Welcome Week

August 16-23, 2026

Welcome Week is the final phase of your orientation to LSU. This exciting event takes place right before the semester begins so that you can be completely comfortable and prepared to start your experience at LSU.

We know that students who attend Welcome Week are more confident when they start classes and are more successful throughout their time at LSU. This is because they have had the time to meet new friends, have learned about the resources that will help them to be successful here at LSU, and know what it means to be a true LSU Tiger. It’s also a lot of fun! Attendance at Welcome Week August 16-23 is mandatory for all members of the Class of 2030, and we can’t wait to see you back on campus!

Welcome Week Schedule

Most of the events Monday - Wednesday are required for new students and will be noted on the schedule. The schedule will be available in June 2026. 

Event

Time

Location

Details

Res Hall Floor Meetings

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

Various Locations

Required for all freshman students living on campus. 

Twilight Ceremony

8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 

Memorial Tower on Tower Drive

End your first day of Welcome Week with an unforgettable experience. Gather beneath the lights of Memorial Tower as members of the LSU community reflect on their own LSU journeys and celebrate the beginning of yours. Required for all freshman students.

Late Night Breakfast

9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 

459 Dining Commons & The 5 Dining Commons

Join us right after Twilight Ceremony for Late Night Breakfast—good food, great vibes, and a chance to unwind and connect with your fellow Tigers.

Event

Time

Location

Details

Small Group #1

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 

Various Locations, Academic Classrooms

Required for all freshman students. Small group numbers and locations will be emailed to all students on Friday, August 14th.

Convocation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

PMAC

Convocation is LSU's official welcome for all new students and makes the start of your academic journey. This University-wide ceremony will bring administrators, faculty, staff, and fellow students together to welcome you into the LSU family. Required for all freshman students.

TigerChat

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

PMAC 

Want a sneak peak into the health and safety choices you will face as an LSU student? Join us for an entertaining skit and interactive session to learn strategies and resources available to support you.  Required for all freshman students. 

Honors College Welcome 

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

Student Union Theatre

Required for all Honors College Freshman students. 

PHC Recruitment Convocation

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

Student Union Theatre

Required for all participating in PHC Recruitment. 

RHA Block Party

8:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

UREC Field Complex

Join the Residence Hall Association (RHA) for our annual Block Party! Enjoy inflatables, music, dancing, food trucks, and more! Whether you are a new student "on the block" or a returning student, you don't want to miss out on this experience! 

Event

Time

Location

Description

Small Group #2

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 

Various Locations, Academic Classrooms

Required for all freshman students. Small group numbers and locations will be emailed to all students on Friday, August 14th.

Tiger Walks: Find Your Classes

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

All Classrooms

Required for all freshman students. Explore campus with your new classmates. Student leaders and various campus & community partners will be in the Quad to help guide you and answer any remaining questions you may have before the semester starts. 

Undergraduate Research Info Fair

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Student Union, Ballroom

Interested in learning more about student research opportunities at LSU? Come by the Undergraduate Research Info Fair to chat with student and faculty researchers.  All majors welcome!

Geaux & Get It Done

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Various Locations

Use this time to take care of any outstanding checklist item, including picking up your Tiger Card, submitting transcripts, taking placement exams, &  finalizing your fall schedule. 

Residential College Convocations

4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

Various Locations

Required for all Residential College Students. See the Senior College Events tab for location details. 

UREC All-Access

8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. 

University Recreation 

All LSU students, new and returning, are invited to UREC's signature Welcome Week Event, All Access, to experience our facilities, connect with fellow Tigers. Enjoy free food, fun activities, exciting giveaways, and grab the coveted Tradition Tee before they're gone. 

Event

Time

Location

Description

College Open Houses & Welcome Events

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Various Locations, Academic Classrooms

Required for all freshman students. See the Senior College Events tab for location details. 

Meet Your Success Team 

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Various Locations

Required for freshman students. Join us for an opportunity to meet and connect with students and members of your Success Team! 

IFC Recruitment Convocation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Student Union Theatre

Required for all participating in IFC Recruitment. 

Class Photo

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

Meet in the Quad. Photo in Tiger Stadium

Join your LSU Classmates at 6:30 p.m. in the Quad to march down victory hill for the first time as the Class of 2030 and head to Tiger Stadium for the Class Photo. Remember to wear your Class of 2030 t-shirt. 

Late Night LSU 

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 

LSU Student Union

This isn't your average night at the LSU Student Union. Celebrate the start of the academic year with a night full of music, food, and games. 

Senior College

Time

Location

Agriculture Residential College

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

4-H Mini Farm

Business Residential College

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

Business Education Complex, Rotunda

Engineering Residential College

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Cox Auditorium

Human Sciences & Education Residential College

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Cypress Hall

Humanities & Social Sciences Residential College

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

Student Union, Ballroom

Mass Communication Residential College

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

Journalism Building, Holiday Forum

Science Residential College

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

OLOL Health Interdisciplinary Science Building, Room 101

Visual & Performing Arts Residential College

4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

Shaw Center for the Arts 

Senior College

Time

Location

College of Agriculture

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Hill Farm Teaching Facility 

College of Art & Design

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Julian T. White Hall, Room 103 (Auditorium)

E.J. Ourso College of Business

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Business Education Complex, Rotunda

College of the Coast & Environment

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Energy, Coast, & Environment Building, Auditorium 

College of Engineering

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Patrick F. Taylor Hall, Cambre Auditorium

College of Human Sciences & Education

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Cox Auditorium 

College of Humanities & Social Sciences

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Student Union, Theatre

Manship School of Mass Communication

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Journalism Building

College of Music & Dramatic Arts

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Music & Dramatic Arts Building, Claude L. Shaver Theatre

College of Science

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

OLOL Health Interdisciplinary Science Building, Room 101

University College - Undecided Majors 

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m: Undecided Science & Engineering 

 

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.: Undecided Arts & Humanities AND Undecided Social Sciences 

 

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.: Undecided Program of Study 

Nicholson Hall, Room 130

University College - Pre-Nursing Majors

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Dodson Hall, Room 130

University College - Allied Health Majors 

9:00 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.: Physical Therapy 

9:30 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.: Physician Assistant 

10:00 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.: Occupational Therapy 

10:30 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. - Dental Hygiene 

11:00 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.: Pre-Pharmacy

11:25 - 11:55 a.m.: Allied Health Undergrad Program, Medical Lab Science; Cardiopulmonary Science; & Public Health 

Allen Hall, Room 54


Choose Your Adventure 

As part of your Welcome Week experience, all freshman students are required to participate by signing up for either a Choose Your Adventure event or a programming track. These experiences are designed to help you discover your passions, build community, and begin writing your LSU story. There are dozens of Choose Your Adventure options available, but only a handful require pre-registration due to capacity limits. All events are limited to LSU students and Tiger Cards will be needed to access the events. The schedule and registration will begin in July 2026.