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Experience LSU: Your guide to successfully transitioning to LSU.

1) WELCOME TO LSU • Congrats on your decision to be an LSU Tiger! What now? • How do I register for classes?

2) SIGN ME UP • LSU’s online pre-orientation • 2017 Schedule Options WELCOME TO LSU! • Getting Registered • Orientation Details: Where do I stay? Where do I eat? Where do I park? What do I need to bring? CONGRATS ON YOUR DECISION TO • Family Experience BE AN LSU TIGER! 3) COSTS Experience LSU has created a new student orientation program to provide you with an opportunity to learn more about LSU, meet your fellow classmates, and schedule classes. But, first and foremost, it’s designed to help you • How much does orientation cost? learn about the resources available at LSU to help you succeed. • What if my plans change? • Orientation Refund Deadlines Both student and parent orientations are led by LSU Ambassadors who are trained to provide a successful orientation experience for our incoming students and parents. 4) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES • Checking Off the To-Do List How do I register for classes? • Students with Disabilities This required program is designed for all entering freshmen who will start classes in the fall. During the one-day • Driving Directions session, you will meet with an academic advisor who will help you select your classes and register for the fall semester.

“My experience attending freshman orientation was phenomenal. I was pretty nervous about coming to LSU, as I really didn't know anyone coming here; however, going through orientation and seeing what a positive and welcoming environment LSU was made everything worthwhile. It was because of orientation, actually, that I decided to become an LSU Ambassador!”

Tori Landry | Albany, LA

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In May, you will receive a live link to participate in LSU’s online pre-orientation. We strongly encourage you to complete the online orientation program so you are well prepared for your on-campus orientation experience. Getting Registered All eligible entering freshman will receive an email inviting them to register for orientation. If you have not 2017 Schedule Options received an email to register, please contact the Experience LSU office at225-578-2634 or email us at [email protected]. There are 17 sessions of orientation, but not all colleges participate in each session. It’s important for you to select a session when your major is offered. If you choose to change your major after you’ve registered online, give us a Using the online registration link included in your email, you will be able to view the online orientation application call. We can help you sign up for a different session. and all orientation session dates available. Reservations for each session are limited. Once a session date fills to capacity, it is closed. Please do not make travel plans until you have received confirmation from the Experience Attention Honors Students: If you are enrolled in the Honors College, we encourage you to sign up for one of the LSU office. A confirmation email will be sent immediately after a successful registration, and a confirmation packet following dates: June 8, June 9, June 15, June 16, June 19, June 20, July 6, July 10, August 14, or August 15. will be emailed to you 10 days prior to your orientation session. The confirmation packet will include a parking pass, parking instructions, and other information. If you’re really not sure about your major, feel free to sign up for one of the undeclared sessions. Or, if you change your major on the day of your scheduled session, we will make accommodations through our Center for Freshman Year to help you get scheduled for classes.

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Did you know there's a hotel on the LSU campus? If your family is attending orientation and would like to stay at the LSU Lod Cook Hotel & Conference Center, they can visit thecookhotel.com to learn more and reserve a room. Or go to visitbatonrouge.com/hotels for information on other accommodations in Baton Rouge. UREC's recent renovation and expansion included, among other things, a leisure pool in the shape of LSU.

4 5 LSU Ambassadors are students who will serve as your orientation leaders and help introduce you to the campus. COSTS

How much does orientation cost? The LSU orientation experience costs $140, plus a 2.5 percent nonrefundable credit card processing fee. Your orientation experience includes access to our online pre-orientation program, a light breakfast, lunch and dinner, parking, and other program materials.

Family orientation costs $55 per family member and covers all costs associated with the one-day program. Family members receive a printed agenda and folder of campus information at check-in. To complete the reservation process, you will be asked to submit your payment for both the student and family orientation fees using your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or bank draft. A 2.5 percent nonrefundable processing fee will be added to the total FAMILY EXPERIENCE payment amount if paying by a credit card.

As you continue to support your student from enrollment to graduation, it is important that you also know the programs, services, and resources available here at LSU. That is why we’ve created a special orientation program What if my plans change? just for families! You don’t want to miss this day full of learning what LSU has to offer students and families during We completely understand that plans change. Upon registering, we reserve a space for you at orientation and their time at LSU. prepare your supplies. If you need to cancel, please provide us with a written cancellation notice. To cancel your reservation, please email your request to Experience LSU at [email protected] by the deadline listed below. • Tour the Residence Hall where your student will be living. • Learn how meal plans and TigerCASH work. • Be in the know about financial aid and scholarships. Orientation Refund Deadlines • Meet other LSU parents and hear firsthand the advice they have for incoming families. 30 days prior to the event = $140 credit ($55 credit for family orientation) • Learn how to join the Family Association and about the events offered for families throughout the year! 11 days prior to the event = $110 credit ($25 credit for family orientation) 10-0 days prior to the event = No refund

6 7 Checking Off the To-Do List EXPERIENCE Register for orientation as soon as possible.

Complete your online pre-orientation session prior to your scheduled orientation.

Familiarize yourself with LSU’s Guide to General Education booklet and LSU’s General Catalog.

Get ready for an awesome Experience LSU orientation!

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Students with Disabilities From Interstate 110 Disability Services provides assistance to students with documented disabilities at no additional cost. If you need • Government Street Exit west to St. Philip Street disability-related accommodations during orientation, such as sign language interpreting or captioning services, • St. Philip Street south (turns into Nicholson Drive) contact Disability Services at your earliest convenience to make arrangements. Visit the website below to learn • Nicholson Drive to LSU campus to South Stadium Road about the types of eligible accommodations. Disability-related documentation must be received by Disability • South Stadium Road to LSU Public Safety Building (located across the street from Tiger Stadium) Services at least two weeks before your scheduled orientation program in order to receive services during that orientation session. For more assistance, please contact Disability Services. From Interstate 10 • South Acadian Thruway south (turns into Stanford Drive) Disability Services • Stanford Drive right lane merges into West Lakeshore Drive 115 Johnston Hall • West Lakeshore Drive to LSU campus (turns into South Stadium Road) Baton Rouge, LA 70803 lsu.edu/disability • South Stadium Road to LSU Public Safety Building (located across the street from Tiger Stadium) [email protected] 225-578-5919 From Highland Road • Turn west onto South Stadium Road • South Stadium Road to LSU Public Safety Building (located across the street from Tiger Stadium)

From Nicholson Drive (LA Highway 30) • Turn east onto South Stadium Road • South Stadium Road to LSU Public Safety Building (located across the street from Tiger Stadium)

HAVE QUESTIONS?

We are here to help. Contact us anytime at 225-578-2634 or by email at [email protected].

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