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We are smart, spirited, and seeking solutions. Those words say a lot about the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Sure, they capture the essence of the place. But that one sentence conveys who we are in a way that may not be obvious to anyone who has not experienced our University firsthand. It is not pretentious, for starters. There are no lofty phrases intended to impress others with our erudition. It is authentic. Not only does it distill who we are, it describes us in words that everyone can understand. That is because the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is all about inclusion. It strives to bring everyone to the same table. Our University does not embrace diversity. It celebrates diversity. It does not nod "hello" to strangers and keep walking. It invites strangers inside for a cup of coffee. By now, you should have gotten the hint that the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is not a regular university. It is not a school of almost higher education. We are the second-largest University in Louisiana, with over 19,000 students, and offer bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Our offerings range from the humanities to hard sciences, and we are among the nation's leaders in areas such as computer science, environmental biology, and nursing. We are among the top 180 universities in the United States in R&D expenditures. And we are the only University in the world whose sports teams are the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns®. Our student-athletes compete at the highest level of NCAA competition. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers an exceptional education informed by diverse worldviews grounded in tradition, heritage, and culture. We develop leaders and innovators who advance knowledge, cultivate aesthetic sensibility, and improve the human condition. We strive to be included in the top 25% of our peer institutions by 2020, improving our national and international status and recognition. Imagine a place where the welcome is in the air, the invention is a way of life, red is everywhere you look, and raging is what you want to be. That is UL, that is Lafayette, and we are pleased that you are applying for admission. Every year, we welcome more than 6,000 undergraduates: freshmen, transfers, students returning after a break, and international students. We invite you to explore the University and sample the raging spirit that drives our community, informs our work, and enhances our play. You will see that spirit in our collaborative classrooms. We recognize it in our primary and applied research, our efforts to improve the survival of coastal communities, the health of fisheries in the Gulf, and the literacy of low-income children. Just take a look at our nationally-recognized nursing program, our rigorous honors program, our new online options, our fast-moving campus renewal. You will see that a research university really can address large-scale issues with passion and ingenuity—and still nurture individual students with innovative, attentive teaching. Maybe the best discovery: our value. We are committed to providing high-quality education at a reasonable cost, which means you will graduate with good preparation and lower debt. When we say Bienvenue (welcome), we mean welcome to your future. With over 80 majors and more than 30 graduate programs, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is an impressive public university of 18,800 students, but being here feels like coming home. That is because we are an incomparable family of collaborative students and inspired faculty—teachers, researchers, scientists, engineers, nurses, and problem solvers—generously working and learning together. Faculty scholars bring real problems and pressing research questions to the classroom. Do aquatic animals have the potential to adapt to changing temperatures? What is the best way to revitalize a hurricane-prone town? Could alligator fat be a valuable, renewable source of fuel? Students contribute to the answers. They also create new solutions. Recently, they built a house that flexes its public and private spaces, adapting to big parties (or solitary contemplation) when needed. They helped to design the University's new bike path. Honors students regularly present original research. Student-athletes soar in the classroom. People-centered, the University is home to some of the best thinking in the world. It is a community where students learn, share what they learn, savor the experience, and thrive in their studies, careers, and lives. Whether you are looking to at schools to finish your bachelor's degree or take the next step in your career through one of our online graduate programs, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is committed to providing educational opportunities through rigorous online degree programs and engaging, challenging online courses. UL Lafayette's online degree and certificate programs are designed using nationally approved quality standards for course design and delivery. Resources for online and hybrid students include online tutoring, 24/7 technical support, online library services, and more. UL Lafayette offers International students an outstanding education for an exceptional value—located in one of the United States' unique cultural areas. Our University is a place where students from around the world and the country are offered virtually limitless opportunities to learn in our exceptional facilities while enjoying the personal attention and camaraderie that we (and the Cajun culture) are famous for. We believe that students get the most out of an education that makes it personal, which is why we stress student research throughout our undergraduate programs. Research and real-world experience can be found in many of our departments, such as in the College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, which is home to incredibly life-like, computerized human patient simulators and uses virtual reality technology to give students a realistic experience. Likewise, students in physics get hands-on training in the Louisiana Accelerator Center. The accelerator lab utilizes ion beams to advance nanotechnology's science—technology used to build machines one-billionth the size of a computer chip. View full university

