Start Dates
The majority of online programs feature six start dates per year; however, not all future start dates have been released at this time. Please check back for updates or discuss with an Enrollment Coach.
LSU
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Summer 1 2026 | May 11, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Summer 2 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Fall 1 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Fall 2 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Spring 1 2027 | Dec 28, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 |
| Spring 2 2027 | Mar 1, 2027 | Mar 15, 2027 |
| Summer 1 2027 | May 10, 2027 | May 24, 2027 |
| Summer 2 2027 | Jun 21, 2027 | Jul 5, 2027 |
Master of Public Administration (MPA) offers four starts per year: Fall 1, Fall 2, Spring 1 and Spring 2.
Master of Social Work
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Summer 2 2026 | May 25, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Fall 1 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Fall 2 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Spring 1 2027 | Oct 19, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 |
| Spring 2 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 | Mar 15, 2027 |
| Summer 1 2027 | Mar 15, 2027 | May 24, 2027 |
| Summer 2 2027 | May 24, 2027 | Jul 5, 2027 |
LSU Alexandria
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Summer 1 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Summer 2 2026 | May 18, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Fall 1 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Fall 2 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
PBC Practitioner Teacher Program offers only two terms: Summer 1 and Fall 1.
LSU Eunice
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Summer 1 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
LSU Health New Orleans
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
LSU Shreveport
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Summer 1 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Summer 2 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Fall 1 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Fall 2 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 |
LSUS Doctorate of Educational Leadership Studies
| Term | Application Deadline | Priority Registration Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | – | Aug 31, 2026 |
This program offers only two terms: Spring and Fall.
LSU Health Shreveport
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Fall 2 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Spring 2 2027 | Feb 13, 2027 | Mar 1, 2027 |
