Applicants should go to www.lsu.edu/gradapply to apply for admission to the LSU Graduate School and the MLIS program. This is an entirely online application, and you will only need to complete one set of forms. Please follow the Graduate School’s instructions for MLIS applicants, including the links where you can attach your essay, letters of recommendation and resume.
Click here for Disability Services. Click here for International Student Services.
If you would like more information or have any questions about the Library and Information Science program at Louisiana State University, please send an e-mail to our Director, Dr. Beth M. Paskoff at bpaskoff@lsu.edu.
SLIS DEADLINES:
Students are admitted to the MLIS degree program three times a year.
- Deadline for admission to the Fall Semester: August 1
- Deadline for admission to the Spring Semester: December 10
- Deadline for admission to the Summer Semester: May 15
LSU GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICATION DEADLINES & FEES
Deadlines & fees for processing degree-seeking applications are as follows:
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Fee |
Fee Deadline |
Fee if Paid After Deadline |
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Fall Semester |
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| U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens |
$50 |
May 15 |
$75 |
| Non-immigrant Applications |
$70 |
May 15 |
0* |
| Non-degree Applications |
$50 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Priority Date (for financial assistance)** |
$50 |
January 1 |
N/A |
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Spring Semester |
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| U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens |
$50 |
October 15 |
$75 |
| Non-immigrant Applications |
$70 |
October 15 |
0* |
| Non-degree Applications |
$50 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Summer Term |
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| U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens |
$50 |
May 15 |
$75 |
| Non-immigrant Applications |
$70 |
May 15 |
0* |
| Non-degree Applications |
$50 |
N/A |
N/A |
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*International applications received after the deadline will be processed automatically for the following semester or summer term. **No late fees are associated with the January 1 priority date for full consideration for assistantships and fellowships. |
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