Parent Resources
Welcome Wildcat Parents
We know that as your student continues their journey at LCU, new questions and concerns naturally arise along the way.
Visit our Answers page for helpful insights on what to expect — from academics and campus life to textbooks, emotions, and everything in between.
Ways to get involved.
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We understand that not all parents can give of their time, but you may want to support our current and future Wildcats by making a gift to our Parents Fund. All gifts will go directly to support student scholarships! Click here to learn more.
Cheer on the Wildcats and attend one of the many home or away games for all LCU athletic teams.
Display a LCU Parent decal on your car window. Wear the new Wildcat T-shirt. Let people see you are a proud parent (or family member) of a LCU Wildcats. Buy your gear at the LCU Bookstore!
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Ask questions, share fun stories and connect with other Wildcat parents and families.
Parent Resources Quick Links
The Louisiana Christian University Department of Safety and Security is a private security force employed by Louisiana Christian University. There is a core of full-time employees supplemented with part-time security officers. Campus Security’s duties are:
- To protect the students, faculty, staff, and guests on our College Campus
- To protect and secure all facilities located on our College Campus
- To enforce the Rules and Regulations of our College, the Laws of the City of Pineville, the State of Louisiana and the United States of America.
Visit our Campus Security Page for more information.
The LCU Academic Calendar lists important dates such as registration, class, holidays, exams, withdrawal deadlines and graduation information.
Check the LCU Events Calendar for upcoming performances and campus events.
Numerous academic clubs, service clubs, and organizations are available on campus to provide abundant opportunity for integrating socially into the LCU student community. An active Student Government Association empowers students to participate in a continuous exchange of ideas and opinions with administration to promote the general welfare and protect the rights of students. The Union Board is a student-run organization that plans events for students.
Campus Ministries focuses on exposing LCU students to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and equipping them to grow and flourish in their calling. For more information visit our Faith & Worship page HERE.
The The Center for Calling & Career provides professional development resources for our students and alumni. Students may receive career counseling online or in person. In our career center, students may conduct a job search, apply for internships, and post resumes, cover letters, reference pages and graduate school essays for critique.
Louisiana Christian University’s Counseling Services offers professional mental health services in the form of personal counseling from a perspective which integrates Christian theology and psychology.
Dining at Louisiana Christian University features campus-wide meal plans managed by Fresh Ideas Dining that blend variety, convenience, and quality with options ranging from all-you-care-to-eat in the Hattie B. Strother Dining Hall to grab-and-go favorites like sandwiches, salads, coffee, and snacks at The Den. Whether you’re fueling up for classes or grabbing dinner with friends, LCU’s dining experience is designed to satisfy diverse tastes and keep students energized throughout the day. Find out more information HERE.
LCU understands that funding a college education is a major investment, and we strive to offer students a quality education at the lowest possible cost. Financial aid is available for students attending college through grants, loans, work-study and scholarships. Making a student’s college education affordable and reachable is the mission of the Financial Aid office.
It is our aim at Louisiana Christian University Health Services to promote and help maintain the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our students, faculty, and staff. We attempt to do this through the services we provide.
Visit the Student Wellness Center
All students planning to live on campus must complete the online housing application under the Residence Life Tab on the MyLCU Portal and submit a $100 reservation fee. Prior to submission of the form, you will be redirected to the payment portal where you may pay the deposit by either credit or debit card.
NOTE: You must log into the MyLCU portal to complete this application.
The Louisiana Christian University Department of Safety and Security is a private security force employed by Louisiana Christian University. There is a core of full-time employees supplemented with part-time security officers. Campus Security’s duties are:
- To protect the students, faculty, staff, and guests on our College Campus
- To protect and secure all facilities located on our College Campus
- To enforce the Rules and Regulations of our College, the Laws of the City of Pineville, the State of Louisiana and the United States of America.
Visit the Campus Security page for more information.
The Student Handbook outlines the responsibilities and rights of all LCU students. Students are required to sign a disclosure notification verifying that they have read and understand the contents of the document.
The university offers free wireless internet access to all buildings on campus. Please confirm your student’s computer is installed with a current anti-virus program. Information Technology staff will ensure that your student has a correctly installed and configured wireless device; however, all other computer equipment setup is the responsibility of the student.
Tip: Purchasing replacement insurance for all technology your student brings to campus is a wise financial decision.
Access to your students records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal Law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.
FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students."
The U.S. Department of Education enforces FERPA. The Department maintains a FERPA website HERE.
This means once your student enters college the right of access to his or her educational records goes directly to the student, unless your student has given specific, written permission to release that information to someone else.
To gain access to your student’s educational records, i.e., grades, billing, financial aid and other student record information, your student must fill out a Student Information Release Authorization through his or her MyLCU account.
Find more information HERE.