ALLIED HEALTH TRANSFER PATHWAY
Programs:
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Cardiopulmonary Science: Respiratory Therapy
Start your journey at LSU. Finish with a career in allied health.
LSU and LSU Health New Orleans (LSUHSC) have partnered to create a transfer pathway for students pursuing high-demand careers in the allied health professions. These programs allow students to begin their undergraduate studies at LSU in Baton Rouge and transition directly into a Bachelor of Science program at LSU Health New Orleans.
How the Pathway Program Works:
- Enroll at LSU in a pre-professional major aligned with LSUHSC prerequisites
- Receive early guidance. Starting in your second semester, LSU advisors connect you with LSUHSC faculty
- Participate in joint advising from both campuses
- Apply to LSUHSC when prerequisites will be completed by the anticipated start date
Why choose this pathway?
- Guaranteed admission opportunity for qualified students
- Joint advising and mentoring from both institutions
- Clear academic roadmap from freshman year to graduation
- Fast-track into healthcare careers in Louisiana and beyond
Required Student Engagement
To stay on track, students must participate in mandatory advising workshops each semester, covering academic progression, transfer readiness, application preparation, faculty engagement with LSU Health New Orleans
Note: A letter of recommendation from your LSU advisor is required for your LSUHSC application.
Guaranteed Admission Pathway
Students who meet the following criteria are guaranteed admission into their LSUHSC program:
- Completion of all required prerequisite coursework
- Meeting GPA and program-specific standards
- Submission of all application materials by deadlines
*Admission is contingent upon final transcript verification and standard health/immunization clearance.
Students who do not meet guarantee criteria may still apply through the standard LSUHSC admissions process.
Who should apply?
This pathway is ideal for:
- LSU students interested in healthcare careers
- High school students planning a clear path into allied health
- Students seeking hands-on, in-demand healthcare profession
Embark on your path today!
Take advantage of a direct, supported pathway from LSU Baton Rouge to LSU Health New Orleans and launch your career in allied health.
- Apply to LSU and declare your pre-professional major
- Connect with an advisor to begin planning your pathway