Student Life

The university is committed to the concept of student growth and development through active participation in the university’s living-learning environment. Students will maintain and develop their physical and mental health, sense of self-worth, ability to work with and lead others, understanding of citizenship obligations, concern for the campus environment, ability to think critically and ethically, and a sense of belonging to the university and global communities. To foster development of these qualities, a comprehensive range of programs and services has been designed for students to encourage full participation in the life of the university; to promote intellectual development, leadership, and civic responsibility; and to contribute to personal growth.

Student Life & Enrollment

African American Cultural Center

The African American Cultural Center (AACC) implements educational, cultural, and social activities that acknowledge and address the needs of African American students at LSU. Through programmatic efforts, the center also provides a venue for all students to learn about the African American culture, heritage, and traditions thereby striving to create a better knowledge and understanding of the African American experience.

Campus Life

The mission of Campus Life is to enhance student learning through innovative initiatives focused on involvement, leadership, and service that enrich the LSU experience. Campus Life supports these innovative initiatives through leadership development, activities, student organizations, and volunteerism.

Activities - With a professional programming staff to advise its members, the Student Activities Board seeks to educate and entertain the campus while developing the newest generation of student leaders on campus. Whether it is homecoming festivities, musical performances, hot topics, popular culture, or exposure to cultural events and different cultures, students can always find something to do on campus.

Service - With its campus and community service programs and networking opportunities, Volunteer LSU is the heart of student volunteer efforts. The student leaders of Volunteer LSU coordinate major campus service traditions, like Community Bound each fall. New service initiatives each semester are focused on areas such as youth programs, disaster relief and emergency preparedness, Baton Rouge restoration and beautification, civic and social awareness, and health and wellness outreach.

Campus Involvement and Student Organizations - With more than 400 registered student organizations, there is a place for every LSU student to be involved at LSU. This area provides the oversight, support, and training for student organizations. For the most up-to-date list of student organizations, visit www.lsu.edu/campuslife.

Leadership Development - Leadership development is an integral part of a student’s success at LSU. In Campus Life, staff and students implement campus-wide leadership development programs to enhance the academic experiences of the student body. This area includes hosting leadership development programs, coordinating leadership conferences, and providing specific training for individuals who wish to become campus leaders.

Through these experiences, Campus Life intends to assist students to become well-rounded individuals, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Career Services

The mission of Career Services is to assist students and alumni in choosing careers, obtaining career-related work experiences while in school, developing job search skills, and securing employment or admission to graduate or professional school.

Undergraduates are encouraged to follow their Recommended Paths throughout their college years to fully prepare themselves to develop the skills, experience, and confidence to transition successfully from college to career. Students are also encouraged to enrich their studies and prepare for their careers by using the Career Plan for Undergraduates in addition to their academic course of study.

Graduate students are likewise encouraged to clarify their career objectives and develop their professional skills outside the classroom by following the Career Plan for Graduate Students.

Career Decision-Making provides assistance in self-assessment for the purpose of planning a career. Services include choosing the right major and career; career testing and interpretation; specialized programming for first-year students; and the Career Information Center.

Experiential Education combines academic study with on-the-job, career-related work experience. Cooperative education programs, internships, summer jobs, part-time jobs, and volunteer opportunities are all offered to assist students in this area.

Job Search teaches lifelong skills in finding employment. Services available include individual appointments, addressing résumés, cover letters, networking, interview, job search strategies, and assistance with the graduate school application process.

Employment Services connects students and alumni with employers. Careers2Geaux, the On-Campus Interviewing Program, résumé referrals, Tiger Network, and other recruiting events are all available for the benefit of students and alumni.

Center for Academic Success

The Center for Academic Success (CAS), internationally recognized as an Outstanding Learning Center, is the central learning center at LSU for students interested in learning efficiency and effectiveness. Because academic support is not just for students who are “in trouble,” the CAS offers resources that help all students maximize their experience at LSU, from first year through graduate and professional school. The CAS faculty and staff take a cognitive science-based approach to assisting students with creative and personalized strategies to ensure their academic success.

Free resources available to LSU students include:

• A nationally recognized website (www.cas.lsu.edu) with information on effective learning strategies that provides tools and information to help students discover and understand how they learn, how to get organized, how to ace their tests, and how to reduce their stress to help them increase their academic performance. Additional online resources include online learning style self-tests and learning strategies workshops (www.lsu.edu/learn).
• One-on-one consultations and on-campus workshops on learning strategies are also available.
• Collaborative study groups (Supplemental Instruction) and tutoring (on-campus and online) are offered to students for historically challenging subjects such as mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics as well as other select subjects. Current schedules are posted at www.cas.lsu.edu.

Community University Partnership

The Community University Partnership (CUP) builds relationships between campus and community groups, activists, schools and interfaith networks. Through its efforts, CUP promotes civic engagement, increases cultural competency, challenges historic sentiment, and develops new strategies to accommodate the changing demographics of our community.

Office of the Dean of Students

The Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS) transforms lives by facilitating opportunities and experiences to discover, engage, and learn in a diverse, inclusive, and just community while promoting social responsibility. Departments within ODOS are Campus Life, Disability Services, Greek Life, Student Advocacy and Accountability. ODOS also advises and provides financial administrative support for Student Government.

