Student Life & Academic Services
CENTER FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT
OFFICE • 122 Johnston Hall
TELEPHONE • 225-578-5160
FAX • 225-578-9441
WEB SITE • www.lsu.edu/csli
The Center for Student Leadership& Involvement (CSLI) provides meaningful experiences in tandem with classroom education and operates three major programmatic efforts:
- The center oversees the support, training, and educational programming for over 350 registered student organizations.
- Additionally, the center is responsible for the implementation of campus-wide leadership development programming to enhance the academic experiences of the student body. This area includes hosting leadership development programs, coordinating leadership conferences, and providing specific training for individuals who wish to become campus leaders.
- Finally, the center coordinates first-year experience and transition programs that successfully introduce new students to the history, traditions, and campus resources available. One such program is the S.T.R.I.P.E.S. program in which students spend four days learning the history, traditions, and campus resources available for new students. These programs also facilitate transition into college life and connect students with campus involvement opportunities.
University registration of a student organization does not imply control of, support for, or agreement with the organization's purposes, goals, or philosophy. Participation in student organizations is voluntary. A student organization’s status may change after the catalog is published. For the most up-to-date list, visit the center’s site at www.lsu.edu/csli.
College Council Agriculture College Council Cultural African Student Organization Governing Black Student Union HonoraryAlpha Delta Mu • social work Military Arnold Air Society PoliticalAmericans for Informed Democracy ProfessionalAgribusiness Club |
Religious220 Campus Ministry ServiceAlpha Phi Omega Special Interest5.6 - The Photographic Society Sports/RecreationBadminton Club |
STUDENT UNION
OFFICE • 310 LSU Student Union Building
TELEPHONE • 225-578-5141
FAX • 225-578-4329
WEB SITE • www.lsu.edu/union
The LSU Student Union, located in the heart of the campus, serves as LSU’s community center by providing facilities, services, and programs for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the University. The Union is supported by student fees and by a variety of retail and service enterprises located in the building. Students are automatically members of the Union through their student fees. Faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the University may become members by paying an annual fee.
Through its student programming committees, the Union presents a wide range of programs and events designed to appeal to all segments of the University community. Programs include lectures, performing arts, visual arts, films, concerts, comedians, and a large number of noncredit leisure classes. Information on programs, student committees, and student leadership opportunities in the Union are available in the Program Department, 304 Union, 225-578-5118, and on the Union Web site.
The Union provides a variety of facilities, services, and conveniences to meet the needs of the campus community. The LSU Bookstore offers textbooks, trade books, LSU Tigerwear, gifts, and merchandise, and eCommons, a “literary café” featuring Starbucks coffee. LSU Dining offers the Tiger Lair food court, Sidepocket snack bar, the Magnolia Room restaurant, W. W. Cinnamon’s bakery, and a McDonald’s restaurant. LSU Catering offers a full line of catered services for banquets and luncheons.
Six banking machines (ATMs) are located on the main floor. Campus Federal Credit Union, which offers student accounts, has a branch located on the ground floor of the Union. Also located on the ground floor are the Barbershop, STA Travel Agency, Cox Communications, walk-up e-mail terminals, and a U. S. Post Office branch.
On the main floor, patrons will find the Art Gallery, which offers a variety of local and national exhibits year round. The Information Center provides patrons with candy, a copy shop, and sundry items. The Union Theater is host to the School of Music concerts, Broadway shows, dance performances, and many performing arts events throughout the year. The Box Office, next to the theater main entrance, sells tickets for Reilly and Union Theater events. The University’s ID card operation and the TigerCASH debit card services are located in the Tiger Card Office. The front lounge overlooks a beautiful view of oak trees and the LSU Parade Ground, while the center lounge rests beneath the Union’s skylights.
On the third floor, customers will find the Student Technology Learning Center where students will find a computer lab and Internet connections. The Event Services Office, located in room 310, processes more than 6,000 reservation requests annually for Union facilities and campus grounds. Information on student job opportunities in the Union can also be found in room 310.
