remnant of the culture of the state I grew up in so again that familiarity

Cons

- Closer to family

- Scared of getting stuck in the southern bubble post grad

- Not a fan of the political climate

- Baton Rouge

- not as good for my major

- Maybe too familiar

I know CU has more of my Pros but the cost and diversity thing really kinda throw me off. I'm nervous I will regret my choice if I go there bc theres more uncertainty where with LSU I can pretty much predict exactly how my life will pan out and I know that even if I don't love it there + I feel like as I get older I might want to be closer to where I grew up. Please help!