The University of Louisiana at Monroe seeks students who find value in our programs and prepares them to compete, succeed, and contribute to an ever-changing global society through transformative education. The University of Louisiana at Monroe will be recognized among the top 200 universities in the nation for excellence in teaching, research, and innovation, emphasizing the health sciences. A great place to start learning about our academic programs, from accounting to toxicology. Multiple program areas are offering graduate and undergraduate degrees. The primary purposes of ULM are instruction, research, creative activity, and service. Degree programs are offered by the three Colleges and the Graduate School. The higher education environment is changing. The Louisiana Board of Regents has recently implemented several new plans and procedures that modify how our state's universities approach higher education. Financial support from the state continues to decrease – rising tuition costs for students – and the emergence of for-profit online institutions creates new competition for our public, non-profit universities, and colleges. Throughout our history, the University of Louisiana at Monroe has provided quality education for all prospective students in northeastern Louisiana. However, new operating conditions require our mission to be redefined for the betterment of the community. Our objective was to develop a roadmap to guide ULM to success over the next five years regardless of the environmental conditions we encounter. From the beginning, we wanted the redefinition of our university to be driven by information, especially from those whom the changes would affect. The planning committee collected this knowledge from various publicly available sources, from relevant reports and publications, and surveys answered by students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. The committee worked toward a new vision in line with the consensus by analyzing all the gathered information, though final authority rested with me as university president. A first draft was developed during a focused two-day meeting before presentation at eighteen stakeholder meetings, allowing all stakeholders to provide input. Objectives to advance long-term strategies focus actions in the first year because we must act quickly in the current situation to "turn the ship," while annual updates will keep the plan relevant and up-to-date. The next step in this process requires division heads and their staff to develop the tactical steps necessary to realize our vision and meet our long-term objectives. With the educational landscape continuing to shift, ULM has seized the opportunity to advance and has established a bold new vision. In this time of adaptation and renovation, we ask all students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, community members, and friends to join us in our efforts and help ULM achieve its vision as a top-performing regional university. The ULM Honors Program is a unique program that seeks intellectually curious students who desire to challenge themselves with new ideas and to work with similarly motivated students. The program is open to all majors and offers various options while working within the degree. Honors students are exposed to more in-depth topics and work closely with the Honors Faculty. The University of Louisiana at Monroe has over 80 years of Student Success; that same commitment to student success is available online. ULM offers over 30-degree programs, resources, and a caring community to help you go the distance in school without traveling the distance to our campus. You are joining the Warhawk family and are an essential part of our student community, with access to all of our advisors, admissions counselors, and faculty. As an online student, you're a big part of ULM. The World Languages program in the College of Arts, Education, and Sciences offers various study abroad opportunities to all University students. French students are eligible for scholarships to study in Belgium, France, and Canada for a month in the summer. Students may also apply to study for a semester or a year in France as part of the MICEFA program. ULM also offers a two-week study abroad program in Montpelier, France. Students study mornings and take excursions to nearby sights in the afternoon. The Spanish program takes students to Mexico and Costa Rica. Students stay with families and study Spanish in Mérida and San José. When abroad, they also can participate in numerous excursions, including the Mayan ruins in Mexico and the rainforests in Costa Rica. Students accepted as participants in the ULM-Mexico study abroad program spend two and a half weeks in Merida, a city with a population of close to one million people. Before leaving for Mexico, the students attend several hours of orientation classes over several months, designed to prepare them for the experience. The topics covered in the classes include various aspects of the region's history, customs, food, art, and architecture. The participants live with host families during their stay in Mexico, and they attend classes five days a week at the Centro de Idiomas del Sureste. In addition to taking classes, students participate in several excursions in and around the city of Merida. These include visits to museums, archaeological sites, and cultural events. The ULM Scholarship Office assists students in searching for, awarding, and processing ULM scholarships. Specific scholarships are available only to incoming first-year students, while others are available to all ULM students who meet eligibility requirements. View full university

Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college. Founded in 1825 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River. Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective liberal arts college offering undergraduate programs and a limited number of graduate programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, strengthening the foundation for students' personal lives and career goals. Students and faculty work together to build a community focused on ethical and intellectual development, respect and concern for human and spiritual values, and the joy of creativity and discovery. Consistent with its affiliation with the United Methodist Church, the College encourages lifelong dedication to learning and serving others. It strives to overcome ignorance and intolerance to examine ideas critically to provide an understanding of the forces that have influenced the past, drive the present, and shape the future and to cultivate integrity, intellectual and moral courage, responsibility, fairness, and compassion. In pursuit of these ideals, the College challenges its students throughout their education to write and speak clearly to read, listen, and think critically to comprehend, interpret, and synthesize ideas to analyze information qualitatively and quantitatively to appreciate the diversity of human cultures to respect the value of the artistic expression and to recognize the importance of a healthy mind and body and the interdependence of people and the environment. Academic and co-curricular programs and the example of those who teach and work at Centenary support students in their development and encourage them to become leaders in the workplace, the community, the nation, and the world. The Diversity Statement adopted by Centenary College provides a solid foundation for academic and social life on campus. The Student Diversity Intern program and the Diversity Committee, made up of faculty, staff, and students, help plan and lead efforts to promote and celebrate diversity at the College and in the community. Centenary explores and celebrates human diversity throughout the year with heritage month events, diversity training, and advocacy. The Diversity Committee comprises faculty, staff, and students who seek to improve diversity both on campus and in the community. Education at Centenary is both traditional and progressive. Grounded in the liberal arts, our core curriculum embraces courses in the humanities, the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the visual and performing arts. Choosing a college home is all about exploration, discovery, and conversation - just like a Centenary education. We are excited to connect you with current students who will share their excitement about starting College in Paris, France, through our one-of-a-kind Centenary in Paris program for all freshmen. Others can tell you about the real-world expertise they've gained from professional internships and research projects with faculty, or the leadership and collaboration skills they've practiced in campus organizations and community service. Rigorous coursework and close mentoring relationships with professors propel Centenary students to successful careers in medicine, law, business, the arts, and non-profit work. 90% of Centenary students who apply to medical school are accepted, along with 80% of those who apply to law school. However, no matter which path they choose, all Centenary graduates leave empowered to do more for themselves, others, and the world. Could you read some of our Alumni stories? Whether you're here to request more information, schedule a visit, or submit your application, our Admission staff is ready to start a conversation. Centenary education is a rigorous and engaging journey. With professors who know your name and believe in your potential, you'll chart a course toward a rewarding and successful career. Centenary combines a traditional liberal arts education with real-world experience, courses, internships, and study abroad opportunities. Centenary is Louisiana's only Tier One National Liberal Arts College and is ranked as one of Princeton Review's "382 Best Colleges." Centenary College is an equal opportunity educational institution. The College does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, veteran's status in the administration of its educational policies, recruitment or admission of students, scholarships, grant or loan programs, athletic or other College-administered programs, employment procedures, training programs, promotion policies or other related personnel practices. The College follows the guidelines for records established by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (1974). The College's designated coordinator for compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, and the Internal Revenue Service is Karen Soul, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. Many men and women have contributed valuable leadership to Centenary College since its founding in 1825. Current President Dr. Christopher L. Holoman, a four-member cabinet, and a dedicated Board of Trustees continue that tradition. Students were primarily the sons of planters and professional men. The whole operation was mostly male -– students, faculty, administration, and staff. Tuition was $50 per year. Room, board, and firewood were $7 per month. Then, as now, the College was a liberal arts institution, concentrating on studies such as language, philosophy, history, literature, and abstract science. There was a stiff curriculum with an emphasis on Latin and Greek. View full university

We are the state's third-largest public University, boasting nearly 15,000 students and more than 150 programs of study. With a small-town location, personal attention to students, and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college. We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with lifelong education. Southeastern's mission is to lead the educational, economic, and cultural development of southeast Louisiana. As the third-largest university in the state with over 14,500 students, Southeastern is large enough to offer the real college experience that you deserve. Even more importantly, at Southeastern, you are part of a family that cares about you. This is a place where you matter, your input matters, and your time here should be beyond an excellent education – it should be a great experience … and it will. Southeastern offers over 150 programs of study, many of which are nationally ranked. Taught by the first-class faculty who are here to give you the one on one attention you deserve, your classes will be impactful from day one. With opportunities to learn outside of the classroom, you will graduate the real-world ready, pursue your passion while gaining the experience that will make you a vital asset in the workplace. With state-of-the-art nationally and regionally recognized programs, you will earn a degree that is second to none in the marketplace. Learning by doing while earning real-world experience prepares you for an ever-advancing global economy. A Southeastern degree is consistently ranked as one of the best values in higher education, and we recently were named one of the most affordable institutions with high-earning graduates. Find detailed information about the cost to attend Southeastern, as well as payment deadlines, housing, and meal plan information, and more. Southeastern offers some financial aid opportunities to help students