Cost | Refunds | Dining | Housing | Parking | What to Bring
As a new student entering LSU, the Office of Orientation has designed a mandatory new student orientation program to give you an opportunity to learn more about LSU, take advanced standing exams, meet your fellow classmates, and schedule classes. We believe that success during your first semester will set the tone for your future.
This program is designed for all new freshmen who enter in the Spring. The program provides an overview of the University and helps you schedule classes. Here are the main components of this program:
- Special interest sessions to enlighten you about LSU’s services and resources
- Testing to earn college credit
- A meeting with representatives from your Senior College to learn about your curriculum
- A conference with an academic adviser to plan your first semester of college
- Class scheduling for your first semester
Date: January 8 - 9, 2013
Registration Deadline: January 3, 2013
Tentative Agenda: 2013 Spring Freshman Orientation (PDF)
*Program Itineraries for each program will be posted as soon as possible once they are finalized. PLEASE NOTE: Draft itineraries are subject to change.
Cost
All new students attending this program must pay an orientation fee of $116. Payment of this fee entitles students to take advanced standing exams offered during orientation. The fee also covers a copy of the LSU General Catalog, the Experience LSU handbook, lunch on Day 2, and much more. If you pay by credit card, a 2.5 percent non-refundable processing fee will be added to your total.
Refunds
To cancel your reservation, write to:
Office of Orientation
Attn: Joyce Turner
137 Johnston Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
PLEASE NOTE: WHEN SENDING CORRESPONDENCE TO THE OFFICE OF ORIENTATION, PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANYTHING VIA CERTIFIED MAIL.
Or fax your request to the office at 225-578-7899, or email your request to jlturne@lsu.edu.
Once you register for an orientation program, we will have reserved space for you at orientation and in the testing sessions, and prepared your supplies. Therefore, when your written cancellation notice is received by the deadline listed below, a refund of your fees may be issued upon the conclusion of the program. Your refund will come in the form of a check in the mail.
45 - 31 days prior to the event = All charges refunded
30 - 11 days prior to the event = Registration charge minus Administrative Fee* refunded
10 - 0 days prior to the event = No refund
*Administrative Fee that will be retained:
Spring Freshman Orientation - $30
Family Orientation - $15
Dining
Lunch and dinner will not be provided on Day 1. Options available to students include the wide variety of food offerings on and off campus.
Breakfast will not be provided on Day 2. Lunch, however, will be provided on Day 2.
Housing
Unfortunately, campus residence halls will not be open for students to stay in during the orientation session. There is one option for on campus lodging and several major hotel chains conveniently located near the LSU campus. Special room rates may be available for those participating in orientation programs at LSU. For reservations or additional information, contact the hotel of your choice. Please note that some hotels/motels will not reserve rooms for persons under the age of 21. Please be sure to inquire about this stipulation if you are a student under the age of 21 and are travelling without a parent or family member. You are advised to make reservations early. Please use the code listed below the telephone number when making reservations. The Office of Orientation nor the hotels can guarantee rooms will be available. The listed price does not include tax.
Hotel | Phone Number | Rate | Amenities and/or | Airport Shuttle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Plus Richmond Inn & Suites 5668 Hilton Ave. | 225-924-6500 800-332-2582 (LSU Freshman Orientation Rate) | Standard Rooms $99/night Suites $111/night |
| No |
| Chase Suite Hotel 5522 Corporate Blvd. | 225-927-5630 (LSU Orientation) | 1 Bedroom Suite $99/night 2 Bedroom Suites $159/night |
| Yes |
| Cook Conference Center and Hotel W. Lakeshore Dr. | 225-383-2665 866-610-2665 (LSU Orientation) | Standard $99/night Suite $129/night |
| No |
Courtyard Marriott Acadian Thruway/LSU Area | 888-599-7655 www.marriott.com/btrch L7S in the Corporate/Promotional field | Standard Room $93/night |
| No |
Crowne Plaza 4728 Constitution Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70808 | 225-925-2244 (LSU Orientation) | Standard Room $97/night |
| Yes |
| Embassy Suites 4914 Constitution Ave. | 225-924-6566 (LSU Orientation) | $119/night |
| Yes |
| Hampton Inn 4646 Constitution Avenue | 225-926-9990 (LSU Orientation) | $109/night (Th - Mon nights) $119/night (Tues - Wed nights) |
| No |
| Hilton - Baton Rouge Capitol Center 201 Lafayette Street | 225-344-5866 (LSU Visitor Rate) | $129/night |
| Yes |
Holiday Inn Baton Rouge 4848 Constitution Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70808 | 225-448-2030 (LSU Orientation) | Standard Room $97/night |
| Yes |
| LaQuinta Inn 2333 South Acadian Thruway | 225-924-9600 (Orientation Special Rate) | $65/night |
| No |
| Quality Suites 9138 Bluebonnet Centre Blvd. | 225-293-1199 (LSU Freshman Orientation Rate) | $79/night Double Occupancy |
| No |
| Radisson Hotel 2445 S. Acadian Thruway | 225-236-4000 (LSU1) | $89/night |
| No |
Renaissance Baton Rouge 7000 Bluebonnet Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70810 | 225-215-7000 • Go to www.Marriott.com/btrbb | $119.00 |
| |
| Staybridge Suites Southgate | 225-456-5430 (LSU Orientation) | $93 for studio
$103 for one bedroom king
$113 for one bedroom double
$165 for two bedroom
*Note: Only 30 rooms available at special rate - once booked rates will return to regularly advertised rates |
| No |
Parking
A parking permit with instructions will be e-mailed to you once your reservation is confirmed. Additionally, a parking permit will be e-mailed to any registered student prior to the program along with a reminder email.
Parking lots can be located on the Office of Parking, Traffic, and Transportation's campus map. There is also the option of campus transit, visit the Tiger Trails website for more information.
Please note that some areas of campus are also restricted to traffic unless the appropriate permit is displayed, visit the Parking, Traffic, and Transportation website for more information.
What to Bring
- A black ball point pen and several sharpened No. 2 pencils
- A non-graphing calculator for the chemistry and physics exams
- A book sack to carry belongings
- A picture ID (driver’s license) to allow you to take exams and be photographed for your LSU student ID
- Money for meals
- Instrument and music, only if you scheduled an audition with the LSU School of Music
- Reservation confirmation form (to be emailed upon receipt of payment)
- Parking permit (to be emailed upon receipt of payment)
- A hard copy of any previously earned credit (ex. AP, CLEP, IB, dual enrollment credit from another college or university). NOTE: Please also send an official copy of all scores or official transcripts to the LSU Office of Enrollment Management. Please call 225-578-1175 or e-mail admissions@lsu.edu for more information.