Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). General College

The General College of Louisiana State University was established in 1974 to coordinate activities related to admission, testing, financial aid, counseling, and career opportunities for students; coordinate support services offered to academic departments; and provide programs of study to students requiring an undergraduate curriculum too broad to be assigned to a single school or college. It initially was composed of six divisions: Junior Division, Office of the Registrar, University College, Office of High School Relations, Office of Student Aid & Scholarships, and Institute for Environmental Studies. The University College had been created in 1951 to provide college educational opportunities to non-traditional students through Saturday and evening classes and provide continuing education for professionals. The General College became the Center for Advising and Counseling within the University College in 2000.