Undergraduate Advising

The Office of Student Services assists students majoring in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, and Physics, as well as students interested in pursuing professional school in medicine and dentistry.

  1. Under Explore choose Appointments
  2. Select Schedule an appointment
  3. Select Type of Appointment: Academic Advising
  4. Select  appropriate service noted below: Advising- Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
    1. Advising (First-year Only) - currently enrolled students declared College of Science major with less than 30 credits hours earned
    2. Graduation Check Out - Seniors whose anticipated date of graduation is the upcoming semester
    3. Faculty Advising - Chemistry, Geology, Math, and Physics majors may schedule appointment with faculty advisor. Other majors will need to email their department.
    4. Geaux Teach - Students pursuing secondary education concentrations
    5. Pre-Med / Pre-Dental - Students pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry, podiatry, or optometry with specific questions about these fields or the application cycle.
    6. Residential College Advising - Students living in the  Science Residential College
  5. Select preferred Date and click “Find Available Time”
  6. Select a time that works for you within College of Science
  7. Add comments to explain what you need to discuss during your appointment.
  8. Confirm contact info
  9. Click “Schedule”
  10. Check email confirmation containing a Zoom link.

Appointments open every Friday morning at 9:00 a.m.  If you do not see availability, please check back for student cancellations. If you have time sensitive matter or not sure if you actually need an appointment, you may contact us via email at science@lsu.edu or call at 225-578-4200.

Student Services business hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. If you email our team outside of these hours, you will receive a response during business hours only.

Registration Details

Refer to the LSU Academic Calendar for registration details.

Note: the registration deadlines are different for accelerated (8 week) courses.

 

SUMMER and FALL 2025 Scheduling Dates and Advising Weeks

Student Groups Registration Appointments between:  CoS Academic Advising Week

August 2025 and December 2025 Degree Candidates, Seniors (SCI 4).

Special populations including: Ogden Honors College Students, Student Athletes, Veterans, and some students registered with Office of Disability Services

March 24 - April 8

March 17 - March 21

March 24 - March 28

 

Juniors (SCI 3)

April 9 - April 11

March 31 - April 4

Sophomores (SCI 2)

April 14 - April 16

April 7 - April 11

First year students admitted to the College of Science (SCI 1)

April 17 and later

April 14 - 17

Students Registration Appointments Dates and Times are listed on your "Academics Hub" page in Student Workday. 
Reference the LSU Workday Student webiste for more information on learning how to use Workday Student and to access course offerings for the summer and fall 2025 semesters. 

Faculty Advisors

Faculty advisors are also available to assist you with major specific questions.

Major Department Advisor Email

Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology

Department of Biological Sciences

Dr. David Donze

ddonze@lsu.edu 

Email to schedule an appointment.

Chemistry

Department of Chemistry

Dr. Kandace Hurst

khurst@lsu.edu 

Schedule appointment via Navigate.

Reason: Faculty Advising (CHEM)

Geology

Department of Geology & Geophysics

Dr. Achim Herrmann

aherrmann@lsu.edu 

Schedule appointment via Navigate.

Reason: Faculty Advising (GEOL)

Mathematics

Department of Mathematics

Dr. Charles Delzell

delzell@math.lsu.edu 

Schedule appointment via Navigate.

Reason: Faculty Advising (MATH)

Physics

Department of Physics & Astronomy

Dr. David Young

Dr. Dana Browne

 

dyoun14@lsu.edu

dbrowne@lsu.edu


Schedule an appointment via Navigate.

Reason: Faculty Advising (PHYS)