Graduate School
To enter the graduate program, you must meet the admissions requirements of both the College of Art and Design and LSU's Graduate School.
To apply to LSU’s Graduate School, visit the LSU Graduate School website (
LSU Graduate School ) for a checklist of required materials and admission standards.
The website includes an online application form, along with instructions for paying your application fee and submitting transcripts and test scores.
For the School of Architecture, all applicants are evaluated based on evidence of academic achievement and promise, as indicated by:
- GPA & GRE scores,
- Portfolio
(if available),
- 3 letters of recommendation,
- Statement of purpose, and, where applicable, TOEFL scores.
The application deadline is February 1.
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