Mission and Vision

LSU New Orleans: 
New Orleans Made. World Ready.

Mission

LSU New Orleans unites the scholarly excellence and access of a public research university with the soul of New Orleans, empowering students to discover their potential, succeed in their careers, and lead lives of purpose.

Vision

In a city that is one of the world's great laboratories for research, culture, and creativity, LSU New Orleans will be the distinctive public research university where curiosity becomes discovery, discovery becomes opportunity, and opportunity changes lives - for our students, our city, and the world.

Scope

LSU New Orleans, as an urban research university, offers a number of challenging and in-demand programs, many of which are uniquely linked to the rich and vibrant city of New Orleans. LSU New Orleans grants baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees in academic colleges, including but not limited to: business administration, education and human development, engineering, liberal arts, and sciences, as well as interdisciplinary studies.