Welcome Week

August 17-24, 2025

Welcome Week is the final phase of your orientation to LSU. This exciting event takes place right before the semester begins so that you can be completely comfortable and prepared to start your experience at LSU.

We know that students who attend Welcome Week are more confident when they start classes and are more successful throughout their time at LSU. This is because they have had the time to meet new friends, have learned about the resources that will help them to be successful here at LSU, and know what it means to be a true LSU Tiger. It’s also a lot of fun! Attendance at Welcome Week August 17-24 is mandatory for all members of the Class of 2029, and we can’t wait to see you back on campus!

Welcome Week Schedule

Most of the events Monday - Wednesday are required for new students and are noted as such on the schedule. 

Event Time Location Details
Twilight Ceremony 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  Memorial Tower on Tower Drive Various members of the LSU community will reflect on the Welcome Week Experience, and celebrate your journey ahead as a memeber of the LSU family. 
Late Night Breakfast 9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.  Late Night Breakfast Dining Halls 

 

Event

Time

Location

Details

Small Group #1

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 

Various Locations

Required for freshman students. Small group numbers and locations were  emailed to all students on Friday, August 15th.

Convocation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

PMAC

Convocation is LSU's official welcome for all new students and makes the start of your academic journey. This University-wide ceremony will bring administrators, faculty, staff, and fellow students together to welcome you into the LSU family. Required for freshman students.

TigerChat

2:30 - 3:30 PM

PMAC

Want a sneak peak into the health and safety choices you will face as an LSU student? Join us for an entertaining skit and interactive session to learn strategies and resources available to support you. Required for freshman students. 

Honors College Welcome

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

Union Theatre

Required for all Honors College Freshman. 

RHA Block Party 

8:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. 

Outside the PMAC

Join the Residence Hall Association (RHA) during our annual Block Party! Enjoy inflatables, music, dancing, snowballs, food trucks, and more! Whether you are a "new resident on the block" or a returning resident, you don't want to miss our on this chance to meet fellow residents from all across campus. 

 

Event

Time

Location

Details

Small Group #2 

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m

Various Locations, Academic Classrooms

Required for freshman students. Small group numbers and locations will be emailed to all students on Friday, August 15th.

Tiger Walks: Find Your Classes

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

All Classrooms

Explore campus with your new classmates. Student leaders will be scattered around campus to help guide you and answer any remaining questions you may have before the semester starts.

Undergraduate Research Info Fair

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Student Union, Ballroom 

Interested in learning more about student research opportunities at LSU? Come by the Undergraduate Research Info Fair to chat with student and faculty researchers.  All majors welcome!

Geaux & Get it Done

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Various Locations

Use this time to take care of any outstanding Next Steps, including picking up your Tiger Card, submitting transcripts, taking placement exams, etc.

Residential College Convocations

4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

Various Locations

Required for residential college students. 

UREC All-Access

8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. 

University Recreation Center

Come check out the UREC and all it has to offer! UREC looks forward to welcoming the LSU family back for an amazing semester. Join us for FREE FOOD and a ton of fun. 

 

 

Event

Time

Location

Details

College Open Houses & Welcome Events

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 

Various Locations, Academic Classrooms

Required for freshman students. Small group numbers and locations will be emailed to all students on Friday, August 16th.

Meet Your Success Team

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

All Classrooms

Join us for an opportunity to meet and connect with other students and members of your assigned Success Team! Required for freshman students.

SHC Sunday Social 

1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Student Health Center 

Join us at the SHC to explore services like medical care, mental health, and wellness resources.  Meet our friendly staff, ask questions, and learn how to access care. Then, stick around for an ice cream social in the SHC courtyard—mix, mingle, and enjoy a sweet treat!

Before I Graduate Wall  

1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Olinde Career Center, 1st Floor Student Union

Before I Graduate is an interactive Welcome Week event where you’ll share your goals on our legacy wall, snap photos, grab freebies, and connect with campus resources to help make your dreams reality. Your LSU journey starts here—make it count!

IFC Recruitment Convocation

4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

Union Theater 

Required for all participating in IFC Recruitment. 

