Pinkie Gordon Lane
Graduate School
230+
doctoral, masters, and graduate certificate programs
100+
different countries represented by LSU’s student population
1,500+
distinguished graduate faculty members
3,200+
LSU on campus graduate sudents enrolled
- Fall 2025-26
3,200+
LSU Online graduate students enrolled
- Fall 2025-26
Grad Students on the Geaux
Emily Wood, a mass communication master's student, traveled to France this summer for a two-week long study-abroad opportunity, immersing herself into European culture and attending the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, one of the world's premier events celebrating advertising, marketing, and communications.
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Graduate Alumni Spotlight
LSU alumnus Jared Smith (2023 BACH HS&E, 2024 MAST HS&E) is transforming physical education at Gonzales Middle School — earning Ascension Parish's New Teacher of the Year award for his commitment to supporting every student, especially at his Title One school where he makes sure no one goes without someone in their corner.
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Strengthening Graduate Student Success Through Leadership Development
Two Graduate Staff team members were recognized as a part of LSU’s We Build Teams That Win employee recognition program for their collaborative efforts and impact on students through the Graduate Student Leadership Initiative (GSLI) — a program designed to empower LSU graduate students to grow, lead, and level up beyond the classroom.
LEARN MORE ABOUT GSLI'S SUCCESSGrad Students on the Geaux
Emily Wood, a mass communication master's student, traveled to France this summer for a two-week long study-abroad opportunity, immersing herself into European culture and attending the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, one of the world's premier events celebrating advertising, marketing, and communications.
LEARN ABOUT EMILY'S EXPERIENCEGraduate Alumni Spotlight
LSU alumnus Jared Smith (2023 BACH HS&E, 2024 MAST HS&E) is transforming physical education at Gonzales Middle School — earning Ascension Parish's New Teacher of the Year award for his commitment to supporting every student, especially at his Title One school where he makes sure no one goes without someone in their corner.
LEARN MORE ABOUT JARED'S IMPACTStrengthening Graduate Student Success Through Leadership Development
Two Graduate Staff team members were recognized as a part of LSU’s We Build Teams That Win employee recognition program for their collaborative efforts and impact on students through the Graduate Student Leadership Initiative (GSLI) — a program designed to empower LSU graduate students to grow, lead, and level up beyond the classroom.
LEARN MORE ABOUT GSLI'S SUCCESS
Graduate School Resource Hub
Navigating graduate school is easier when you know where to look. Our Graduate School Resource Hub brings together the key services, centers, and offices across LSU that support graduate students — from your first semester to your final defense.
This resource hub is your starting point for connecting with the people and programs designed to help you thrive.
- Center for Academic Success – coaching, tutoring, and academic skill-building
- CxC – presentation, writing, and multimedia support
- LSU Libraries – research support, databases, and study spaces
- Thesis & Dissertation Prep – formatting, editor review, and submission support
- Steps to Graduation – need to know steps you must complete before you graduate
Office of Research & Economic Development (ORED) – grant-writing workshops, research funding, and compliance support for student researchers
- Olinde Career Center – resume reviews, interview prep, and job/internship search
- Graduate Student Success – events and programming dedicated to support graduate students' personal and professional growth
- Office of Global Engagement – international opportunities and intercultural development
- Grad Life at LSU – shares social, recreational, and community involvement opportunities at LSU
- Graduate School Calendars – key dates and upcoming deadlines
- 3MT Competition – sharpen your research communication skills and an opportunity to present your research
Advance Your Expertise
Expand your horizons through academics and research programs at LSU. LSU is the top contributor to graduate and professional education in Louisiana with more than 30 graduate certificates, over 110 master’s degrees and more than 85 doctoral degrees awarded in 2025-26. Programs are offered through a variety of in-person, online and hybrid formats. We also offer the state’s only veterinary medicine doctoral degree.
View All ProgramsWhy LSU?
Located in the heart of Baton Rouge, our university offers more than a place to earn a graduate degree. It’s a place to ask bigger questions, pursue discovery, and put knowledge into action. Where bold ideas become meaningful impact.
At LSU, nationally ranked programs merge with vibrant living and learning experiences that are shaped by Louisiana’s culture, communities, and unique environment. Graduate students work alongside leading faculty and researchers across disciplines, tackling challenges that matter both close to home and around the world, and contributing to research that makes a difference.
Here, your ideas have room to grow, your research can reach beyond the classroom, and your work can help shape the future.
The opportunities at LSU go beyond research. I've had the chance to grow beyond the classroom, evolve as a researcher, serve my community, take on meaningful leadership roles that have genuinely shaped me. It has given me the space to discover not just what I want to do, but the kind of impact I want to make.
Mathilda Oladimeji PhD Student, Information Systems
Go Further!
Begin the steps to further your education. LSU’s Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School oversees the application process for all certificate, master’s and doctoral programs. Admissions deadlines vary by program. Deadlines and contact information can be found on the Programs and Degrees page. There are a variety of ways to fund your graduate degree, including graduate teaching, research assistantships, fellowships, and scholarships. Visit the Funding page to explore your options. Start your application today!