Welcome to LSU
We're glad you're joining us as a new graduate student at the LSU! We've compiled everything you need to get started with your graduate degree.
Activate Your myLSU Account
MyLSU is the university's secure web portal where you'll log in to manage your academic, financial, and personal information.
Setting Up Your myLSU Account
Once you're admitted, you will need to claim and manage your account through my.lsu.edu
You will receive an email to the address provided on your application with the MyLSU account login information. The initial account is setup as a forwarding e-mail account. An e-mail mailbox is assigned to you after completing registration.
Your MyLSU and LSU email account are your primary networking tools at LSU. Check out these GROK articles explaining how to set up your MyLSU account and LSU email account if you have any trouble.
Submit Any Official Documents
All official documents are due within the first 30 days after the first day of class in order to avoid future registration issues.
Where to Submit Your Documents
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Mailing |
Office of Graduate Admissions 114 W. David Boyd Hall Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803 |
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Electronic Services |
gradtranscripts@lsu.edu |
Standardized Test Scores
Official test scores are sent directly from the testing agency. The Institution Code is 6373.
New International Students
LSU's International Services Office offers numerous support services to ease the transition for new international graduate students.
Information for First-Time International Students
- What resources are available for new and existing international students?
Visit the International Services Office (ISO) website to learn more about new international student orientation and how to access other available resources.
- How can I learn more about the English Proficiency Requirement and the English as
a Second Language (ESL) Programs?
The ESL Programs consist of two different programs with different requirements:
Residency for Tuition Purposes
Louisiana residency for tuition purposes is governed by Permanent Memorandum 31, and determined by the LSU Office of Admissions.
Students must meet all of the requirements below to be classified a Louisiana resident for tuition purposes at LSU:
- The student has been domiciled in Louisiana continuously for at least a year immediately preceding the first day of classes of the term for which resident classification is sought; and
- The student has not been enrolled in a Louisiana post-secondary education institution during this period of time, except through a program providing dual-secondary and post-secondary education credit; and
- The student has abandoned all prior domiciles.
Complete the Residency Form to determine eligibility.
Email gradres@lsu.edu for additional assistance.
Schedule Your Classes
Incoming students should consult with their advisors before scheduling courses. Students are responsible for knowing and observing registration deadlines.
Steps to Register for Classes
- Log into the myLSU Portal
- Collapse the Registration Services menu (on the left), and select Schedule Request.
- Select your campus and enrollment term.
- Click View Schedule Request (at top).
- Add your courses, then submit.
In-depth resources: GROK Article: myLSU Portal: How to Schedule & Drop Courses
Obtain a Tiger Card
The Tiger Card is the official identification card of LSU. The Tiger Card is issued to students, faculty, staff, university retirees, university guests and more.
How to Obtain a Tiger Card
The Tiger Card can be obtained on the 1st floor of the LSU Student Union. Along with identification, the Tiger Card is also used for building/dorm access, laundry, printing, vending, off- and on-campus vendors, dining services, library book check-out, discounts and is now an official form of ID when voting in Louisiana!
For more information, feel free to stop by the Tiger Card Office or send an email.
Pay Fees
All new graduate students use the MyLSU web portal to view and pay their fee bill online. Students must meet deadlines to avoid potential registration issues.
This option is available in the menu on the left side, under Registration Services | Fee Bill. Once you submit your fee bill and complete registration, you’re officially a Tiger!
Check out these GROK articles to learn how to access registration information, access your billing statement, and how to pay your fee bill.
New Graduate Student Orientation
We are excited for new graduate students to attend our orientation, and new teaching assistants to attend a workshop designed to help adjust to your new role.
For New Graduate Students & Teaching Assistants
The New Graduate Student Orientation provides information to ease your transition into graduate school and introduces you to campus services and involvement opportunities.
Look out for an email soon with more details.
New Graduate Teaching Assistant Workshop
A workshop for new graduate teaching assistants is offered each fall. More details will be provided at a later time.