Transfer Students

Transfer credits from another university to LSU Shreveport. We have the support and resources you need to make your transfer experience an easy one.  

No Application Fee Through Jan. 31, 2026

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

Why Transfer to LSU Shreveport?

LSU Shreveport offers the opportunities of a large university with the personal attention of a small college. We have the lowest student-to-faculty ratio of any public university in Louisiana, and we’re proud to be one of the top educational values in the region.

Each year, LSUS awards more than $12.4 million in scholarships, helping transfer students make an affordable investment in their future. When you transfer to LSUS, you’ll join an engaged campus community filled with inspiring people—where you can get involved, make a difference, and discover your greatest potential.

LSUS Transfer Guide

Our LSUS Transfer Guide gives you insight into the admissions process for transfer students, as well as majors and concentrations, student activities, scholarships and more! Check out the LSUS Transfer Guide now!

What You Need to Know as a Transfer Student

To transfer from another college or university to LSUS, you'll need to meet the LSUS transfer admission requirements. If you meet those requirements, you will need to:

  1. Submit a completed LSUS application online.
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL previously attended institutions.
    • Transcripts can be mailed directly the Admissions and Records Office or sent electronically to admissions@lsus.edu via eScript-Safe, Parchment, etc.
    • If you are currently enrolled at another institution, you will need to submit a current official transcript now and an official transcript when your final grades are posted.
    • Hand-carried transcripts may be accepted as official if they are in the original, sealed, unopened envelope.
    • Unofficial transcripts may be used for conditional admission.
    • Full admission will not be granted until final transcripts have been received and evaluated.
    • Students must submit final transcripts by the end of the first enrolled semester or future registration will be prevented.
  3. Provide proof of immunizations or sign the immunization waiver through your myLSUS account.
  4. Get advised by contacting the Office of Academic Advising in the LSUS Student Success Center.
  5. Register for classes on myLSUS.
  6. Complete or update your FAFSA by March 1 for summer, June 1 for fall, and October 1 for spring. You can find all necessary LSUS financial aid forms here.
  7. Pay tuition and fees by the fee payment deadline (these can be paid with your financial aid, credit card, debit card, check or money order).
  8. Reserve your housing by contacting Pilots Pointe Apartments.

If you have any questions, our admissions advisors will help guide you through the process and tell you what you need to transfer colleges.

Transfer Admissions Requirements

In order to transfer to LSUS, you must have:

  • Earned 2.0 GPA on all attempted college-level coursework (remedial courses do not count); AND
  • Completed a college-level English course and a college-level math course with a “C” or better; AND
  • Earned 18 hours of college-level coursework from a regionally accredited college (remedial coursework does not count toward the 18 hours).

We provide guaranteed admission for any applicant that holds an associate degree or bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

If you don't meet transfer requirements, you must:

What Credits Will Transfer to LSUS?

LSUS accepts credits earned from colleges and universities accredited by regional accrediting associations. Credits from other institutions may be considered on an individual basis. If you have questions, please inquire with the LSUS Office of Records and Registration at 318-797-5140. You can also review the LSUS Pilot Transfer Tables.

Transfer Scholarships

LSUS offers transfer scholarships of $1,000 per semester. To qualify, you must have earned a 3.0 college GPA or better and completed at least 12 college credit hours. Learn more about transfer scholarships at LSUS.