ODOS engages the LSU community in a premier learning experience to achieve the highest standards of personal integrity and civic engagement for leadership in a global society. In addition to facilitating student development and responsibility, staff members also serve as advocates for student interests. Our vision is to engage the LSU community in a premier learning experience to achieve the highest standards of personal integrity and civic engagement for leadership in a global society. LSU’s Commitment to Community serves as a guiding document to assist the entire LSU campus in having pride in our institution and respecting the people who faithfully commit to the principles within the commitment to community.

Student Government is the officially registered student organization that represents student interests, promotes student involvement in decision-making, and promotes the general welfare of the LSU student body.

Disability Services

Disability Services assists students in identifying and developing accommodations and services to help overcome barriers to the achievement of personal and academic goals. Services are provided for students with temporary or permanent disabilities. Accommodations and services are based on the individual student’s disability-based need. Students must provide current documentation of their disabilities. Students should contact the office early so that necessary accommodations can be arranged.

First Year Experience

The First Year Experience (FYE) facilitates the creation of a culture which is student centered and provides a guide to academic success at LSU. The initiatives inform students of the university’s academic expectations and provide resources to facilitate an enriching educational experience. FYE strategically connects students to resources available for success. Offerings include a comprehensive orientation program, academic support, campus involvement, community engagement, and experiential learning. A student’s engagement with each of these areas positively impacts retention and graduation.

Orientation - New student orientation is the university’s welcome program for all incoming students. Students have the opportunity to learn more about LSU, take advanced standing exams, and schedule classes. Orientation programs set the tone for success during the first year as well as the future.

STRIPES - A four-day retreat designed to prepare first-year students for the transition to LSU, STRIPES includes sections on college readiness, history and traditions, campus involvement, relationship building, and student resources.

Bengal Bound - Bengal Bound is the university’s official welcome week. The programs and activities are designed to ease the transition and allow students to feel settled before the first day of classes. The Bengal Bound website provides valuable information on the many campus resources available.

LSU Ambassadors - The LSU Ambassadors are a distinctive organization of student leaders selected to support the university’s orientation and recruitment programs, encourage pride and spirit in the LSU community, and provide diligent service to the LSU campus. Ambassadors are available to assist their fellow students throughout their time spent under LSU’s oaks and arches – from orientation to graduation.

Parent & Family Programs – Parent & Family Programs coordinates the family orientation programs that coincide with new student orientation and offers ongoing outreach and education to foster a stronger connection between families of current students and the university community.

LSU Family Association – The LSU Family Association serves the parents and families of current students through special events, newsletters, and opportunities to partner with the university in enhancing students’ educational experiences. There is a one-time membership fee.

Veteran & Military Services – From the application process to graduation, Veteran & Military Services (VMS) supports the success of veterans, military, and their families at LSU. The office provides both direct and liaison services for the educational and administrative needs of veterans, service members, dependents, and survivors.

Greek Life

Greek Life transforms lives by supporting and facilitating opportunities and experiences within the Greek community to discover, engage, and learn while fostering an environment for peer accountability based on fraternal values.

Greek Life strives to develop a community that enables individuals to achieve the highest standards of personal integrity and civic engagement for leadership in a global society.

Greek Life provides support for individuals and organizations that comprise the fraternal community at LSU. Greek Life staff members develop, implement, and coordinate programs and services that address member education, personal development, academic success, philanthropic activities, leadership development, and social activities. For a current list of fraternity and sorority chapters, please visit www.lsu.edu/greeks. Specific questions or inquiries can be addressed to greeks@lsu.edu.

Multicultural Affairs

The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) seeks to create an environment at LSU that embraces individual difference, sustains inclusion, and cultivates a campus atmosphere that is free from bias. OMA strives to facilitate the academic excellence, personal growth, and social experiences of all students with specific commitments to students of color and other traditionally underrepresented groups. OMA provides a variety of programs and services that reflects the cultural diversity LSU has to offer.

Parking & Transportation Services

LSU is committed to providing ample on-campus parking and transportation for all students, employees, and visitors. To legally park a vehicle on campus, faculty, staff, and students must register and obtain a permit from Parking & Transportation Services. Parking & Transportation Services also provides Campus Transit which is a safe and convenient method of on-campus transportation for students to move around campus after hours. Parking & Transportation Services also partners to provide campus-wide bus service. The LSU Tiger Trails Transit System provides a safe, convenient, and free bus service for LSU students, faculty, staff, and visitors, both on and off campus.

For additional information, call 225-578-5000.

LSU Police Department

The university is dedicated to preserving a peaceful and safe environment for the entire university community. Students, faculty, staff, and visitors are urged to be aware of and alert to the possible existence of criminal activity on campus and to report all crimes or suspicious activity to the LSU Police Department.

