Graduate Community News
GRAD NODES
Stay up-to-date on what's happening in the Graduate School community with Grad NODES (News, Opportunities, Deadlines, Events, and Spotlight). Grad NODES is the official communications source for the Graduate School community of students, graduate advisors, and graduate coordinators. While the official newsletter will be disseminated by email, all editions can be accessed below.
PAST ORIENTATIONS
This archive includes presentation slides and supporting materials from previous Graduate School orientation sessions for ongoing reference.
Grad School Press Releases
Spring 2026 Thesis and Dissertation Workshop
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 in 103 Julian T. White Hall 12:30-1:30pm
Friday, February 20, 206 in 103 Julian T. White Hall 12:30-1:30pm
(Both workshops cover the same information)
New Graduate Student Orientation
For new graduate students admitted in the Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025
2025 Orientation Details
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Time: Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Bo Campbell Auditorium of the LSU Cox Communications Center for Student-Athletes
Luncheon: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Enter on the South concourse (use the stairs to the right if facing the PMAC).
Missed Orientation?
Click on the button below to access the handbook and orientation details.
click here to visit our new graduate student orientation webpage
University News
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES: FEBRUARY 2026