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From field goals to career goals, we empower students to follow their passion and meet challenges head-on. With some of the top-ranked programs across the nation and professors renowned around the world, LSU offers unrivaled academic opportunities and equips our students for success in their fields.

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Explore LSU majors and minors by YOUR Interest. Select what you’d like to do after college, and we’ll show you how LSU can get you there.

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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.

Coastal Champion

Meet LSU coastal champion Dr. Rebeca de Jesús Crespo, who is studying the relationship between blight and disease-carrying mosquitoes in urban neighborhoods.

Visit the College of the Coast & Environment to learn more

Featured News

LSU Supports Entrepreneurs and Innovation as the New Louisiana Small Business Development Center Host

LSU is now the new host organization for the statewide network that provides training and technical support to small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Louisiana.

LSU Students Conduct Research and Design for New Lunar-based Telescope

LSU astronomers are leading a collaborative scientific observing program that will provide new images and information from the far side of the moon.

40 Million-Year-Old Fossil Shark Named in Honor of LSU Collection Manager Suyin Ting

LSU Museum of Natural Science's Vertebrate Paleontology, or VP, Collections Manager Suyin Ting, was recently honored by having a 40-million-year-old extinct shark species named after her.

LSU is committed to responding to reports of sexual misconduct and to providing survivors with access to medical and emotional support.

Power-Based Violence Support

As a community, we share the responsibility of lowering our risk of disease spread. All members of the LSU community are required to get vaccinated and become familiar with the university's COVID-19 protocols and procedures.

COVID-19 Roadmap

Whether it’s transitioning to the college environment, participating in peer-mentoring programs or staying on track with your degree, we provide the resources you need to become part of the LSU community and to thrive within it.

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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.