What to Bring

Please locate the type of orientation session you are attending to view a list of items you should have with you.

Spring Freshman Orientation; Summer Freshman Orientation; Freshman Orientation, Advising, and Pre-registration; and Spring Invitational

  • A black ball point pen and several sharpened No. 2 pencils
  • A non-graphing calculator for the chemistry and physics exams
  • A booksack to carry belongings
  • A picture ID (driver’s license) to allow you to take exams and be photographed for your LSU student ID
  • Money for meals
  • Instrument and music, only if you scheduled an audition with the LSU School of Music
  • Reservation confirmation form (to be emailed upon receipt of payment)
  • Parking permit (to be emailed upon receipt of payment)

Transfer Orientation

  • A copy of your transfer evaluation of credits
  • A catalog from your previous college or university
  • Any additional course credit information that you may have from your previous college or university
  • A booksack to carry belongings
  • A picture ID (driver’s license) to allow you to take exams and be photographed for your LSU student ID
  • Money for meals
  • Instrument and music, only if you scheduled an audition with the LSU School of Music
  • Reservation confirmation form (to be emailed upon receipt of payment)
  • Parking permit (to be emailed upon receipt of payment)

Family Orientation

  • Reservation confirmation (to be emailed to your student upon receipt of payment)
  • Parking permit (to be emailed to your student upon receipt of payment and also to be emailed to any registered family members prior to the orientation program)
  • A writing instrument (students should bring a black ball point pen and several sharpened No. 2 pencils)
  • A tablet/notebook to take notes during Family Orientation sessions
  • Something to carry materials/belongings
  • Cash for meals and  t-shirts (We will be selling LSU Mom and Dad t-shirts and “I Bleed Purple and Gold t-shirts for $10 each)
  • Money to join the LSU Family Association or you can join online before you arrive at www.lsu.edu/familyassociation
  • An umbrella
  • A sweater or jacket (some of the meeting rooms vary in temperature)
  • Comfortable shoes (LSU is a walking campus)