Application Process

Students admitted to the University Laboratory School are selected from those whose applications are current and complete. Families making application should recognize that there are 100 places in kindergarten and very few openings for students in grades 1-12.

All elementary students will be required to complete a readiness screening prior to final admission and placement.

The 2008-09 application can be downloaded by clicking here.

General Information

If your child is applying for Kindergarten, please forward the principals recommendation form to the child’s current pre-K teacher and ask that the form be sent directly to the school when completed.

If your child is applying for grades 1-5, please forward the principal's recommendation form to the child’s current principal and ask that they return the form directly to the school when completed. 

If your child is applying for grades 6-12, please forward the recommendations forms to the current math and English teacher and to the current principal and ask that they return the forms directly to the school.  All recommendation forms must be received within one week of the closing date.

All students accepted into the 5th or 9th grade must take and pass the LEAP exam.

When submitting your application, please ensure that all required documentation is attached. Your application must be received complete. We ask that the student’s transcript or report cards are attached to the application rather than being mailed directly from the school. The transcript does not need to be official at this time. Please make all copies before coming to the office.

The Lab School does not provide transportation to and from school.  It is the responsibility of parents to arrange for timely drop off and pick up of their children from school.
 

Fees

There is a non-refundable $20 application fee, payable by check or money order made payable to Louisiana State University. Please do not send cash.

Campus Visits

We welcome you to come visit our campus at any time. Please visit the office to sign in and to receive a visitor's pass. During the open admissions period (September 10, 2007- October 12, 2007) guided tours are available to prospective parents on Monday mornings (8:00 am-9:00 am) by members of the PTA. No appointment is necessary.

If you have any questions please email Melissa Clough at mclough@lsu.edu or call 578-3223.