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First-time, First-Year Student

A first-time, first-year student is a student who has never attended any college (or other post-secondary institution) after completing high school. This includes students enrolled in the fall term who attended college for the first time in the prior summer term, as well as, students who entered with college credit earned before high school completion, such as dual enrollment.

First-time, First-Year Student Information

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Visiting Student

As a visiting student, you are eligible to attend Louisiana Tech University for one quarter without being “regularly” admitted.

Visiting Student Information
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Undergraduate Certificates

An undergraduate certificate offers you an opportunity to maximize your potential in addition to an undergraduate degree

Undergraduate Certificates Information

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Transfer Student

A transfer student is someone who has received college credit after high school or already holds a degree and wishes to pursue another undergraduate degree.

Transfer Student Information

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Readmission to Tech

A readmission student is one who has previously attended Louisiana Tech full-time who has not finished their degree or seeks another undergraduate degree from Tech.

Readmission Information

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Early Admission

If you wish to attend Louisiana Tech for the purpose of receiving your high school diploma and college credit simultaneously, you are an early admission student.

Early Admission Information

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Post-Baccalaureate

A post-baccalaureate student holds at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (including Louisiana Tech) and wishes to enroll in undergraduate courses without pursuing a second undergraduate degree or a graduate degree.

Post-Baccalaureate Information

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Graduate Admissions

Are you seeking a certificate, master's, or doctorate degree? Further your education and career by applying to our Graduate School.

Graduate Admissions Information