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Take Your Roar on the Road 

Whatever your travel needs are, the LSU Alumni Association's Traveling Tigers program can take care of them. From away game trips, and all-inclusive packages, to exploring the cultural riches of a select region in another country, we'll help you geaux!  

Sports and Leisure Travel 

Thousands of LSU fans have taken part in the Traveling Tigers program for over forty years. Let the LSU Alumni Association book your travel, lodging, transportation and events for you. You get all of this – and more – and you won't break the bank.

Whether you prefer one of our signature sports trips, touring in style aboard a luxury cruise ship, discovering the earth’s greatest natural wonders by land and sea, or exploring the cultural riches of a select region, the LSU Alumni Association has many travel packages to choose from!

Our travel partners,  Sports Entertainment Travel,   Gohagan & Company   Go Next , and  Premier World Discovery  offer more than 50 individual itineraries annually that span the world’s seven continents!

There is no better way to travel than with the LSU Alumni Association Traveling Tigers.

UPCOMING SPORTS TRIPS:

Vegas kickoff classic.

From $1,899 per person

Trip Provider: LSU Alumni Association & Sports Entertainment Travel

LSU vs USC Football in Las Vegas.

Three-Night, Air-Inclusive Packages are currently available. See Packages.

LSU vs SOUTH CAROLINA

From $1,729 per person

Trip Provider: LSU Alumni Association

LSU vs South Carolina football in Columbia, South Carolina.

Two-Night, Charter Air-Inclusive Packages are currently available. See Packages.

Photo Credit: SC Athletics

LSU vs Texas A&M

From $849 per person

Two-Night stay at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Lake Conroe, TX and Game Day Packages are currently available. See Packages.

Photo credit: Texas A&M 

LSU vs Florida

From $1,389 per person

LSU vs Florida. Roundtrip

Three-Night, stay in Orlando Air-Inclusive Packages are currently available. See Packages.

Photo credit: Florida Football

UPCOMING NORTH AMERICA/DOMESTIC LEISURE TRIPS:

Black hills, badlands & mt. rushmore.

From $3,649 per person

Trip provider: Premier World Discovery

View Trip Details and Itinerary

BOOK NOW with Webcode 169701

Landscapes & Lighthouses of Coastal Maine

From $3,949 per person*

*Booking discount available

BOOK NOW with Webcode 169700

Cruising the Great Lakes - Toronto to Milwaukee

From $5,895 per person plus air

Trip provider: GoHagan Travel

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

From $3,775 per person*

BOOK NOW with Webcode 169702

Fall Tableau of Canada & New England (Montreal to Boston)

From $4,999 per person

Trip provider: Go Next Travel

More 2025 Domestic Trips Coming Soon!

Upcoming international leisure trips:, european coastal cruise: d-day & the battle of normandy.

From $6,295 per person plus air

Featuring guest speaker Dwight David Eisenhower II, grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower

Cruising the Rhine, Saar & Moselle Rivers

From $3,595 per person plus air

Ireland & Northern Ireland Cruise

From $6,385 per person plus air

Great European Journey by River and Rail - Switzerland, France, Germany, and the Netherlands

From $4,135 per person plus air

Provence Featuring Art, Cuisine & Wine - LYON, AVIGNON, ARLES

From $4,045 per person plus air

Adriatic and the Dalmation Coast: Venice to Athens

From $5,755 per person plus air

Cruising the Red Sea & Aegean Sea including a Transit of the Suez Canal - Greece, Egypt, and Jordan

From $8,545 per person plus air

Featuring lectures by Dr. Tarek Tawfik, an acclaimed Egyptologist

Rivieras of France and Italy

Cruise spain, portugal and morocco.

From $5,995 per person plus air

Great European Journey

From $4,395 per person plus air

Iconic Mediterranean: Athens to Barcelona

From $3,599 per person plus air

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Cruise Italy: Tuscany, Cinque Terre and Almafi Coast

From $5,195 per person plus air

Led by Guest Speaker Dwight David Eisenhower II, noted historian and grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Cruise Sicily, Malta and Amalfi Coast

Guest Speaker Dwight David Eisenhower II, noted historian and grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Radiant Alaska

From $3,899 per person

Island Life: Greek Isles and Ephesus

Antiquity to anatolia (rome to istanbul).