The LSU Police Department is staffed 24 hours a day. Police officers assigned to patrol areas throughout the campus will respond promptly to any call and have the capacity to request municipal fire, EMS, or additional police support, as necessary. The department has 70 full-time officers and each has completed formal police training that exceeds state standards and is certified by the Police Officers Standards and Training Council. The department provides a full range of law enforcement services, including criminal investigations, emergency services, and crime prevention services, for a campus population larger than most cities in the state. Administrative responsibility for safety, security, and police service rests with the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Services through the Chief of Police.

The University Right to Know/Campus Security Act report is available on the Internet at www.lsu.edu/police. The web page includes crime statistics, crime alerts, and security policies and procedures. A copy of the report may also be accessed at the LSU Police Department.

Residential Life

To make on-campus living an enriching experience, LSU students and staff have designed a residential life program to promote learning and personal growth. Residence halls and apartments provide a natural and convenient social setting for students. Residents are seldom more than a 10-minute walk from the library, classes, or campus activities.

One of the greatest advantages in living in residence halls is that the staff is available to assist students with concerns and questions. Studies show that on-campus residents maintain higher grade point averages, retention, and graduation rates than do off-campus students. The housing staff also provides informative programs related to safety, wellness, community service, and a variety of other topics. Many of these programs are led by faculty members.

Prospective students must first be admitted to the university before applying for on-campus housing. The Department of Residential Life begins accepting housing applications on October 1 preceding the academic year they are applying for (e.g. students applying for housing for fall 2014 may submit their application beginning October 1, 2013 after being admitted).

If a student has not been admitted to the university first and submits a housing application/contract, Residential Life will return these items, including the deposit. A student may resubmit these items once he or she is admitted to the university. The application date for priority consideration is not established until the student has been admitted and has submitted an application for housing with the deposit. The housing application may be completed online, mailed, or delivered in person to Grace King Hall.

In response to increased demand for on-campus housing, Residential Life has built new residence halls and renovated existing residence halls, adding or replacing nearly 2,300 beds to the housing inventory over the past five years, with the goal to provide housing to all who want to live on campus. It is recommended to apply early since housing priority is assigned by the date of the housing application. There is no on-campus residency requirement and on-campus housing is not guaranteed.

All residential communities participate in the recently implemented Faculty-in-Residence Program, where an LSU faculty member and his or her family live on campus. These faculty members interact with residents by participating in programs in the halls, apartments, and common area sections of their living quarters. Students have the opportunity to socialize with faculty members in a less threatening environment. There is a faculty-in-residence on both the east and west side of campus.

Choices in Residential Living

LSU has 20 residence halls with architectural styles ranging from northern Italian Renaissance, typical of the older campus, to modern buildings. There are many traditional residence halls (non-residential college) that are open to all students of all majors. The activities and programs within the traditional halls are based on the same living-learning principles as the residential colleges. Many major improvements have been made to LSU’s traditional residence halls over the past ten years, and all of our residential buildings are well-maintained by the Residential Life maintenance staff.

For single, upper-class students there are 184 apartments in a complex called the East Campus Apartments (ECA) and 168 apartments in a complex called the West Campus Apartments (WCA). For married students, single parents, students 21 years or older, and post-doctoral students and research associates, there are 578 apartments in the Nicholson and Edward Gay Apartments.

Most residence halls have ground-floor reception areas and study rooms on each level. Entry to all halls is controlled by a security system that utilizes residents’ LSU ID cards. Coin and card access laundry facilities are available. In all halls, students can go online to monitor the status of their laundry as well as the availability of machines. Several halls are accessible for students with disabilities. East and West Campus Apartments rent by the individual room, are fully furnished, and have modern appliances including a stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and clothes washer and dryer. Nicholson and Edward Gay Apartments rent by the whole apartment and are unfurnished except for stoves and refrigerators.

All the residence halls, ECA, WCA, and Edward Gay Apartments have wired Ethernet data connections and basic cable TV connections included in the rent. Additionally, wireless Internet connectivity is provided in student rooms and common areas (lobbies, courtyards, study areas, kitchens, etc.) in all residence halls, ECA, and WCA. There are computer labs with printers in 15 of the residence halls and WCA as well as 40 email workstations. Students can order local phone service online on their myLSU accounts and a monthly fee will be added to their student accounts. Local phone service is not provided in the Nicholson Apartments but is in the Edward Gay Apartments.

The vast majority of residence halls have two-student rooms, although there are a limited number of three- and four-student rooms which are significantly larger. If space is available, students may request a private room. Living arrangements have been established with individual preferences for social and educational development in mind.

Residential Colleges

Residential colleges are structured to create a stimulating living-learning environment through student interaction with faculty and other freshmen beyond the boundaries of the more traditional classroom setting. Students participating in the residential colleges reside in the same facility and must enroll in two special sections of general academic courses per semester taken with other residential college students. Some of these classes may be offered in classrooms in the residence halls. This environment creates a close-knit academic community similar to the small college experience. With greater academic emphasis and faculty involvement, the residential college atmosphere encourages studying, provides access to exceptional academic and social support, and makes it easy to establish new friendships. For more information regarding course requirements, visit the Residential Life website at www.lsu.edu/housing or www.lsu.edu/residentialcollege.

