LSU New Orleans, formerly the University of New Orleans (UNO), is a public university on the Lakefront in New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 1958 as a branch of Louisiana State University, it became the University of New Orleans in 1974, left the LSU System in 2011, and returned to it on July 1, 2026 under the name LSU New Orleans. Its athletic teams remain the Privateers. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in areas such as engineering, naval architecture and marine engineering, business, education, the sciences and the liberal arts. It is known for its Lakefront campus, its research in transportation and coastal topics, and for serving a large commuter and non-traditional student population. First-year admission follows Louisiana Core 4 curriculum standards, with alternative routes and provisional admission through Privateer Pathways.
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LSU New Orleans admits first-time freshmen who complete the 19-unit Louisiana Core 4 curriculum and meet GPA or test criteria; students without scores take the Accuplacer.
Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.
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2000 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70148, United States, Louisiana
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