LSUA Admissions

Preparation: High School Seniors

Your senior year is always busy! These suggestions should help you keep the road after high school in plain sight:

If you have not taken the ACT, or if you want to retake the test, register for the October examination. See your high school guidance counselor for materials or visit www.act.org for more information. Be sure to send LSU Alexandria your scores! Our ACT Code is 1589.
Visit LSUA and the other top colleges on your list to get a sense of what campus life is like. Ask current students what they think of their experiences and opportunities.

Meet with your guidance counselor to begin the admission and scholarship application process for LSUA and any other colleges under consideration.
Attend college fairs at your school or for your parish. All Louisiana colleges and universities will have representatives at these fairs as well as admission and scholarship application forms. Bring a list of questions to ask campus representatives including questions about deadline dates, campus visit and tour dates, and admission requirements.
Visit the LSU Alexandria website for current information and upcoming dates for open houses and campus tours.
Read through the LSU Alexandria General Catalog and explore "Academic Departments" on the LSU Alexandria Website for lists of majors and their requirements. If you are unsure about a major, you can take a free aptitude test from home by contacting the LSU Alexandria Office of Student Services at 318-473-6545. You will receive a PIN to take DISCOVER test, or you may make an appointment to take the test on campus during your Thanksgiving or Christmas break.

Apply for admission. LSUA accepts applications online; click LSUA Online Application. Once your application has been received, LSUA will send you a letter with further instructions.
If you wish to apply for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as your parents receive their W-2 forms. Remember that your parents do not need to file taxes prior to completing your FAFSA. You just need the information from the forms. The deadline to complete the FAFSA is May 1. If you expect to receive TOPS, be sure to review TOPS deadlines, which differ from FAFSA deadlines. LSU Alexandria’s code for the FAFSA is 002011. If you need assistance completing the FAFSA, please contact our Enrollment Management office at 318-473-6423.
Complete LSUA's Scholarship Application for more financial assistance. For a list of the scholarships offered at LSU Alexandria, check out our Scholarships List.

If you wish to take the ACT again, be sure that you apply now for the April test. For ACT prep classes, please visit the LSU Alexandria Department of Continuing Education.
All men over the age of 18 must register with Selective Service. Under State law, no man may register for classes until he is registered with Selective Service. To register, visit a local post office or register online.
Enjoy the last few months of your senior year!

In the final stretch of your senior year, we hope you celebrate your victories intelligently and safely!
Use your Official ACT scores to determine what classes you need in your first semester and prepare a tentative class schedule. [View ACT Placement] The LSUA academic calendar and class schedules are available online. Mark the dates you need to be on campus scheduling the dates you should be on campus for advising, orientation, and registration. You are almost a freshman at LSU Alexandria!
Complete all forms required by the LSU Alexandria Financial Aid Office. Additional forms are needed to verify the information you submitted to FAFSA. If you have not received them within 6 weeks of filing your FAFSA, please contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@lsua.edu. You can also download the forms from the LSUA Website.

You will be notified of LSUA's fall orientation and registration dates by mail. Orientation will help explain the protocols of our university and ensure your smooth transition from high school to college. You are on your way!