Frequently Asked Questions

  • LSU Student Advising
    • Where is the College of Engineering ("COE") Dean's Office and what are the office hours?
      • Our offices are located in 3304 Patrick F. Taylor Hall and we are open Monday through Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm. We are closed during University designated holidays.
    • When may I see a counselor?
      • Counselors typically see students (walk-ins welcome) from 8:00am-11:30am; 1:00pm-3:30pm Monday through Friday. Occasionally, because of other University commitments (ex: Orientation, Commencement), counselors will not be available. You can check hours by calling our front counter at 225-578-5731.
    • Who can see a counselor?
      • COE counselors see any undergraduate LSU student already admitted to the College of Engineering, any undergraduate LSU student interested in an Engineering major, UCFY and UCAC students who are pre-Engineering, and potential undergraduate LSU transfer students or freshmen.
  • Transfer Student Advising
    • Who do we see?
      • COE counselors will meet with any undergraduate transfer students planning to come to LSU, whether they have been admitted or not. Please keep in mind, without an evaluated transcript, it may be difficult for a counselor to make course recommendations or advise transfer students. If you are traveling from out of town, an appointment is recommended.
    • How do courses transfer?
      • When students are admitted to LSU, Admissions will evaluate some courses based on your transcript from your transfer institution. During Transfer Orientation, we will have the appropriate academic department and counseling staff evaluate remaining courses.
  • Admissions
    • What are requirements for entering COE?

      • For current LSU students, COE requires 24 hours earned, a 2.00 cumulative and LSU GPA, and a "C" or better in MATH 1550 (Calculus I).

        For transfer students, COE requires 24 hours earned, a 2.50 cumulative GPA, and a "C" or better in MATH 1550 (Calculus I).

    • What are requirements for LSU Admissions?
  • General Education Requirements
    • How do I know what general education requirements are needed for my major?
    • Where can I find classes that are considered general education courses?
      • An approved list of general education courses can be found in your LSU General Catalog of record. If you do not know your correct catalog year, please call the Dean's Office.
  • Financial Aid/TOPS/Scholarships
    • I have questions about financial aid/TOPS/University scholarships. Where should I go?
    • I have questions about College of Engineering Scholarships. Where should I go?
      • Look on our website under Prospective Students for specific College scholarship information.