Louisiana State University of AlexandriaStudent Guide

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Student guide · Summer 2026 E-Learn 2 / 2nd Session

The semester, explained for Louisiana State University of Alexandria

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Summer 2026 E-Learn 2 / 2nd Session
Campus terms
15
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Summer 2026 E-Learn 2 / 2nd Session runs Jun 29, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

14 entries
  1. Summer 2026 E-Learn 1 / 1st Session
  2. Summer 2026 Full Session
  3. Summer 2026 E-Learn 2 / 2nd SessionRelevant now
  4. Summer Session II 2026
  5. Fall Semester 2026
  6. Fall 2026 E-Learn 1 / 1st Session
  7. Fall 2026 Full Session
  8. Fall 2026 E-Learn 2 / 2nd Session
  9. Spring 2027 1st Session (On Campus)Spring 2027 E-Learn 1 (100% Online)
  10. Spring 2027 E-Learn 0 (100% Online Full Session)Spring 2027 Full Session (On Campus)
  11. Spring 2027 2nd Session (On Campus)Spring 2027 E-Learn 2 (100% Online)

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15 terms

B

BCM
Baptist Collegiate Ministry, a large active religious organization on campus.
BSU
Baptist Student Union, a prominent religious student organization active on campus.

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led organization that plans major campus events.

G

Generals
The official nickname and mascot for LSUA students, faculty, and athletic teams.

M

Magnolia
The Magnolia Cafe, the main campus dining hall located in the Brumfield Caffey Annex.

S

SAA
Student Ambassador Association, a group of students who assist with recruitment and campus tours.
SGA
Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student population.

T

Tank
The name of the LSUA mascot, Tank the General.
The Bistro
A quick-service dining location situated in the Student Center.
The Cafe
Magnolia Cafe, the main dining hall located in the Student Center.
The Cup
The Empty Cup, the on-campus coffee shop that serves Starbucks products.
The Empty Space
The black box theater located in Mulder Hall used for student performances.
The Grill
The Oaks Grill, a casual dining venue located within the residential complex.
The Oaks
The Oaks Residence Hall, the primary apartment-style housing complex on campus.
The Quad
The central grassy area between the main academic buildings used for socializing.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

12 details
Abrams
Abrams Hall, the primary facility for science classes and laboratories.
Brumfield Caffey
The Brumfield Caffey Annex, containing the campus ballroom and large meeting rooms.
Chambers
Chambers Hall, which houses the nursing and business programs.
Moodle
The online learning management system used for course materials, assignments, and grades.
Mulder
Mulder Hall, the main building for liberal arts and the location of the theater.
MyLSUA
The central online portal where students access their university email, grades, and campus announcements.
Self-Service
The web portal used for class registration, financial aid, and official student records.
Sentry
The campus-wide system for ID cards, building access, and emergency notifications.
Sentry Card
The official LSUA student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library checkouts.
The Annex
The Brumfield Caffey Annex, the central hub for student services, the bookstore, and dining.
The Fort
The LSUA Fitness Center, often referred to by students as 'The Fort' in reference to the university's military-themed mascot.
The Fort
The campus bookstore and spirit shop located in the Student Center.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Summer 2026 E-Learn 2 / 2nd Session runs Jun 29, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
15 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Alexandria for Louisiana State University of Alexandria Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Alexandria.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$642

Cost of Living Index

86

Student Population

5,000

City Transportation

Walkability

35

Bikeability

40

Public Transit

Alexandria Transit System (Atrans)

Nearest Airports

Alexandria International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

68°F

Avg Snowfall

0.2 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 1

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Located near the main entrance off Hwy 71.

Lot 3

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Located near the Fitness Center.

Lot 5

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Located near the James C. Bolton Library.

Lot 22

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Located near The Oaks residential apartments.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Louisiana State University of Alexandria

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

2 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Mulder Hall

The Oaks Apartments

Room types: 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 2-bedroom bunked, 4-bedroom

Campus Details

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Email Domain

@louisianastatealexan.edu

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