The Division of Enrollment and Student Engagement offers services that support the university’s commitment to academic excellence and that enrich each student’s experience of college life. Students receive academic advising, counseling, disability services, and the opportunity to participate in the university’s First Year Experience program. Students are also offered a variety of opportunities for participation in campus activities, student organizations, and leadership development. Admissions is also housed in the Division of Enrollment and Student Engagement.
Student Engagement offices, located on the second floor of the Student Center (directly above the bookstore), are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments are preferred; walk-ins are welcome. After-hours appointments can be scheduled by calling (318) 767-2604. The Division’s administrative office is located in Room 206, Student Center.
Advising
The Advising team at LSUA is dedicated to promoting student success and retention by offering personalized academic guidance from enrollment through graduation. In partnership with academic departments and campus support services, we ensure students receive consistent, high-quality advising aligned with their individual goals and academic needs.
Our Academic Advisors support students as they transition into university life and lay a strong foundation for ongoing success. Advisors assist with:
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Choosing a major that reflects each student’s interests and strengths
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Understanding and fulfilling degree requirements
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Monitoring academic progress
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Building effective study habits and time management skills
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Navigating university policies and procedures
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Connecting with campus resources and support services
All newly admitted students—whether first-time freshmen, transfer, or reentry—are assigned an academic advisor. Students must meet with their assigned advisor before registering for classes. To ensure timely course selection and degree planning, students are encouraged to schedule advising appointments early.
Advising Timeline:
Additionally, all new freshmen and transfer students with 30 or fewer transfer credit hours are expected to attend a new student orientation before the start of classes.
For more information, call (318) 767-2604, email advising@lsua.edu, or visit the Advising web page.
Children’s Center
LSUA Children’s Center is an early learning center. We strive to be the best early childhood program there is. Our program is centered around children with an emphasis on research-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum following guidelines established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Children can enroll as early as 6-weeks through pre-k 4. For more information please visit: https://www.lsuakids.org/.
Counseling Services
The goal of Counseling Services is to anticipate and address problems that can interfere with a student’s academic and personal progress. Students can meet with a qualified counselor in one-to-one sessions or in small groups dedicated to navigating particular topics together. Counseling can aid in personal growth issues and interpersonal relationship skills, and, when necessary, provide crisis intervention.
Assistance is provided through individual appointments, group counseling, educational workshops and seminars, self-help information, and assessment. All counseling services are free and confidential.
Disability Services (ADA)
Students who identify themselves to Disability Services, who have a learning, physical, or psychological disability, and who present appropriate written documentation of that disability may be eligible for accommodations. Students who are having problems or need assistance should visit the Department’s administrative office, Room 206, Student Center, or call (318) 427-0137.
First Year Experience
LSUA’s Office of First Year Experience seeks to promote self-efficacy and lifelong learning by empowering first-year students with transformational strategies, practical resources, and engaging workshops that foster critical thinking and metacognitive development in order to advance student success in academics and campus involvement.
The Office of FYE serves as the academic home to The LSUA Experience, the university’s first-year experience program and courses - LSUA 1001: Seminar for Academic Success, LSUA 3001/4001: Academic Leadership I/II. The office also houses New Student Orientation, Parent & Family Orientation, Student Ambassador Program, and innovative FYE programming. For more information, visit www.lsua.edu/fye.
Health Center
The LSUA Health Center is located on the first floor of Coughlin Hall next to Human Resources. Students currently enrolled at LSUA can receive treatment; health insurance is not required. Students can receive medical attention for non-life threatening illnesses such as: sore throat, sinus and ear infection, flu symptoms, nausea and vomiting, minor cuts, urinary tract infections, cough and cold, and health education materials. The Health Center’s providers are Medical Director, Dr. Clois D. Slaughter; Nurse Practitioner, Michelle Rozas; and Health Center Coordinator, Julie Mathis. For more information, visit www.lsua.edu/campus-life/health-services.
