Louisiana State University is a public university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It was established in 1853 and its main building was completed in 1859. The university offers bachelor's, nursing, and doctorate degrees. Major programs include engineering, for which the curriculum spans four years and includes courses in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering design. Notable alumni of LSU include Shaquille O'Neal, Will Wright, and Hubert Humphrey. The document provides tuition costs for the Tiger Bridge Program and reasons for wanting to attend LSU, such as its proximity to home and the football team.

1. Sean Garner
12/18/13
4th

2. College/University
∙Louisiana State University
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Baton Rouge LA, 70803
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225-578-2311
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www.lsu.edu

3. History
▪1853
Louisiana General Assembly passes legislation for state
institution of higher education, creating the Seminary of
Learning of the State of Louisiana
▪ 1859
(November) The institution's main building is completed
near Pineville, Louisiana. Col. W.T. Sherman accepts
position as superintendent.
▪
1862
(April 1) Seminary reopens under the Rev. W.E.M.
Linfield as acting superintendent.
▪
1878
City of Baton Rouge offers land for dairy farm (Perkins
Road).

4. Tuition/Required Fees
Tiger Bridge Program costs for the 2013-2014 academic year*:
LOUISIANA RESIDENT**
BRCC Tuition & Fees
LSU Housing
LSU Meal Plan
LSU Required Fees
LSU Technology Fee
TOTAL
NON-RESIDENT**
$3,366
$6,800
$3,846
$969
$150
$15,131
$7,422
$6,800
$3,846
$969
$150
$19,187

5. Degrees Offered
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Bachelor's Degree
▪
Nursing Degree
▪
Doctor’s Degree

6. Major Program
▪
What I will study and ultimately get a degree in is
ENGINEERING.

7. Curriculum of Major Program
FRESHMAN YEAR
SEM.
HRS.
Biological Sciences 1201, 1208
4
Biological Sciences 1202, 1209
4
Biological Engineering 1250, 1252
4
Chemistry 1201,* 1202,*
6
English 1001,*
3
Mathematics 1550,* 1552*
9
Physics 2101* . .
3
33
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SEM.
HRS.
Biological Engineering 2350, 2352
6
Biological Sciences 2051 . .
4
Civil Engineering 2450, 3400
6
Chemistry 1212
2
Chemistry 2261
3
English 2000* . .
3
Electrical Engineering 2950 . .
3
Mathematics 2065
3
Physics 2102
3
33
JUNIOR YEAR
SEM.
HRS.
Biological Engineering 3340, 4303
6
Biological Engineering 4352 . .
3
Biological Engineering 3290 . .
2
Biological Sciences 2083 . .
3
Civil Engineering 2200
3
Civil Engineering 2460 or Mechanical Engineering 3133
3
Engineering design electives
6
Agricultural Economics 2003 or Economics 2030*
3
Mechanical Engineering 3333
3
32
SENIOR YEAR
SEM.
HRS.
Biological Engineering 3320, 4290, 4292
7
Engineering design electives
6
Elective or ROTC
3

8. Other Information
▪ Famous people that went to LSU is
Shaq, Will Wright, and Hubert
Humphrey.

9. WHY LSU
▪ I want to attend LSU because it’s close
to home and, I will be close to my family.
Also because I like LSU football team.

10. References/sites
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www.google.com
▪ www.lsu.edu
▪ www.ask.com
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www.bing.com