Freshman Orientation 2016 Student Itinerary

Welcome to Freshman Orientation 2016 Over the next two days, you will receive a great deal of
information that will prepare you for your time at LSU. You should attend as many sessions as
possible and be open to new experiences. While you are here, you will begin to make LSU your new
home! Geaux Tigers!

Schedule At-A-Glance
These are the events that you must attend during Freshman Orientation. Be sure to plan
accordingly. They are bolded and highlighted throughout the rest of your itinerary.

Monday, August 15
Check-In
7:30 - 8:30 am

Welcome 8:30 - 8:45 am

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The Tiger Necessities 8:45 - 9:45 am
Meeting with Orientation Leaders 9:45 - 10:45 am
Tuesday, August 16
Meeting with Orientation Leaders 8:00 - 8:50 am

First Year Experience

University Recreation
LSU Tiger Tales
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9:25 - 9:40 am
9:40 - 10:15 am
Money Management 10:15 - 10:30 am
Center for Academic Success 10:30 - 10:45 am
Student Government 10:45 - 11:00 am
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Lunch & Meeting with
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Orientation Leaders
Senior College Information Meeting
1:00 - 4:30 pm
and Advising & Scheduling
Anytime you see an Anytime you see Mike the
Oak Tree on this itinerary, the Tiger on this itinerary, the
session will be held in the session is for students and
LSU Student Union! their family members!

Orientation Group Information

Get contact information and meeting locations from your LSU Ambassador:
Group Number: _________________________________________________________________
Orientation Leader Name: _______________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________
Day two meeting location: _________________________________________________
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of the
LSU Student Union 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
anytime from Room 109 LSU Student
9:00 am - 4:30 pm Union

Monday, August 15
7:30 - 8:30 am Check-In

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You will receive your exam schedule and packet of materials. You can also purchase an I Bleed
Purple and Gold shirt for $15

8:30 - 8:45 am Welcome from Student Life and First Year Experience

8:45 - 9:45 am

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Welcome to LSU and Freshman Orientation from Vice President Dr. Kurt Keppler and Assistant
Vice President, Dr. Darrell Ray.

The Tiger Necessities

Learn about all the campus services that make your tiger life easier!
You will leave with your group after this session. The number identifying your group is printed on
the ivory exam schedule that you received at Check-In.

9:45 - 10:45 am Meeting with Orientation Leaders Various Locations

At this meeting, you will meet others with similar majors and the LSU Ambassador who will be
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assisting you during orientation. This is the time to ASK QUESTIONS! After this meeting, your
Ambassador will escort you to your first exam.

11:00 am - Noon Foreign Language Exams Various Locations

Refer to the ivory exam schedule you received at Check-In for details.

11:15 am - 12:15 pm Financial Aid & Scholarships Seminar

You will learn about the TOPS scholarship, financial aid awarding procedures, how to qualify and
how financial aid works with LSUs billing system.

12:00 pm Lunch On your own

Bring some money and eat between your exams. See next page for dining options.

12:30 - 3:30 pm Tips on Scheduling

Offered every 45 minutes at 12:30, 1:15, 2:00 and 2:45 pm. Bring your Experience LSU and
Guide to Majors booklet that you received at Check-in.

12:30 - 3:30 pm myLSU Workshops

Offered every 45 minutes at 12:30, 1:15, 2:00 and 2:45 pm. Learn about all of the applications
available through myLSU.

Monday, August 15 (continued)
Pick and Choose Interest Sessions
1:00-1:30 Earn an Outstanding GPA
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Presented by staff from the
LSU Olinde Career Center
and the Center for Academic
Success
Student Itinerary
Resources and Services for Constructing a
Students with Disabilities Successful College
Blueprint for First
Presented by staff from the Generation Students
Office of Disability Services
Presented by the Parent
Orientation Leaders

1:40-2:10 Earn an Outstanding GPA Cultural Programs, Commuter Student Success

pm & Four Year Career Plan Leadership & Community

Presented by staff from the
LSU Olinde Career Center
and the Center for Academic
Success
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Service Presented by staff from the
First Year Experience office
Presented by staff from the
Office of Diversity

1:15 - 4:15 pm

1:15 & 3:20 pm

2:15 - 3:15 pm
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Exams Continue (refer to your ivory exam schedule)

Campus Tours

Walking tours of campus will depart at 1:15 and 3:20 pm and will last approximately one hour.

Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness Panel

Dont miss this opportunity to have an open dialogue with LSU administrators about safety and
security at LSU.

3:15 - 4:15 pm Information Fair

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Find out more about LSU departments, services and programs.

4:15 - 5:00 pm Meet the Greeks

Greek Life is an important LSU tradition. Visit www.lsu.edu/greeks to learn more about each of
the three Councils.

Bring some money and eat

between your exams!
Chick-Fil-A, Panda Express, On
the Geaux, Einstein Bagels,
McDonalds (all in the LSU
Student Union), The Club at
Union Square, Subway in
Foster Hall.
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Tuesday, August 16
8:00 - 8:50 am Meeting with Orientation Leaders Various Locations
You will get your Placement Profile from your LSU Ambassador and learn how to read your
placement information and how to schedule.

9:10 - 9:25 am First Year Experience

LSU Student Life is dedicated to your success. Learn about the services and programs in store
for your first year and beyond.

9:25 - 9:40 am University Recreation

University Recreation, or UREC, has many opportunities for students to stay physically active
and live well at LSU. This presentation will preview recreation facilities, fitness programs,
intramural and club sports, adventure education, online resources, and student job
opportunities.

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9:40 - 10:15 am LSU Tiger Tales
Learn about the different health choices you will face as a student and find out the best kept
secret on campus-the Student Health Center. Get the scoop on healthcare services available
to you through the Student Health Center .

10:15 - 10:30 am Money Management: What Every Student Needs to Know

10:30 - 10:45 am

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Budgets, credit cards, and cash may sound scary, but with the information provided in this
session, your dollars can make sense. Walk away with ideas and tools that will help make
managing your finances easier.

Center for Academic Success

The academic transition to college can be more complex that you anticipate. The CAS will
share tips for effective learning, smart time management, and using the free academic
resources at LSU.

10:45 - 11:00 am Student Government

Learn about programs provided to you by your on-campus student representatives!
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11:00 am - 1:00 pm Lunch & Meeting with Orientation Leaders The 459 Commons
Your meal ticket is required for lunch.

1:00 - 4:30 pm Senior College Information Meeting and Advising & Scheduling
Various Locations
Work with academic advisors, counselors and your LSU Ambassador to complete your fall
schedule of classes.
Student Athletes will report to the Cox Communications Academic Center for Student
Athletes after advising.
Honors College students will report to 8 Johnston Hall after advising.
Student Support Services should report to 150 Himes after advising.
College Location
Agriculture
Allied Health & Nursing
Art & Design
Business
Coast & Environment
Engineering
Human Sciences & Education
Humanities & Social Sciences
Mass Communication
Music & Dramatic Arts
Science
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