The Office of International Programs (OIP) prepares students to succeed in an increasingly interconnected global environment. OIP commits to promote international education, provides advising for international and study abroad students, hosts campus-wide events to foster cross-cultural understanding, and serves as a vital link between LSUA students and cultural communities around the world.
OIP encourages all students to broaden their academic experiences and enhance global learning across all disciplines through the opportunity of Study Abroad Programs. For more information, visit https://www.lsua.edu/international-programs.
Residential Life
The Oaks is an on-campus, apartment-style housing complex dedicated to students attending LSUA. It consists of a Club House for programs and four apartment-style, multi-level buildings, and a community pool. Eighty-seven apartments provide a variety of one, two and four-bedroom living units. The Club House provides a community office, a computer lab, an entertainment area, and laundry room space as well as an outdoor pool/patio area. For more information about student housing, visit http://www.lsua.edu/housing.
Student Life
The primary purpose of Student Life is to coordinate student activities and to work with student organizations to enhance the campus experience. Such organizations are also supported by the Student Organizations and Events Council (SOEC), a body that encourages the development of student leaders and provides guidance to student activities. Each student organization has a representative on the SOEC (a current list of student organizations is provided below). Student Life also assists individual students and academic departments in the coordination of student activity projects. Students interested in participating in campus life or becoming campus leaders should contact the Director of Student Life at 427-4403.
Student Organizations
Students are encouraged to participate in the many organizations and clubs available to them on campus. For information about starting new organizations or about joining established organizations, call the Director of Student Life at (318) 473-4403.
A list of LSUA’s currently active student clubs and organizations is presented below:
- 4-H CLub
- Accounting Club
- American Medical Student Association
- Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana
- Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM)
- Biological Science Organization (BSO)
- Black Organization for Leadership and Development (BOLD)
- Catholic Student Organization (CSO)
- Chemistry Club
- Criminal Justice Association
- Educators Rising Collegiate Club
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Flying Generals
- Gamma Lambda Tau
- International and and Multicultural Student Association
- Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Pi-Alpha Chapter
- Kinesiology Club
- Lambda Tau Chi Math Club
- LSUA E-Sports
- National Society for Leadership and Success
- Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity, Iota Theta Chapter
- Psychology Club
- Purple and Gold Rush Pomline
- Rotoract
- Student Art League
- Student Radiologic Technoogy Association
- Technologists, Entrepreneurs, and Creators Guild
- The Harvest
- Turning Point USA
- Student Veterans of America
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
Student Government
Student Government is the recognized governing organization of LSUA’s student body and provides student representation in all areas of university life. For more information, e-mail sg@lsua.edu.
Student Conduct
Our primary goal is to educate students about the policies, rules, and regulations that will impact their time at LSUA. We strive to help students gain greater insight into their decisions and behaviors to support a safe, respectful learning environment for all.
It is the responsibility of all students to familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations governing student conduct and discipline as outlined in the Code of Student Conduct.
Title IX
We’re committed to ending sexual violence, and creating and maintaining a community of respect. Learn about survivor options for support, reporting, and training and education opportunities for the LSUA Community.
Students have multiple options for reporting an incident of sexual harassment or sex discrimination. Please note that all University employees, with the exceptions listed in numbers 1 and 2 below, are required to report any incident of sexual harassment or discrimination they learn about.
- Disclosure to confidential advisors. Confidential advisors are not required to report the incident to the Title IX coordinator and may provide services regarding reporting, supportive measures, and rights to report. (See link to the right for confidential advisors.)
- Speak to a counselor. Counselors are not required to disclose incidents they learn about during counseling sessions. You can set up an appointment by emailing studentservices@lsua.edu.
- Reporting to the Title IX Coordinator, Daniel Manuel, at 318-427-0137 or titleixcoordinator@lsua.edu or W209A West Wing, Student Center.
- Reporting online via EthicsPoint.
- Contact the University Police at 318-427-6427 or 911 for emergencies.
For more information please visit: https://www.lsua.edu/campus-life/title-ix-and-sexual-misconduct.
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