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LSMSA Announces Statewide Informational Session Dates for Fall 2026

Natchitoches, LA – The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) invites prospective students and their families to attend an Informational Session this fall.
LSMSA representatives will be traveling throughout Louisiana to meet with interested students and families, answer questions, and share information about opportunities at LSMSA.
 
Prospective students and their parents are encouraged to attend one of 12 informational meetings scheduled across the state.

Informational Sessions schedule by date:

  • Natchitoches: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6 p.m. LSMSA High School Building, Boardroom, 715 University Parkway, Natchitoches, LA 71457

  • Ruston: Thursday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m. Louisiana Tech University, Ropp Center (Old President's Home), 213 Wisteria St., Ruston, LA 71272

  • Alexandria: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m. St. James Episcopal Church & School, 1620 Murray St., Alexandria, LA 71301

  • Houma: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m. Terrebonne Library Main Branch, 151 Library Drive, Houma, LA 70360

  • New Orleans: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 p.m. Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118

  • Hammond: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m. Tangipahoa Chamber of Commerce, 400 NW Railroad Ave., Hammond, LA 70404

  • Lafayette: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 6 p.m. University of Louisiana Lafayette, UL Lafayette Student Union, Room 116 (Teche Room), 620 McKinley St., Lafayette, LA 70503

  • Monroe: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6 p.m. Children's Coalition, 117 Hall St., Monroe, LA 71021

  • Slidell: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 5:45 p.m. St. Tammany Library Slidell Branch, 555 Robert Blvd., Slidell, LA 70458

  • Lake Charles: Thursday, Dec. 3, 6 p.m. McNeese BCM, 4328 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70605

  • Shreveport: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m. Centenary College, Bynum Commons, Whited Room, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport, LA 71104

  • Baton Rouge Area: Saturday, Dec. 12, 1 p.m. Blue Line Driving Academy, 8091 Vincent Road, Denham Springs, LA 70726

Pre-registration is required and can be completed at www.lsmsa.edu/info-sessions

For questions, contact admissions@lsmsa.edu or 318-357-2503.

ABOUT LSMSA
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) is a tuition-free, public high school for high-achieving sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a nominal room and board fee to cover housing, meals, and campus activities. The LSMSA Foundation offers assistance for families so that no eligible student is denied the school's 43-year legacy of a college-level living/learning experience. 

For more information about LSMSA, visit www.LSMSA.edu.
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Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts

Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) is the preeminent state-supported residential high school with competitive admissions for Louisiana's high-achieving, highly-motivated sophomores, juniors, and seniors. As a public school, there is no tuition to attend, and assistance from the LSMSA Foundation ensures the program is available to all qualifying students regardless of family financial need.