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Orientation

New Student Orientation

To Our Future Bulldogs,

Each year, we look forward to seeing the newest batch of Tech students at summer orientation! This is where your Tech story begins as you experience the beauty of campus, meet future classmates who become friends, and discover what makes the Tech community a family. We hope that after your time on campus, you students have found a home and will be excited to return to in the fall.

Be on the lookout for more information on orientation to your personal email address as we get closer to summer and your orientation date. If you have any questions, please check out our Orientation FAQ page. If you do not find the answer to your question below, please feel free to contact us at Orientation@LATech.edu.

Ever Loyal,

Louisiana Tech Orientation Staff

Orientation for...

 
Freshmen
The "Dog Days of Summer" Orientation event in Downtown Ruston draws a big crowd of future Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Parents
Parents of Orientation students gather for a meal
Transfer and Non-Traditional Students
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Orientation Dates

Winter Orientation: Friday, November 7, 2025
Spring Orientation: Friday, February 27, 2026
Orientation Session 1: June 10 - 12, 2026
Transfer Advising #1: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Orientation Session 2: June 24 - 26, 2026
Orientation Session 3: July 8 - 10, 2026
Transfer Advising #2: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Orientation Session 4: July 22 - 24, 2026

Orientation for International Students

Louisiana Tech is a top-notch academic destination for students from all over the world. The Office of International Affairs here at Tech offers quarterly orientation events for incoming, international students. These mandatory orientation programs are designed specifically for new international students and scholars at LA Tech. The purpose of the program is to help incoming international students adjust better to their new lives in the United States, Ruston, and at Louisiana Tech.

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet other international students and scholars from over 52 countries around the world. You will also have the opportunity to interact with U.S. students and create friendships that will last throughout your stay at LA Tech and perhaps beyond! International Students should stay on the lookout for information from the International Student’s Office regarding their orientation dates and process.

Upcoming International Orientation Dates:

  • Fall Quarter 2025 – Thursday, August 28th
  • Winter Quarter 2025-26 – TBD
  • Spring Quarter 2026 – TBD

For more information regarding International Student Orientation, please contact the Office of International Affairs at iso@latech.edu or by phone at 318.257.4321.