Promise Scholars
The LSU Promise Scholar Program is only available to incoming freshmen who receive the LSU Pelican Promise Scholarship.
Benefits
- Obtain skills and strategies essential for your transition to college life and learning.
- Gain access to exclusive resources and opportunities.
- Engage with peers and foster relationships to create a community at LSU.
- Meet a team of individuals to help support your progress and celebrate your successes.
- Work with peer mentors who are exclusive to the LSU Promise Scholars program.
Participant Expectations
This program is designed to fully support students in their college experience. Participants are expected to attend:
- one virtual information session - register for the one that best fits your schedule.
- the Promise Scholar Academic Bootcamp offered during the "Choose your Adventure" part of Welcome Week.
- at least one CAS academic event.
- at least one Promise Scholar event each semester.
- the end-of-year celebration in spring.
CAS Academic Events
Fall 2024 Promise Scholar Events
My FIT
Wednesday, September 20
6:00-7:00 p.m.
B-31 Coates
Find your people, immerse yourself in community, and thrive on campus.
Stay on Track
Thursday, October 19
6:00-7:00 p.m.
B-31 Coates
Have your questions answered about scholarships, FAFSA, advising, planning your schedule for spring, and more.
Wellness Before Finals
Tuesday, November 14
6:00-7:00 p.m.
B-31 Coates
Learn about the dimensions of wellness and strategies for dealing with stress and test anxiety.
Spring 2025 Promise Scholar Events
Get HIP
Tuesday, January 30
6:00-7:00 p.m.
B-31 Coates
Learn about programs that help students be successful inside and outside the classroom through experiences like research, travel, career exploration, and service.
Money Matters
Thursday, February 29
6:00-7:00 p.m.
B-31 Coates
Learn about money management and developing a budget.
How to Build a Resume
Wednesday, March 27
6:00-7:00 p.m.
B-31 Coates
Learn to develop and format a competitive, polished resume to send to employers and internships.
Interested in becoming a PELICAN Mentor?
Peer mentor positions are available to past LSU Promise Scholar participants who successfully met all program requirements during their freshman year.
The primary role of a peer mentor is to build connections between incoming students and those who have already completed the LSU Promise Scholars Program. Peer mentors enrich the college experience by introducing students to the campus community and helping them stay accountable throughout their first year. They also assist students in connecting with campus resources and provide tools for success.
The name PELICAN was chosen not only for its significance in Louisiana but also as an acronym that reflects the mission of the mentorship program.
Peers: Building relatable relationships
Enriching: Enhancing the college experience through support and connection
Learning: Providing tools for success
Innovating: Embracing change and creating new approaches to learning
Connecting: Engaging with LSU communities
Acclimating: Assisting mentees in transitioning from high school to college
Navigating: Helping students find and use campus resources