Apply Now
Before You Begin
We're thrilled that you are ready to begin your graduate journey at LSU. Before starting your application, review and gather the required materials listed on our Before You Apply page. You will be asked to attach the required materials and pay the non-refundable application fee as a part of the application completion process.
Get Started
Before beginning the application, make sure you have reviewed the Before You Apply page and gathered all of your required documents.
Application Deadlines
The University deadlines are listed below; however, most academic programs have earlier deadlines than those established by the University or may admit only for a specific term. Prospective
applicants must contact the academic program for those deadlines.
| Applicant (On-Campus) | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Students | July 1 | November 15 | May 1 |
| International Students | May 1 | October 1 | February 1 |
| Non-Degree Students | August 24 | January 12 | May 26 |
Additional Deadlines:
International Services (ISO) deadlines can be found on the LSU Global Engagement website.
Application Processing Fee
The Graduate School application processing fee for domestic applicants is $50 and $70 for international applicants. After completing your application, you will see instructions to pay the fee with a credit or debit card via a secure payment portal. An application processing fee is charged for each application submission. The application fee is non-refundable once the application is submitted. You may also be eligible for an application fee waiver detailed below.
Application Fee Waivers
LSU offers a limited number of fee waiver options on a first-come, first-serve basis to eligible domestic applicants. International students do not qualify for application fee waivers. If approved, applicants can add the application waiver code to the Slate Application. Please complete the Graduate Application Fee Waiver Request Form and upload the supporting document materials. After creating your initial Slate application account, please submit your Graduate Application fee waiver. If approved, a fee waiver code will be sent to the email address used to create the Slate application. The fee waiver code must be added to the “Discount Code” application field at the end of the application. This will waive the application fee for submission.