Graduate Community News
GRAD NODES
Stay up-to-date on what's happening in the Graduate School community with Grad NODES (News, Opportunities, Deadlines, Events, and Spotlight). Grad NODES is the official communications source for the Graduate School community of students, graduate advisors, and graduate coordinators. While the official newsletter will be disseminated by email, all editions can be accessed below.
PAST ORIENTATIONS
This archive includes presentation slides and supporting materials from previous Graduate School orientation sessions for ongoing reference.
Grad School Press Releases
We Moved!
We are excited to announce that the Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School has moved from David Boyd to 124 Hatcher Hall.
Our new space in Hatcher Hall will serve as the primary location for all Graduate School services, including Admissions, Academic Services, Documents & Records, Financial Operations, and Student Success. Additional updates will be shared soon, but for now, if you plan to visit us in person, please be sure to come to Hatcher Hall moving forward.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this transition. We look forward to welcoming everyone into this new space and continuing to support our graduate students throughout their academic careers at LSU!
Graduation Workshop for On-Campus Students
For students graduating in Summer and Fall 2026
On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, our Academic Services team is hosting for all LSU Online students who are graduating in Summer or Fall 2026.
This workshop will be held in 143 Coates Hall from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and they will review all information related to graduation paperwork, important deadlines, and more.
Workshop Details
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: 143 Coates Hall
Write On! Summer 2026 Cohort
Applications are now open for the Summer 2026 cohort of Write On!, the Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School’s interdisciplinary writing group program designed to help graduate students stay motivated, accountable, and productive throughout the summer.
Whether you are working on a thesis or dissertation, revising a manuscript, preparing for exams, drafting a proposal, or building a more consistent writing routine, Write On! provides dedicated writing time, structure, and community support to help you make progress on your goals.
Groups are available from May 25 – August 6 during the following times:
- Mondays: 12–3 p.m. (In Person)
- Tuesdays: 5–7 p.m. (Virtual)
- Thursdays: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. (In Person)
Program Details:
- Open to all LSU graduate students (master’s and doctoral; online and in-person)
- Free to participate
- Weekly participation encouraged throughout the summer
Questions? Contact gradsuccess@lsu.edu.
Apply Here
New Graduate Student Orientation
For new graduate students admitted in Fall 2026
2026 Orientation Details
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Luncheon: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Enter on the South concourse (use the stairs to the right if facing the PMAC).
Missed Orientation?
Click on the button below to access the handbook and orientation details.
click here to visit our new graduate student orientation webpage
University News
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES: MAY 2026