College SpotlightLouisiana State University

Location – Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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 half hours to drive there!

Colors

The official colors are: purple and gold

Mascot

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.

More on Mike

Sometimes Mike comes to the football game and the cheerleaders ride on top of his cage!

Hand Signal

LSU does not have a hand signal, but they do enjoy clapping like Les Miles, their beloved football coach.

LSU Belltower

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.

Memorial Tower at Christmas

The University’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place on the plaza and attracts many visitors to the area.

Athletics

Based on winning percentage, the University's athletics program is consistently one of the best in the nation

Fall Fest

Each school year begins with “Fall Fest”Welcome back for studentsLive musicLots of fun and food!

Pajama Game

Once a year, Students wear pajamas to the football game!

LSU’s huge Golden Band from Tigerland

LSU Golden Girls 

LSU’s dance team is called the “Golden Girls”

Rally Cry: Geaux Tigers

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.

Academics

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

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Alumni: Shaquille O’Neal

•Shaquille O’Neal grew 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.

More LSU Fun!

Hear the Tiger Roarhttp://www.mikethetiger.com/index.php?display=roarPose with Mike the Tiger

http://www.mikethetiger.com/index.php?display=pose

Learn a Tiger Cheerhttp://www.mikethetiger.com/index.php?display=cheersView photos of Mike the Tigerhttp://www.mikethetiger.com/pictures.php

Sources

Gifsoup.comWikipediaLsu.edu