From $5,299 per person

Iceland and the Northern Lights

From $4,195 per person plus air

MORE 2025 INTERNATIONAL TRIPS COMING SOON!

Questions about trips.

To view our Traveling Tigers Sports Trips terms and conditions please download the PDF here . Leisure Travel terms and conditions may vary based on trip provider. Please contact [email protected] for additional questions.

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International Services

Arriving in the United States

Upon admission to the United States, the port of entry officer will place an admission stamp in your passport, indicating the place of admission, date of admission, class of admission, and the expiration date of your immigration status. The officer will create an electronic record which will immediately be available online. You will be able to access and print the electronic record by providing your biographic information and passport and entry information. This printout is your paper I-94.

You should print out this I-94 as soon as you arrive at LSU; it will be required by government agencies when you apply for benefits such as a driver’s license, social security number, and employment eligibility.

The Form I-94 is a very important document. It is proof of the following:

• Your lawful admission to the United States;
• Your class of admission (i.e., F-1 student status);
• The date you entered the United States; and
• The authorized period of stay (i.e., "Admitted until: D/S") or duration of status.

If you are unable to print out your I-94, please call (225) 578-3191 to schedule an appointment and to see an advisor for assistance.

Traveling Outside the U.S.

The following information is for current international students who wish to travel outside of the U.S.

Documents for Travel

For re-entry into the U.S. to continue your studies, you should have the following:

• Technically, this signature is valid for one (1) year, but we recommend one that is no older than six (6) months from your return date.
• You can make multiple trips using the same signature during this six-month period.
• In most cases, only IS advisors may endorse this form. However, if the DS-2019 for your J-1/J-2 status was issued by an agency other than LSU, you must send the original form to that agency for signature.
• Copies of previous I-20s or DS-2019s , especially if you have enrolled at one or more institutions prior to enrollment at LSU.
• If you need to renew your passport, contact your embassy in the U.S. or the appropriate authority in your home country.
• If your visa has expired or you have a single entry visa, you will need to apply for a new visa during your trip.
• For F and J visa holders who are visiting Canada, Mexico, or certain adjacent islands in the Caribbean for less than 30 calendar days, please view the Automatic Visa Revalidation webpage.
• A valid US visa contained in an expired passport remains valid (if the passport is in your possession) until the visa expires, is cancelled, or revoked.
• If you must renew your visa while outside the US or will be outside the US for more than 5 months, review the US Consulate information .
• Documentary Proof of Funding: You should have with you bank statements, an assistantship letter, a scholarship letter, an Affidavit of Support, and/or any combination thereof to prove full financial support. The amount and the source(s) of funding should match the information on your I-20 or DS-2019.
• If you have violated the requirement of full-time enrollment, you should contact an IS advisor for advice.
• If you were enrolled at another US institution as an F-1 or J-1 student prior to enrollment at LSU, you should have a copy of that institution’s transcript(s) as well.
• If you were granted part-time enrollment permission for any semester, please carry that documentation.
• Official transcripts and/or letters of enrollment verification may be obtained at the University Registrar's office (112 Thomas Boyd Hall).
• Proof of pre-registration for the next semester: If you are traveling between semesters and are pre-registered for future terms, the Office of the University Registrar (112 Thomas Boyd Hall) may be able to provide this verification. You can also print your pre-registered schedule from your MyLSU account.
• A valid LSU Student ID card can also be supporting documentation of your status as an LSU student in the US.
• Any problems you have had which have affected your progress should be mentioned in the letter , especially if you have extended your study period (See completion date listed in #5 of your I-20 or in #4 of your DS-2019.) or had unsatisfactory ratings on your thesis or dissertation research marked as grades on your transcript.
• It is also helpful if the letter explains your specific research topic(s) and its practical application(s) to assist with any U.S. security clearances.
• Embassy information and telephone numbers are found at U.S. Department of State website .
• The most common transit visa is for flights stopping in the United Kingdom. 

