Welcome, Louisiana DOTD Employees! YOUR FUTURE, FASTER.
Flexible Online Programs Built for Career Mobility
Reach Your Career Goals
We’re here to meet your evolving needs by creating educational opportunities in high-demand, workforce-relevant fields.
Same Degree, No Commute
As a fully online student, you will earn the same diploma as your on-campus peers and can expect personal learner support from application to graduation.
Tuition Assistance Benefits
Learn new skills on your time utilizing your employer’s tuition assistance benefits.
Why Choose LSU Online?
Tuition Assistance Benefits
What expenses are covered?
- Up to nine (9) credit hours per fiscal year (July-June), with a limit of one (1) class per semester or quarter
- A required 1 credit-hour lab may be included in conjunction with a course
- An employee may be reimbursed for up to 50% of the actual tuition cost and required fees
Who Qualifies?
- Permanent DOTD employees (classified and unclassified)
- Must have at least 1 year of DOTD service
What is my commitment?
- Employees must remain with DOTD for 2 years after receiving reimbursement or repay the department.
Eligible Programs
Civil Engineering
Master of Science
- 36 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $784
- Cost per credit hour
- $28,224
- Total cost with fees
M.S. in Civil Engineering is ranked #46 for Best Online Master's in Engineering Programs and #28 for Best Online Master's in Engineering Programs for Veterans. It is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Admissions Requirements:
- Bachelor's in civil engineering with GPA ≥ 3.0 (A GPA of 2.75 may be accepted with relevant work experience.)
- GRE waived
- 3 professional letters of recommendation
- TOEFL/IELTS scores (no more than two years old) are required for international applicants. (Unless they have completed one year of full-time study at a U.S. university. For the TOEFL, applicants must have a score of at least 550 on the paper-based test, a 213 on the computer-based test, or a 79 on the Internet-based test, or an IELTS score of 6.5, or a PTE score of at least 59.)
Transportation Engineering
Graduate Certificate
- 12 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $784
- Cost per credit hour
- $9,408
- Total cost with fees
Admissions Requirements:
- Bachelor's in civil engineering with GPA ≥ 3.0 (A GPA of 2.75 may be accepted with relevant work experience.)
- GRE waived
- 3 professional letters of recommendation
- TOEFL/IELTS scores (no more than two years old) are required for international applicants. (Unless they have completed one year of full-time study at a U.S. university. For the TOEFL, applicants must have a score of at least 550 on the paper-based test, a 213 on the computer-based test, or a 79 on the Internet-based test, or an IELTS score of 6.5, or a PTE score of at least 59.)
Civil Engineering
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- 15 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $465
- Cost per credit hour
- $6,975
- Total cost with fees
Admissions Requirements:
- Any student with a bachelor's degree in related STEM fields such as petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, geophysics, and applied mathematics who want to transition to civil engineering are qualified for admission to this PBC program.
- SAT/GRE/GMAT tests are not required for entering this program.
Construction Engineering
Bachelor of Science
- 122 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $465
- Cost per credit hour
- $14,880
- Total cost with fees and maximum transfer credits
- $56,730
- Total cost with fees
Offered through LSU, this degree is designed to give students the skills they need to succeed in today's construction and design industry. The program mixes civil engineering, construction management, and business topics, with built-in minors in construction management, business administration, and technical sales (marketing), giving graduates a wide range of career options.
Admissions Requirements:
- 3.0 core GPA on the 19 units of college-preparatory high school courses as outlined in the LSU Core
- LSU is a test-optional institution which means applicants will have the choice to select if they wish to have their ACT or SAT scores considered for admission.
Get Started in Four Easy Steps
Schedule an Appointment
Meet with an LSU Online Enrollment Coach to select the program that fits your goals. (Ensure the program is eligible for DOTD tuition reimbursement.)
Submit Your Application
Apply for your desired start term. View important dates.
Submit the Tuition Reimbursement Form
Send the application and contract form to your DOTD Appointing Authority before the semester begins. Be sure to include:
- Fee schedule (choose current year > LSU Online)
- Course description(s) (found in the LSU General Catalog)
Complete Registration
Once approved, register and start your courses!
Note: All DOTD employees must follow the university guidelines for withdrawal if they choose to drop a class after registration. Failure to do so may place the employee personally responsible for tuition costs.
Ready to reach your goals?
Take the first step forward by completing the form, and our enrollment team will contact you soon to discuss:
- What program meets your academic and career goals
- Financial aid options (employer funding, military benefits)
- Receiving credit for past education (transfer, professional development)
- The admissions process and timeline
