Welcome to Tiger Country
2 of 3
students graduate with zero debt
100%
of students have an opportunity to participate in research
3,500+
students participating in service-learning programs
Find Yourself Here
Become a Tiger today.
Join the ranks of a vibrant community of students and scholars collectively dedicated to help you explore your ambitions, pursue your dreams, or advance your career. LSU’s academic enterprise provides access to higher education for learners at every stage of life.
Explore Opportunities
It's More Than Research
At LSU, Louisiana's flagship institution, the research we perform is not only our duty, it's what drives us. From cancer and diabetes to coastal sustainability, energy, and agriculture, we improve the lives of our neighbors and loved ones every day. In the past year alone, LSU garnered $160 million in research funds, which returned $490 million in economic impact to the state.
Working for Louisiana: Securing Our Future
The health of our people, the integrity of our coast, and the security and prosperity of our industries depend on research and the development of new talent and technologies.
LSU Oceanographer Inducted into the National Academy of Sciences
LSU College of the Coast & Environment Professor Nancy Rabalais was inducted as a member of the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. She is among the 120 elected members - and the only one from Louisiana - recognized for her distinguished achievements in original research in 2021.
The National Academy of Sciences has elected LSU faculty as members in the past. They include LSU Boyd Professor Gabriela González, who was elected in 2017, the late Professor of Physics E. Ward Plummer, the late Pennington Biomedical Research Center Professor in physiology and pharmacology S. M. McCann and the late Richard Russell, who was the founding director of the LSU Coastal Studies Institute.
Featured News
A Record Number of Degrees to be Awarded During Spring Commencement
More than 4,500 students are expected to graduate during LSU’s 307th commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21.
Roy Haggerty Named LSU Executive Vice President & Provost
LSU has named Roy Haggerty, currently dean of the College of Science and Professor of Environmental Geology at Oregon State University, as the next executive vice president and provost. Haggerty will begin at LSU on Aug. 1, pending approval by the LSU Board of Supervisors.
LSU Engineering Seniors Design Ball Launcher, Painting Device for Teens with Cerebral Palsy
Her eyes squint to sharpen her focus while her mouth curves into a smile and her fingers push down on the controller, sending a baseball flying through the air. For the past year, 14-year-old Emerson Allen has patiently waited for this moment when she would finally be able to play ball with her classmates.
A Supportive Community
Get Involved
Your time at LSU will go by fast. Whether it’s exploring your interests, helping out in the community, or getting a head start on your career, there are plenty of ways you can get involved.
