Welcome to LSU! Your first year here will be filled with new experiences. To have a smooth transition, use this checklist throughout the year.

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First Year Checklist

2015–2016

Tutoring, study groups, and personalized learning strategies to achieve academic goals.

lsu.edu/cas

Programs, resources and support for the transition to college.

lsu.edu/fye

Academic counseling for freshmen, transfer, and returning students.

lsu.edu/freshman

+AugustRegister for classes.

Learn how to navigate LSU at lsu.edu/howto.

Complete My Student Body at lsu.edu/mystudentbody.

Attend Bengal Bound events.lsu.edu/bengalbound

Organize your semester by creating a semester calendar. lsu.edu/cas

Locate Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions at lsu.edu/si.

If you have a need for medical, physical, psychological or learning assistance, register with disability services at lsu.edu/disability.

Create study groups for your classes by using a study group starter kit from lsu.edu/studygroups.

Sign up for Intramurals through UREC at lsu.edu/urec.

Introduce yourself to your professors.

Learn about Title IX by taking the bystander training at students.lsu.edu/titleixtraining.

First Year Checklist

+OctoberLook at your current grades and if they don’t meet your expectations, visit the CAS Tutorial Center.

Take advantage of 900 free minutes of online tutoring with Smarthinking. lsu.edu/smarthinking

Attend the FYE Stress Relief event. lsu.edu/fye

Prepare for spring registration by: visiting a UCFY counselor or faculty advisor to assist in planning your classes, verify your registration priority date, ensure you are on track with CATS. lsu.edu/freshman

Schedule courses for spring and summer intersessions.lsu.edu/registrar

Watch for your mid-term grades to be posted on myLSU.

Attend course-specific study strategy workshops with CAS. lsu.edu/cas

Get assistance in choosing a major at the TRUE COLORS interactive workshop. lsu.edu/freshman

Meet with a UCFY counselor if you have not yet declared a major. lsu.edu/freshman

Get your flu shot from the Student Health Center. lsu.edu/shc

+NovemberCreate a finals study plan and attend a workshop with CAS. lsu.edu/cas

Attend the Middleton Library Open House. lib.lsu.edu

Check the final exam schedule in case you need to move an exam.lsu.edu/registrar

Attend an LSU Olinde Career Center workshop, make an appointment with a career counselor or visit the website for information on choosing a major. lsu.edu/careercenter

+DecemberRemember to check out of your res hall within 24 hours of your final exam! Get details of check out at lsu.edu/housing.

Complete FAFSA for next academic year’s financial aid.

Watch for information of holiday shuttle transportation to the airport.

Watch for your final grades to be posted on myLSU.

Check your mail for recognition of Dean’s List and Chancellor’s Honor Roll.

+JanuaryOrganize your semester by creating a semester calendar. lsu.edu/cas

Make changes to your dining plan by February 2. lsu.edu/dining

Locate Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions at lsu.edu/si.

Introduce yourself to your professors.

Attend the IMPACT Your GPA workshop for tools on improving your GPA. lsu.edu/cas

Sign up with an academic coach for support at lsu.edu/cas.

+FebruaryCreate study groups for your classes by using a study group starter kit from lsu.edu/studygroups.

Apply to be a STRIPES student staff member at lsu.edu/stripes.

Visit the Student Involvement Fair and get involved in student organizations and the Baton Rouge community. lsu.edu/campuslife

Learn how to prepare for mid-terms at CAS workshops. lsu.edu/cas

Attend the FYE Stress Relief event.lsu.edu/fye

+MarchWatch for your mid-term grades to be posted on myLSU.

Attend course-specific study strategy workshops with CAS. lsu.edu/cas

Geaux green! Look for ways to be more sustainable during the energy conservation competition, Unplug. lsu.edu/housing

Schedule fall classes. If you need help, contact your academic advisor.

Attend an LSU Olinde Career Center workshop, make an appointment with a career counselor or visit the website for information on choosing a major.lsu.edu/careercenter

+AprilApply to be a tutor or Supplemental Instruction Leader for fall semester at lsu.edu/cas.

Prepare for finals by attending a workshop with CAS. lsu.edu/cas

Take a break before finals at the GeauxPass event. lsu.edu/geauxpass

+MayApply to be a Tiger Transition Team mentor at lsu.edu/fye.

Remember to check out of your res hall within 24 hours of your final exam! Halls close for summer break May 9.

Paw Points will expire at the end of the semester, May 7. lsu.edu/dining

+SeptemberFinalize your class schedule by September 4. If you need help, contact your academic advisor. lsu.edu/freshman

Make changes to your dining plan by September 11. lsu.edu/dining

Complete a Roommate Agreement to be clear on boundaries and expectations. lsu.edu/housing

Make sure to check your e-mail daily for important information from LSU.

Attend TOPS or LSU Scholarship informational meetings.lsu.edu/freshman

Make an appointment for a personalized learning consultation with CAS. Call (225) 578-2872.

Learn how to prepare for mid-terms at CAS workshops. lsu.edu/cas

Have any questions? Ask FYE. #askfye or fye@lsu.edu

Attend the Career Expo to network with potential employers and learn about careers. lsu.edu/careercenter

Feeling anxious or depressed? Attend a workshop at the Student Health Center. shc.lsu.edu

Attend the Career Expo to network with potential employers and learn about careers. lsu.edu/careercenter

Accept invitations to honor societies.

Learn about summer employment at the Summer Jobs Fair. lsu.edu/careercenter