The following is the recommended timeline for fall applicants to ensure priority processing.
| Freshman | Transfer | |
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| Junior year: | Send SAT I and/or ACT scores to LSU. (codes: SAT - 6373, ACT - 1590) | |
| Prior to August (One year before desired entry) | Make sure you will have completed all LSU high school unit requirements with the required unweighted gpa. | Make sure you are taking transferable courses with the required gpa from an accredited college or university. |
| June to December |
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| January | Send your transcript with fall grades. | |
| January 1 to December 1 | Submit your Financial Aid paperwork. | |
| April | April 15 - Deadline for fall admission. | |
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| June to August |
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| Submit course descriptions of any courses completed. | ||
| August | Submit payment (fee stub) by payment date (even if there is a zero balance). Prepare to arrive early for orientation if you have not attended an orientation session earlier. | |