Career Discovery Residential College (CDRC) – Incoming freshmen of all majors are eligible for this themed-based residential college. Career Discovery is new for fall 2014, and its goal is to help guide first-year students in the discovery process of selecting their major and career. Programs in this community are geared toward self-discovery, career exploration, and exploring various majors within LSU and their related careers. CDRC collaborates with LSU Career Services, the Center for Academic Success, and the University College Center for Freshman Year to offer programs and services to its residents. There is a laptop requirement and students must take ENGL 1001  for CDRC. Career Discovery is housed in the beautiful and spacious Broussard Hall.

Herget Residential College - Students participating in Herget Residential College take several core freshman courses together creating a “mini-campus” atmosphere in the halls. This program for non-honors students is designed to integrate learning with community living and provide students with greater opportunities to interact with faculty and specially selected upper-class students. Herget’s focus is to help students successfully transition to college life, help them find their niche, and make new friends. Herget Residential College is housed in Herget Hall, overlooking Campus Lake.

The Honors House is for Honors College students in all majors and classifications and is housed in the newly renovated East and West Laville Halls. High-achieving, creative, and motivated students help create a dynamic living-learning environment. Students in the Honors House live with a diverse peer group, participate in social, academic, and service activities, and interact with faculty within East and West Laville Halls. This academically focused environment allows for involvement and leadership through participation in Hall Government and Honors College student organizations.

Agriculture Residential College - Incoming freshmen in good standing who have declared a major within the LSU College of Agriculture will have the opportunity to live in the Agriculture Residential College. This residential college will support students as they advance through LSU’s agriculture program with a focus in Agriculture Leadership. Faculty involvement and research opportunities will strengthen each student’s connection with the Agriculture College, the land-grant mission dating back to 1862, and the interdisciplinary educational experience that reflects the latest in science and technology. The Agriculture Residential College is housed in the suite bathroom side of the recently renovated and expanded Blake Hall, overlooking Campus Lake.

Business Residential College - Students in the Business Residential College have unique educational and professional development opportunities to acclimate to a business culture. This residential college is open to first-year students who have declared a major in LSU’s E.J. Ourso College of Business. The Business Residential College is housed in Residential College One–West Hall, a state-of-the-art residence hall that opened in spring 2008.

Engineering Residential College- Incoming freshmen who have declared a major in engineering, computer science, or construction management and have an ACT Math score of 23 or higher will have the opportunity to live in the Engineering Residential College (ERC). This residential college supports students as they advance through LSU’s quality engineering program. Faculty involvement and research opportunities will strengthen each student’s connection with the College of Engineering. The Engineering Residential College is housed in Residential College One – North Hall, our newest, state-of-the-art residence hall which opened in fall 2012. Apply early; the ERC typically fills early in the process and has a waiting list.

Global Connections Residential College- Open to first-year, non-honors students with a declared major in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences. The Global Connections Residential College (GCRC) is one of LSU’s premier living-learning programs, focused on international engagement and global interconnections. Students share a common curiosity about other peoples, places, perceptions, and perspectives. They come together in a residential community devoted to exploring Louisiana’s rich international and cultural heritage, expanding understanding of global events and issues, and fostering opportunities for study and service abroad. GCRC is housed in Residential College One – South Hall, a state-of-the-art residence hall that opened in spring 2008.

Mass Communication Residential College - The Mass Communication Residential College is specifically designed to offer an educational and social community for the next generation of journalism, public relations, digital advertising, and political communication professionals. The program will be open to first-year students and any undergraduate international exchange students who are enrolled in the Manship School of Mass Communication. It is housed in Residential College One – South Hall, a state-of-the-art residence hall that opened in spring 2008.

Science Residential College - Incoming freshmen who have declared a major in any science field (including biochemistry, biological sciences, microbiology, chemistry, geology, physics, and mathematics) and have minimum ACT scores of Math: 23 and Composition: 23, or SAT scores of Quantitative: 540 and Verbal & Quantitative: 1040 are eligible to live in the Science Residential College (SRC) in the historic Evangeline Hall. This living-learning approach to the first-year experience will help empower the next generation of science professionals for success. SRC residents are encouraged to participate in one of the science summer workshops offered in each area of study.

Themed Housing

Themed Housing is similar to a residential college, but on a smaller scale. Participants live within a traditional hall, take one class with their cohorts in the program, and participate in activities together. There is one themed housing option for first-year students – the Leadership & Service Living-Learning Community – in a portion of Acadian Hall and one themed housing option for second-year students – Sophomore Gold – in one building in East Campus Apartments.

More details about LSU’s themed housing options are available online at lsu.edu/housing.

Housing Applications for Residence Halls, East, and West Campus Apartments

The Department of Residential Life begins accepting housing applications on October 1 prior to your fall semester enrollment. For example, students applying for housing for fall 2014 may submit an application in October 2013. Students may not apply for housing prior to being admitted to the university. An application for admission must be approved by the Office of Enrollment Management before an application for housing can be submitted. If you are a new student, to increase your chances of receiving an on-campus assignment and the residence hall of your choice, we recommend that you apply for housing as early as possible. This will enhance your chances of getting your preferred community. While on-campus housing is not guaranteed, our goal is to provide housing to all who want to live on campus. There is no on-campus residency requirement.