keep costs to a minimum while pursuing their college education. Our financial aid programs include federal and state aid, scholarships, work-study positions, and graduate assistantships. Our unique scholarship programs include comprehensive packages for qualified beginning newcomers and transfer students and awards for current students with demonstrated academic success. Many academic departments also offer competitive scholarships to students in those disciplines. We believe that counseling can help individuals learn about themselves, their environment, and their methods of handling roles and relationships. Through counseling, clients will have the support of a counselor and the freedom to determine how they wish to resolve the challenges facing them. The Office of Disability Services facilitates the process of academic accommodations for students with disabilities. It works in collaboration with other University departments to ensure full participation in all activities, programs, and services of the University. By applicable law and University policy, Southeastern Louisiana University ensures equal opportunity for all qualified students with disabilities, without regard to disability, in the University's programs and services. A person with a disability is any person with a physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits one or more major life activities. Disabilities include but are not limited to physical disabilities, blind or visual impairment, deaf or hearing impairment, psychological disorders, learning disabilities, and ADHD. Appropriate accommodations enable a student with a disability to compete equally with his/her non-disabled peers but are not intended to place a disabled student at an academic advantage. The Office of Career Services provides students and alumni with many career counseling and job search assistance services. All job opportunities posted by employers can be found in LionHire. We also help employers hire Southeastern students and alumni for part-time jobs, internships, and full-time positions. Southeastern Louisiana University began as a grass-roots movement by the people of Hammond and the surrounding area. They recognized the need for an institution of higher education to further the educational, economic, and cultural development of southeast Louisiana. What began as a junior college supported by local taxes has developed into a major university as Southeastern has grown to meet southeast Louisiana's evolving needs. View full university

Our students take paths that lead them to traditional yet innovative academic programs in engineering, business, science, education, and liberal arts. Some of these paths lead to unique and nationally-recognized programs in nanosystems and cyber engineering, supply chain management, health informatics, and innovative venture research. Here, students engage in signature programs in forestry, agriculture, psychology, aviation, and architecture. Institutional excellence extends from the heart of the Tech campus to its outermost reaches. At one edge of the campus are outstanding intercollegiate athletics and intramural sports facilities, integrated with campus housing and activities focused on student development and wellness. At another edge are premier research facilities and an Enterprise Campus where companies, faculty, and students partner in discovery, innovation, and practical training. Our culture of caring and excellence is a genuine part of our campus environment and can be felt upon the first interaction with our faculty, staff, or students. Our students are bright, articulate, and committed to serving others through engagement in various activities, thus further contributing to their emergence as leaders upon graduation who can impact every sector of society. As selective admissions, comprehensive public University, Louisiana Tech is committed to quality in teaching, research, creative activity, public service, and workforce/economic development. Louisiana Tech maintains as its highest priority the education and development of its students in a challenging, yet safe and supportive, diverse community of learners. Louisiana Tech University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights laws. It does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, or disability. You are innovative, a game-changer in your school and community. You excel in the classroom or on the playing field. Louisiana Tech University is extraordinary, too. We are a family of creative thinkers and difference makers. Here, we blaze trails to create new academic programs. Students work side-by-side with faculty members to achieve excellence. Our goal is to educate the whole person, so graduates are well rounded and service-minded. Bulldogs face challenges, achieving remarkable success through hard work, but we learn from our mistakes as well. Our students come from diverse backgrounds and encounter different challenges, and they are all members of the Tech Family. Our faculty members are committed to your success. Our University offers students an unparalleled educational experience. We have a history of and commitment to creating programs that are the first in their fields. Our studios, labs, and classrooms are places of innovation, where students work side-by-side with faculty members to achieve excellence. We are delighted to have you join us on the Internet and hope that browsing through our various programs proves to be enjoyable and informative. Here at Louisiana Tech University, we feel that there is so much more to obtaining an education than just going to class. The professional staff in Student Affairs tries to enhance the students' out-of-class experiences in various ways. We offer comprehensive services and developmental programs that contribute to the quality of student life on campus. These services are designed to enhance students' formal classroom experience and broaden their cultural, ethical, intellectual, physical, psychological, social, and vocational growth. Join us and be a part of this exciting experience. One source of our University's strength is its diversity. Contrasts create learning experiences beyond the classroom, and our students have the opportunity to engage in high-impact learning practices such as study abroad. Our students come to Ruston from 47 states and 64 foreign countries. Partnerships with large and small companies enrich students' learning experiences and increase their chances of finding great jobs in Louisiana and