Step One: Registration Days are designed help you get started! Now that you're a Privateer, we're ready to introduce you to campus and get you enrolled in classes. Attending a Registration Day is required for all incoming first time, full time freshmen and new transfer students with less than 60 credit hours and/or under the age of 25.You must be admitted to sign-up.
Suggestions for selecting your session:
- Make sure your calendar is clear & you can attend the FULL session. See attendance policy.
- Sessions often fill up before the deadline. Sign up for the session you want while it is still open.
- The earlier you attend, the better selection of classes you will have!
- Select the session for YOU! If you are a Transfer, you need to attend a Transfer session (keep scrolling down).
- FIRST YEARS ONLY: While guests are not required to attend, we recommend bringing at least one. Make sure they are available too!
First- Year Registration Day Sessions
April 18, 2026 - First Year Registration Day Session 1 – Early Advantage, In-person
This session has already taken place.
May 21, 2026 - First Year Registration Day Session 2 – In-person
This session has already taken place.
June 4, 2026 - First Year Registration Day Session 3 – In-Person
8:00am-5:00pm (Student must attend full day)
Deadline to sign up: May 29, 2026
Sign up for June 4, 2026 - First Year Registration Day Session 3
June 23, 2026 - First Year Registration Day ONLINE Session: Out-of-state students only!
8:00am-5:00pm CST (Student must attend full day)
Deadline to sign up: June 18, 2026
Sign up for June 23, 2026 - First Year Registration Day ONLINE Session: Out-of-State Students Only!
July 9, 2026 - First Year Registration Day Session 4 – In-person
8:00am-5:00pm (Student must attend full day)
Deadline to sign up: July 3, 2026
Sign up for July 9, 2026 - First Year Registration Day Session 4
July 16, 2026 - First Year Registration Day Session 5 – In-person
8:00am-5:00pm (Student must attend full day)
Deadline to sign up: July 10, 2026
Sign up for July 16, 2026 - First Year Registration Day Session 5
July 23, 2026 - First Year Registration Day Session 6 – In-Person
8:00am-5:00pm (Student must attend full day)
Deadline to sign up: July 17, 2026
Sign up for July 23, 2026 - First Year Registration Day Session 6
- What to expect at a First-Year Registration Day
Overview Schedule
This is everything students will learn about and do at the Registration Day. Remember, it's important to check-in on time AND stay through-out the entire program.
- Welcome
- Supporting Your First Year
- Privateers Pathways
- University Honors
- Financial Aid & Fee Payment
- Campus Tour
- Campus Safety
- Small Group time with Orientation Leaders
- Get Privateer ID
- Campus Resource Browse
- Federal Education Rights Privacy Act
- LSU New Orleans Bookstore & Follett Access
- Group Advising & Registration
- Student Organization Browse
Tips:
- Dress for the weather and comfortably: It is hot and humid in New Orleans and there is always chance of rain. Check the weather before you get dressed and come prepared. You will take a campus tour, so please wear comfortable shoes.
- Be picture ready: You will be taking an ID picture at the Registration Day
- Breakfast & lunch will be provided to your guests.
- Get ready to have fun and make new friends!
- For Parents and Guests
Overview Schedule
While much of the day will be spent with your student, we do have a parent and guest program to help you prepare for your student to attend LSU New Orleans this fall! We encourage you to attend what you can so that you can meet other parents and learn more about campus resources. You'll have the opportunity to:
- Meet and network with other parents to compare your experiences and talk through common scenarios that new college students encounter
- Quiz yourself over common college terms to help you talk to the talk with your students
- Talk more about Family Education Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) and how it impacts your access to your students educational records
- Engage with resources at a Meet the Experts Panel, featuring representatives from across campus
Tips:
- Dress for the weather and comfortably: It is hot and humid in New Orleans and there is always chance of rain. Check the weather before you get dressed and come prepared.
- Breakfast & lunch will be provided.
