Before You Start

Soon you will be headed to campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Prepare for a successful start by completing your on-campus or digital learning steps below.

Our dedicated personal advisors are here to answer your questions and ensure you have a smooth transition to campus.
Africa

Africa

China

China

Latin America

Latin America

Middle East

Middle East

North America

North America

North Asia

North Asia

Russia/Central Asia

Russia/Central Asia

Russia/Central Asia/Eastern Europe

Russia/Central Asia/Eastern Europe

South Asia

South Asia

Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia

UK and Western Europe

UK and Western Europe

Abbie

Abbie (North Asia excluding Korea)

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Ajith

Ajith (India)

+91-971-722-2408

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Alexis

Alexis (North America)

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Alice

Alice (Northwest)

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Alsu

Alsu (Middle East)

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Bibiane

Bibiane (Korea)

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Chau

Chau (Vietnam)

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Chau Luu (Vietnam)

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Chris

Chris (Southwest)

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Daniyal

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Doris

Doris (South China)

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Jane

Jane (West China)

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Kelly

Kelly (China)

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Lisha

Lisha (North China)

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Marianna

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Mark

Mark (Central China)

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Maya

Maya (Middle East)

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Nikita

Nikita (India)

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Sanjukta

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Saranya

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Sofya

Sofya (North America)

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Solayide Adenuga

Solayide Adenuga (Africa)

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Sonam

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Taha

Taha (Pakistan)

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Skype: tshahid29

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Tiffany Chan

Tiffany Chan (North Asia excluding Korea)

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Valeria

Valeria (Latin America)

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Vicky

Vicky (North China)

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Viraja

Viraja (South & West India)

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After you receive the electronic copy of your I-20, complete the following steps before booking your visa appointment:
  1. Schedule a free visa information and preparation session with your personal Enrollment Advisor.
  2. Check that the details on your I-20 are correct (including your date of birth) and make sure your name is the same as it appears on your passport.
  3. Prepare the documents you will need to take to the embassy when attending your visa interview.
After you complete the above steps, you should apply for your visa as soon as possible. It requires an interview with the U.S. Embassy and can sometimes take several weeks to schedule.
    1. Complete your Visa Application.
    2. Pay your I-901 (SEVIS) fee.
    3. Visit usembassy.gov  to learn more about scheduling your visa appointment, what to expect when you arrive, and required documentation.
    4. Notify your personal Enrollment Advisor of the date and embassy of your visa appointment.
    5. Watch these videos to help you apply for your visa and prepare for your interview:

How to Apply for Your F-1 Student Visa

We are so excited for you to join us on campus! To ensure a smooth transition to your new home, plan to arrive on or before your official move-in day. Airport pickup is available at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) or Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Once you book your flights, you must fill out the student arrival form. If your family is joining you, you must also complete the family arrival form.

For program dates, please visit the important dates page.

For discounted international travel, click here

Make your payment in full two weeks before you arrive to avoid enrollment delays and ensure an on-time start.
Follow the instructions below to submit payment for tuition and fees:
  1. Flywire by Peer Transfer: Please visit LSU’s flywire portal to complete the transfer process. Please note that you cannot use a US credit card or US bank account.
For student loan information, contact:
You will need to complete and submit the following form before your arrival:
  1. Immunization Form: Complete this mandatory health and immunization form prior to your arrival, as required by law, and bring it with you to campus.

All incoming LSU Global students are required to submit their immigration documents prior to enrolling in classes.

You must complete the following items before being permitted to begin your classes at LSU:

  • Attend mandatory orientation at LSU Global (date and time are listed in your acceptance letter from LSU Global)
  • Submit completed Immunization Form to LSU Global (this must be completed, signed, and stamped by your medical doctor)
  • Submit proof of health insurance to LSU Global

Bring the following documents to the LSU Global orientation:

  • Original valid passport
  • Original Form(s) I-20
  • F-1 visa (stamped on your passport)/F-2 visa (for dependents)
  • Copy of your Form I-94 (to print your Form I-94, please visit i94.cbp.dhs.gov)

Note: If you have not submitted original financial documents (no photocopies) before your I-20 was issued, you will be required to bring them with you when you attend the LSU Global orientation.

There are many things to consider when preparing for university, let alone moving to a new country! To make your transition to the US easier, we’ve put together a list of everyday necessities.

Set up a US Bank Account

In collaboration with Shorelight, Ellis helps international students apply for a US bank account and international Visa debit card. With a US bank account already set up, you won’t have to worry about paying foreign transaction fees, carrying cash with you or delaying the purchase of important items. Plus, it only takes 5 mins to sign up!

Ellis Debit Cards Offer:

  • No monthly fees
  • No SSN required
  • Withdraw money with no fees at 60,000+ in-network Allpoint ATMs
  • Compatible with Apple Pay and Google Pay
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Bank-grade encryption account protection, all transactions verified through Visa’s fraud algorithm
  • FDIC-insured accounts up to $250,000

Sign up here and get everything you need, all in one place.

 

Get a US SIM Card – Before you Leave Home

Sign up for a US phone plan before leaving your home country. This means that you will be able to use your cell phone the minute you land in the USA – no wi-fi or high daily rates required. Plus, it only takes 5 mins to sign up!

Ellis SIM Cards Offer:

  • Ultra-fast 5G
  • Pause anytime you want
  • Only pay for data you use
  • Low monthly prices with different sign-up options

Sign up here and get everything you need, all in one place.

 

Get Student Loans

Mpower Financing and Prodigy Finance, in collaboration with Shorelight, provide flexible student loan plans for international students pursuing degrees at eligible US colleges and universities without the requirements of a cosigner, collateral, or US credit history. They also offer fixed-rate loans up to $100,000 with 1.5% in interest rate discounts.

Easy Flight Bookings and Travel Discounts

StudentUniverse in collaboration with Shorelight, provides exclusive student-only discounts on flights around the world. StudentUniverse has exclusive deals with airlines to get the lowest-possible airfare for international students. If your travel plans change, don’t worry – all purchases have 24-hour risk-free cancellation.

StudentUniverse can be used to book not only your flight to campus, but also provides the best deals for Spring break and other travel. Use it to explore new cities like San Francisco or NYC, or book through them to go hiking in Yosemite National Park, or even when you fly home to visit family.

Career Premium

Career Premium helps international students apply for remote internships and gain real-life work experience to boost their resumes.

  • Certificates and training: Attend online professional bootcamps before your virtual internship starts. Gain hands-on experience once you officially begin by contributing to projects alongside industry experts. If you are interested in certifications, Career Premium now offers unlimited access to training courses that lead to certification in Amazon Web Services, Java, Microsoft Azure, and Python, among many other in-demand skills.
  • Coaching and mentorship: Receive direct guidance from career coaches and industry experts on career exploration, skill training, and professional development.
  • Applying: Work on real-life projects for leading employers and build your portfolio. We work with more than 12,000 multinational companies that have unique projects for you to leverage your new skills, experience, and professional network to land your dream job.

“The tutors are resourceful, and they really helped me while I was applying for internships. I certainly believe I will find a job after graduation.”—Shelley, hired at Tesla

Important Dates

Payment Deadline:

December 26, 2022

Move-in Date:

January 12, 2023