LSUA Abrams Hall

Students looking to apply to LSU of Alexandria no longer have to submit a standardized test score (ACT/SAT) for admissions. As a selective-admissions institution, LSUA offers multiple pathways to allow students the opportunity to become an LSUA General. Applicants will be considered for test-optional admissions based on the following criteria:

- Academic Transcript Evaluation – Students with a minimum of a 2.5 Overall High School GPA and completion of the Louisiana TOPS University Curriculum.
- Academic Transcript Evaluation – Students with a minimum of a 3.0 Overall High School GPA and completion of the Louisiana Jumpstart Curriculum.
- Dual Credit completion – Students who have completed 12 dual enrollment credits and have a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
- Students who do not have the criteria above will need to submit an official test score (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer) to assist in their admissions review.

Students interested in LSUA should submit an online application via their website. Once you apply to LSUA, you are assigned an Admissions Counselor who will work with you throughout the admissions process. Your counselor will determine what documentation is needed to complete your file and will be your point of contact throughout the year.

The staff of the LSUA financial aid office is committed to processing a variety of student financial assistance for students through strict adherence to the many federal, state, and institutional policies that govern the individual funds.

The office understands that many students require the assistance of the various financial aid programs to cover the costs associated with enrolling, and they strive to process students’ information in the timeliest manner possible.

Students can assist this process by taking responsibility to honestly and fully complete the required paperwork in a timely manner, and if requested provide appropriate documentation to support any information provided, or as requested.

The LSUA housing staff is committed to the philosophy that on campus living can make a difference in your success in college. When you stop to consider that potentially 68% of your time is spent in your residence, you can understand why so much importance is placed on the quality of living that takes place on campus.

Programs, floor meetings, and other activities will challenge, stimulate, and enhance your personal and academic growth. Hopefully, these will provide you with a positive set of experiences to take along into your later life. How much you grow will depend on you and your attitude about yourself and your environment.

LSUA offers 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 4 bedroom apartment units to students. All apartments include free laundry, all utilities (including cable & internet), fully-furnished units with full kitchen/appliances, game room and swimming pool. To view all of LSUA's housing options, visit their website.

The total costs for in-state student tuition can be found here.

LSUA's Office of First Year Experience seeks to promote self-efficacy and lifelong learning by empowering first-year students with transformational strategies, practical resources, and engaging workshops that foster critical thinking and metacognitive development in order to advance student success in academics and campus involvement.

Designed exclusively for freshmen with less than 30 credit hours, LSUA 1001: Seminar for Academic Success is a graded course that helps new students connect to their campus and community through activities, community service, and engaging lectures that help you become a successful college student. On average, students that complete this course have higher GPAs, are more successful in subsequent courses, and find that it eases the transition from high school to university life.

The office also houses New Student Orientation, Parent & Family Orientation, Student Ambassador Program, and innovative FYE programming.

The College of Business offers the student the opportunity to pursue a career in Business with concentrations in Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems and Marketing. The college also offers a new Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Worldwide opportunities exist for the student as a manager or owner of a small business.

LSUA's mission is to create economic value in the region that will improve quality of life in the area. To do so, the LSUA College of Business will create value by offering a quality undergraduate business education at a competitive cost in order to prepare Louisiana's future leaders and professionals to compete for global opportunities. To successfully complete this mission, the LSUA College of Business will pursue a student-centric approach focused on real-world learning, critical thinking, and professional development of students.

The College of Health and Human Services provides an innovative academic environment for students interested in improving the lives and health of individuals throughout the world. CHHS faculty enhance student learning by connecting classroom instruction with service learning, field experiences, and community outreach efforts. As a result, our students are well prepared to launch their careers or pursue additional graduate training and deliver exceptional health and human services.

The School of Nursing is dedicated to providing educational opportunities to students with diverse educational and cultural backgrounds while inspiring life-long learning through scholarly activities and service. Educational excellence fosters development of safe, professional, registered nurses that provide quality patient centered care in diverse health care environments.

Programs of study within the School of Nursing follow a number of tracks:
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
- Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) to ASN
- Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)