Pre-Arrival & Arrival Information

Required Documents

Be sure to bring the following when traveling to the U.S.:

1. Passport and U.S. Visa

2. I-20 or DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility

3. SEVIS Fee Payment Receipt

4. Contact Info:

   • LSUA Address: 8100 Hwy 71 South, Alexandria, LA 71302

   • Office of International Programs: +1 (318) 473-6552 | ncox@lsua.edu

   • Office of Admissions: +1 (318) 473-6417 | sgill@lsua.edu

Clothing & Personal Items

Louisiana weather is mostly hot and humid, with summer highs around 93°F / 33°C. Winter temperatures can drop to 25°F / -4°C, so bring both warm and cool-weather clothing.

We recommend packing:

• Casual, semi-formal, and business attire

• Traditional clothing or cultural items from your country

• Extra glasses/contacts and a copy of your prescription

• A power adapter (U.S. outlets are 110–120 volts)

Flights to LSUA

There are no direct international flights to Alexandria, Louisiana. Most students fly into a major U.S. airport and take a connecting flight to Alexandria International Airport (AEX).

You may enter the U.S. up to 30 days before the program start date on your I-20 or DS-2019. We recommend arriving a few days before International Orientation to get settled and adjust to the time zone.

If you expect to arrive after the program start date, contact the International Programs Coordinator at ncox@lsua.edu.