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Browse on the Bayou

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Browse on the Bayou

February 22, 2025

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March 22, 2025

Browse on the Bayou is a specialÌýcollege preview dayÌýdesigned with Warhawks like you in mind! With over 90 academic programs and dedicated faculty and staff, you are bound to discover something new on campus.

Browse on the Bayou is free to all students and family who attend. Come to Browse and see for yourself thatÌýThe Best Is On The Bayou.

Registration opens soon!

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People mingle at booths and tables in the quad on ÍøÆØÃÅ's campus. A banner hanging from the library in the background reads "The Best is on the Bayou."A student stands in front of a mural with wings. A woman takes her picture.A Hawkseeker tour guide stands in front of a group of students on a ÍøÆØÃÅ campus tour.


Schedule of Events

8:30 - 9 a.m.
Bayou Pointe Event Center
Join us for Biscuits on the Bayou.

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Welcome Address

9 - 9:30 a.m.
Bayou Pointe Event Center
Join President Berry as he welcomes you to campus.

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Student Panel

9:30 - 10 a.m.
Bayou Pointe Event Center
Hear from current ÍøÆØÃÅ students and why they think "The Best is on the Bayou."

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Money Matters

10 - 10:45 a.m.
Bayou Pointe Event Center
Representatives from Financial Aid, Scholarships, and LOSFA cover all things money.

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Rotating Sessions and Campus Tour

10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Ìý Groups A, B, C Groups D, E, F
11 - 11:30 a.m. Academic Browse in the Hangar (second floor of Student Union Building) Student Organizations & Services Browse at the HUB
11:30 a.m. - Noon Student Organizations & Services Browse at the HUB Academic Browse in the Hangar (second floor of Student Union Building)

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Final Wrap-Up

12:15 p.m.
Bayou Pointe Event Center

Optional Activities

Lunch on Your Own

12:30 p.m.
Various Locations on Campus

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Residential Life Tours

Beginning at 12:30 p.m.

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Depart for Pharmacy Building Tour

12:30 p.m.

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More Detailed Campus Tours

Beginning at 12:30 p.m.

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ÍøÆØÃÅ Alumni Association Tailgate

4 p.m.

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Warhawk Football v. James Madison

6 p.m.
Malone Stadium

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is invited to Browse on the Bayou?

All high school students and transfer students are invited to Browse on the Bayou.

Do I have to register for Browse on the Bayou?

Yes. Space is limited to ensure the best visit experience. Registration opens soon!

Can I bring a guest with me to Browse on the Bayou?

Yes, students can bring two guests with them to Browse on the Bayou.

Does Browse on the Bayou cost money?

No, Browse on the Bayou is completely free to our guests who register in advance. As our gift to you, students will also get a free t-shirt and ticket to the football game. Guests who attend with their student may purchase additional football tickets at the box office on the day of Browse. You may purchase lunch from one of our vendors on campus.

What do I wear to Browse on the Bayou?

Browse on the Bayou is a casual event, so wear what you makes you feel your best. Wear comfortable walking shoes since you will be exploring our beautiful campus throughout the day.

I'm coming from out of town. How do I get to ÍøÆØÃÅ's campus?

ÍøÆØÃÅ's beautiful campus is conveniently located off US-165, just 2 miles north of Interstate-20 in Monroe, Louisiana.

If taking I-20, visitors traveling from the both the east and the west will exit the interstate at 118B to US-165. Drive approximately 2 miles north and take the exit for U.S. Hwy 80 (Desiard St). Turn right onto Desiard Street and then turn left onto Bayou Drive. You may park near Strauss Hall. Check-in is at Bayou Pointe. Click here for a map of ÍøÆØÃÅ's campus with parking lots.

If taking US-165 from the south, drive north to Monroe. Take the exit for U.S. Hwy 80 (Desiard St). Turn right onto Desiard Street and then turn left onto Bayou Drive. You may park near Strauss Hall. Check-in is at Bayou Pointe.ÌýClick here for a map of ÍøÆØÃÅ's campus with parking lots.

If taking US-165 from the north, drive south to Monroe. Take the exit for U.S. Hwy 80 (Desiard St). Turn left onto Desiard Street and then turn left onto Bayou Drive. You may park near Strauss Hall. Check-in is at Bayou Pointe.ÌýClick here for a map of ÍøÆØÃÅ's campus with parking lots.

For hotel and dining accommodations, visit Discover Monroe-West Monroe's website.

Where do I park?

Due to multiple events on campus, there may be limited parking. We encourage guests to park at Strauss Hall. Check-in and the welcome address will be at Bayou Pointe Event Center. ÍøÆØÃÅ Hawkseekers and staff will walk guests from Strauss Hall to Bayou Pointe. Click here to view an interactive, virtual map of campus to view parking lots and building locations.

Map of Browse parking

Where is the College of Pharmacy?

After lunch, students interested in touring ÍøÆØÃÅ's College of Pharmacy building can travel to the Bienville Building, less than 2 miles from main campus. The Bienville Building is located at 1800 Bienville Drive.

Can I go to the football game?

Absolutely! Students attending Browse on the Bayou will receive free tickets to the game. Guests of students may purchase general admission tickets at the gates.


Schedule a personal tour.

Can't make Browse on the Bayou, but still want to visit ÍøÆØÃÅ's campus? Schedule a personal tour! Our friendly Hawkseekers are current ÍøÆØÃÅ students who will give you a private, one-on-one tour. On your tour, you will see classrooms, Residential Halls, and the beautiful Bayou Desiard which runs through the heart of campus.

Schedule a personal tour today.

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