ACADEMIC ADVISING

At LSU, your academic journey is supported by dedicated advising teams across each academic unit, where advising is tailored to support your unique path. This page serves as your central hub to explore resources, connect with your college, and take the next step toward your goals with confidence.

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Advising Unit by College

Students can schedule both virtual and in person appointments on their own via Navigate.  Appointments are open up to two weeks in advance.  To schedule an appointment, visit Navigate and select the following:

  1. Select Appointments
  2. Select Schedule Appointment
  3. Care Unit: Academic Advising (University College)
  4. Service: General Advising
  5. Find Available Times


During select peak times in the semester, we offer virtual drop-in advising.  Please refer to our website for more information and updates or contact us at 225-578-6822.  When available, join the queue for virtual drop ins following the steps below:

Virtual Drop-In Advising via Zoom (through Navigate)
Check-in instructions in Navigate:

  1. MAIN MENU → Select Appointments
  2. APPOINTMENTS → Select Schedule an Appointment
  3. NEW APPOINTMENT → View Drop-In Times under “Other Options”
  4. AVAILABLE CARE UNIT → Academic Advising (University College)
  5. SERVICE → General Advising
  6. FIND AVAILABLE TIMES → Click Find Available Times
  7. VERIFY LOCATION → Allen Hall
  8. SELECT → Check-in with first available


Note: Wait times vary. Students receive a Zoom link via email/text when a counselor is available. Students must join within 5 minutes of notification or will be marked as a no-show.

UC Advising

The College of Agriculture offers a dual advising model, connecting you with both professional advisors in the Office of Student Services and faculty advisors within your academic program. This approach ensures you receive guidance that is both academically aligned and tailored to your career goals. 

How Advising Works 

Students may work with: 

  • Office of Student Services (OSS) for general academic planning, policies, and support 
  • Faculty Advisors for major-specific guidance and discipline-focused planning 

Details about your assigned advisor and how to connect can be found on the college’s advising page. 

Scheduling an Appointment 

Appointments with OSS advisors can be scheduled through Navigate by selecting: 
Academic Advising → College of Agriculture → Advising 

Some faculty advisors also use Navigate, while others may ask that you reach out via email. Instructions for contacting faculty advisors are available on the college’s website. 

If you’re unsure where to start, you can email the OSS advising team at agri@lsu.edu for guidance.

Drop-In Advising 

The College of Agriculture offers in-person drop-in advising through OSS: 

  • Morning: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 
  • Afternoon: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 

Important Notes 

  • Some majors, including Natural Resource Ecology & Management and Textiles, Apparel & Merchandising, require faculty advising before registration. An advising hold will remain on your account until this requirement is completed. 

College of agriculture Student Services

Students can schedule advising appointments through Navigate or by emailing the advising team directly.

Both scheduled appointments and drop-in advising are available for current Art & Design majors. Drop-in advising is offered in person Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Students who are interested in changing majors should email the advising team to schedule an appointment, as this process requires departmental approval.

If students are unable to schedule through Navigate, they may contact the advising team directly:  

Erin Schell egschell@lsu.edu

Lindsey Johnson johnson1@lsu.edu

COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN STUDENT SERVICES

Students can schedule academic advising appointments through Navigate.

Appointment availability for the upcoming week opens each Friday by 10:00 a.m. If you are having trouble viewing available appointments in Navigate, it may be because all appointments for the week have already been booked.

If you need assistance with the steps to schedule an appointment in Navigate, please contact our office at 225-578-3211 or visit our advising webpage for additional guidance.

We offer both in-person and virtual appointments. Please note that during peak times of the semester, particularly around scheduling, appointment availability is reserved for our admitted students.

To help us make the most of our time together, please come prepared for your advising appointment by:

  • Having your Workday Universal ID number readily available.
  • Reviewing your information in the Workday Academic Hub before your appointment.
  • Writing down any questions you would like to discuss.
  • Being prepared to take notes during your meeting.

We look forward to meeting with you and supporting you in your academic journey!