Transfer Registration Day Sessions
June 11 2026 - Transfer Registration Day Session 1 – In-Person
8:00am-5:00pm
Deadline to sign-up: June 5, 2026
Sign up for June 11 2026 - Transfer Registration Day Session 1
June 23, 2026 - Transfer Registration Day Session 2 – Online
8:00am-5:00pm CST
Deadline to sign-up: June 18, 2026
Sign up for June 23, 2026 - Transfer Registration Day Session 2 – Online
- What to Expect at a Transfer Registration Day
Tips:
- Dress for the weather and comfortably: It is hot and humid in New Orleans and there is always chance of rain. Check the weather before you get dressed and come prepared. You can take a campus tour, so please wear comfortable shoes.
- Be picture ready: You will be taking an ID picture at the Registration Day
- Breakfast & lunch will be provided to you.
- We do not have guest sessions at Transfer Registration Days. If you want to bring a guest, please know that they may not be able to attend your advising session.
- Get ready to have fun and make connections!
Attendance Policy:
To be able to register for classes at a Registration Day, you (the student) must arrive during Check-In and stay through the entire program. Check-in is an important process that allows our staff to prepare to advise you and help you register for classes. Attending Check-In ensures a smooth registration process as this is where we take care of important tasks like lifting holds. Guests (parents, family, etc) can NOT attend a Registration day in place of a student.
We know attending a Registration Day can feel like a long day but it is important to attend the entire day to prepare you for success at LSU New Orleans! Important information will be given during the day that you won't want to miss! We ask that you keep this in mind when signing up for your Registration Day.
ATTENTION: All freshmen students admitted with a high school cumulative GPA below 3.0 without test scores will need to submit a test score or take an Accuplacer test BEFORE the registration day (check your admit letter or online admissions portal for clarification). Please read the policy fully here* for important instructions to complete before meeting with your Advisor.
Please note, that guest and special students do not need to attend a registration day. Registration days are only required for first-time, full time students and Transfer students who have less than 60 credit hours transferring in.
- To-Do List– Before Your Registration Day
You MUST complete these tasks by the priority deadline of your Registration Day session. See confirmation email for date.
Take the following steps to get ready for course advising & registration:
- Set up your LSU New Orleans Email and Password. Check your email for a message from Access Services for this step. Be sure to check your spam/junk folder!
- File your FAFSA to apply for Financial Aid.
- Send official transcripts (if applicable) through the college’s transcript request with [email protected] as the recipient email. Dual Enrollment transcripts must be sent from the college where you took the course.
- Submit all test scores to [email protected]. Scores will not impact your admission, but can help you get scholarships and a higher placement level in Math and English. Test scores must be less than 5 years old. ACT or SAT scores can be sent through the ACT or College Board website or emailed to [email protected]. If you email them, be sure to include your name and the test date in the screenshot. AP, CLEP, and IB scores must be sent through the College Board or IB website to receive college credit.
- If you have not taken the ACT or SAT, and your Cumulative GPA is below 3.0, you'll need to take the Accuplacer before registering for classes. See the Accuplacer page for more details.
- Complete Onboarding in Workday. These Onboarding tasks include reviewing contact information, setting up emergency contact and third-party access, acknowledging important policies (financial responsibility, FERPA, immunization), agreeing to receive the 1098-T form electronically, and setting up payment elections. This is a video tutorial that will walk you through this step.
- Submit Immunization Records or Waiver Online
- Apply for Housing, or submit the housing exemption form.
- To-Do List– After Your Registration Day
- Complete Step 2 of the New Student Experience - Online Orientation Module
- Be on the look out for an email about Step 3- Fall MAMBO!
What's Next?
Your registration day is just the beginning of your New Student Experience! Check out your next steps with the buttons below. These programs are collaboratively designed to prepare you to be a successful Privateer!
Step 2: Online OrientationStep 3: Fall Mambo
Parents & Supporters
Congratulations on your student’s acceptance to LSU New Orleans! We understand that the transition to college means a change for everyone in a student’s life. There will be many opportunities for parents and supporters to learn more about university resources and how to support their student effectively.
Learn MoreNew Student Family Guide
Still Have Questions?
New Student Experience Office
LSU New Orleans
2000 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans, LA 70148
P: 504-280-4420