Parents and Families are critical in helping students succeed during college. The Office of Orientation & The Division of Student Affairs welcome parents and families to join us for a special Orientation program that runs concurrently with most of our Ragin' Cajun Orientation Programs.

Parent Orientation is a 1-day program designed to help parents & guardians understand the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, it's academic programs, and it's student support services. In addition, the program will help you understand the transition issues your student will face, and how you can best support your student through those transitions. 


Spring 2010 Parent Orientation Dates

Date: December 15, 2009

Check-in 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM; Program concludes at 3:00 PM.

Click HERE to Register for Spring Parent Orientation

Fall 2010 Parent Orientation Dates

• Time: Check-in 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM; Program concludes at 6:00 PM.
• Location: Student Union Ballroom
• Reservations: Information available in February, 2010

Resources for Parents & Families

Parents and Families may find the following information helpful in supporting their students at the University of Lousiana.

Online University Parent Resource Guide: The University Resource Guide provides helpful information for Parents about our university, it's academic programs, and Student Life.

College Years -Straight Talk for Parents: This presentation, given during Parent Orientation, discusses the transition to college for both students and parents and offers tips to Parents on how to best support their student through the Transition.

Academic Success Strategies: This presentation, given during Parent Orientation, discusses the Academic Support services at the university.

Student Affairs: This presentation, given during Parent Orientation, discusses Student Affairs and university support services