The East and West Campus Apartments are available to full-time, upper-class (second-year or higher) students only. Applying to the Department of Residential Life is a three-step online process:

1. Apply for admission (or be a current student).
2. Upon admission, fill out the online housing application at www.lsu.edu/housing.
3. Use a credit card to pay the $100 refundable deposit, $50 non-refundable application fee, and $5 non-refundable credit card processing fee ($155 total).

To get your housing assignment online, you must:

1. Go to www.lsu.edu and click “Login to myLSU” at the top left of the page.
2. Click “Student Services” on the left-side menu, and then select “Student Housing.” This will take you to the Residential Life housing application.
3. Click “View Application Status” to see your assignment for the fall semester.

Cancellation of an application/assignment must be submitted in writing to the Department of Residential Life either by emailing reslife@lsu.edu or by mail. If the cancellation is received by June 1 for the fall semester, December 1 for the spring semester, or May 1 for the summer term, a processing fee will be deducted from the deposit, and the remainder will be refunded. If the cancellation is received after June 1 for fall, December 1 for spring, or May 1 for summer, or if the assignment is not claimed during registration, the entire deposit will be forfeited unless all requirements for evaluation of an application for admission have been met and admission has been denied.

The university reserves all rights in connection with assignment of rooms, inspection of rooms, termination, and occupancy of rooms. Reservations are not transferable. If the room is not occupied by 11:59 p.m. on the first day of class, the reservation is forfeited unless notification stating the time of late arrival has been received. Other terms of residence hall occupancy are provided in the housing contract. Room reservations in fraternity or sorority houses are limited to eligible members of those organizations and are made directly with the organization.

Rates for Residence Halls and East and West Campus Apartments

LSU provides housing for approximately 6,000 students in air-conditioned residence halls and apartments. Published rates are per semester, per student. For a list of current rates, see the Residential Life website at www.lsu.edu/housing. A student living in a room that is not filled to normal capacity will be expected to pay an additional rental charge or to move to another room with a roommate at the same rental charge in the same residence hall. If rooms are available for single occupancy, the charge for single occupancy of a two-student room is 1.5 times the semester rate for full occupancy. Semester rental rates are subject to change at the beginning of a regular semester or summer term.

Residence hall rent is due by the deadline established on the advanced fee bill. Additional information concerning residence hall accommodations may be obtained from the Department of Residential Life, 99 Grace King Hall, 225-578-8663 or on the website at www.lsu.edu/housing.

Nicholson and Edward Gay Apartments

The university has 382 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments that are available for families and for single, upper-class, full-time graduate students aged 21 or older, post-doctoral students, and research associates.

Additional information is available from the Department of Residential Life, 225-334-5198 or www.lsu.edu/housing.

Refund of Residence Hall and Apartment Rent

Students contract for space in a residence hall or East and West Campus Apartments on an academic-year basis. The contract is effective on the date it is submitted online or counter-signed by the student. Refund of room rent will be made according to the guidelines below. For further details, contact the Department of Residential Life, 99 Grace King Hall, 225-578-8663.

• A student who moves from one room to another in a residence hall or from one residence hall to another will be refunded or charged the difference, if any, between the unused prorated portions of rent for the two spaces.
• A student who moves out of a residence hall and resigns from the university will be responsible for 25 percent of the rent for the remainder of the contract for the space the student was occupying.
• A student who moves out of a residence hall without resigning from the university will be responsible for 75 percent of the rent for the remainder of the contract for the least expensive space.
• A student who moves out of a residence hall into a fraternity or sorority house before the close of business on the last day of the regular fall registration period will be refunded all of the unused portion of rent for the space he or she was occupying. If such a move is made after the last day of regular registration (the last day of fall registration, if on an “Academic-Year Rental Terms” agreement), the student will receive a refund as noted in the paragraph above.
• A student who is required to move out of a residence hall as a result of disciplinary action will be responsible for 75 percent of the rent for the remainder of the contract for the least expensive space.

Student Advocacy & Accountability

Student Advocacy & Accountability (SAA) engages students on issues of community membership, responsible decision-making, critical thinking, and informed citizenship. SAA promotes cognitive, personal, and academic development through educational outreach, intervention, identification of resources, and the accountability process with an end goal of achieving positive change.

The office addresses all academic and non-academic violations of the LSU Code of Student conduct, found at www.saa.lsu.edu as well as promotes the Commitment to Community (also available at www.saa.lsu.edu). The Code of Student Conduct applies to both individual students and all student organizations on and off campus.

Through our advocacy efforts, SAA provides support resources and services in times of crisis through coordination of the C.A.R.E. (Communicate, Assess, Refer, Educate) approach, including the interdepartmental C.A.R.E. team. SAA strongly recommends that each student be acquainted with the Codes of Student Conduct and aspire to make choices consistent with the Commitment to Community.

Student Health Center

The Student Health Center provides quality health care to LSU students. The center is fully accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). The center provides collaborative care in the out-patient clinic, which includes medical, mental health, and wellness and health promotion services. All visits and inquiries are confidential. The student health fee, paid by full-time students during registration, entitles students to use many of the services of the Student Health Center at no additional charge. There are additional charges for laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, prescriptions, and medical procedures.

