Welcome Week

August 13-20, 2023

Welcome Week is the final phase of your orientation to LSU. This exciting event takes place right before the semester begins so that you can be completely comfortable and prepared to start your experience at LSU.

We know that students who attend Welcome Week are more confident when they start classes and are more successful throughout their time at LSU. This is because they have had the time to meet new friends, have learned about the resources that will help them to be successful here at LSU, and know what it means to be a true LSU Tiger. It’s also a lot of fun! Attendance at Welcome Week August 13-20 is mandatory for all members of the Class of 2027, and we can’t wait to see you back on campus!

Welcome Week Schedule

Most events Monday, August 14th - Wednesday, August 16th are required for freshman students and are labeled as such.

 

Event Time Location Details
Dive-In Movie 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.  University Recreation Come join us for an epic end of summer! Cool down and kick off Welcome Week in our outdoor pool and leisure river. 

 

Event

Time

Location

Details

Small Group #1

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 

PMAC

Required for freshman students. Check your email for your small group number and location. 

Convocation

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

PMAC

Convocation is LSU's official welcome for all new students and makes the start of your academic journey. This University-wide ceremony will bring administrators, faculty, staff, and fellow students together to welcome you into the LSU family. Required for freshman students.

Plenary Session

2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

PMAC

Required for freshman students. 

Honors College Welcome

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

LSU Student Union, Theatre

Required for all Honors College Freshman. 

TigerChat

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

PMAC

Want a sneak peak into the health and safety choices you will face as an LSU student? Join us for an entertaining skit and interactive session to learn strategies and resources available to support you. Required for freshman students.

RHA Block Party 

9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. 

Outside the PMAC

Join the Residence Hall Association (RHA) during our annual Block Party! Enjoy inflatables, music, dancing, snowballs, food trucks, and more! Whether you are a "new resident on the block" or a returning resident, you don't want to miss our on this chance to meet fellow residents from all across campus. 

 

 

College Time Location
Agriculture Residential College 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  Mini Farm 
Business Residential College 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Business Education Complex Rotunda
Engineering Residential College 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Cox Auditorium 
Human Sciences & Education Residential College 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cypress Hall
Humanities & Social Sciences Residential College 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.   LSU Student Union Ballroom, 2nd Floor 
Mass Communication Residential College 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Holiday Forum, Journalism Building
Science Residential College

4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  Horshoe Courtyard
Visual & Performing Arts Residential College 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  Shaw Center for the Arts

 

 

Event

Time

Location

Details

College Open Houses & Welcome Events

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  

Various Locations

See Tuesday College Open Houses & Welcome Events Tab

Small Group #2 

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m

Various Locations, Academic Classrooms

Required for freshman students. Check your email for your small group number and location. 

Residential College Convocations

4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

Various Locations

Required for residential college students. 

UREC All-Access

8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. 

University Recreation Center

Come check out the UREC and all it has to offer! UREC looks forward to welcoming the LSU family back for an amazing semester. Join us for FREE FOOD and a ton of fun. 

 

 

Event

Time

Location

Details

Small Group #3

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 

Various Locations, Academic Classrooms

Required for freshman students. Small group numbers and locations will be emailed to all students on Friday, August 11th.

Tiger Walks: Find Your Classes

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

All Classrooms

Explore campus with your new classmates. Student leaders will be scattered around campus to help guide you and answer any remaining questions you may have before the semester starts.

Corps of Cadets Orientation

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

Military Science Building

Required for Corps of Cadets freshman students.

On-Campus Job Fair

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

LSU Student Union, Ballroom, 2nd Floor

Join us for an On-Campus Jobs Fair during Welcome Week. Incoming and continuing students will network and interact with LSU Departments for open positions during the school year. You can also see open positions on Handshake by searching for "LSU" or "on-campus jobs." Students do not have to register to attend. Check-in will be available at the event.

Meet Your Success Team 

1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Various Locations

Join us for an opportunity to meet and connect with other students and members of your assigned Success Team! Required for freshman students.

Cookies with Coaches in the Center for Academic Success in Coates Hall. 

