Undergraduate Advising
The Office of Student Services assists students majoring in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, and Physics, as well as students interested in pursuing professional school in medicine and dentistry.
- Under Explore choose Appointments
- Select Schedule an appointment
- Select Type of Appointment: Academic Advising
- Select appropriate service noted below: Advising- Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
- Advising (First-year Only) - currently enrolled students declared College of Science major with less than 30 credits hours earned
- Graduation Check Out - Seniors whose anticipated date of graduation is the upcoming semester
- Faculty Advising - Chemistry, Geology, Math, and Physics majors may schedule appointment with faculty advisor. Other majors will need to email their department.
- Geaux Teach - Students pursuing secondary education concentrations
- Pre-Med / Pre-Dental - Students pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry, podiatry, or optometry with specific questions about these fields or the application cycle.
- Residential College Advising - Students living in the Science Residential College
- Select preferred Date and click “Find Available Time”
- Select a time that works for you within College of Science
- Add comments to explain what you need to discuss during your appointment.
- Confirm contact info
- Click “Schedule”
- Check email confirmation containing a Zoom link.
Appointments open every Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. If you do not see availability, please check back for student cancellations. If you have time sensitive matter or not sure if you actually need an appointment, you may contact us via email at [email protected] or call at 225-578-4200.
Student Services business hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. If you email our team outside of these hours, you will receive a response during business hours only.
Registration Details
Refer to the LSU Academic Calendar for registration details.
Note: the registration deadlines are different for accelerated (8 week) courses.
SPRING 2025 Scheduling Dates and Advising Weeks
| Registration Priority | Student Course Scheduling Date | CoS Academic Advising Week |
|---|---|---|
|
A |
Oct. 20 |
Sept. 30 - Oct. 4 Oct. 7 - Oct. 11 |
|
B – G |
Oct. 21 - Oct. 27 |
Oct. 14 - Oct. 18 |
|
H – M |
Oct. 28 - Nov. 1 |
Oct. 21 - Oct 25 |
|
N – S |
Nov. 3 - Nov. 8 |
Oct. 28 - Nov. 1 |
Scheduling sessions open at 5:00 p.m. on the scheduling date.
Reference the LSU Registration Guidebook and Course Offerings for more information.
Scheduling Priority
Student priorities are determined by adding the semester hours earned to the hours
currently carried. Undergraduate transfer students and re-entry students will be placed
in a priority group based on credit that has been awarded by Undergraduate Admissions
and any courses that are currently in progress. Determine your scheduling priority
by reviewing the Spring 2025 Scheduling Booklet which will be updated Oct. 8, 2024.
Faculty Advisors
Faculty advisors are also available to assist you with major specific questions.
| Major | Department | Advisor | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology |
Department of Biological Sciences |
Dr. David Donze |
Email to schedule an appointment. |
|
Chemistry |
Department of Chemistry |
Dr. Kandace Hurst |
Schedule appointment via Navigate. Reason: Faculty Advising (CHEM) |
|
Geology |
Department of Geology & Geophysics |
Dr. Achim Herrmann |
Schedule appointment via Navigate. Reason: Faculty Advising (GEOL) |
|
Mathematics |
Department of Mathematics |
Dr. Charles Delzell |
Schedule appointment via Navigate. Reason: Faculty Advising (MATH) |
|
Physics |
Department of Physics & Astronomy |
Dr. David Young Dr. Dana Browne
|
Schedule an appointment via Navigate. Reason: Faculty Advising (PHYS) |