Graduate Admissions
LSU New Orleans offers graduate and doctoral programs designed for scholars ready to deepen expertise and shape their fields. Join a community where rigorous academics meet real-world impact.
More opportunity, where research meets the real world
LSU New Orleans is Louisiana's only urban public research university. Faculty actively generate knowledge while graduate programs put you at the center of partnerships and research that shape the region and the globe.
Where your field goes further
Choose from master's and doctoral degrees across disciplines, backed by faculty, partnerships, and a city where research is made real.
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Requirements
These basic requirements apply to all programs. Test scores and additional materials requirements vary by department, so be sure to check with your program. Knowing before you apply saves you time.
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Key dates for your application and enrollment
Mark these milestones on your calendar. Graduate deadlines vary by program and term, so check the full schedule for your specific pathway.
Fall applications open
Fall application deadlines run from February through July, with multiple cutoffs depending on your program. Apply early to meet scholarship consideration dates.
Spring applications open
Spring application deadlines fall between October and December. Standard dates are October 15, November 15, and December 1, depending on your program.
Summer
Summer session application deadlines vary by program. Check your program page for the specific date that applies to your enrollment term.
Orientation
New student orientation sessions are held before each semester to help you transition into graduate study at LSU New Orleans.
Classes
First day of classes marks the beginning of your LSU New Orleans experience and academic journey.
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LSU New Orleans offers graduate programs across six areas: Business, Arts, Education, Science and Engineering, Humanities and Social Science, and Planning and Urban Studies. Programs include master's degrees, doctoral degrees, and graduate certificates. See the full programs page for a complete list with deadlines and requirements for each.
Graduate admission is a two-part process. First, you apply to the Graduate School, which requires a conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum GPA. Second, each degree program has its own additional requirements, which may include letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, or a writing sample. GRE and GMAT scores are no longer required for most programs, but some departments still ask for them. Check your specific program's page to confirm what is needed.
Graduate students may be eligible for Graduate School scholarships, which are awarded based on faculty nomination through your program's graduate coordinator. Graduate assistantships are also available through individual departments, with positions working either 10 or 20 hours per week. Additional funding opportunities include external grants, federal financial aid, and program-specific awards. Contact your graduate program coordinator to learn what funding options are available for your field.
Graduate application deadlines vary by program and term. Spring deadlines generally fall between October and December, and fall deadlines run from February through July, with multiple cutoff dates depending on your program. Because each program sets its own deadlines, check your specific program's page for the dates that apply to you.