Tiger Card Office
OFFICE • 207 LSU Union
TELEPHONE • 225-578-4300 or 225-578-3663
FAX • 225-578-4585
WEB SITE • www.tigercard.lsu.edu
The Tiger Card Office provides the official LSU identification card, the debit card system TigerCASH, and voter registration services. New students are issued their first ID card at no cost. The ID card is the property of the University and must be retained for each subsequent term of enrollment. The card should be carried at all times and must be presented upon request of any University official. The card is non-transferable.
TigerCASH is a prepaid debit card system using the Tiger Card to provide a fast, safe, and convenient way to make purchases at multiple locations both on and off-campus. TigerCASH can be used for books, supplies, snacks, meals, and campus entertainment, but it does not allow for cash withdrawals. It is safer than cash and more convenient than checks or credit cards and can help reduce the risk of theft. If your card is lost or stolen, a call to the Tiger Card Office will stop access to your account until you replace your card. With TigerCASH, there is no minimum deposit or semester fee and accounts roll over from semester to semester until the student graduates or resigns. As long as you have a positive balance in your TigerCASH account, you will enjoy convenient purchasing power both on campus and off campus. Visit the Tiger Card Office Web site for a detailed listing of locations that accept TigerCASH at www.tigercard.lsu.edu. Deposits can be made at the Tiger Card Office, online at our Web site, or at the new TigerCASH kiosk, located outside of the Tiger Card Office.
More information is available at the Tiger Card Office, 207 LSU Student Union, or by calling 225-578-4300. By using TigerCASH you are accepting the Terms of Agreement.
UNIVERSITY RECREATION
OFFICE • 102 Student Recreation Complex
TELEPHONE • 225-578-8601
FAX • 225-578-8489
WEB SITE • www.lsu.edu/recsports
The Department of University Recreation provides a variety of recreational activities. To meet the diverse needs and interests of the University community, a multifaceted recreational program is offered that includes aquatics, informal recreation, healthy lifestyle programs, intramural sports, adventure recreation, sport clubs, and special event activities.
University Recreation includes the following facilities:
- The Student Recreation Complex [SRC] is a 121,000 square foot facility located at the corner of South Campus Drive and Minnie Fisk Drive, that houses courts for racquetball, basketball, volleyball, and badminton, an indoor track, climbing gym, an inclusive weight/cardio/fitness room, and an indoor pool.
- The SRC Outdoor Field Complex, which is located adjacent to the SRC, consists of tennis courts, multipurpose fields, and sand volleyball courts.
- The Sport and Adventure Complex [SAC], which is located on the corner of Gourrier Lane and River Road, features three multipurpose sport fields, an outdoor equipment rental center, bike rental, and a challenge course.
University Recreation features programming and services in the following areas:
- The healthy lifestyle program includes group exercise classes, personal and swim training, and specialty courses. Group classes provide cardiovascular, resistance training, and flexibility activities in a fun and motivating group setting. Many class formats are offered throughout each semester and range from beginning to advanced levels. All classes are led by certified group exercise instructors. The personal training program provides nationally certified personal trainers who will help individuals reshape their physique, increase strength, or lose weight with a customized program. Sessions are available for individual or pairs personal training and include fitness testing and evaluation. Specialty courses provide opportunities for individuals interested in learning new skills and participating in activities that will provide a lifetime of enjoyment. Taught by qualified instructors, classes are non credit and include activities such as capoeira, intermediate ballet, yoga, and American Red Cross classes.
- The intramural sports program offers team sports and individual events for men's, women's, co-rec, faculty/staff, and open divisions throughout the year. Some of these activities are flag football, basketball, softball, volleyball, racquetball, tennis, and dodgeball.
- The adventure recreation program provides an opportunity for the University community to develop an understanding and appreciation for the outdoors. The program features a 24-foot portable climbing wall and an indoor climbing gym. Climbers of all levels will have the opportunity to hone their skills, as well as learn the basics of rock climbing. The program also features a challenge course, which provides facilitation of team building and leadership activities. Comprised of a low and high course, participants utilize their physical and emotional strengths to reach individual and group goals. Outdoor equipment rentals are also offered, including bikes, canoes, kayaks, tents, sleeping bags, and more.
