Get a Free Headshot Tomorrow!

Get ready for upcoming professional development events with a résumé review and free professional headshot following your review session.

Wear: Business professional for headshots

Bring: Résumé



Tomorrow, Sept. 3 | 1-3 p.m. | BEC Rotunda

You must be in line by 3 p.m. to receive a headshot.

Important Graduate Academic Deadlines

Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 4:30 p.m.

• Final date for dropping courses without receiving a grade of "W."



Thursday, Sept. 4 at 4:30 p.m.

• Final date for adding courses for credit and making section changes. Final date to request a grade exclusion from your college.

Friday, Sept. 5 at 4:30 p.m.

• Final date for submitting an Application for Degree to the Graduate School to be awarded at fall commencement.
• Final date to submit a Request for Final Defense (comprehensive exam, or thesis/dissertation defense) for degrees to be awarded at fall commencement.

Some programs may follow the Accelerated Sessions calendar. Please consult the Graduate School website for a comprehensive overview of all schedules applicable to graduate programs.

Power-Based Violence Prevention & Response Training Due Soon

Students who are employed as graduate, research, or teaching assistants are required to complete this year's Power-Based Violence Prevention & Response Training by September 30. However, we encourage you to complete it as soon as possible because prevention and preparedness don't wait.



Access the training here.

Have questions or technical issues? Contact hrmtraining@lsu.edu.

OBSS Mentoring Program Info Session

The Office of Business Student Success Mentoring Program will begin accepting mentee applications on Monday, Sept. 8. To learn more about the program, including how it can help you expand your network and gain valuable professional insights, don't miss this info session.



Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | BEC Dining Room

See the World, Earn Course Credit

GLO Table Sit

Visit with representatives from Global Learning Opportunities (GLO) to learn about earning course credit on short-term study abroad experiences.

Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. BEC Rotunda Learn more.

Let's Geaux to Taiwan!

Learn about international business and Taiwanese culture with an educational visit to the island of Taiwan. We’ll visit Taipei (the capital) and Tainan.

Trip dates: Dec. 27, 2025 through Jan. 9, 2026

Course: GBUS 4991, Topics in International Business (open to undergraduate and graduate students). The course will appear on your Spring 2026 schedule.

Learn more at our program info session on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 3:30 p.m. in BEC 1745.

Details and Application

Deadline to apply: September 15

Fall Career Expo

Wear: Business professional

Bring: Résumé, a padfolio or notebook, and pen

Prepare: Your elevator pitch

See more details on Handshake

Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | PMAC

Value Your Future: Lunch & Learn on Real Estate Valuation

Representatives from Lowery Property Advisors, LLC will share insights into the appraisal process, the role of valuation in commercial real estate, and career opportunities in this dynamic industry. Learn how we determine property value, explore what it’s like to work in this field, and discover paths to join our team. Food will be provided, so bring your curiosity—and your appetite.

RSVP

Thursday, Sept. 11 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | BEC 1409

Explore Entrepreneurship with Startup LSU

Experience the startup process while working with professional mentors and Tigers from across campus. Whether you come to pitch a big idea or prefer to participate as a team member, Startup LSU offers business skills in a supportive environment. Participating in Startup LSU can also help you prepare for a chance to win a share of $35,000 in the J Terrell Brown Venture Challenge.

Startup LSU

Sept. 26-28 (Friday afternoon to Sunday evening) 

Business Education Complex

Pricing: $15 early-bird registration available through Sept. 17 

Register

New Printer in Rotunda

Print in color, copy, or scan to email with the new printer in the Rotunda. You will need your myLSU credentials to log in. See printing instructions in this GROK article.

Career & Professional Development Resources

The Ourso College Professional Development team is here to help with professional development and your career search.

If you haven't already done so, activate your Handshake account. This is LSU's online career platform that connects students to job opportunities, career events, and one-on-one appointments. In personalized appointments, our team will help with the issues that matter most to you, including career exploration, résumés, cover letters, interview prep, and internship or job searches.

The team also manages a Slack channel to share job opportunities with business students. All listings will also be posted to Handshake, but please join Slack if you would like to be notified about openings as soon as the professional development team makes them available.

LSU Public Safety Day

LSU invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to attend Public Safety Day.

• Learn how to effectively use AEDs, Narcan, and Stop the Bleed kits.
• Understand the importance of our partnerships with local and state public safety agencies in keeping our campus safe.

Tomorrow, Sept. 3 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Tower Drive

LSU Collegiate Recovery Program

LSU’s Collegiate Recovery Program offers support to students, staff, and faculty affected by addiction. Services include weekly recovery meetings, individual support, and free harm reduction materials available in the Recovery Lounge, 167 Coates Hall.

Recovery Ally and Narcan trainings are available on campus. If you or someone you know is in recovery or impacted by addiction, LSU’s Collegiate Recovery Program is here to help. For questions or more information, email Adam Singer, Program Manager, at asinge6@lsu.edu and follow on Instagram @lsurecovery.