LSU Ring
A Tiger Tradition
From stately oaks and broad magnolias to the thrill of Saturday night in Tiger Stadium, the LSU Ring is a permanent symbol of your LSU experience and connection to past, present, and future LSU students. Long considered a Tiger tradition and academic milestone for juniors, the LSU Ring is reserved for alumni, currently enrolled undergraduates who have completed 75 credit hours, and currently enrolled graduate students who have completed 18 credit hours.
LSU Ring Week
January 24-26, 2023
Barnes & Noble Bookstore at LSU
Tuesday, January 24, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, January 25, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, January 26, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Students are not required to attend LSU Ring Week, but it is the best time to order
for students as Balfour representatives can answer questions about the ring and help
determine appropriate sizing. The deadline for ordering an LSU Ring guaranteed to
be crafted before a Ring Ceremony is March 10 at noon. Students who order their rings
by March 10 will be invited to participate in Overnight with Mike and the LSU Ring
Ceremony.
Overnight with Mike
The night before the LSU Ring Ceremony, LSU tradition is that each student has the unique and distinct privilege of having his or her LSU Ring watched over by Mike in his habitat.
Ring Ceremony
Sunday, April 30, 2023, times to be announced.
The LSU Ring Ceremony is for degree candidates who order the official LSU Ring through
Balfour.com/lsuring. You are not required to attend the LSU Ring Ceremony. For questions about the LSU
Ring ceremony and traditions, email lsuring@lsu.edu.
Order Your Ring
All rings ordered prior to the deadline to participate in the LSU Ring Ceremony will
ship to LSU to be distributed during the ceremony. Rings ordered after this date will
be shipped to the address you choose when ordering. For questions about ordering,
sizing, and pricing, visit Balfour online, email CollegeRings@Balfour.com or call 1-800-BALFOUR (800-225-3687).
ORDER YOUR RING AT BALFOUR.COM/LSURING
You can also order your ring in person with a Balfour representative at the LSU Grad Fair.
LSU Grad Fair
Wednesday, March 1
Thursday, March 2
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Barnes & Noble Bookstore at LSU
Each LSU ring represents the uniqueness of Louisiana State University and serves as a lasting symbol of LSU’s proud traditions and values. Oak leaves and magnolia blossoms are carved on both sides. One side features the degree received, gates of LSU, and Seal of the University over the last two words of the Alma Mater, “Forever LSU.” The other side shows the year of graduation, Memorial Tower, and eye of Mike the Tiger. LSU is encrusted on top of an amethyst stone. The words “Louisiana State University” and the founding date of 1860 encircle the stone.
Prior to commencement, students wear the ring with "LSU" facing them as a reminder of the goal within reach. Upon granting of degrees at commencement, graduates turn the ring so that "LSU" faces outward. This symbolizes a graduate's readiness to represent LSU in their post-grad success.