Admissions Office
Admissions Office
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115
Phone: 318.797.5061
Fax: 318.797.5286
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Why LSUS?

 

 

  • The LSU name and stellar reputation. The Louisiana State University System is a multi-campus, multipurpose system of higher education, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, encompassing all Louisiana, and exerting a major influence on the economic, social, and cultural life of its citizens.

  • Small class size to maximize individualized instruction. LSUS classes are smaller than most classes at comparable institutions. The typical student/teacher ratio at LSUS is 19/1, lending to individualized instruction and personalized learning. At LSUS, you are not a number, you are a student. Most professors will know you by name and take time to get to know your learning style and special needs.

  • Outstanding faculty, 80% have terminal degrees. LSUS has one of the best educated faculties in the state. Eighty percent of the faculty has a terminal degree, meaning they have earned the highest degree offered in their field of expertise. At LSUS, you are learning from the most highly trained faculty members.

  • Nationally ranked NAIA athletic teams. The LSUS Pilots and Lady Pilots compete in the Gulf Cost Athletic Conference, affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Pilots compete in baseball and basketball and the Lady Pilots compete in basketball and soccer. The Pilots baseball program gained national recognition in the 2003 season when they made their first appearance in the NAIA World Series finishing in Third Place. The Pilots men’s basketball program has also set team and university records during the 2007-2008 basketball season, including a 2008 GCAC Championship.

  • Numerous student organizations, on-campus activities and off campus festivals. LSUS offers over 40 clubs and organizations and encourages you to explore your interests. The University Student Activities Board provides many of the social, entertainment, and cultural activities on campus. The Activities Board sponsors events such as monthly art exhibits, dances, lobby concerts and demonstrations, a Fall Fest, a Spring Fling, speakers, special festivals, and trips.

  • Computer Labs and Tutorial Assistance. To assist students in academic life, the University offers many computers labs located throughout the University along with several forms of academic tutoring, including math, writing, accounting, foreign language.

  • Convenient location in the state and in the city. Shreveport is in the heart of the AR-LA-TX, just three hours from Dallas, TX, Little Rock, AR, and Jackson, MS. LSUS is located in the fastest growing section of Shreveport. Students have easy access to shopping, movies, and restaurants. Students without vehicles will find Shreveport to be easily navigated by bus.

  • Affordable tuition. A quick comparison of comparable institutions will show you that LSUS is very affordable. In addition, LSUS offers various forms of financial aid, including scholarships, on-campus employment, graduate assistantships. Finances should not stop you from achieving your goals of a high quality education.

  • University Court Apartments (independent living with campus programming and activities). Some of the nation's finest on campus housing is available to LSUS students. The University Court Apartments accommodates over 450 students in luxurious four bedroom and efficiency apartments. Floor plans feature spacious living areas, private bedrooms, and full service kitchens. An eight foot perimeter fence surrounds the community with electronically controlled limited access. Amenities in- clude an outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, sand volleyball court, and a clubhouse with a big screen TV. An academic environment coupled with an array of educational, recreational, and social programming, coordinated by an on-site residence-life staff, enhances the overall college experience for LSUS students.

  • Small-town atmosphere in a metropolitan area, providing shopping, entertainment and employment opportunities. LSUS is located in a vibrant metropolitan area in northwest Louisiana which provides an exciting mix of cultural events, college and professional sports, outdoor recreation and shopping. With a population of over 300,000 residents and a progressive business and industry community, the metropolitan area provides ample opportunities for LSUS students to complete internships and supplement their income with part-time employment. To learn more about our community, please see the following websites:

 


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