Cool off with your advisor in University College in Allen Hall.

Strike a pose in the Barbie Photo Booth at the Student Success One Stop and meet your Peer Mentor.

Stop by the Testing Center to enter a raffle!

Twilight Ceremony 

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

Quad

Various members of the LSU community will reflect on the Welcome Week Experience, and celebrate your journey ahead as a member of the LSU family. 

Foam Party 

9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. 

Tower Drive 

Are you ready for a night of foam, dancing, and fun? Head over to Tower Drive, right behind the Union to join Residential Life and the Residence Hall Association for our Annual Foam Party! Get ready to dance the night away while surrounded by bubbles and friends.

 


Choose Your Adventure 

As part of your Welcome Week experience, you are given the opportunity to  Choose Your Adventure. These are optional events to help you discover your passion and begin writing your LSU story. There are dozens of Choose Your Adventure options available, but only a handful require pre-registration due to capacity limits. The capacity on each of these events has been met. 

 

Event

Time

Location

Details

 LSU Health Sciences Center Open House
 

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Off-Campus; Bus will load on Tower Drive

Are you interested in pre-nursing, cardiopulmonary science, clinical laboratory science, public health, or dental hygiene? Join us for a trip to the LSU Health Sciences Center Open House to learn more about the programs and application requirements. Pre-Registration required. Event Full. 

Find My Class

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Free Speech Ally 

This event will help transfer students navigate LSU and find where their classroom will be held.

Service Social & Lunch with Community Partners

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

LSU Student Union, Atchafalaya Room, 2nd Floor

Are you interested in serving within the Baton Rouge Community? During this event students will build food bags to address food insecurity. Following service, community partners will highlight local service opportunities.  Lunch will be provided. Pre-Registration required. Event Full. 

Welcome to the Starting Line of Medical/Dental School 

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Dodson Hall, Room 100

Premedical Advisors provide information on the PreHealth Advising, Support and Education (PHASE) Program at LSU. Learn about the resources available and hear tips on how to be a competitive applicant.

Stumped with LSU Librarians Trivia Events

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

LSU Main Library, Room 109

Come relax, have fun, and try not to get stumped in trivia with the LSU Librarians! Meet your friendly neighborhood librarians while testing your knowledge. Chance to win prizes as well!

Find Your Path: SG Small Groups

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

LSU Student Union, Capital Chamber, 3rd Floor 

We would like to invite students to join Student Government’s President, Vice President, and various representatives in Capital Chamber  to discuss how Student Government works and operates, pathways to involvement on campus, and resources for student success.

Group Fitness Mashup

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 

UREC Outdoor Fitness Space

Stop by UREC for a unique 45 minute group fitness class that combines multiple formats you will see on our groupx schedule this semester. We will have a great playlist and lots of opportunity to meet new students of similar interests!

Group Fitness Mashup

3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 

UREC Outdoor Fitness Space

Stop by UREC for a unique 45 minute group fitness class that combines multiple formats you will see on our groupx schedule this semester. We will have a great playlist and lots of opportunity to meet new students of similar interests!

Pride Mixer

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

LSU Student Union, Ballroom, 2nd Floor

The Pride Mixer is an opportunity for students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community to meet fellow students, network with faculty & staff, and connect with campus & community organizations.

Aqua Bootcamp

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

UREC Outdoor Pool 

Come by the UREC to meet new people and participate in a fun and unique fitness class in our outdoor pool!

Group Fitness Mashup

4:00 - 4:45 p.m. 

UREC Outdoor Fitness Space

Stop by UREC for a unique 45 minute group fitness class that combines multiple formats you will see on our groupx schedule this semester. We will have a great playlist and lots of opportunity to meet new students of similar interests!

LSU Soccer Season Opener

6:00 p.m. 

LSU Soccer Stadium

Come out to the LSU Soccer Stadium tonight at 6:00 p.m. for the Season Opener against South Florida. The first 300 students receive a FREE LSU Soccer Shirsey! Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Make sure you bring your student ID with you to receive a shirt.  

