Bengal Bound Orientation 

Your new Tiger journey begins with Bengal Bound Orientation! Bengal Bound Orientation is required for all incoming students. It is designed to introduce you to LSU's campus and connect you with other new Tigers while sharing many academic resources and student life opportunities at LSU. A direct link to register will be sent to the email address indicated on your application for admission.

To fulfill the orientation requirement, new Tigers must do ALL of the following:   

  • Register for Bengal Bound Orientation
  • Attend Bengal Bound Orientation 
  • Complete all New Student Tasks and Requirements

We are so excited to welcome you to the LSU family!

 

Class of 2031 & Incoming Transfer Students

Welcome to the Tiger Family! Participating in Bengal Bound, Louisiana State University's new student orientation, is the next step in your new Tiger journey. During Bengal Bound, you will learn how to take full advantage of all the academic programs, student life services, and extracurricular activities Louisiana State University has to offer. As a new undergraduate student, you are required to register for and complete Bengal Bound Orientation to create your first-semester schedule. Your family is encouraged to participate in Bengal Bound programs designed for family members and learn more about what you will be experiencing as a new Tiger.

Registration for Bengal Bound will open on or before February 6th and will be available to all students who have submitted their enrollment deposit. You will use your LSU Admissions Portal to access the registration form.

 

Azaleas in the Quad

Spring Invitational

Memorial Tower

On The Geaux

Azaleas in the Quad

Summer Orientation

Bengal Bound SPIN is a one-day early orientation program in the Spring for students and families who have deposited. You will learn how to take full advantage of all the academic programs, student life services, and extracurricular activities Louisiana State University has to offer.  

Bengal Bound On the Geaux brings the LSU orientation experience to select cities across the country, giving eligible incoming Tigers the opportunity to complete their orientation experience closer to home. 

On the Geaux locations are selected each year based on where members of the incoming class live, so participating cities may change from year to year. If an On the Geaux session is available in your area and you are eligible to attend, it will appear as an option when you register for Bengal Bound. 

Summer Orientation is a one-day orientation that takes place on campus during the summer months for students and families. You will learn how to take full advantage of all the academic programs, student life services, and extracurricular activities Louisiana State University has to offer.  

 

Parents & Families

Parents and families are essential parts in supporting student success. Their involvement is important throughout the student journey, and Bengal Bound Orientation is the perfect place to begin building that foundation.

Fly directly into the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport or just an hour and a half away into the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Families are responsible for securing their own lodging, as accommodations are not included in Orientation registration, and LSU does not hold reserved blocks of rooms.

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Parent & Family Programs

During all orientations, there are optional informational sessions for parents and families to attend. These sessions are crucial in understanding the institution and your part in the path created for your student's success. Hear from university leadership, orientation leaders, and individuals who will play a part in your student's academic and professional journey.

 

 

FAQs

Our office is open M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. We can be reached by phone at 225-578-2634 or by email at orientation@lsu.edu. 

Yes. All new undergraduate freshmen and transfer students must complete Bengal Bound Orientation to complete enrollment at Louisiana State University. Graduate, Post-Baccalaureate, Visiting, or Re-Admit/Re-Entry students are not required to complete Bengal Bound Orientation. Louisiana State University is committed to the orientation and academic transition of all new students. 

Yes. Admissions events are designed to help you explore LSU, learn about your options, and make your college decision. Bengal Bound begins after you’ve chosen LSU and helps prepare you for your transition into the university as a new Tiger. 

Students who have not completed their Bengal Bound requirements may have an orientation hold placed on their account. This hold may prevent you from completing important enrollment processes, including scheduling for classes. 

  • Once you submit your LSU enrollment deposit, Bengal Bound registration will become available through your Admissions Checklist. You will also receive registration information at the email address associated with your application for admission. 
  • The nonrefundable Bengal Bound Orientation fee is due when you register. 

  • Bengal Bound dates and program formats available to you may vary based on multiple factors such as your admitted entry term and previous participation in select LSU on-campus programs. 
  • Your Bengal Bound registration form will display the sessions currently available to you. 

  • Your Bengal Bound fee supports much more than your orientation day. It helps fund the Bengal Bound experience and your broader transition to LSU, including student programming and materials, up to five attempts at the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment, Welcome Week programming, the Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment and curriculum, Fall and Spring Success Week programming, and other new student experiences. 
  • The fee also includes registration for one parent or guest. Additional guests may be added for $25 per person. 
  • The Bengal Bound fee is nonrefundable. 

Before your Bengal Bound session, we encourage you to complete as many of your New Student Tasks and Requirements as possible. 

  • Submit final transcripts 
  • Submit official test scores 
  • Complete the ALEKS math placement exam (more information will be provided once you register for Bengal Bound) 
  • Submit your photo for your Tiger Card, the official LSU Student ID 

Additional instructions and reminders will be shared with you before your Bengal Bound session. 

Parking and arrival instructions will be emailed to registered students before their Bengal Bound session. 

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes appropriate for walking around campus. Because temperatures can vary between indoor and outdoor spaces, we recommend dressing in layers and checking the weather forecast before arriving. Summer weather in Baton Rouge can very throughout the day, so you may also want to bring an umbrella or rain jacket. 

Students will receive a meal during Bengal Bound at one of LSU’s all-you-care-to-eat dining halls, and registered family members and guests will receive lunch during the family session. 

Virtual Bengal Bound is available only for select student populations and circumstances, including certain students admitted for Summer 2027, transfer students, and students admitted after the final in-person Summer Orientation session. 

If a virtual option is available to you, it will appear among your eligible Bengal Bound registration options. 

All incoming LSU students are expected to complete the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment. ALEKS helps LSU determine your current math readiness and can help ensure you begin in the appropriate mathematics course. 

Your Bengal Bound fee includes up to five ALEKS attempts, giving you the opportunity to improve your placement after completing the available learning modules.