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College of Sciences

Hands-on science, technology, engineering and math, taught by faculty who know you by name.

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Why the College of Sciences

Three things students mention first.

Research from year one

Undergraduates join faculty labs in their first year.

Small classes

Professors who know your name and your goals.

Built for careers

STEM degrees that lead to jobs in Louisiana and beyond.

Why the College of Sciences

Six big ideas, two rows.

Research from year one

Undergraduates join faculty labs in their first year.

Small classes

Professors who know your name and your goals.

Built for careers

STEM degrees that lead to jobs in Louisiana and beyond.

Right on the lake

A campus on Lake Pontchartrain, minutes from downtown New Orleans.

Scholarships that add up

Ask us about scholarships for science majors.

A city as a lab

Study the coast, the river and the city around you.

Life at the College of Sciences

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Campus on the lakefront.

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Between classes on the quad.

Field work in biology.

More support means greater potential

LSU New Orleans offers scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to help make your education affordable. We'll help you figure out what you qualify for and what your education will actually cost.

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Admissions requirements

Find out what it takes to become part of LSUNO. We'll walk you through everything from test scores and transcripts to deadlines and next steps.

Come and see

Plan a visit to LSU New Orleans and see for yourself what belonging to this community feels like.

Come and see

Plan a visit to LSU New Orleans and see for yourself what belonging to this community feels like.

From the day you apply to the day you begin

Every path to LSU New Orleans follows the same basic steps. Specific dates depend on your term and program.

Connect

Visit campus, attend an open house or talk to an admissions counselor.

Apply

Submit your application. Apply by the priority deadline for first scholarship consideration.

Get your decision

You receive a decision by email and in your student portal.

Enroll

Confirm your spot, attend orientation and register for classes.

Research at the College of Sciences

Centers where faculty and students work on real research together.

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Coastal and environmental research

Field work on Lake Pontchartrain and the Gulf coast.

Biomedical sciences

Lab research that prepares students for medical and health careers.

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Computing and data

Projects in software, data science and cybersecurity.

What students say

Students, faculty and alumni on what makes LSU New Orleans different.

College of Sciences

Biology, chemistry, computer science, math and physics.

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College of Liberal Arts and Education

Arts, humanities, social sciences and teacher education.

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College of Engineering

Civil, electrical, mechanical and naval engineering.

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College of Business

Accounting, finance, management, marketing and hospitality.

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What students say

Students, faculty and alumni on what makes LSU New Orleans different.

There’s definitely an opportunity for everyone for growth and improvement at LSU New Orleans.

Jumana Alhatab
Civil Engineering

There are so many opportunities here to make connections, to network, to get jobs, to be connected to the New Orleans community, and so much more beyond that.

Yellenna Rodriguez
English and Sociology

LSU New Orleans is more than just a place to earn a degree; it is a community that genuinely wants to see you succeed.

Chaz Alexander
Interdisciplinary Studies
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About the College of Sciences

As one of the largest colleges at LSU New Orleans, the College of Sciences offers degrees across the natural, physical and computing sciences.

Opportunities

Twenty student organizations give students room to lead, connect and grow outside the classroom.

Accreditations

Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. The Greater New Orleans Center for Information Assurance is a National Center of Academic Excellence designated by the NSA and the Department of Homeland Security.

Research

Seven departments and four research institutes partner with industry and government on cutting-edge research.

Programs

Bachelor's degrees in biology, chemistry, computer science, earth and environmental sciences, mathematics, physics and psychology.

Master's and doctoral programs with faculty-guided research in every department.

Undergraduate and graduate certificates that add a focused credential to any degree.

More support means greater potential

LSU New Orleans offers scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to help make your education affordable. We'll help you figure out what you qualify for and what your education will actually cost.

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