2015–2016
First Year Checklist
+December
+October
+August
Register for classes.
Learn how to navigate LSU at
lsu.edu/howto.
Complete My Student Body at
lsu.edu/mystudentbody.
Attend Bengal Bound events.
lsu.edu/bengalbound
Organize your semester by creating
a semester calendar. lsu.edu/cas
Locate Supplemental Instruction (SI)
sessions at lsu.edu/si.
If you have a need for medical,
physical, psychological or learning
assistance, register with disability
services at lsu.edu/disability.
Look at your current grades and if
they don’t meet your expectations,
visit the CAS Tutorial Center.
Take advantage of 900 free minutes
of online tutoring with Smarthinking.
lsu.edu/smarthinking
Attend the FYE Stress Relief event.
lsu.edu/fye
Prepare for spring registration by:
visiting a UCFY counselor or faculty
advisor to assist in planning your
classes, verify your registration priority
date, ensure you are on track with
CATS. lsu.edu/freshman
Schedule courses for spring
and summer intersessions.
lsu.edu/registrar
Watch for your mid-term grades to
be posted on myLSU.
Sign up for Intramurals through UREC
at lsu.edu/urec.
workshops with CAS. lsu.edu/cas
Learn about Title IX by taking the
bystander training at
students.lsu.edu/titleixtraining.
+September
Finalize your class schedule by
September 4. If you need help,
contact your academic advisor.
lsu.edu/freshman
Make changes to your dining plan
by September 11. lsu.edu/dining
Complete a Roommate Agreement
to be clear on boundaries and
expectations. lsu.edu/housing
Make sure to check your e-mail daily
for important information from LSU.
Attend TOPS or LSU Scholarship
informational meetings.
lsu.edu/freshman
Make an appointment for a
personalized learning consultation
with CAS. Call (225) 578-2872.
Learn how to prepare for mid-terms
at CAS workshops. lsu.edu/cas
Have any questions? Ask FYE.
#askfye or fye@lsu.edu
Attend the Career Expo to network
with potential employers and learn
about careers. lsu.edu/careercenter
Get details of check out at
lsu.edu/housing.
Complete FAFSA for next academic
Get assistance in choosing a major
at the TRUE COLORS interactive
workshop. lsu.edu/freshman
Meet with a UCFY counselor if you
have not yet declared a major.
lsu.edu/freshman
Health Center. lsu.edu/shc
Attend the Middleton Library Open
House. lib.lsu.edu
case you need to move an exam.
lsu.edu/registrar
Attend an LSU Olinde Career Center
workshop, make an appointment
with a career counselor or visit the
website for information on choosing a
major. lsu.edu/careercenter
+November
Watch for your mid-term grades to
be posted on myLSU.
workshops with CAS. lsu.edu/cas
Watch for information of holiday
shuttle transportation to the airport.
Geaux green! Look for ways to be
more sustainable during the energy
conservation competition, Unplug.
lsu.edu/housing
posted on myLSU.
Schedule fall classes. If you need help,
contact your academic advisor.
Check your mail for recognition
of Dean’s List and Chancellor’s
Honor Roll.
+January
Create study groups for your
classes by using a study group starter
kit from lsu.edu/studygroups.
Introduce yourself to your professors.
Remember to check out of your res
+March
Organize your semester by creating
a semester calendar. lsu.edu/cas
Make changes to your dining plan
by February 2. lsu.edu/dining
Locate Supplemental Instruction (SI)
sessions at lsu.edu/si.
Introduce yourself to your professors.
Attend the IMPACT Your GPA
workshop for tools on improving
your GPA. lsu.edu/cas
Sign up with an academic coach
for support at lsu.edu/cas.
+February
Attend an LSU Olinde Career Center
workshop, make an appointment with
a career counselor or visit the website
for information on choosing a major.
lsu.edu/careercenter
+April
Apply to be a tutor or Supplemental
Instruction Leader for fall semester at
lsu.edu/cas.
workshop with CAS. lsu.edu/cas
GeauxPass event.
lsu.edu/geauxpass
+May
Apply to be a Tiger Transition Team
mentor at lsu.edu/fye.
Remember to check out of your
Create study groups for your classes
by using a study group starter kit from
lsu.edu/studygroups.
exam! Halls close for summer break
May 9.
member at lsu.edu/stripes.
Paw Points will expire at the end of
the semester, May 7. lsu.edu/dining
Visit the Student Involvement Fair
and get involved in student
organizations and the Baton Rouge
community. lsu.edu/campuslife
Learn how to prepare for mid-terms at
CAS workshops. lsu.edu/cas
a workshop with CAS. lsu.edu/cas
Attend the FYE Stress Relief event.
lsu.edu/fye
Attend the Career Expo to network
with potential employers and learn
about careers. lsu.edu/careercenter
Accept invitations to honor societies.
Learn about summer employment at
the Summer Jobs Fair.
lsu.edu/careercenter
Feeling anxious or depressed?
Attend a workshop at the Student
Health Center. shc.lsu.edu
lsu.edu/fye
lsu.edu/cas
lsu.edu/freshman