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Frequently Asked Questions – Future Students

LSU Student Advising

Where is the College of Engineering (“COE”) Student Services and what are the office hours?

Our offices are located in the William Brookshire Student Success Office, 2228 Patrick Taylor Hall. Our office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.  Monday through Friday.  Our office is closed on weekends and during University designated holidays.

When may I see a counselor?

As of February 2, 2015, students can see counselors by advance appointment (preferred), same-day appointment, or by walking in (Please note that walk-ins will be seen on a first come-first serve basis and according to time available between appointments).  Use the online appointment scheduler on the website to make your appointment.  Please keep in mind, however, that many issues can be handled either by emailing a counselor or by contacting an administrative staff member during office hours by calling 225-578-5731.

Who can see a counselor?

COE counselors see any undergraduate LSU student already admitted to the College of Engineering, any undergraduate LSU student interested in an Engineering major, UCFY and UCAC students who are pre-Engineering, and potential undergraduate LSU transfer students or freshmen.

Transfer Student Advising

Who do we see?

COE counselors will meet with any undergraduate students planning to come to LSU, whether they have been admitted or not. Prospective students should try to schedule a meeting with the counselor that would be assigned to them upon enrollment at LSU. COE counselors are assigned students by first letter of last name. Please keep in mind, without an evaluated transcript, it may be difficult for a counselor to make course recommendations or advise transfer students. 

How do courses transfer? 

When students are admitted to LSU, Admissions will evaluate some courses based on your transcript from your transfer institution. The remaining courses will be during Transfer Orientation.

Admissions

What are requirements for entering the COE?

• For current LSU students, the COE requires 24 hours earned, a 2.00 cumulative and LSU GPA, and a “C” or better in MATH 1550.  
• For declared PETE majors, the COE requires 24 hours earned, a “C” or better in MATH 1550, and a 2.80 GPA in courses applied to the major.
• For transfer students, the COE requires 24 hours earned, a 2.50 cumulative GPA, and a “C” or better in MATH 1550.

What are the requirements for LSU Admissions? 

Students interested in applying to LSU, or reapplying to LSU, may view the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website for details on admissions requirements. Additional information may also be found in the LSU General Catalog.

General Education Requirements

How do I know what general education requirements are needed for my major?

General education requirements for engineering majors are included on your flowchart. Please view it on this website; be sure to choose your catalog year.

Where can I find classes that are considered general education courses?

An approved list of general education courses can be found in your LSU General Catalog of record. If you do not know your correct catalog year, please call Student Services.

Financial Aid/TOPS/Scholarships

I have questions about financial aid/TOPS/University scholarships. Where should I go? 

Go to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Student Aid website.

I have questions about College of Engineering Scholarships. Where should I go?

Look in the “Students” portion of our website under the “Current Students” or the “Future Students” sections for specific College scholarship information

Degree Requirements

It is the student’s responsibility to qualify for the bachelor’s degree by meeting these requirements:

• Completing one of the established curricula–any substitutions from the curricula as published must have written approval of the department chair and Student Services.
• Achieving a 2.00 average, as required by the university, for all work taken at LSU and on all work attempted at U.S. institutions.
• Achieving a 2.00 average on all courses attempted in the major department at LSU and on all work attempted in the major field at U.S. institutions (with the exception of certain courses offered by the major departments for non-majors only). Civil engineering students must achieve a 2.00 average in all civil engineering (CE) and environmental engineering (EVEG) courses and on all work completed in the major field at U. S. institutions. Environmental engineering students must achieve a 2.00 average in all chemical engineering (CHE), civil engineering (CE), and environmental engineering (EVEG) courses and on all work completed in the major field at U.S. institutions. Industrial Engineering students must achieve a 2.0 average in all industrial engineering (IE) courses and construction management (CM) courses.
• Successfully completing a minimum of 30 hours of residence in the College of Engineering. These 30 hours are included in the university requirement that a minimum of 25 percent of the hours applied toward a degree be earned while in residence at the university. (These residence hours must include 15 hours of required major department courses or approved technical electives at the 3000- or 4000-level. Students must complete nine hours of these courses at the 4000-level in the major. The individual courses used to satisfy the residency requirement must be approved by the department chair.)
• Initiating the checkout procedure with the departmental advisor in the semester prior to the one in which the degree is to be awarded. The checkout is completed only when approved by Student Services and the Office of the University Registrar.