LSU Online Start Date & Deadlines

Start Dates

The majority of online programs feature six start dates per year; however, not all future start dates have been released at this time. Please check back for updates or discuss with an Enrollment Coach.

LSU

Term Application Deadline Classes Start
Spring 2 2025 Mar 3, 2025 Mar 17, 2025
Summer 1 2025 May 12, 2025 May 26, 2025
Summer 2 2025 Jun 23, 2025 Jul 7, 2025

Master of Public Administration (MPA) offers four starts per year: Fall 1, Fall 2, Spring 1 and Spring 2.


Master of Social Work

Term Application Deadline Classes Start
Spring 2 2025 Jan 13, 2025 Mar 17, 2025
Summer 1 2025 Mar 17, 2025 May 26, 2025
Summer 2 2025 May 26, 2025 Jul 7, 2025
Fall 1 2025 Jul 7, 2025 Aug 25, 2025
Fall 2 2025 Aug 25, 2025 Oct 20, 2025

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LSU Alexandria

Term Application Deadline Classes Start
Spring 2 2025 Feb 3, 2025 Mar 10, 2025
Summer 1 2025 Apr 7, 2025 May 12, 2025
Summer 2 2025 May 26, 2025 Jun 30, 2025

PBC Practitioner Teacher Program offers only two terms: Summer 1 and Fall 1.

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LSU Eunice

Term Application Deadline Classes Start
Spring 1 2025 Dec 23, 2024 Jan 13, 2025
Spring 2 2025 Feb 10, 2025 Mar 10, 2025

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LSU Health New Orleans

Term Application Deadline Classes Start

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LSU Shreveport

Term Application Deadline Classes Start
Spring 2 2025 Feb 21, 2025 Mar 14, 2025
Summer 1 2025 Apr 18, 2025 May 9, 2025
Summer 2 2025 Jun 13, 2025 Jul 3, 2025
Fall 1 2025 Aug 8, 2025 Aug 29, 2025
Fall 2 2025 Oct 3, 2025 Oct 24, 2025

LSUS Doctorate of Educational Leadership Studies

Term Application Deadline Priority Registration Deadline Classes Start
Fall 2025 Mar 1, 2025 Sep 1, 2025

This program offers only two terms: Spring and Fall.

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LSU Health Shreveport

Term Application Deadline Classes Start
Spring 2 2025 Feb 14, 2025 Mar 10, 2025

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