Upon Your Return

When you return, make sure to provide our office with copies of your:

• New F-1/J-1 Visa Stamp (if applicable to you)
• New/Renewed Passport (if applicable to you)
• New I-94 Record

Students who travel outside the US to the areas identified on the LSU Proof of Immunization Compliance – Tuberculosis Questionnaire form will need to have a repeat TB screening three months after their return to the US. You may have this screening done at the LSU Student Health Center (SHC) or provide documentation of a TB screening to the SHC. If you have questions, please contact [email protected] .

Traveling While on OPT

LSU graduates who are currently on OPT should email [email protected] for further travel information.

Traveling After an Arrest or Charge

If you have been arrested and/or charged with any crime here in the U.S., including felonies or misdemeanors (such as a DUI), we recommend that you seek legal advice before attempting any overseas travel, as you may likely be denied re-entry. We highly discourage travel even for students whose criminal record has been expunged, unless they have received legal review, advice, and clearance.

Travel During Graduation Semester

Please contact [email protected] to verify that you will be able to travel during your graduation semester. There are complicated issues with traveling during this semester or with considering Degree-Only registration. You could lose the opportunity to re-enter the U.S. as an F-1 student or to apply for OPT; please contact our office if you are considering travel during your graduating semester.

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South vs. LSU Trip

Travel with the Jags

The South Alabama National Alumni Association is headed to Baton Rouge as the South Alabama Jaguars take on the LSU Tigers on Saturday, September 28th. We are excited to offer our alumni and friends a hotel package, tailgate sponsored by Hargrove Engineers and Constructors, and a bus trip for our alumni. Stay tuned for further details on our tailgate and bus trip!

Stay at the official headquarters hotel for Jaguar alumni at the South vs. LSU game! The Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center sits downtown on the banks of the Mississippi River. 

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Holiday Spectacular

LSU Holiday Spectacular | LSU Campus Life

‘Tis the Season, Tigers!

We are getting into the holiday spirit with LSU Holiday Spectacular on Tuesday, November 28. With events open to friends and family, start your day in the LSU Student Union with Deck the Halls and then come back for the Holiday on Campus celebration with Staff Senate.  Join the LSU community for the LSU Tree Lighting event before students head over to the President's Late-Night Breakfast. Come early to take photos with the Coca-Cola Santa truck on Tower Drive at 6 p.m.

Deck the Union Halls  Decorate the LSU Student Union Lobby tree with us and have a warm drink while you're at it! LSU Dining and LSU Auxiliary Services are partnering up again to give you another Student Union fun filled event, only this time we're Decking the Union Halls! Cookie decorating, hot cider & cocoa, ornament decorating, candy cane encouragements, and more.   Tuesday, November 28  11a.m.–2 p.m.  LSU Student Union Lobby  33rd Annual Holiday on Campus  Hosted by LSU Staff Senate  Holiday on Campus is an event geared toward the children of LSU staff, faculty and students. There will be arts and crafts, games, free food, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and much more. This is a free event, however, we encourage guests to bring a non-perishable food donation for the LSU Food Pantry and/or a new toy (unwrapped) for donation to the OLOL Childrens Hospital and/or Diapers for the Diaper Drive hosted by the Junior League of Baton Rouge.     This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors, including the LSU Office of the President, LSU Alumni Association, LSU Auxiliary Services, LSU Dining, Tiger Athletic Foundation, and Campus Federal Credit Union.  Tuesday, November 28  6–8 p.m.  LSU Student Union Lobby Coca-Cola Santa Truck  Come out and take Holiday photos with Coca-Cola's Santa Truck  Tuesday, November 28  6–8 p.m.  Tower Drive  LSU Holiday Tree Lighting Event  Hosted by Campus Life  Get into the spirit of the season at our Holiday Tree Lighting event! Join us for some fun holiday experiences, including a mechanical reindeer, hot chocolate, and snow falling on Tower Drive! The event will begin with our annual tree lighting ceremony at 7:30 p.m. and continue until 9:30 p.m. leading up to the President’s Late-Night Breakfast.  Tuesday, November 28  7:30–9:30 p.m.  Free Speech Circle and Tower Drive President’s Late-Night Breakfast  Breakfast will take place at both dining halls. Our theme this semester will be “Winter ONEderland” so feel free to wear your best championship gear, festive hats or earmuffs! You do not have to live on campus or have a dining meal plan to attend - just come hungry!  Tuesday, November 28  10 p.m. to Midnight   The 459 Commons and The 5 Dining Hall 

