Center for Freshman Year
We look forward to working with you in the Center for Freshman Year (UCFY) during your first year at LSU. This academic year will be full of many opportunities, and UCFY is here to support your learning journey throughout your freshman year.
Click here for information on how to make an appointment
Click here for more important LSU Fall 2024 Academic Deadlines.
| Date | Holiday\Deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday, August 26 | Classes begin, 7:30 am |
| Tuesday, September 3 |
This marks the last day students will be moved from waitlists and into courses. |
| Wednesday, September 4 |
Last Day to drop courses without receiving a grade of ‘W’ by 4:30 pm |
| Thursday, September 5 |
This marks the last day to add courses; deadline is 4:30 p.m. This marks the final date for changes from regular to pass/fail grading. This marks the final date to transfer from UCFY to a senior college or from one senior college to another. This marks the final day to change from credit to audit. This marks the final date to invoke the grade exclusion policy for fall courses. |
| Thursday, October 15 | Fall Holiday begins, 7:30 a.m. |
| Sunday, October 20 | Course scheduling for spring semester begins, 5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, October 21 | Classes resume, 7:30 a.m. |
| Friday, November 8 |
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| Wednesday, November 27 | Thanksgiving Holiday begins, 12:30 p.m. |
| Monday, December 2 | Classes resume, 7:30 a.m. |
| Monday, December 9 | Final examinations begin |
| Saturday, December 14 | Final examinations end |
Meet with an Advisor
Phone: 225-578-6822
Office Location & Hours:
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
All UCFY students are required to download the Navigate Student App on your iPhone
or Android Phone which can be used to schedule appointments with counselors and other
features like To-Dos, Study Buddies, Resources,
Holds, and Class Schedule.
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