BATON ROUGE - Before LSU's first official day of class on Aug. 24, the university has scheduled multiple Welcome Week events for freshmen. 

Welcome Week Schedule 
Sunday, Aug. 16
Res Hall Floor Meetings
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 
Required for all freshman students living on campus. 

Twilight Ceremony
8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Memorial Tower on Tower Drive
End your first day of Welcome Week with an unforgettable experience. Gather beneath the lights of Memorial Tower as members of the LSU community reflect on their own LSU journeys and celebrate the beginning of yours. Required for all freshman students.

Late Night Breakfast
9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., 459 Dining Commons & The 5 Dining Commons
Join us right after Twilight Ceremony for Late Night Breakfast—good food, great vibes, and a chance to unwind and connect with your fellow Tigers.

Monday, Aug. 17
Small Group #1
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Various Locations, Academic Classrooms
Required for all freshman students. Small group numbers and locations will be emailed to all students on Friday, August 14th.

Convocation
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., PMAC
Convocation is LSU's official welcome for all new students and makes the start of your academic journey. This University-wide ceremony will bring administrators, faculty, staff, and fellow students together to welcome you into the LSU family. Required for all freshman students.

TigerChat
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., PMAC 
Want a sneak peak into the health and safety choices you will face as an LSU student? Join us for an entertaining skit and interactive session to learn strategies and resources available to support you.  Required for all freshman students. 

Honors College Welcome 
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Student Union Theatre
Required for all Honors College Freshman students. 

PHC Recruitment Convocation
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Student Union Theatre
Required for all participating in PHC Recruitment. 

RHA Block Party
9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., Carl Maddox Fieldhouse
Join the Residence Hall Association (RHA) for our annual Block Party! Enjoy inflatables, music, dancing, food trucks, and more! Whether you are a new student "on the block" or a returning student, you don't want to miss out on this experience! 

Tuesday, Aug. 18
Small Group #2
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Various Locations, Academic Classrooms
Required for all freshman students. Small group numbers and locations will be emailed to all students on Friday, August 14th.

Tiger Walks: Find Your Classes
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., All Classrooms
Required for all freshman students. Explore campus with your new classmates. Student leaders and various campus & community partners will be in the Quad to help guide you and answer any remaining questions you may have before the semester starts. 

Undergraduate Research Info Fair
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Student Union, Ballroom
Interested in learning more about student research opportunities at LSU? Come by the Undergraduate Research Info Fair to chat with student and faculty researchers.  All majors welcome!

Geaux & Get It Done
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Various Locations
Use this time to take care of any outstanding checklist item, including picking up your Tiger Card, submitting transcripts, taking placement exams, &  finalizing your fall schedule. 

Residential College Convocations
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Various Locations
Required for all Residential College Students. See the Senior College Events tab for location details. 

UREC All-Access
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., University Recreation 
All LSU students, new and returning, are invited to UREC's signature Welcome Week Event, All Access, to experience our facilities, connect with fellow Tigers. Enjoy free food, fun activities, exciting giveaways, and grab the coveted Tradition Tee before they're gone.

Wednesday, Aug. 19
College Open Houses & Welcome Events
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Various Locations, Academic Classrooms
Required for all freshman students. See the Senior College Events tab for location details. 

Meet Your Success Team 
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Various Locations
Required for freshman students. Join us for an opportunity to meet and connect with students and members of your Success Team! 

On-Campus Job Interview Event
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., LSU Student Union
No Walk-Up Attendance. Pre-Registration Required. Looking for an on-campus job? Kick-off the semester by connecting directly with campus employers at the On-Campus Job Interview Event! To attend, you must apply to participating jobs on Handshake and select an interview timeslot in advance - no walks in allowed. Click here for more info and apply by August 17th. 

SHC: Get the Scoop
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Student Health Center
Discover Your Wellness Resources & Enjoy a Sweet Treat! Join us at the Student Health Center for an afternoon dedicated to your well-being. Explore the variety of services available, including medical care, mental health support, and wellness resources.

IFC Recruitment Convocation for Early Bids
4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m., Student Union Theatre
Required for all participating in  IFC Early Bid Recruitment. 

IFC Recruitment Convocation for Potential New Members
5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m., Student Union Theatre
Required for all participating in IFC Recruitment.

Class Photo
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Meet in the Quad. Photo in Tiger Stadium
Join your LSU Classmates at 6:30 p.m. in the Quad to march down victory hill for the first time as the Class of 2030 and head to Tiger Stadium for the Class Photo. Remember to wear your Class of 2030 t-shirt. 

Late Night LSU 
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., LSU Student Union
This isn't your average night at the LSU Student Union. Celebrate the start of the academic year with a night full of music, food, and games. 

From Thursday to Sunday, LSU is offering new students a "Choose Your Adventure" program full of activities. See a full list here.