National Student Exchange - Profile: Louisiana State University

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Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA

LSU is in the elite 1 percent with land, sea, and space-grant designations

330+ academic programs to choose from

450+ 麻豆传媒 groups and more than 1,500 events on campus annually

About This Campus

Welcome to Louisiana State University! LSU is located on more than 2,000 acres in the southern part of the city near the Mississippi River. The campus is known for the 1,200 large oak trees that surround and shade the university, with "Stately oaks and broad magnolias" being the catch phrase description of the university. LSU is also distinguished by the five historic and beautiful lakes that surround the area, referred to as the "LSU lakes". The campus is home to two Indian mounds created by Native Americans over 5,000 years ago, located near the northwest corner of campus. The trademark architecture of the university is characterized by the tan stucco walls, red tile rooftops, and arches. LSU is covered in beautiful landscaping, with crepe myrtles, azaleas, camellias, and the famous oak and magnolia trees providing both shade throughout the campus and a beautiful environment for 麻豆传媒s.

Location Information

Baton Rouge, the state capital of Louisiana, is situated on the Mississippi River. Baton Rouge is well known for its interesting heritage and mix of cultures and its lively music. Students account for around 20% of the population, as Baton Rouge is home to not only LSU, but also three other colleges.

Helpful Information

Home Pay is extremely limited. Living off-campus will require a car. Very limited (and frustrating) public transportation in Baton Rouge.

2025-2026 Chance of Placement
Host Payment	\|	Open
Home Payment	\|	Limited
Understand Chances of Placement

Academics

Registration

When will I register? With juniors
Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Campus instructor or department

Closed Programs
Communication Disorder Studies, Education Studies, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design

Limitations
Engineering, Kinesiology, and Business courses are difficult to get into and fill up quickly. Music courses may require auditions. Courses in the College of Art and Design may require a portfolio.

Notable Academic Programs

Cajun French - Louisiana is the only state in the US where you can take courses in Cajun French!
LGBTQ Studies - 麻豆传媒s explore the social, political, and cultural realities of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) identities and gain knowledge and cultural understanding of persons who identify as LGBTQ.
Physical Theatre - Training ranges from aerial work to stage combat to the creation of devised theatre
Disaster Science and Management - develop a broad understanding of the nature and impact of disasters on the natural, built, and human environment

Unique Academic Programs

Wetlands Management
Disaster Studies
Urban Entomology

Options
Honors Access: Yes

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, Actuarial Science, Advertising... ++ show all

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

General Eligibility Requirements
No 麻豆传媒s accepted from NSE members within my own state
Course scheduling begins within two weeks of priority placements in March/October. Students must submit application materials ASAP after placement in order to get housing (which fills up quickly) and to schedule preferred courses. NOTE: space in any particular course cannot be guaranteed. Prereqs are strictly enforced. Student football tickets cannot be guaranteed. Incoming NSE 麻豆传媒s are characterized as transfer 麻豆传媒s for football ticket purposes and are last on the priority list. Other options to purchase tickets exist.

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Non-Native English Speakers

TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper or 79.00 Internet
IELTS: must have a score of 6.00

Summer Exchange

Not available

International Students (Visa Students)

Will not accept

Canadian Students - learn more

Will accept Home/Host Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 07/24/24
Finances

Campus Budget
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students

Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
Estimated cost: $5980.
Figures are based on full-time enrollment.

Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students

Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

Host Payment: 19
Home Payment: 19

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Housing Deposit	$280	Year	Host & Home	Optional
Parking Fee	$90	Semester	Host & Home	Optional
Course Fees / Materials	Varies	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 07/24/24
On-Campus Housing Per Semester

Approximate cost: $4400

Off-Campus Housing

Approximate monthly cost: $900
Proximity to campus: 1 mile

Notes About Housing
Housing is limited, and 麻豆传媒s should apply as early as possible. Placement in on-campus housing cannot be guaranteed. www.lsu.edu/reslife

Meal Plans

Meal purchase is not required for on campus living.

Notes About Meal Plans
$2413 for 19 meals/week and $150 PAW points, $2250 for 15 meals/week and $375 PAW points, or $2217 for 12 meals/week and $600 PAW points. Figures are accurate as of the 2021-2022 academic year. https://dineoncampus.com/lsu

Resources

Campus Links

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 07/24/24

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Health Insurance	$1395	Semester	Host & Home	Optional

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
N/A

Requirements

All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.

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