beyond. The Research Enterprise at Louisiana Tech is the epicenter of creative exploration and discovery in health, energy, infrastructure, cyber, business, technology, and the arts. Our faculty, staff, and corporate partners engage world-class facilities and equipment to explore fundamentally important scientific questions and develop solutions impacting people's well-being, our economy, our world, and our future. Here you can explore the people, partners, and work that are part of our research enterprise and join us in changing our community and our world. Ruston, Louisiana, is the proud home of Louisiana Tech University. Ruston is situated in the north-central part of Interstate 20, just 30 miles west of Monroe and 60 miles east of Shreveport. A small city with a college-town atmosphere, Ruston is a close-knit community that welcomes students with open arms. Ruston is also an excellent town for networking and job placement, and many Louisiana Tech graduates make their careers here. Ruston has more than 30 restaurants for your dining pleasure, plus a good selection of fast-food restaurants. Shopping in Ruston's historic 18-block downtown district is full of unique shops selling clothing and antiques. If you need a shopping mall, Pecanland Mall in Monroe is only a 30-minute drive and will fulfill all your major department store and clothing needs. Ruston also has a variety of churches that welcome students. Many churches offer an Adopt-a-Student program, which connects you with a local family who will take care of you and occasionally fix your home-cooked meals. View full university

Welcome to LSU Shreveport! Few choices you make in life will offer as many long-lasting rewards as the decision to earn a college degree. Whether you are pursuing your first degree, upgrading your skills, planning for graduate study, or considering personal growth classes, LSU Shreveport can be one of the most favorable choices you will ever make. There is no more prestigious degree in all of the South than a degree from LSU. You can get your LSU System degree right here in Shreveport. From its humble beginnings in 1967, LSUS has become a pivotal force in the upcoming and thriving Shreveport-Bossier area. LSUS is recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as a Title V Institution. With its stellar faculty and devoted staff, LSUS' Mission is to educate and promote critical thinking for its well-rounded students. It all begins with a beautiful campus, outstanding programs, and generous scholarships and financial aid. Your involvement options are many, from the championship Debate Team and diverse volunteer opportunities to the Greek system, Athletics Program, and an excellent Recreational Sports Center- complete with an indoor swimming pool! LSUS also offers a vibrant student newspaper, The Almagest, and is home to an Olympic Weightlifting Center. LSUS has more than 20 undergraduate degree programs, a dozen master's degree programs (including the new online MBA), and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership Studies. The student-teacher ratio is one of the lowest in the state, lending to individualized instruction and personalized learning. LSUS recently introduced eight-week semesters to allow interested students to earn their degrees at a faster pace. In addition to the outstanding classroom experience, LSUS offers over 70 clubs and organizations and encourages students to explore their interests. The LSUS Athletic program has quickly become one of the top NAIA programs in the country. Men's basketball has enjoyed nine straight NAIA national tournament appearances while the Lady Pilots basketball team has been there four of the last five years. The Pilot's baseball team has at least 40 wins in 10 of the last 11 seasons and has made three NAIA World Series appearances finishing in third place twice and fourth place once. LSUS is home to the USA Weightlifting High Performance and Development Center, the first and most successful center of its kind in the country. This facility has hosted varied regional, national, and international competitions. Some of the weight lifters have gone on to compete for Team USA in the Olympics and other international competitions. Most recently, LSUS has started working on a partnership with Bossier Parish Community College and Southern University at Shreveport. This partnership creates a convenient option for students to better themselves and makes it easier to transfer to a four-year university. LSUS is home to some of the most innovative technology around. Students enrolling in specific programs can learn current industry-standard software and access professional-grade servers, digital media classrooms, a 3D printer, and even a green screen studio with a motion capture camera system! Named by the U.S. Department of Education as one of Louisiana's most affordable colleges, LSU Shreveport offers high-quality classroom instruction with very affordable tuition rates. LSUS offers many forms of financial aid, including scholarships, on-campus employment, and graduate assistantships. Finances do not have to stop you from achieving your goals of high-quality education. All of these improvements continue to enhance the student experience at LSU Shreveport, and the University has proven itself to be an institution of opportunity and quality. The LSU name and a stellar reputation. The Louisiana State University System is a multi-campus, multipurpose system of higher education, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, encompassing all Louisiana, and exerting a significant influence on the economic, social, and cultural life of its citizens. Small class size to maximize individualized instruction. LSUS classes are smaller than most classes at comparable institutions. The typical student/teacher ratio at LSUS is 19/1, lending to individualized instruction, and personalized learning. At LSUS, you are not a number; you are a student. Most professors will know you by name and take the time to get to know your learning style and special needs. Outstanding faculty, 80% have terminal degrees. LSUS has one of the best-educated faculties in the state. Eighty percent of the faculty has a terminal degree, meaning they have earned the highest degree offered in their field of expertise. At LSUS, you are learning from the most highly trained faculty members. Nationally ranked NAIA athletic teams. The LSUS Pilots and Lady Pilots compete in the Red River Athletic Conference, affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Pilots compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, and the Lady Pilots compete in basketball, cross country, and tennis. The Pilots baseball program won their conference tournament last season and a bid to regionals and have a preseason ranking of number 13 in 2011. The Pilots men's and women's basketball programs also have set team and university records, attending the national conference last season. Numerous student organizations, on-campus activities, and off-campus festivals. LSUS offers over 70 clubs and organizations and encourages you to explore your interests. The University Student Activities Board provides many of the social, entertainment, and cultural activities on campus. The Student Activities Board sponsors events such as monthly lobby concerts, demonstrations, a Fall Fest, a Spring Fling, a Week of Welcome, Homecoming, speakers, unique festivals, and trips. Computer Labs and Tutorial Assistance. To assist students in academic life, the University offers many computer labs located throughout the University and several academic tutoring forms, including math, writing, accounting, and foreign language. View full university

The Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans has teaching, research, and health care functions state-wide, through its six professional schools and eight Centers of Excellence, as well as the more than one hundred hospitals and other health science-related institutions throughout the State, Region, Nation, and the World, with which they maintain affiliations. The Student Financial Aid Office administers grants, loans, scholarships, and part-time employment. Students interested in receiving financial aid should contact this Office well in advance of their expected enrollment. Each student's need for aid will be evaluated on the Health Sciences Center's information supplied by the Financial Aid Policy. Representatives of the Office are available for consultation with all candidates for admission and with students. Although the primary responsibility for financing an education rests with the student and the student's immediate family, it is recognized that many students require additional assistance in order to meet their educational costs. Awards from aid programs funded by the Federal or State government are administered according to laws and regulations governing those programs. Priority is given to students with the greatest documented need the appropriate deadline receives whose completed applications. The mission of the Office of International Services is to offer the highest level of professional guidance and immigration-related services to international students and scholars who come to LSUHSC-NO to fulfill their educational and professional goals. Student housing at LSU Health Sciences Center—New Orleans is more than just a place to stay. It is where our students can live, study, learn, and grow while enjoying the advantage of a dynamic and diverse university setting right at their doorstep. Elevated crosswalks increase safety and protect students from the weather while keeping them near classrooms and labs. Both student housing facilities are designed for the individual student to enjoy a safe home while living on campus. Students of the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans are eligible to reside in LSUHSC housing facilities. Also, post-doctoral fellows and affiliates (i.e., visiting faculty, visiting researchers, and visiting students) will be allowed on-campus housing at Stanislaus Hall provided that capacity exists after fulfilling student demand and that they are here for training or educational purposes. View full university

LSU is committed to providing exceptional, affordable, and accessible higher education, and sharing our student outcomes in as transparent a manner as possible. We hope that this site will allow students and their families to make informed decisions supported by real data showcasing actual outcomes from LSU graduates. LSU includes institutions, facilities, and programs in each of Louisiana's 64 parishes. LSU campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and new technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are developing a wide range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying disease management, advanced medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management, and agriculture, among others. Louisiana's Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts, and social sciences. From our top-ranked landscape architecture program to our world-renowned Center for Internal Auditing, LSU has a field of study for everyone. No longer does agriculture stand simply for farming. The College of Agriculture prepares you for a leadership role and career options that range from food and fabric to business and the environment. The College of Art & Design is Louisiana's only school for the fine arts, art history, and the design professions. The college's landscape architecture programs are among the best in the nation. The E. J. Ourso College of Business offers employment-ready bachelor's degrees and specialized professional training. Graduates hold positions of leadership across business and industry. Louisiana has 30 percent of the nation's coastal wetlands, making the College of the Coast & Environment a prime location to study coastal environmental sciences. More than half of Louisiana's engineering and construction management graduates come from the College of Engineering. It produces some of the most qualified and successful graduates in multiple fields. The College of Human Sciences & Education provides real-world teaching and learning opportunities. From the classroom to the playing field, you will be prepared for your career. LSU offers students more than 235 areas of undergraduate study. LSU has a place for you whether you are interested in the arts and humanities or science and engineering. LSU, a Research I institution, offers 49 doctoral and 73 master's degree programs of study. Graduate studies at LSU are the logical next step in your career path. Aside from the obvious perks, like easy access to classes, great food, good friends, and various activities, first-year students who live on campus at LSU consistently achieve higher grade point averages than those living off-campus. In Louisiana, eating is not just something you check off your daily to-do list; it's a chance to socialize, experience our culinary culture, and, of course, to satisfy your taste buds. There