Other Holiday Happenings on Campus

Annual sweet potato & rice sale .

Hosted by Biological Engineering Student Organization  Join BESO students as they sell Southside Produce’s sweet potatoes and rice for their annual fundraiser at Highland Road & South Stadium Drive.  November 13-17 & 20 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.  November 22 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.  Corner of Highland Road and South Stadium Drive 

Holiday Shuttle (Thanksgiving Break) 

Hosted by LSU Student Government, Parking and Transportation Services, and LSU Family Association  LSU Student Government, Parking and Transportation Services, and the LSU Family Association are excited to collaborate once again to sponsor a Thanksgiving Break shuttle program to and from the New Orleans airport.  Departing: November 20, 21, & 22  Returning: November 26  Visit lsu.edu/holidayshuttle for shuttle dates, times, and costs 

The Club Thanksgiving Buffet 

Hosted by LSU Dining  Open to the entire LSU community, The Club at Union Square hosts a holiday buffet with delicious entrées, tasty desserts, and more! The perfect place to gather for a little holiday cheer! Cost is $11.36* plus tax per person. The Club at Union Square accepts cash, credit, debit,  Tiger Cash, and Paw Points. For questions, email [email protected] or call 225-578-2356.  Tuesday, November 21  11 a.m.-2 p.m.  The Club at Union Square 

LSU Candlelight Concert

Hosted by College of Music and Dramatic Arts  The LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts and LSU School of Music are excited to ring in the holiday season with the return of our annual Candlelight Concert! Join the LSU A Cappella Choir, LSU Tiger Glee Club, and LSU Chorale for a festive and celebratory performance featuring holiday music, spirituals, and more. The event is $18 for general admission and $11 for students K-12 and up. Purchase tickets here. Thursday, November 30  7:30 p.m.   St. Joseph Cathedral  401 Main Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 

A Rural Life Christmas

LSU Rural Life Museum  Ring in the Christmas season with a 19th century Louisiana celebration.  Musical groups, demonstrating artisans, storytellers, and costumed re-enactors will be present to set the holiday mood.  The event will conclude with a bonfire and a very special guest. Cost for this event is $12 for individuals 12 and older, $10 for children ages 4-11, and free admission for children 3 years and younger. Purchase tickets here. Sunday, December 3  10 a.m.-5 p.m.  Visit lsu.edu/rurallife for more details 

Holiday Buffet 

Hosted by LSU Dining  Open to the entire LSU community, The Club at Union Square hosts a holiday buffet with delicious entrées, tasty desserts, and more! The perfect place to gather for a little holiday cheer! Cost is $11.36* plus tax per person. The Club at Union Square accepts cash, credit, debit, Tiger Cash, and Paw Points. For questions, email [email protected] or call 225-578-2356.  December 6-7  11 a.m.–2 p.m. Daily  The Club at Union Square 

Holiday Shuttle (Winter Break) 

Hosted by LSU Student Government, Parking and Transportation Services, and LSU Family Association  LSU Student Government, Parking and Transportation Services, and the LSU Family Association are excited to collaborate once again to sponsor a Winter Break shuttle program to and from the New Orleans airport.  Departing: December 8, 9, & 10  Returning: January 13, 14, & 15  Visit lsu.edu/holidayshuttle for shuttle dates, times, and costs 

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