Senior College Admission & Residency Requirements

Each LSU senior college has specific requirements and procedures for admission into the college. These could include a specific number of credit hours earned, GPA, or credit in courses and these requirements vary by senior college and major.

In addition, these colleges have graduation conditions (Residency Policies) which require students to complete a certain number of credit hours as a resident of the respective senior college. Review the chart below for information on LSU senior college admission requirements, application procedures, and residency policies:

Important Notes:

The requirements listed below are based on the 2024-2025 Catalog Year and could adjust in the future. If admission requirements change students are held accountable to the new requirements of the college.
Admission into a senior college often requires both a specific LSU and Overall GPA. The LSU GPA is calculated based on any coursework completed at LSU A&M or any other LSU institution. The Overall GPA is calculated based on coursework completed at LSU A&M and any other institution.
Students are not able to change colleges mid-semester. Students can request admission into a new college after the posting of final grades and by the last day to add classes. Please review the LSU Academic Calendar for semester specific deadlines.

Senior College	Contact Information	Admission Requirement	Application Process	Residency Requirements
College of Agriculture	[email protected] 225/578-2065	24 credit hours earned 2.00 LSU & Overall GPA Animal Sciences, Environmental Management Systems, Natural Resource Ecology & Management, and Nutrition & Food Sciences Majors: Credit in ENGL 1001, MATH 1021, BIOL 1201, and CHEM 1201 Plant & Soil Systems Majors: Credit in ENGL 1001, MATH 1021, BIOL 1201, and CHEM 1201 *Students in Medicinal Plant Sciences, Horticultural Sciences, and Turf & Landscape Management may use BIOL 1001 and CHEM 1001 in place of BIOL 1201 and CHEM 1201 for college entry Agricultural & Extension Education Credit in ENGL 1001 and MATH 1021 Agricultural Business: Credit in ENGL 1001 Credit in MATH 1021 and MATH 1431 or 1550 with a C- or higher Textiles, Apparel, & Merchandising Majors Credit in ENGL 1001 and MATH 1029 or 1100 NOTE: While admission into the college requires credit (D- or higher) in the above courses, the major may require credit with a C- or higher to graduate	Apply for admission into the College of Agriculture	A student’s last 30 credit hours taken toward their degree must be earned in residence as a registrant in the College of Agriculture.
College of Art & Design	[email protected] 225/578-5400	New freshmen are directly admitted into the College of Art & Design. If a continuing student would like to change to an ADSN major, they must have: 2.00 LSU & Overall GPA 2.00 in courses that would apply to the major degree program. Must accepted into the major degree program to schedule first year classes.	Contact the College of Art & Design at [email protected]	Contact the College of Art & Design at [email protected]
EJ Ourso College of Business	[email protected] 225/578-3211	30 hours of coursework At least 12 hours completed on the LSU A&M campus At least 9 hours from the EJ Ourso College of Business Grade of “C-“ or higher in: ACCT 2001, ECON 2000, ENGL 1001, ISDS 1102, MATH 1021, MATH 1431 Accounting Majors: 2.7 LSU & Overall GPA 2.5 LSU Business & Overall Business GPA Finance Majors 3.0 LSU & Overall GPA 2.5 LSU Business & Overall Business GPA All other Business Majors: 2.6 LSU & Overall GPA 2.3 LSU Business & Overall Business GPA	EJ Ourso College of Business Application Submit to [email protected] NOTE: Students can apply for admission during finals week until the last day to add of the next semester.	Students must complete 24 of their last 30 credit hours taken toward their degree must be earned in residence as a registrant in the EJ Ourso College of Business.
College of the Coast and Environment	[email protected] 225/578-6316	24 credit hours earned 2.00 GPA on all work taken Grade of “C-“or higher on all math and science courses	Contact Tiffany Treloar ([email protected]) to request admission. NOTE: Applications will be accepted at the end of a semester through the last day to add of the next semester.	A student’s last 30 credit hours taken toward their degree must be earned in residence as a registrant in the College of the Cost and Environment.