Class Photo 

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Quad/Tiger Stadium

Join your LSU classmates at 6:30 p.m. in the Quad to march down victory hill for the first time as Class of 2029 and head to Tiger Stadium for the Class Photo. Remember to wear your Class of 2029 shirt.

Late Night LSU
 

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 

LSU Student Union

This isn't your average night at the LSU Student Union. Celebrate the start of 2025 academic year with a night full of music, food, and games. 

 


Choose Your Adventure 

As part of your Welcome Week experience, you are given the opportunity to  Choose Your Adventure. These are optional events to help you discover your passion and begin writing your LSU story. There are dozens of Choose Your Adventure options available, but only a handful require pre-registration due to capacity limits. 

Silent Disco

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 

Carl Maddox Fieldhouse

Join Student Government and hundreds of other freshmen for a fun, unique night full of partying, food, giveaways, and of course music. Student Government will be hosting a Silent Disco in which students wear specially designed wireless glowing headphones and listen as 2 DJ's battle for your attention. Who will win? Which station will you tune into?

 

 

Event

Time

Location

Details

Greek Life Block Party 

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 

Tower Drive

Students who attend this event will be able to meet Greek organizations, get free food, play games, and more!

 

 

Event

Time

Location

Details

First Tailgate

7:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. 

Lot 401 (off South Stadium Drive

Close out Welcome Week on the midway! After a busy week, head to the carnival and unwind on carnival rides, eat traditional carnival food, and play the games on the midway. Make awesome memories with new friends even before classes begin.

 

Use this day to rest, relax, and prepare for the first day of classes! 

 

Event

Time

Location

Details

Sand Volleyball and SnoCones

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

UREC Sand Volleyball Courts

UREC will be hosting an afternoon for students to meet new friends and enjoy a nice, summer activity in Sand Volleyball. No teams are required as you will meet new people and join in on the fun. Snocones will be provided to anyone who participates.

 

 

Event

Dates

Location

Details

Student Support Services: RSG (Ready, Set, Geaux) 

Thursday, August 21st - Saturday, August 23rd

 

RSG is a bridge program to assist new SSS members  with the transition from high school to college. The purpose of the program is for students to “increase engagement, learn student success tips, and create a ‘community’ within the larger LSU community.” Only available to students in the SSS program. Pre-Registration required

Geaux Engineering

Thursday, August 21st - Saturday, August 23rd

Patrick F. Taylor Hall; Various Locations

Geaux Engineering gives first-year students a head start to the College of Engineering and prepares you for your future career. Peer mentors guide you through fun, team-based activities including a design project, degree exploration, and upperclassman-led sessions. Pre-Registration required; only available to College of Engineering Students. 

College of Music & Dramatic Arts Bootcamp

Thursday, August 21st - Sunday, August 24th

Music & Dramatic Arts Building, School of Music Building

The College of Music & Dramatic Arts Boot Camp is a required orientation program specially designed for incoming Music, Theatre, and Film & Television majors. Pre-Registration required; only available to College of Music & Dramatic Arts Students. 

STRIPES

Thursday, August 21st - Saturday, August 23rd

Allen Hall; Various Locations

Through a combination of community service, educational insight, social engagement, interaction with staff and upper-class student mentors, team building, and much more, you will leave STRIPES prepared to embark on your new journey as a Louisiana State University Tiger. Pre-Registration required.

BIOS

Thursday, August 21st - Sunday, August 24th

Williams Hall; Various Locations

The BIOS program has lectures, exams, lessons on study skills, and group work to prepare students for college. Over 15 years, the over 4,000 BIOS participants went on to outperform their peers in introductory courses, retention within major, and graduation rates. Pre-Registration required.

IFC Fraternity Recruitment & PHC Sorority Recruitment 

Thursday, August 21st - Sunday, August 24th

Greek Row 

Fraternity and Sorority Recruitment offers students the opportunity to make friends, get to know what the LSU Greek community has to offer, and ultimately become a member of an IFC fraternity or PHC sorority. Visit lsu.edu/greeks for more information and to register!