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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College had its origin in land grants made by the United States government in 1806, 1811 and 1827 for use as a seminary of learning. In 1853, the Louisiana General Assembly established the Seminary of Learning of the State of Louisiana near Pineville, La. The institution opened January 2, 1860. LSU is located in Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana. Baton Rouge means “Red Stick” and was named by French explorers in 1699.
As the Flagship institution of the state, the vision of Louisiana State University is to be a leading research-extensive university, challenging undergraduate and graduate students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development. Designated as a Land, Sea, and Space Grant institution, the mission of Louisiana State University is the generation, preservation, dissemination, and application of knowledge and cultivation of the arts.
In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to:
offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students;
employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.
Ranked 65 among Kiplinger’s Top 100 Public Colleges, LSU is the highest rated public university in Louisiana. It has proven to be a place where students can get an exceptional education with a great return on investment—including starting salaries that are, on average, $12,000 higher than students graduating from other universities.
LSU offers students more than 235 areas of undergraduate study. Whether you are interested in the arts and humanities or science and engineering, LSU has a place for you.
There is a diverse range of housing options for students – from traditional residence halls to residential colleges and apartments.Aside from the obvious perks, like easy access to classes, great food, good friends and a variety of activities, first-year students who live on campus at LSU consistently achieve higher grade point averages than those living off campus.
From free weights and cardio equipment to organized sports and group fitness, University Recreation, or UREC, offers many ways for you to live an active, healthy lifestyle.
At the student union you can attend a performance, get a hair cut, grab a bite to eat or meet with a study group. With its central location and plethora of amenities, the Union is a convenient hub for students.
In Louisiana, eating is not just something you check off your daily to-do list; it's a chance to socialize, to experience our culinary culture and, of course, to satisfy your taste buds. First-year students living in East Campus Apartments, West Campus Apartments and Nicholson Gateway Apartments are required to have a resident meal plan.Students can use their meal plans at our two resident dining halls, The 5 and 459 Commons, The Club at Union Square, along with 21+ other locations where we proudly serve 15,000 customers per day.
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