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College Spotlight Louisiana State University. Since LSU is not located in Texas, it is more expensive for Texans to attend. This is called “Out-of-State tuition .” But…with good grades and high test score, LSU will waive your out of state fees! Baton Rouge is the capitol of Louisiana.
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Since LSU is not located in Texas, it is more expensive for Texans to attend. This is called “Out-of-State tuition.” • But…with good grades and high test score, LSU will waive your out of state fees! • Baton Rouge is the capitol of Louisiana. • Located 254 miles from Humble and Kingwood. • It would take you 4 and a halfhours to drive there! Location – Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The official colors are: purple and gold Colors
Mike the Tiger Mike the Tiger, the famous live Bengal Tiger, serves as the mascot of all LSU athletic teams. His habitat is across from the football stadium. Mascot
Sometimes Mike comes to the football game and the cheerleaders ride on top of his cage! More on Mike
LSU does not have a hand signal, but they do enjoy clapping like Les Miles, their beloved football coach. Hand Signal
Memorial Tower, or the Campanile, as it is sometimes called, is a 175 foot clock tower in the center of LSU • Built in 1923 • It stands as a memorial to Louisianans who died in World War I. • Inside the tower is a museum. • The bells chime each hour, and the school song plays at noon. LSU Belltower
The University’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place on the plaza and attracts many visitors to the area. Memorial Tower at Christmas
Based on winning percentage, the University's athletics program is consistently one of the best in the nation Athletics
Each school year begins with “Fall Fest” • Welcome back for students • Live music • Lots of fun and food! Fall Fest
Once a year, Students wear pajamas to the football game! Pajama Game
LSU’s dance team is called the “Golden Girls” LSU Golden Girls
Because of the French/Cajun character of South Louisiana, LSU support can be seen by its spelling of "Go Tigers" as "Geaux Tigers“ • Many Cajun names and words use the ending French spelling "eaux" for the long "o" vowel sound. Rally Cry: Geaux Tigers
Agriculture • Art & Design • Business • Coast and Environment • Continuing Education • Engineering • Graduate School • Honors College • Human Sciences & Education • Humanities & Social Sciences • Mass Communication • Music & Dramatic Arts • Science • University College • Veterinary Medicine • Law Check out these opportunities! Academics
Shaquille O’Nealgrew up in Texas and graduated from LSU! • A four-time NBA champion • The 1992-93 NBA Rookie of the Year, he has also earned NBA Finals MVP three times and was the NBA scoring champion twice. • A 15-time all-star • Member of the gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic team in 1996. Alumni: Shaquille O’Neal
Hear the Tiger Roar http://www.mikethetiger.com/index.php?display=roar • Pose with Mike the Tiger http://www.mikethetiger.com/index.php?display=pose • Learn a Tiger Cheer http://www.mikethetiger.com/index.php?display=cheers • View photos of Mike the Tiger http://www.mikethetiger.com/pictures.php More LSU Fun!
Gifsoup.com • Wikipedia • Lsu.edu Sources