New Student Orientation

Welcome To Your First Week

It’s natural to feel anxious your first week of college. Don’t worry! Our faculty and staff are always here to help you. Below is a list of tips to help you get started!


Go to class and review each syllabus, the outline of course requirements and expectations.


Talk to classmates. College is about friendships, too, so start looking for study partners and building connections.


Purchase or rent textbooks as soon as you can. If you wait, you are at risk of falling behind.


Don’t be afraid to talk to faculty. All faculty have office hours (posted on their syllabus) where you can talk or ask questions. You can also email to schedule an appointment.


Weeks of Welcome is the perfect time to get connected to your campus. Student organizations will be recruiting new members and you can collect new LSUA swag and check out all that we have to offer.