Academic Eligibility
** Other graduate applicants may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Test scores – GMAT or GRE scores, if required by program
Additional components
Anne-Marie Bruner-Tracey
Assistant Dean for International Students
Telephone: +1.318.798.4134
Email: international@lsus.edu
GRADUATE
Some applicants may be exempt from English proficiency requirements if they:
All international credentials for admission* must be evaluated with a course-by-course equivalency by an accredited evaluation agency. Approved agencies must be a member organization of either the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators. Evaluations should be sent directly to the LSUS Admissions Office or emailed to international@lsus.edu.
* Applicants from partner universities may be exempted from this requirement if the partnership allows but must submit official transcripts sent directly from their home university Registrar to admissions@lsus.edu.
It is critical that you have enough support to cover the full cost of attendance without relying on campus-based work. While it is possible for a small number of F-1 students to work on campus, this is not guaranteed. F-1 students are not eligible for United States public assistance programs.
Costs listed are estimates for two semesters (one academic year) and are based on a course load of 15 credit hours (usually 5 classes) per semester. Costs for classes taken during summer or break periods are in addition to costs listed below.
Estimated Costs AY2024-25
|
Tuition and Fees |
$ 19,831 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$ 1200 |
|
Living Expenses |
$ 10,000 |
|
Insurance |
$ 800 |
|
TOTAL ESTIMATE |
$31,831 |
* based on most recent cost data
All international campus-based applicants are considered for the LSUS International Scholarship upon submission of the Application for Admission.
Eligibility
Estimated Costs with Scholarship AY2024-25
|
Tuition and Fees |
$ 19,831 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$ 1,200 |
|
Living Expenses |
$ 10,000 |
|
Insurance |
$ 800 |
|
International Scholarship |
($12,497) |
|
TOTAL ESTIMATE |
$19,334 |
Retention requirements (to keep the scholarship each year of your program)
Academic Works is an online portal available only to admitted students and provides a search functionality for every scholarship available at LSUS. Most of our scholarships are administered through the LSU Shreveport Foundation and are made possible by university benefactors. Many of these scholarships require more than just the submittal of documents.
Campus-based international students will apply for F-1 student visa status, unless in possession of another current visa status.
Steps to obtaining your F-1 visa
F-1 student responsibilities
NB: This information is provided as unofficial guidance only and is subject to change without notice. Consult the US Department of State for the most accurate information.
All international students must provide verification of an adequate health and medical insurance plan, including repatriation expense protection. Below are our recommended providers, or you may wish to find another suitable policy (except athletes, who must use Gallagher). Any policy that you choose must cover health insurance (which covers hospital, medical, surgical, and major medical expenses) and evacuation and repatriation insurance.
Pilots Pointe Apartments accommodates over 300 students in luxurious studio, two-bedroom, or four-bedroom apartments. Floor plans feature spacious living areas, private bedrooms, and fully-furnished kitchens. An eight-foot perimeter fence surrounds the community with electronically controlled limited access. Amenities include an outdoor pool, 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.
There are additional apartment options within walking distance of campus. It is highly recommended to arrange to view external accommodation in person before making any payments.
We strongly recommend flying into Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) as it can be challenging and costly to arrange ground transportation from the closest hub airports (DFW – Dallas-Ft. Worth; IAH – Houston; or MSY – New Orleans). Since you will be unable to fly directly from your country to SHV, you will want to ensure that you allow 3+ hour connection time at your airport of arrival into the US to go through the US Port of Entry and US Immigration and Customs.
Orientation
New Student Orientation is provided before each semester begins and is mandatory for international students!
Graduate Assistantships are typically available only to admitted students after they have arrived on campus and are enrolled in classes. Applications for assistantships are highly competitive and are coordinated within each academic department. Interviews are available on campus only.
Please email the appropriate department for more information on GA opportunities.
MLA@lsus.edu -- Liberal Arts
MPH@lsus.edu – Public Health
MSC@lsus.edu – Counseling
OR
international@lsus.edu (queries will be forwarded to the department)
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