First Time Freshmen

No Application Fee!

From November 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026, first-time freshmen and transfer students can apply to LSU Shreveport without paying an application fee. Apply to LSUS today!

Find your passion and unlock your greatest potential at LSU Shreveport. Here's how to get started.

Your Freshman Experience at LSUS

Each year, a new freshmen class brings new vision to the LSU Shreveport community. Whether you're from a nearby town in Louisiana or a faraway city in another part of the world, you'll find your home away from home at LSUS.

At LSUS, you'll learn from some of the best educated faculty in the state, and your professors will know you by name. You'll have the chance to take part in nationally-ranked athletics programs, intramural and recreational sports, and more than 70 student clubs and organizations. You'll also make friends and memories that will last forever.

Take the next step toward your freshman experience. Connect with an admissions advisor to learn more about getting started or schedule a visit to explore our Shreveport campus.

Admissions

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Freshmen Students: Requirements

Want to be sure you have all of your ducks in a row before applying? Check out the in-state and out-of-state or homeschool requirements for admission to LSUS.

Flip through the Freshman Guidebook for additional details on college life at LSU Shreveport.

Freshmen Students: Costs and Aid

LSU Shreveport is an accredited public university that is ranked as one of the most affordable colleges in Louisiana. We also award millions of dollars in scholarships and other aid each year to students like you.

Learn more about tuition and financial aid opportunities at LSUS.

Freshmen Students Questions

Not sure whether to apply as a freshman or transfer student? Want to check the status of your application? Have questions about requirements? Get answers to these questions and more by contacting an LSUS Admissions Advisor at (318) 797-5061 or admissions@lsus.edu.