international direct admission to louisiana state university (lsu) is designed for international students with advanced english-language skills. the program focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth to help students excel in school and prepare for a successful future.

as an international direct student at lsu, individuals will benefit from:

exclusive and rigorous academic coursework

priority access to in-demand courses aligned with their interests

guidance from academic advisors and mentors

career development and networking opportunities

intensive classes alongside domestic students

the college of agriculture at lsu offers a bachelor of science in textiles/apparel/merchandising program. this curriculum is designed to prepare students for professional careers in the interconnected and global textile and apparel industries. students will focus on the design, development, and marketing of textile and apparel products, with an emphasis on developing a broad-based problem-solving perspective through coursework and work experiences. students can choose to concentrate on textile science, apparel design, or merchandising.

within the merchandising concentration, students will learn about apparel economics, marketing, and the psychology of the fashion industry. graduates of this program may pursue careers as apparel designers, costume designers, fashion merchandisers, materials specialists, product development scientists, retail distribution managers, or textiles experts.