Welcome to Spring 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!
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.
Check-In 139 Allen Hall
102 Allen Hall
102 Allen Hall
Various Locations
7:30 - 8:30 am
8:30 - 8:45 am
8:45 - 9:45 am
9:45 - 10:45 am
Welcome
The Tiger Necessities
Meeting with Orientation Leaders
Meeting with Orientation Leaders
First Year Experience
University Recreation
Tigers Know Wellness
Money Management
Center for Academic Success
Student Government
Lunch & Meeting with
Orientation Leaders
Senior College Information Meeting
and Advising & Scheduling
Various Locations
102 Allen Hall
102 Allen Hall
102 Allen Hall
102 Allen Hall
102 Allen Hall
102 Allen Hall
Tiger Lair, LSU Student
Union/Various Locations
Various Locations
8:00 - 9:00 am
9:10 - 9:25 am
9:25 - 9:40 am
9:40 - 10:15 am
10:15 - 10:30 am
10:30 - 10:45 am
10:45 - 11:00 am
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
1:00 - 4:30 pm
Anytime you see an
Oak Tree on this itinerary, the session will be held in
102 Allen Hall!
Anytime you see Mike the
Tiger on this itinerary, the session is for students and their family members!
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Get contact information and meeting locations from your LSU Ambassador:
Group Number: _________________________________________________________________
Orientation Leader Name: _______________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________
Day two meeting location: _________________________________________________

Spring Freshman Orientation 2016
Need assistance at Orientation?
Visit the Orientation Headquarters in 139 Allen Hall anytime from
10:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Don’t forget your Tiger Card!
Get your photo taken for your LSU ID if you did not submit your photo online.
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Room 109
LSU Student Union
7:30 - 8:30 am Check-In
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139 Allen Hall
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
8:45 - 9:45 am
Welcome from Student Life and First Year Experience
102 Allen Hall
 Welcome to LSU and Freshman Orientation from Vice President Dr. Kurt
Keppler and Assistant Vice President Dr. Darrell Ray.
The Tiger Necessities 102 Allen Hall
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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.
Meeting with Orientation Leaders Various Locations 9:45 - 10:45 am
 At this meeting, you will meet others with similar majors and the LSU
Ambassador who will be 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 Trigonometry Exam Various Locations
 Refer to the ivory exam schedule you received at Check-In for details .
Noon - 12:30 pm Lunch On your own
 Bring some money and eat between your exams. See next page for dining options.
12:30 & 1:15 pm Tips on Scheduling 103 Design Building
 Offered twice at 12:30 & 1:15 pm. Bring your Experience LSU Handbook and the LSU Tiger Paths booklet you received in your orientation bag.
12:30 & 1:15 pm myLSU Workshops 2 Lockett Hall
1:00 - 4:15 pm
 Offered twice at 12:30 & 1:15 pm. Learn about all of the applications available through myLSU.
Exams Continue (refer to your ivory exam schedule)

Student Itinerary
2:00 - 2:30 pm Strategies for Achieving an Outstanding GPA 102 Allen Hall
2:30 - 3:00 pm
3:00 - 3:30 pm
 Tips will be shared for effective learning, smart time management, and using the free academic resources at LSU.
Four Year Career Plan 102 Allen Hall
 Learn what steps you can take each year to explore your interests, choose an exciting major, find a great career that fits, try out that career, and gain experience. Finding a dream job is just the final step in the Four-
Year Career Plan.
Safety and Security at LSU 102 Allen Hall
 This session will include tips and information from the LSU Police
Department on how to keep yourself and your belongings safe and secure at LSU.

Spring Freshman Orientation 2014
8:00 - 8:50 am Meeting with Orientation Leaders Various Locations
9:00 - 9:25 am First Year Experience 102 Allen Hall
 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
9:40 - 10:15 am
10:15 - 10:30 am
10:30 - 10:45 am
10:45 - 11:00 am
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
1:00 - 4:30 pm
University Recreation 102 Allen Hall
 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.
LSU Tiger Tales 102 Allen Hall
 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.
Money Management: What Every Student Needs to Know 102 Allen Hall
 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 102 Allen Hall
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The academic transition to college can be more complex than you anticipate. The CAS will share tips for effective learning, smart time management and using the free academic resources at LSU.
Student Government 102 Allen Hall
 Meet your Student Government President and Vice President!
Lunch & Meeting with Orientation Leaders Tiger Lair, LSU Student Union
 You will get your Placement Profile from your LSU Ambassador and learn how to read your placement information and how to schedule.
 Your meal ticket is required for lunch.
Senior College Information Meeting and Advising & Scheduling
Various Locations
Work with academic advisors, counselors and your LSU Ambassador to complete your summer 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
Agriculture
Allied Health & Nursing
Art & Design
Business
Coast & Environment
Engineering
Human Sciences & Education
Humanities & Social Sciences
Mass Communication
Music & Dramatic Arts
Science
Undecided
Location
150 Woodin Hall
19 Allen Hall
104 Design Building
1835 Business Education Complex
134 Allen Hall
2 Lockett Hall
225 Peabody Hall
232 Middleton Library
Journalism Building, Forum
School of Music, Faculty Lounge
210 Williams Hall
131 Allen Hall

Student Itinerary
Below are things that you should complete or attend before classes begin.
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View your new class schedule on myLSU as soon as after your orientation session is over! You can also use myLSU to modify your schedule.
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Use myLSU to notify LSU if you want a parking permit, a meal plan, health insurance or
TigerCASH before you pay your fee bill.
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FEE BILLS WILL NOT BE MAILED TO YOU! You can pay by online check or credit card. Your class schedule will be purged if not paid by 4:30 pm Tuesday, January 12, 2016!
NOTE: You must be sure to click the “complete registration” button if your balance is $0.00!
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Complete the MyStudent Body (MSB) Essentials Course
Incoming students are REQUIRED to complete this comprehensive online health education course, featuring three modules- alcohol, drugs and sexual violence. Students are preregistered and should follow the log-in instructions provided. Otherwise, their successful completion of the requirement will not be documented appropriately. For more information, including log-in instructions, visit www.lsu.edu/mystudentbody or call the Student Health
Center Office of Wellness and Health Promotion at 225-578-5718.
For more information on getting involved as an LSU Ambassador and serving LSU by recruiting, orienting and advising students, please visit our website at www.lsuambassadors.com

Spring Freshman Orientation 2016

Student Itinerary
Refer to the ivory exam schedule that you received at Check-In for exact times and locations as locations are subject to change.
Trigonometry 52 Himes Hall 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Spanish
Latin
German
French
Calculus
52 Himes Hall
52 Himes Hall
52 Himes Hall
52 Himes Hall
52 Himes Hall
1:00 - 1:45 pm
1:00 - 2:15pm
1:00 - 2:15 pm
1:00 - 2:30 pm
1:00 - 2:30 pm
2:45 - 4:15 pm
Chemistry 52 Himes Hall 2:45 - 3:45 pm
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Calculators are not allowed on the Calculus or Trigonometry exams.
Non-graphing calculators are allowed for Chemistry exam.
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Bring a #2 pencil and don’t be late to any exam.
If you would like to add or drop an exam, please visit the Assistance Table at Check-In.
If you are unable to attempt all the exams you would like, you may take additional exams at no charge before January 25, 2016. Please call the Office of Assessment and
Evaluation at 225-578-1145 to schedule an exam.

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