Late Night at the Union 

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 

LSU Student Union 

This isn't your average night at the LSU Student Union. Celebrate the start of Choose Your Adventure with a night full of music, food, and games. The building will be jam packed with trivia, lip sync battles, karaoke, Greek step shows, and food stations.

Click here to sign up for one of the Glow Yoga spots.

Click here to get your ticket for the NPHC step show.

Late Night Breakfast

The 5 & the 459 Dining Commons

10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. 

Grab your friends and head over to one of the dining halls for the first Late Night Breakfast of the year! 

 

 

Event

Time

Location

Details

Geaux Pre-Law Bootcamp

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Coates Hall, Room 152

Interested in pursuing pre-law? Don't miss this Geaux Pre-Law Bootcamp designed for Humanities & Social Sciences freshmen interested in attending law school! Pre-Registration Required. Event Full. 

Get to Kneaux Louisiana: Tour the Home of Tabasco Hot Sauce

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Off Campus; Bus will load on Tower Drive

Get to kneaux more about Louisiana! Students will tour the home of TABASCO hot sauce, learning more about Louisiana's unique culinary history while seeing the beauty of the bayou! Students will then have lunch and learn more about South Louisiana through a service activity. Pre-Registration Required. Event Full. 

Catalyst Leadership Development

9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

LSU Student Union, Atchafalya Room, 3rd Floor

Catalyst is a one-day program designed for anyone who is interested in starting something extraordinary.  Participating in Catalyst is a first step in the lifelong process of learning, exploration, and action. Pre-Registration Required. Event Full. 

Picnic with Mike

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

Outside Mike's Habitat

Enjoy LSU's green space, picnic-style! Students can drop in, grab some food and Kona Ice, and participate in small activities hosted by student organizations and departments. This is a great opportunity to make connections with fellow Tigers, including THE Tiger himself, Mike!

Undergraduate Research Meet & Greet

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

LSU Student Union, Magnolia Room, 3rd Floor

Interested in learning more about student research opportunities at LSU? Come by the Undergraduate Research Meet & Greet to chat with student and faculty researchers.  All majors welcome!

Water Volleyball

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

UREC Outdoor Pool

Come by the UREC to meet new people and compete in a friendly game of water volleyball in our outdoor pool!

Barbell Workshop 

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

UREC Powerlifting Room

Stop by UREC to meet with our certified trainers and take a hands on workshop around the basics of barbell training. Learn how to squat, bench, deadlift and any other barbell movement you'd like to learn.

NPHC Freshman Info Session

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

LSU Student Union, Theatre

Are you interested in learning more about historically Black Fraternities and Sororities?  Come out and meet members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council to learn more about the opportunities to get involved on campus, develop leadership skills, and create life long friendships.

First Time Climber's Night

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

UREC Climbing Wall

Join us for a fun introduction to climbing led by our awesome staff!

Sand Volleyball & Sno Cones

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

UREC Sand Volleyball Courts 

Join us at the UREC Backyard for a pop-up Sand Volleyball tournament with free Snocones provided!

Silent Disco

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 

UREC Courts

Join Student Government and hundreds of other freshmen for a fun, unique night full of partying, food, giveaways, and of course music. Student Government will be hosting a Silent Disco in which students wear specially designed wireless glowing headphones and listen as 2 DJ's battle for your attention. Who will win? Which station will you tune into?

 

 

Event

Time

Location

Details

 Pedal to the Capitol 

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  

UREC Adventure Center 

Bike with us down the Mississippi River Levee to the Capitol Park in Downtown Baton Rouge. Learn more about Louisiana culture and history.

ESports Room Demo

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

UREC Esports Room 

Come in and tour our ESports room located directly at UREC. Try out some of our brand new gaming consoles and well as our PC gaming stations!

Tigers Got Talent

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

LSU Student Union, Theatre

Join us for Tigers Got Talent! Attendees will see a variety of performances from talented LSU students. Then, audience members can volunteer to flex their own skills on stage, open-mic style! Crowd members will vote at the end on their favorite talented Tiger!

