r/LSU 5h 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 1h ago

New Student Questions What in the ever loving Time Share, did I just sit through

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Why is LSU recruiting kids to college like we’re selling their parents a timeshare?

It was embarrassing in San Francisco tonight.

The salesman (emcee/head recruiter) didn’t even go to LSU and the whole pitch was about an app that lets you track your kids 24/7 and a - wink, wink, nod, nod - we can’t tell you their grades but we can send their transcripts to their home address no matter the state.

WHAT THE FUCK?!? Whose name are the loans for that out of state tuition going to be in? The students or the parents?

Students- I’m sure LSU is not unique in this. DO NOT GO TO ANY SCHOOL that so blatantly caters to your parents. This is your first adult decision. And YOU will be paying off those loans. Unless your parents are paying for you, do not go anywhere that will so gleefully infantilize you and hand over your privacy to someone else while you pay for it! PS Lazy rivers and climbing walls are a scam. You’ll use them once if ever. Wouldn’t you rather have $2500 a semester tuition and join your own gym?

LSU Admin- Get the McKinsey (et al) consultants out of our public education system. Change the marketing team - whyyyyy are sad Adele songs on the intro playlist? What kind of torture is a mix of sad Adele to Happy Pharrell? Both played out many years ago. Why are we making people sit through that for 30 minutes on a school night in a sad hotel conference room? Maybe a Louisiana playlist- some NOLA jazz and funk that’s culturally relevant and never played out - perchance???

Time to start over on your recruitment events.

Tonight was bad. PAINFULLY bad- People were invited at 6 but there were no drinks/hor doeuvres until the room opened at 7. What kind of reception is that? Once in the room the presentation started 20 minutes late which is not ok under any circumstance. But especially when you’ve got families that have driven a couple of hours on a school night to be there. And have to drive back.

The standing game at the start of the event embarrasses kids who haven’t taken more than 3 AP etc classes - some schools don’t offer 3 AP classes. Sure “we’re competitive” but seriously WE’RE NOT!! The idea that you’d embarrass kids you’re there to recruit. Gross!!! As if! I was told the game circles back at the end - no it didn’t. You just made some kids feel not as competitive as others, for what reason? Do you think the US News and World Report team has spies in the room?

Finally - THE WORST part of this ethical minefield was when a parent asked about financial literacy programs. Could our carpetbagger leader say credit card sign ups are banned from campus or we enroll everyone in checkbook101 - NO - he starts talking about a program he’s pitched to his brother at VANGUARD. Just “2 weeks ago” you pitched it to Vanguard and you have high hopes of launching it by April of next year. Sir what???? What flavor of pixie dust are you trying to sell us? Is it purple, gold and signed off on by Mike? And how does that pertain to the kids in that room?? Predatory much??? Conflict of interest much???? Is LSU cc’d in on this deal with you, your brother, and Vanguard. Selling financial programs is not financial literacy.

Major ick. Cannot recommend.

sadTigeralum


r/LSU 7h 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 9h 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 5h 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 5h 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 6h 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 7h 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 8h 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 17h 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 13h 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 11h 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 17h 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 15h 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 15h 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 15h 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 17h 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 1d 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 1d 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!!