The Student Health Center Medical Clinic has primary care clinicians and gynecologists, who are supported by registered nurses. In addition, part-time specialty services are offered in orthopedics, dermatology, ear/nose/throat, and ophthalmology. A dental screening clinic is available; however, dental procedures are not performed on the premises.

Mental Health Service provides crisis intervention and individual and group therapy. These services are provided by mental health clinicians experienced in treating emotional problems and stresses experienced by university students.

The Office of Health Promotion provides education and outreach to the campus community. Individual consultations are available on a variety of issues, including nutrition and weight management; stress and time management; sexual and reproductive health; alcohol and other drug abuse; smoking cessation; sexual assault and interpersonal violence; and many others. Educational programs for student organizations and residence halls, as well as guest lectures for undergraduate and graduate classes, are available upon request throughout the year. A departmental-sponsored peer education organization offers service learning and leadership development experiences.

Student Media

The Office of Student Media oversees operation of KLSU-FM, “The Gumbo” year book, Legacy magazine, The Daily Reveille, TIGER-TV, and an advertising and marketing division. These media outlets provide news and entertainment to students, faculty, and staff and training for students interested in journalism and publishing. All Student Media properties have received numerous regional and national awards.

The Daily Reveille, the university’s student-edited newspaper and website, is published Monday through Friday during the fall and spring semesters and Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer term. “The Gumbo” is distributed during the fall semester. Students also edit and publish the LSU student magazine, Legacy, which is distributed on campus four times annually. KLSU-FM is a 5,000-watt educational FM station operated by students 18 hours a day, seven days a week. Tiger TV produces both news and entertainment programming for the LSU Campus Cable System.

Auxiliary Services

Auxiliary Services manages student service-related contracts including the LSU Student Union, Barnes & Noble at LSU; LSU Tiger Card Office and TigerCASH program; LSU Dining; LSU Catering; LSU Vending; LSU Laundry; ATMs; the Barbershop; RICOH Mail & Printing Services at LSU; Copier Management; Kaplan testing services; the LSU Child Care Center; and LSU partnerships with Cox, Verizon, and Campus Federal Credit Union.

Please refer to our website, www.lsu.edu/uas, for more information.

LSU Student Union

The LSU Student Union, located in the heart of campus, serves as LSU’s community center by providing facilities, services, and programs for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the university. The union is supported by student fees and by a variety of retail and service enterprises located in the building.

The building is the site for a wide range of programs and events designed to appeal to all segments of the university community. These programs include lectures, performing arts, visual arts, films, concerts, comedians, and a large number of noncredit leisure classes. Information on programs, student committees, and student leadership opportunities in the union are available in Room 310 and in the Campus Life Office, Room 358.

The union provides a variety of facilities, services, and conveniences to meet the needs of the campus community. LSU Dining offers the Tiger Lair food court, with Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, and other popular brands; the Magnolia Room restaurant, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and a McDonald’s restaurant. LSU Catering offers a full line of catered services for banquets and luncheons.

Banking machines (ATMs) are located on the first floor. The university’s ID card operation and the TigerCASH debit card services are located in the Tiger Card Office. Campus Federal Credit Union offers student accounts and has a branch located on the first floor of the union. Also located on the first floor are the Barbershop, Cox Communications, walk-up e-mail terminals, Kaplan testing services, billiards, and the Live Oak Lounge, which provides a view of the Memorial Oak Grove. RICOH Mail & Printing Services at LSU, located on the ground floor of the union, offers mailbox rental and package receipt services to students, faculty, and staff.

On the second floor, patrons will find the Art Gallery, which offers a variety of local and national exhibits year round. The Information Center serves as a hub for campus and community information. The Union Theater is host to the School of Music concerts, Broadway shows, dance performances, and many other performing arts events throughout the year. The Box Office sells tickets for Shaver Theatre and Union Theater events and School of Music Recital Hall and Band Hall. The front lounge of the theatre overlooks the LSU Parade Ground with a beautiful view of oak trees beneath the union’s skylights.

Auxiliary Services administrative offices are on the third floor where student job opportunities for positions in the union are available. Students will also find the Student Technology Learning Center with a computer lab and Internet connections. The Event Management Office processes more than 6,000 reservation requests annually for union facilities and campus grounds.

For information on hours of operation and updates on events and services, visit the union website at www.lsu.edu/union.

Barnes & Noble at LSU

Barnes & Noble at LSU boasts the largest selections of LSU clothing & gifts, a tech store, meeting space, and café to serve the campus community. The new superstore provides greater space for merchandising and customer seating within the dramatic store design. The store offers an expanded café for nearly one hundred people and an extensive menu to include more fresh food items. The store’s textbook reservation process now includes online ordering and three service counters where reservations can be accessed and fulfilled without waiting. The store is conveniently attached to the new parking garage with space for over 700 vehicles. Located at the heart of campus, the garage offers convenient hourly and permitted parking to faculty, staff, students, and visitors to the university. It offers greater convenience for those wishing to visit Barnes & Noble at LSU, The Club at LSU Union Square, the LSU Student Union, and many other facilities located in the center of campus. Learn more about the garage at lsu.edu/garage.