Glow Yoga 

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

UREC Mind Body Studio 

Join us as we black out the mind/body studio to provide a Slow Flow, Glow Yoga class. Glow accessories will be provided and all levels are welcome.

Saturday Night in Tiger Stadium

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

Meet on the Parade Grounds 

Join your LSU classmates on the Parade Grounds at 6:00 p.m. to walk down Victory Hill to Tiger Stadium for the official Class of 2027 photo in Tiger Stadium. Hear selections from the Tiger Band and Spirit Squads, along with some special guest appearances.

Carnival 

8:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. 

Lot 401 (off South Stadium Drive

Close out Welcome Week on the midway! After a busy week, head to the carnival and unwind on carnival rides, eat traditional carnival food, and play the games on the midway. Make awesome memories with new friends even before classes begin.

 

 

Event

Time

Location

Details

Sports Club Showcase

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

University Recreation Center

Come meet the members of our LSU Sport Clubs to learn more about their competition schedules, membership requirements, and practice times!

 

Event

Dates

Location

Details

 RSG (Ready, Set, Geaux) 

Thursday, August 17th - Saturday, August 19th

Art & Design Building

RSG is a bridge program to assist new SSS members  with the transition from high school to college. The purpose of the program is for students to “increase engagement, learn student success tips, and create a ‘community’ within the larger LSU community.” Only available to students in the SSS program. 

LSU Promise Scholar Program

Thursday, August 17th - Saturday, August 19th

Coates Hall; Various Locations

As part of your exceptional scholarship package, you’re eligible for this exclusive programming and elite community that will help you maintain your scholarship, as well as plan and achieve academic, career, and financial goals. Pre-Registration required; only available to Pelican Promise Students. Event Full. 

Geaux Engineering

Thursday, August 17th - Saturday, August 19th

Patrick F. Taylor Hall; Various Locations

Geaux Engineering gives first-year students a head start to the College of Engineering and prepares you for your future career. Peer mentors guide you through fun, team-based activities including a design project, degree exploration, and upperclassman-led sessions. Pre-Registration required; only available to College of Engineering Students. Event Full. 

College of Music & Dramatic Arts Bootcamp

Thursday, August 17th - Saturday, August 19th

Music & Dramatic Arts Building, School of Music Building

The College of Music & Dramatic Arts Boot Camp is a required orientation program specially designed for incoming Music, Theatre, and Film & Television majors. Pre-Registration required; only available to College of Music & Dramatic Arts Students. 

STRIPES

Thursday, August 17th - Saturday, August 19th

Allen Hall; Various Locations

Through a combination of community service, educational insight, social engagement, interaction with staff and upper-class student mentors, team building, and much more, you will leave STRIPES prepared to embark on your new journey as a Louisiana State University Tiger. Pre-Registration required. Event Full. 

BIOS

Thursday, August 17th - Sunday, August 20th

Williams Hall; Various Locations

The BIOS program has lectures, exams, lessons on study skills, and group work to prepare students for college. Over 15 years, the over 4,000 BIOS participants went on to outperform their peers in introductory courses, retention within major, and graduation rates. Pre-Registration required; only available to College of Science Students. Event Full. 

Taste of Louisiana 

Thursday, August 17th - Sunday, August 20th

Off-Campus; Bus will load at Pleasant Hall

Welcome to your new South Louisiana home! This program is designed to connect out of state students with each other by introducing you to culture, food, and key places. Each day will hold a new adventure: New Orleans French Quarter, Mardi Gras World, and a swamp tour! Sponsored in part by LSU Parking & Transportation. Pre-Registration required; only available to Out of State Students. Event Full. 

IFC Fraternity Recruitment & PHC Sorority Recruitment 

Thursday, August 17th - Sunday, August 20th

Lockett Hall & Greek Row 

Fraternity and Sorority Recruitment offers students the opportunity to make friends, get to know what the LSU Greek community has to offer, and ultimately become a member of an IFC fraternity or PHC sorority. Visit lsu.edu/greeks for more information and to register!