LSU (one of the few land-grant and sea-grant institutions) was founded by the Louisiana General Assembly in 1853 and moved to its present location in 1926.

LSU includes 9 senior colleges and 3 schools, in addition to specialized centers, divisions, institutes, and offices.  Their enrollment is more than 30,000 students, including more than 1,700 international students and about 5,000 graduate students.

LSU's most prominent landmark, the Memorial Tower, is the central feature of the LSU campus.

LSU's original designer, Theodore C. Link, designs' "define the Italian Renaissance character of the campus, which is marked by red pantile roofs, overhanging eaves, and honey-colored stucco". Click Here for More Info on LSU's Design.

 Relax beneath the massive, majestic oaks that are located all over campus.  The live oaks on campus have been valued at $36 Million. 

Take a stroll along the beautiful Journalism Building. 

Since the 1930s, More than 200 Buildings have been built with many more under construction or being planned.

"Forty-six buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the campus is protected by the State Capital Historic District legislation. "

Come watch the National Champions' Fighting Tigers Football Team play at Tiger Stadium.  Tiger Stadium has a seating capacity of 92,400!  Also known as Death Valley, Crowds in the stadium  have caused the seismographs in the LSU Geology Department to register "earthquakes". 

Before catching the game, be sure to go visit Mike the Tiger, the Official LSU Mascot in his $3 million dollar habitat.  Mike VI is a two-year old Siberian-Bengal mix male currently weighing over 300 pounds!!

Opened in 1964, The LSU Student Union is also surrounded by beautiful Live Oaks and is the home to Barnes and Noble, LSU Book Store, PJ's, Email Stations, Computer Labs, Barber Shop, McDonalds, Food Court (Featuring Sushi, Home Cooked Type Meals, Chik Fil A, etc), Theatre, Art Gallery, and so much more!  The Union is currently under Renovations.

For more information about this beautiful campus, LSU academics, arts, or sports visit LSU.edu!