Would you like to get a jump start on your first semester at LSU New Orleans and a head start on medical or graduate school?
Or
Are you a current LSU New Orleans student that would like to strengthen your math or biology skills for the upcoming fall semester?
STEM Scholars camp is an intensive, one-week program designed to help science and engineering students make the transition to LSU New Orleans, learn skills for professional or graduate school, and take the stress out of the first semester of college and help current LSU New Orleans students strengthen their math and biology skills..
GET A COMPETITIVE EDGE
- Get a jump start on required course content.
- Attend lectures from the faculty who teach first-year courses.
- Develop and hone critical skills necessary to be successful in college (time management, note taking, test taking and reading complex material).
- Take actual exams without the fear of failing!
- Tour the STEM lab facilities.
An average day includes:
- Small lectures taught by experienced professors.
- Study sessions.
- Thoughtful group discussions led by current students.
- Social activities with current and other incoming students.
Possible course topics:
- Biology track: Biology 1 (BIOS 1083)
- Math track: Algebra, Trigonometry or Calculus (MATH 1115, 1125, 1126, 2114)
| The Run Down | |
| Who | Incoming freshman and current science and engineering students |
| What | A five-day, intensive academic preparation camp |
| When | July 20 - July 24, 2026 (M-F, 9am - 4:30pm each day) |
| Where | LSU New Orleans |
| Why | The transition to college can be overwhelming, even for the best high school students. This program will give students a head start for success and help current students strengthen their math and biology skills.. |
| Cost | $200 which includes light breakfast, refreshments, lunch, and access to all electronic textbooks for the camp. The fee will be charged to your fall semester bill. |
| Housing | Available for $25 per night for those that need it during the 5-day camp (can be charged to your fall semester fee bill). Note that the nightly rate is set by Residential Life and is subject to change. |
| Registration opens March 2026 (deadline: June 30, 2026) | |