Seating 75 people and providing full audio visual facilities, the store’s event room is a venue for meetings, tours, and other campus events with an LSU presentation at no rental cost to campus organizations.

Tiger Card Office

The Tiger Card Office provides the official LSU identification card, the pre-paid debit system TigerCASH, and voter registration services. New students are issued their first ID card at no cost. The ID card is the property of the university and must be retained for each subsequent term of enrollment. The card should be carried at all times and must be presented upon request of any university official. The card is non-transferable.

TigerCASH, a pre-paid debit system, provides a fast, safe, and convenient way to make purchases at various locations on and off campus. TigerCASH is accepted at all dining facilities as well as several merchants off campus. TigerCASH is the only way to copy and print documents on campus. It is accepted at vending machines and all laundry facilities. If your card is lost or stolen, a call to the Tiger Card Office will stop access to your account until you replace your card. With TigerCASH, there is no minimum deposit or semester fee and accounts roll over from semester to semester until the student graduates or resigns. As long as you have a positive balance in your TigerCASH account, you will enjoy convenient purchasing power both on and off campus. TigerCASH deposits may be made through the following options:

• Added as an additional service to the fee bill before completing registration
• Online at our website 24/7
• At our TigerCASH kiosk located in the Student Union and VTS machines located in Middleton library, Patrick F. Taylor Hall, and the Law Center library
• In the Tiger Card Office

Visit the Tiger Card Office website for a detailed listing of locations that accept TigerCASH at www.lsu.edu/tigercard.

More information is available at the Tiger Card Office, 109 LSU Student Union, or by calling 225-578-4300. By using TigerCASH, you are accepting the Terms of Agreement.

The Club at LSU Union Square

The Club at LSU Union Square is a fine dining destination, adding an upscale element to the LSU campus and bringing evening activity to life not just for LSU but also for the Baton Rouge community.

Students can enjoy a casual lunch each weekday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and dinner on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Private dining rooms may be reserved during regular club hours for groups of up to 45 guests. The Club is also available for special events outside of regular business hours. The Club at LSU Union Square accepts cash, Paw Points, TigerCASH, American Express, VISA, and MasterCard.

RICOH Mail & Printing Services at LSU

RICOH Mail & Printing Services at LSU is the university’s commercial mail receiving agency. Mail service is provided to students and faculty members who are LSU box holders or who receive mail through university departments. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The university does not provide mail service to residence halls. Delivery service to the university-owned apartment complexes on Nicholson Drive and West Roosevelt Street is provided by the Main Post Office, 750 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802.

Packages intended for LSU box holders sent via FedEx and/or UPS should be addressed to the box holder’s name and include the following:

Recipient’s Name
LSU Box Number
110 LSU Union Square
Baton Rouge, LA 70803

LSU Child Care Center

The LSU Child Care Center has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and offers a high quality child care program to students, staff, and faculty. The center exceeds state and national standards that guide developmentally appropriate programs for young children.

Priority for eligibility is given according to the following guidelines:

• Children of full-time students, staff, and faculty of LSU
• Siblings of currently enrolled students
• Children of those individuals with secondary affiliations to LSU (i.e., part-time students, part-time staff, and adjunct faculty, LSU alumni, grandchildren of LSU students, staff, or faculty, individuals working for the LSU system)
• Children of the community, families who have no affiliation to LSU

Facility

The LSU Child Care Center is a 15,500 square foot one-story facility with separate spaces for 175 full-time children from different age groups ranging from six weeks old to five years old. The center includes 15 classrooms (based on Louis Torelli’s pod design), parent and teacher resource center, multi-purpose room, kitchen, porches off of each classroom for play during rainy weather, and three fenced playground areas (75 square feet per child) with toys and play equipment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Services

The philosophy of LSU Child Care Center is one of freedom to learn, grow, and make choices through both structured and unstructured activities. All activities are intentionally planned to help children grow and develop physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. The learning atmosphere is one of acceptance, mutual respect, pleasure, fairness, consistency, clear limits and expectations, and encouragement. The predictable, organized environment, with caring adults, clear expectations, and appropriate consequences is designed to support the whole child. Teachers are flexible and allow the children freedom to learn at their own pace.

Families are an integral part of the LSU Child Care Center program. Support, encouragement, and assistance are provided to ensure personal and professional success for parents. Communication with the child’s family is established to share day-to-day happenings and gain new insights about the family’s beliefs and concerns regarding the child’s well-being.

Infant/Toddler Program

A complete developmental program for infant/toddlers provides caring and individualized human interaction through activities that promote language, movement, and self-awareness. Daily lesson plans are based on each individual child’s needs.

Preschool Program

The preschool program provides learning activities through play, the child’s natural path to learning. Daily lesson plans respond to the child’s individual needs and provide activities to enhance a child’s development in the four developmental domains: cognitive, socio-emotional, physical, and language. The center uses the standards and goals defined by the Louisiana Department of Education as measures for developmental and academic success.

