BIOS FAQs

2008

Q. If I choose to stay in a dormitory during BIOS will I get to move directly into my Fall housing assignment?

A. No, BIOS participants are housed together in a single residence hall. However, we have made arrangements to move into your Fall dorm room on the last day of BIOS, immediately after the awards luncheon. You will be charged for the extra days that you stay in your fall room before the official move-in date. The BIOS staff will email you before the beginning of BIOS to arrange your move.

Q. If I choose to stay in a dormitory during BIOS will I need to bring linens from home?

A. Yes, your dorm room will not have sheets or towels. You will need to bring your fall bedding, etc.

Q. Will I have to buy a Parking Permit for the BIOS week?

A. The LSU Parking Office intends to mail out fall parking permits during the first week of August. If BIOS participants have not received their permits before arriving on campus for BIOS, the parking office will make special arrangements for those students’ cars.

Q. Will I receive course credit for participating in BIOS?

A. No, this is an optional orientation program. No official LSU credit will be given for BIOS.

Q. Can I participate in BIOS even if I don’t intend to take BIOL 1201 in the fall?

A. No, enrollment in BIOL 1201 is a prerequisite for participation in BIOS. The week is geared toward specific help with the beginning of Introductory Biology and will not be as helpful to non-Biology students.

Q. Will meals be provided during BIOS?

A. Yes, students will have meal cards for the purchase of breakfast and lunch in the Student Union and a hot meal will be provided each evening. Friday lunch will be a banquet to which parents are invited.

Q. Will there be a final banquet to which I can invite my parents?

A. Yes. We will have a celebration and awards banquet on Friday afternoon. Parents are encouraged to attend but will be asked to RSVP ahead of time by email.