- Each year, UREC hosts a variety of special events which are designed to serve particular recreational interests and needs. Programs vary in structure and include organized events such as the 3K Ghost Chase Run and Adventure Race.
- The sport clubs program provides opportunities for exercise, recreational and social fellowship, on- and off-campus competition, and learning new skills while improving existing ones. Some of the active clubs include rugby, soccer, equestrian, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, tae kwon do, karate and powerlifting.
For additional information, call the Department of University Recreation at 578-8601.
OTHER CAMPUS SUPPORT FUNCTIONS
Athletic Department
OFFICE • Athletic Administration Building
TELEPHONE • 225-578-8001
FAX • 225-578-2430
WEB SITE • www.lsusports.net
Athletic facilities include Tiger Stadium, with a seating capacity of 92,300; four lighted football practice fields; an indoor football practice facility; a lighted metric track; Bernie Moore Stadium, with a Rekortan surface and seating accommodations for 5,680; Alex Box Stadium, with seating for 7,700; and six lighted tennis courts with an elevated grandstand.
The LSU Natatorium provides an eight-lane Olympic-size indoor pool and diving well. The Maravich Assembly Center, a multipurpose facility, seats 13,472 and is the home court for the men's and women's basketball teams, women's gymnastics, and women's volleyball. The Carl Maddox Field House provides a 220- meter track facility; a gymnastics practice room; three regulation handball courts; and a large, unobstructed, air-conditioned playing area for basketball, volleyball, indoor tennis, badminton, and other activities. It is available as a competitive indoor track facility and serves as a practice area for track and tennis teams. It is also used for teaching, organized recreational activity, and leisure-time activity for the University community.
Tiger Park, home to the LSU softball team, seats over 1,100 fans, and the LSU Soccer Complex accommodates more than 1,500 fans.
LSU has hosted the NCAA Track and Field Championships four times, most recently in May 2002. The NCAA baseball regional tournament has been played 16 times at Alex Box Stadium. In addition, the basketball NCAA Mideast Regionals, first/second rounds, and SEC Tournament have been played in the Maravich Assembly Center.
Faculty Club
LOCATION • Highland Road
TELEPHONE • 225-578-2356
FAX • 225-578-2244
WEB SITE • www.lsu.edu/facultyclub/
The Faculty Club is the hospitality center for the campus. The Faculty Club may be used by the University community and is open to the general public for certain events. All full-time LSU faculty, administrative and research staff members, and Ph.D. candidates who are teaching assistants are eligible to join Faculty Club, Inc., a private organization. Members have opportunities to meet and work with a cross-section of the campus community through participation in a variety of activities such as pre-football game buffets, family activities, dances, open houses, and other functions.
Annual membership dues allow the Faculty Club, Inc., Board of Governors to offer these events at a moderate cost.
The dining room is open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, serving a full á la carte menu. Conference rooms are available for meetings and luncheons during regular club hours. The club is also open for special events by reservation. Guest rooms are available for overnight accommodations for parents of students, visitors to University departments, and the public.
The Faculty Club accepts cash, Points, TigerCASH, American Express, VISA, and MasterCard.
U. S. Post Office
OFFICE • 111 LSU Student Union
TELEPHONE • 800-ASK-USPS (800-275-8777)
University Station, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803-9998 is a federal government post office located in the LSU Union Building. Mail service is provided to students and faculty members who are post office box holders or who receive mail through University departments. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The window hours are adjusted during the holiday season and between semesters. The lobby, however, remains open when the office is closed so that mail may be picked up from post office boxes.
A post office box may be rented for the year or for six months. Post office boxes may be shared only with spouses, brothers, and/or sisters having the same last name. Rental fee information may be obtained by writing to: Manager, University Station, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803. General delivery service is not available. Please note that the 70893 zip code is for post office boxes 16000-19999 and 70894 is for post office boxes 20000-55000. All other department mail should carry the 70803 zip code.
All mail, including “Special Delivery,” “Express Mail,” and parcels must be addressed to the student's box number since the University does not provide mail service to residence halls. Delivery service to the University-owned apartment complexes on Nicholson Drive and West Roosevelt Street is provided by the Main Post Office, 750 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802.