Yes. All new undergraduate students are required to complete Bengal Bound Orientation in order to complete enrollment at Louisiana State University (not required for Graduate, Post-Baccalaureate, Visiting, or Re-Admits). Registration for orientation costs $160 (non-refundable) for both freshman and transfer students.  Louisiana State University is committed to the orientation and academic transition of each new student. A new student will have the opportunity to receive academic advisement and an opportunity to learn and sign up or different university services.

Yes. All students have the option of fee deferral. If fee deferral is selected as a payment method, it means the student will be billed the $160 non-refundable orientation fee at the beginning of their first semester.  

After you submit your enrollment deposit you will be eligible to register for Bengal Bound Orientation. You will receive an email invitation to register. 

Freshman Students: 

The registration form takes about 10 minutes to complete. You will have the opportunity to select your schedule preferences on the registration form, which your advisor will consider as they build your course schedule. Once registered, your name will be added to a list and an advisor will begin creating your first-semester schedule for you. 

Transfer Students: 

Once registered for Orientation, the hold will be removed from your account within 48 business hours which will then allow you to register for your first semester courses. Before registering for your first semester, you should make arrangements to meet with an academic advisor to discuss your course options. To schedule an appointment with an academic advisor in your Senior College please visit: lsu.edu/admissions/academics/academic-advisors.php

Though not required, family members/guests who serve in primary support roles are encouraged to participate in the Bengal Bound along with you. The orientation fee includes one guest, and additional guest can be added for $25 per person on-site during check-in.

We have many programs and services specifically designed for family members. Louisiana State University believes that the college experience represents a collaboration involving the student, the family of the student and the University. We invite family members to participate in Bengal Bound. We hope that by participating, you will become informed about the University’s academic programs, policies, facilities and services.

Family members and guests will participate in a majority of sessions together during Bengal Bound. While the student attends the Orientation Group, families will take part in the Introduction to being a Tiger Family Member session. 

• Complete Immunization Requirements
• Submit final transcripts
• Submit official test scores
• Complete placement exams (optional)

Freshman Students:

Advisors will begin creating your schedule once you register for Bengal Bound.  After your schedule is finalized, you will receive an email with instructions on how to view it and how to set up an appointment with an advisor, if needed. All course schedules for Bengal Bound students will be completed and made available to you no later than January 2024. All registered students are guaranteed to have a course schedule and an opportunity to meet with an advisor before the start of the Spring semester.

Transfer Students: 

Once registered for Orientation, the hold will be removed from your account within 48 business hours which will then allow you to register for your first semester courses. Before registering for your first semester, you should make arrangements to meet with an academic advisor to discuss your course options. To schedule an appointment with an academic advisor in your Senior College please visit: lsu.edu/admissions/academics/academic-advisors.php. You should plan to register before your Bengal Bound.

Students should send verification of all credit received to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. If you have already requested that these items to be sent, please allow up to two weeks for processing.