University Recreation

The Department of University Recreation provides a variety of recreational activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of the university community. A multifaceted recreational program is offered that includes aquatics, informal recreation, fitness and wellness programs, intramural sports, adventure recreation, sport clubs, and special event activities.

University Recreation includes the following facilities:

• The Student Recreation Complex (SRC) is a 121,000 square foot facility located at the corner of South Campus Drive and Minnie Fisk Drive, that houses courts for racquetball, basketball, volleyball, and badminton, an indoor track, a climbing gym, equipment/bike rental, an inclusive weight/cardio/fitness room, and an indoor pool.
• The University Recreation Fields at River Road, which is located on the corner of Gourrier Lane and River Road, features eight multipurpose fields and four softball fields. All UREC sport club programs take place in this location.
• The Adventure Course is located across the street from the Student Recreation Center Complex on South Campus Drive and includes a high and low ropes course with a zip line and climbing tower.

University Recreation features programming and services in the following areas:

• The fitness and wellness program includes group exercise classes, personal training, and specialty courses. Group X classes provide cardiovascular, resistance training, and flexibility activities in a fun and motivating group setting. Many class formats are offered throughout each semester and range from beginning to advanced levels. All classes are led by certified group exercise instructors. The personal training program provides nationally certified personal trainers who will help individuals reshape their physique, increase strength, or lose weight with a customized program. Sessions are available for individual or pairs personal training and include fitness testing and evaluation. Specialty courses provide opportunities for individuals interested in learning new skills and participating in activities that will provide a lifetime of enjoyment. Taught by qualified instructors, classes are non-credit and include activities such as dance, fitness, and American Red Cross classes.
• The sport program includes intramural sports and club sports. Intramural sports offers team sports and individual events for men’s, women’s, co-rec, faculty/staff, and open divisions throughout the year. Some of these activities are flag football, basketball, softball, volleyball, racquetball, tennis, and dodgeball. Sport clubs provide opportunities for competitive, recreational, and social interaction through on- and off-campus competition. Some of the active clubs include rugby, soccer, equestrian, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, hockey, rowing, tennis, and powerlifting.
• The adventure education program provides an opportunity for the university community to develop an understanding and appreciation for the outdoors. The program features a 24-foot portable climbing wall and an indoor climbing gym. Climbers of all levels will have the opportunity to hone their skills, as well as learn the basics of rock climbing. The program also features a challenge course, which provides facilitation of team building and leadership activities. Comprised of a low and high course, participants utilize their physical and emotional strengths to reach individual and group goals. Outdoor equipment rentals are also offered, including bikes, canoes, kayaks, tents, sleeping bags, and more. Students also have the opportunity to travel and experience outdoor adventure education through the trips program.
• Each year, UREC hosts a variety of special events which are designed to serve particular recreational interests and needs. Programs vary in structure and include organized events such as the Ghost Chase 3K Fun Run and homecoming tournaments.

For additional information, visit www.lsu.edu/urec or contact the Department of University Recreation at 578-8601 or urec@lsu.edu.

Women’s Center

The Women’s Center promotes the advancement of women’s issues and gender equity through its services, advocacy efforts, and educational programs. Through its programmatic efforts, the center strives to connect women from all walks of life, to foster personal development, and to empower women in leadership.

Other Campus Support Functions

Athletic Department

Athletic facilities include Tiger Stadium, with a seating capacity of close to 100,000; four lighted full football practice fields; an indoor football practice facility; a lighted metric track; Bernie Moore Stadium, with a state-of-the-art Mondo surface and seating accommodations for 5,680; Alex Box Stadium, with seating for 10,200; and six lighted tennis courts with an elevated grandstand.

The LSU Natatorium provides an eight-lane Olympic-size indoor pool and diving well. The Pete Maravich Assembly Center, a multipurpose facility, seats 13,472 and is the home court for the men’s and women’s basketball teams, women’s gymnastics, and women’s volleyball as well as a practice facility for the men’s and women’s basketball teams. The recently renovated Carl Maddox Field House provides a 220-meter track facility; a gymnastics practice room; and a large, unobstructed, air-conditioned playing area for basketball, volleyball, indoor tennis, badminton, and other activities. It is available as a competitive indoor track facility and serves as a practice area for track. It is also used for teaching, organized recreational activity, and leisure-time activity for the university community.

Tiger Park, home to the LSU softball team, seats over 1,300 fans in the grandstand an additional 1,200 on the outfield berm, and the LSU Soccer Complex accommodates more than 1,500 fans.

LSU has hosted the NCAA Track and Field Championships four times, most recently in May 2002. The NCAA baseball regional tournament has been played 21 times and the Super Regional has been played seven times at Alex Box Stadium. In addition, the basketball NCAA Mideast Regionals, first/second rounds, and SEC tournaments have been played in the Maravich Assembly Center. LSU has also hosted numerous women’s basketball NCAA tournaments, Gymnastic NCAA regional tournaments, men’s and women’s tennis NCAA regional tournaments, softball NCAA regional tournaments, and soccer NCAA regional tournaments.