is a diverse range of housing options for students – from traditional residence halls to residential colleges and apartments. Find your home at LSU. From free weights and cardio equipment to organized sports and group fitness, University Recreation, or UREC, offers many ways for you to live an active, healthy lifestyle. One of our top priorities is keeping you safe so that all you have to worry about is studying for that next exam. Attend a performance, get a hair cut, grab a bite to eat, or meet with a study group. With its central location and plethora of amenities, the Union is a convenient hub for students. Dynamic research is conducted at LSU every day, from the sciences to the arts and humanities. Our research faculty and students advance discovery and our understanding of the world. Discover with us. Our research areas are materials science, coast and environment, energy, high-performance computing, biotechnology, biomedical research, communication and individual behavior, and community context. More than 1,000 research projects are underway at LSU at any given time. LSU faculty apply their expertise to address real-world issues from coastal preservation to the energy economy. Faculty and students conduct cutting-edge research in state-of-the-art facilities. We are here to help secure funding, develop industry partnerships, and commercialize the next big breakthrough. Opportunities abound for undergraduate and graduate students to gain hands-on research experience working with professors who are leading experts in their fields. We have several resources to help our students get the most out of their educational experience. Our research faculty are active members of the local, national, and international community. Their work contributes to a body of knowledge that has an impact beyond the campus gates. Engage with these leaders and their expertise. Our faculty are on the leading edge of research and development. We welcome opportunities to partner with businesses and industries. See how your business can benefit from our expertise today. LSU faculty conduct research that touches the lives of every Louisiana citizen. As the state's flagship university, our work focuses on finding solutions to some of the state's most massive problems, which span a wide range from chronic disease to coastal land loss. Through science, scholarship, and discovery, our faculty and students do not just make a name for themselves – they make a difference for the people of our state. View full university

Founded in 1906, Louisiana College is a private, Baptist coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs. Built upon character and learning principles, the College has a tradition of outstanding academics and is the only Baptist, four-year institution in Louisiana. Louisiana College is a private, Baptist coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs. The campus is located in Pineville, Louisiana, and the Commission accredits the College on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees. The College is located on an 81-acre campus with a total of 25 academic and residential buildings. Most of the Louisiana College students come from Central Louisiana, but many states and several foreign countries are represented in the current student body. The faculty and staff of Louisiana College genuinely care for the students. Their primary concern is to enhance student learning and to encourage the student's Christian growth. Approximately two-thirds of the faculty hold terminal degrees in their academic discipline. The College was chartered in 1906 as a non-profit corporation with the object "to own, operate and conduct a Baptist college... to foster Christian education." Louisiana College is affiliated with the Louisiana Baptist Convention. The mission of Louisiana College is to provide liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs characterized by devotion to the preeminence of the Lord Jesus, allegiance to the authority of the Holy Scriptures, dedication to academic excellence for the glory of God, and commitment to change the world for Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. A commitment to distinctively Christian education is part of a rich tradition that has characterized Louisiana College's one-hundred-year history. The third stanza of the college alma mater clearly states the institution's mission: "Christian knowledge e’er bestowing until eternity." Upon graduation from Louisiana College, students have received a broad exposure to the liberal arts and sciences, are grounded in the knowledge of a significant area of academic inquiry and have encountered opportunities for integrating all learning into a workable framework within the Christian context faith. The Louisiana College Student Success Center (SSC) is a comprehensive one-stop-shop for campus academic support services. The SSC's goal is to increase retention by providing students with free tutoring in core courses, thereby fostering the independent, critical thinking skills they need to succeed in College and beyond. Located in the Norton Library, the SSC offers a range of academic assistance in individual tutoring, study groups, and other support services for LC's student body. Students meet with peer tutors who have excelled in the course they tutor and trained to facilitate discussion on course content. All of the programs and initiatives offered in the Center are free for LC students. Academic achievement can benefit from support services beyond the classroom. The College offers several services designed to help students adjust to College, set personal goals, achieve academic success, and fulfill developmental needs. The Louisiana College Connection provides an ongoing process of orientation to facilitate the adjustment of incoming first-year students. The program provides services to maximize student success in the total college experience, and activities are designed to enhance students' growth and development during their freshman year. Sessions held before registration focus on information concerning systems serving students in the academic realm, academic advising, and the registration process. All students who have completed 18 or fewer semester hours must register for CC100, Louisiana College Connection, during their first semester at Louisiana College. Faculty members teach the course. An upperclassman student assists each faculty member. The classes are limited to 20 first-year students per session. This course familiarizes students