OFFICE OF BUSINESS STUDENT SUCCESS ACADEMIC ADVISING

Students can schedule appointments on their own via Navigate.
 
We do offer drop-in appointments at select peak times during the semester.  Please refer to our website for more information and updates.
 
If a student has an urgent matter throughout the semester, please contact or visit our office, as we may be able to assist you without an appointment, or schedule you with a counselor same-day.
 
Students can refer to email correspondence about key dates regularly sent by the College of Engineering
(engr@lsu.edu).  Students can also refer to monitors within Patrick F. Taylor for important information.
 
All students admitted to the COE must be advised by their major department assigned faculty advisor prior to scheduling each semester. An advising hold will be placed on your account and will not be lifted until you meet with your faculty advisor to discuss your upcoming planned schedule. Please plan to meet with your faculty advisor well in advance of your priority scheduling window.  Please contact your major department for information about your assigned faculty advisor.  Students who are in University College are not required to meet with their faculty advisor and should first consult with their University College advisor, should they need assistance. Freshmen living in the Engineering Residential College may schedule an appointment with our ERC Counselor.
 

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING advising

Students can schedule appointments in Navigate.  

Drop-in options are available near registration deadlines (drop/add dates, registration open)

Drop-in advising occurs virtually and, when available, through the business day. Follow This Week in Honors for details.

The Ogden Honors College advising staff recommends that its students meet with an academic counselor of the college at least once per academic year.

Senior checkout during the penultimate semester is required for students pursuing distinctions of the college.

 
 

Students can schedule appointments on their own via Navigate.

When making an appointment, please use the COMMENT field to indicate your preferred name and what you wish to go over in our meeting. Please always include your intended major (with concentration) and/or minor as well.

We do offer virtual drop-in appointments at select peak times during the semester.  Please refer to the Manship Weekly or email masscomm@lsu.edu for more information.

University College students (not yet admitted to Mass Communication) should contact their assigned advisor through Navigate under Your Success Team. Response times may vary.

Questions or need assistance: email masscomm@lsu.edu.

MANSHIP SCHOOL OF MASS COMMUNICATION ACADEMIC COUNSELORS

Students can schedule appointments via Navigate.

Meeting with an academic advisor is recommended each semester—especially for freshmen in their first two semesters at LSU. Any student on university scholastic status (warning, probation) are required to meet with an advisor prior to course registration. Transfer and Re-entry students are required to meet with an academic advisor prior to course registration.

To avoid schedule changes after the official registration period, students are encouraged to plan each semester’s coursework in consultation with an academic advisor. Students are encouraged to visit their Academics Hub in Workday to view any active holds and the steps to resolve the hold PRIOR to the start of their registration appointment.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC ACADEMIC Advising

School of Theatre Academic Advising

Students in Allied Health or Pre-Nursing programs, can schedule both virtual and in person appointments on their own via Navigate.  Appointments are open up to two weeks in advance.  To schedule an appointment, visit Navigate and select the following:

  1. Select Appointments
  2. Select Schedule Appointment
  3. Care Unit: Academic Advising (University College)
  4. Service: Allied Health Advising or Pre-Nursing Advising
  5. Find Available Times


During select peak times in the semester, we offer virtual drop-in advising.  Please refer to our website for more information and updates or contact us at 225-578-6822.  When available, join the queue for virtual drop ins following the steps below:

Virtual Drop-In Advising via Zoom (through Navigate)

  1. Check-in instructions in Navigate:
  2. MAIN MENU → Select Appointments
  3. APPOINTMENTS → Select Schedule an Appointment
  4. NEW APPOINTMENT → View Drop-In Times under “Other Options”
  5. AVAILABLE CARE UNIT → Academic Advising (University College)
  6. SERVICE → Allied Health Advising or Pre-Nursing Advising
  7. FIND AVAILABLE TIMES → Click Find Available Times
  8. VERIFY LOCATION → Allen Hall

SELECT → Check-in with first available

Note: Wait times vary. Students receive a Zoom link via email/text when a counselor is available. Students must join within 5 minutes of notification or will be marked as a no-show.