Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University is home of the "Fighting Tigers" and their Bengal tiger mascot, Mike VI. LSU is the flagship institution of the state of Louisiana and is one of only 30 universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant status.

Since 1860, LSU has served the people of Louisiana, the region, the nation, and the world through extensive, multipurpose programs encompassing instruction, research, and public service. The University brings in more than $150 million annually in outside research grants and contracts, a significant factor for the Louisiana economy.

Program Highlights

Louisiana State University (LSU) offers an exciting six and a half month program that combines academic coursework on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge with a paid academic training at the Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, Florida. Designed for exceptional international students who seek careers in the field of international tourism, hospitality management and business, this program enables participants to study on the LSU campus and participate in field experiences in the local area prior to an experience on the Disney International Program.

Program Requirements

To qualify for program admission, students must be able to demonstrate the following qualifications:

• Successful completion of 1st (freshman) year of university or higher
• Good academic standing in a University
• Major in tourism, recreation, hospitality, business,management, communication, English or related field of study, as approved
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Recommendation of home university

Program contact information

For more information regarding the program, please contact Dee Jacobsen at djacob6@lsu.edu.