with the College's expectations, aids them in individual assessment, and helps them develop college success skills. There are many opportunities for students to receive academic support. For individual assistance, one should first contact the course professor. Some departments provide tutorial labs and study sessions. Additionally, limited individual tutorial services can be scheduled. Students should visit the Academic Resource Center, which is located in the Warner Building between the cafeteria and Cottingham Dormitory. Louisiana College's Richard W. Norton Memorial Library contains hard-copy, electronic copy, and access to many titles needed for research. With several stand-alone computer workstations and a large computer lab, all currently enrolled students are encouraged to use the library's resources. Louisiana College does not discriminate based on disabilities in the operation of its programs. Classrooms, residence halls, auditoriums, and other public facilities provide accessibility or alternate locations and services for persons with physical disabilities. Following acceptance for admission, a student who has a physical and learning disability that qualifies under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and who desires modifications or accommodations should contact the director of the Program to Assist Student Success for information and guidance. This voluntary notification will help suitable plan accommodations and assure satisfactory adjustments to the campus environment. Career assistance is available for students unsure of their career major or needing more information about their chosen career field. Assessments are available free of charge to all students. These assessments examine the students' values, interests, and activities to match career options. Assistance is also available in preparing resumes, cover letters, job search skills, and interview skills. To link prospective employers to students, a career fair is held during the spring semester. View full university

Northwestern State University was established in 1884 in the old Bullard Mansion atop a hill overlooking the bustling river port city of Natchitoches. The campus grew as the school expanded from a two-year degree for teachers at Louisiana State Normal School to the four-year education degree at Louisiana Normal College in 1921. In 1944, the school became Northwestern State College and Northwestern State University in 1970. Today, over 130 years later, three columns remain of the original structure on what is now called Normal Hill in a National Historic District. This location is the oldest continually occupied site for higher education in Louisiana. The campus expanded to the south and west as the school grew, and Northwestern State established satellite campuses in Shreveport, Alexandria, and Fort Polk. Northwestern State University is a responsive, student-oriented institution committed to the creation, dissemination, and acquisition of knowledge through teaching, research, and service. The University maintains its highest priority excellence in teaching in graduate and undergraduate programs. Northwestern State University prepares its students to become productive members of society and promotes economic development and improvements in the citizens' quality of life in its region. Northwestern State University offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate degrees for prospective students. Historic Natchitoches is the right place to call home for students of Northwestern State University. We aim to enhance all students' college experience by providing over 100 student organizations, acclaimed performances and lectures, an exemplary fitness center, a hodgepodge of restaurants, and the exciting atmosphere of Demon Athletics. Join us and see why our community is large enough to serve you but small enough to know you. Your decision to apply to NSU is the first step on your journey to becoming an NSU Demon and an essential part of our great University. Not only will you find yourself surrounded by some of the state's best students, but you will be learning from faculty who are dedicated to the art of teaching. Our mission is to find the best possible aid package for a diverse student body to enable each of our students the financial ability to achieve their educational goals. Our office offers a wide variety of available programs from federal, state, and institutional funds under the general headings of loans, grants, third-party funds, and work opportunities. The Office of Financial Aid will keep students informed of all current federal regulations and changes in those regulations. We are dedicated to providing all students and their families with counseling and the services necessary to gain access to educational funds by promoting financial aid awareness, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines while committing to honesty, fairness, equality, and integrity in all aid awarded to all students of our University. We will be a leader among our campus community for high quality and innovative student services, including more effective use of technology for our processing and communication with students. The process for applying for scholarships varies based on whether you are an entering freshman, a currently enrolled student, or a transfer student. Only complete applications will be considered. Scholarships are financial awards given to students who intend to enroll in the University or are currently enrolled in the University. NSU offers the following Institutional Scholarships for Entering Freshman, Currently Enrolled Students, and Transfer Students. Northwestern State University is the home of ASU, Louisiana's first and largest electronic campus. Founded in 1884, Northwestern State University of Louisiana has met educational needs with quality academic programming for over 130 years. Today, NSU offers accommodating class schedules, personalized instruction, military benefits, and financial aid to those who qualify. Northwestern State University is committed to providing students with a unique, challenging, and supportive academic environment. This commitment begins with the First-Year Experience and connects students with the people, programs, and resources necessary to provide a strong foundation for academic success and personal growth. We invite you to learn more about our first-year programs and encourage you to be an involved, engaged, and active participant in your NSU experience. View full university