Louisiana: University Admission Requirements
Subject Areas
Science
4 units
Subject Areas
Mathematics
4 unitsEnglish
4 unitsSocial Studies
4 unitsFine Arts
1 unitWorld Languages
2 unitsScience
4 units
Source:
LA Public Flagship University's Application Requirements, Louisiana State University, more info here.
Course Requirements
Fulfillment via High School Courses:
4 units of Natural Sciences, including 1 unit of Biology, 1 unit of Chemistry, and 2 additional units from the following: Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Physics I, Chemistry II, Biology II, or Agriscience II.
Fulfillment via Exam:
AP – A score of 3 or higher on the AP Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Physics C: Mechanics, Physics I, Physics II, or Biology exam can be used to satisfy the two additional science units. One valid score equates to one unit. IB – A score of 5 or higher on the IB Physics SL/HL, Chemistry SL/HL, Biology SL/HL, or Environmental Systems and Societies (SL) exam can satisfy additional science units. One valid score equates to one unit.
Course Sequence
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Equivalent Exams
AP Chemistry (Score 3+)
AP Biology (Score 3+)
AP Physics 1 (Score 3+)
AP Physics 2 (Score 3+)
AP Physics C: Mechanics (Score 3+)
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism (Score 3+)
IB Biology SL/HL (Score 5+)
IB Chemistry SL/HL (Score 5+)
IB Physics SL/HL (Score 5+)
IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL (Score 5+)