College of Engineering	[email protected] 225/578-5731	24 credit hours earned 2.00 LSU & Overall GPA Construction Management Majors: Grade of “C-“ or higher in MATH 1431 or 1550 All other ENGR Majors: Grade of “C-“ or higher in MATH 1550 NOTE: Petroleum Engineering majors must also have a 2.8 GPA in all courses that apply to the PETE degree.	Students who are not directly admitted into the senior college from UCFY/UCAC can contact [email protected] to request admission or schedule an appointment via Navigate with an ENGR academic counselor.	A student’s last 30 credit hours taken toward their degree be completed while enrolled in their major department. At least 15 of these credit hours must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level and at least 9 credit hours at the 4000 level.
College of Human Sciences & Education	[email protected] 225/578-2331	24 credit hours earned Human Development and Family Science, Leadership & Human Resource Development: 2.2 LSU & Overall GPA “C” or higher in ENGL 1001 and MATH 1021 or higher Dual Certification, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education: 2.5 LSU & Overall GPA Kinesiology: 2.5 LSU & Overall GPA Grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1001, MATH 1021, MATH 1022, BIOL 1201, & BIOL 1202 NOTE: Students must be accepted into HSE to enroll in 35 or 45 KIN courses Social Work: 2.5 LSU & Overall GPA “C” or higher in ENGL 1001, MATH 1021 or higher, & SW 2000 NOTE: Requires an official application and admission to begin the junior and senior year of coursework. Sport Administration: 2.2 LSU & Overall GPA “C” or higher in ENGL 1001, Gen Ed Natural Science, 6 hrs Gen Ed Analytical Reasoning (3 hrs musts be MATH)	College of Human Sciences & Education Application for Admission NOTE: Applications will be accepted at the end of a semester through the last day to add of the next semester.	Students must earn 24 of their last 30 credit hours taken toward their degree be earned in residence as a senior in the College of Science. In addition, all 24 credit hours must be earned with a grade of “C-“ or higher. 25% of the total credit hours required for the degree must be earned at LSU-Baton Rouge. 18 credit hours of Science coursework must be earned at LSU-Baton Rouge and 9 of these credit hours must be at the 3000 level or higher.
College of Humanities & Social Sciences	[email protected] 225/578-3141	24 credit hours earned NOTE: Declaration of majors in Psychology or Communication Disorders or any Secondary Education concentration requires a 2.5 LSU system and overall GPA.	Students who are not directly admitted into the senior college from UCFY/UCAC can contact [email protected] to request an application for admission.	A student’s last 30 hours taken toward their degree must be earned in residence as a registrant in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences.
Manship School of Mass Communication	[email protected] 225/578-1899	30 hours of college-level coursework Grade of “B-“ or higher in MC 2010 3.00 LSU & Overall GPA will be given priority on a space available basis NOTE: Admission to the Manship School of Mass Communications is selective and competitive. Meeting the minimum requirements listed above does not guarantee admission.	Click Here to learn more about the Manship School application process.	A student’s last 30 hours taken toward their degree must be earned in residence as a registrant in the Manship School of Mass Communication.
College of Music & Dramatic Arts	[email protected] 225/578-3261	New Freshmen are admitted directly into the college: Continuing students must have: Bachelor of Fine Arts: Film & Television: 2.5 LSU and Overall GPA. NOTE: Admission is selective and based on a student’s secondary application. Students are accepted into the Bachelor of Fine Arts Fall semesters only. Music and Theatre: 2.0 LSU and Overall GPA. NOTE: Music majors must also complete a successful audition for admission.	Contact Amy Smith ([email protected])	Contact Amy Smith ([email protected])
College of Science	[email protected] 225/578-4200	24 hours earned in courses numbered 1000 or above 2.00 LSU & Overall GPA Grade of “C-“ or higher in all math and science courses Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, & Microbiology: Grade of “C” or higher in: ENGL 1001 MATH 1550 BIOL 1201 & 1202 CHEM 1201 All other SCI Majors: Grade of “C” or higher in: ENGL 1001 MATH 1022 or 1023 or 1550	College of Science Application for Admission NOTE: Applications will be accepted at the end of a semester through the last day to add of the next semester.	Students must earn 24 of their last 30 credit hours taken toward their degree be earned in residence as a senior in the College of Science. In addition, all 24 credit hours must be earned with a grade of “C-“ or higher. 25% of the total credit hours required for the degree must be earned at LSU-Baton Rouge. 18 credit hours of Science coursework must be earned at LSU-Baton Rouge and 9 of these credit hours must be at the 3000 level or higher.