Students admitted for Summer or Fall term, 2008, will begin receiving invitations the last week of February.

After that date, invitations are mailed to newly admitted students on a weekly basis.

The Office of Orientation utilizes online registration for orientation. Your orientation invitation will include instructions on reserving your place at an Orientation session. Once you register, you are required to pay your Orientation Fee by the Orientation fee payment deadline found on your invoice in order to keep your reservation.

If you never received your Orientation invitation, confirm your correct mailing address with the University's Registrar as soon as possible. The Registrar's Office is located in Martin Hall, room 171. The main phone number is 337-482-6291.

New passwords can only be generated in person at the Help Desk in Stephens Hall. You are required to shower a pictured ID to receive a new password.

You may call the Office of Orientation at 337-482-1391 to get scheduling assistance. At your Orientation session, you will have an additional opportunity to get a new password.

Please schedule your second choice session. There is no waiting list for sessions; however, once you have scheduled a session, you may continue to check the availability of other sessions on-line and schedule a new session if a spot becomes available.

Please note that new sections of freshman level courses are opened before each Orientation session to allow you the best chance to schedule courses required for your major. In addition, the Student Orientation Staff (SOS) will be on hand during course registration to help you schedule appropriate classes.

Yes. The program cost for all Freshman sessions is $75.00. The cost for the Adult and Transfer sessions is $35.00.

Payment for Orientation is required by the fee payment deadline found on your invoice. Orientation reservations will be canceled for students who do not pay by the deadline. Pay your fee using one of the following payment options:

• Pay on-line immediately after scheduling your session.
• Phone in a credit card payment: 866-683-5288 or 337-482-CARD
• Pay in person: Coronna Hall, 1st floor, located on Hebrard Blvd
• Mail payment to:
  
  UL Lafayette Student Cashiers
  PO Box 44444
  Lafayette, LA 70504

The Orientation Fee includes your Undergraduate Bulletin, applicable meal(s) during Orientation, facilitation of Orientation, program materials, applicable meal(s), an undergraduate bulletin, and a Ragin' Cajun spirit t-shirt. The fee is nonrefundable.

Once you schedule your classes you will automatically be assessed tuition and fees. You may view your fee bill through ULink, the University on-line portal. Be sure to pay your tuition and fees by the deadline listed on your orientation schedule to avoid cancellation of your classes.

New freshmen: You will meet with a faculty advisor and schedule classes at your Orientation session. Current UL Lafayette students who are part of the Student Orientation Staff (SOS) will assist you in this process.

Transfer students: You may schedule an appointment with your faculty advisor and register for classes as soon as you receive a letter from the Office of Junior Division indicating that you are eligible to do so. Call the number in your letter to make an appointment. At your advising appointment, you will receive the information you need to register your classes on-line. Unless you have a scheduled appointment, you will not see an advisor at your Orientation session.

Students earning a 3 or higher on the National AP exam earn course credit at UL Lafayette. Students who earn credit through the National AP exam do not necessarily need to take UL Lafayette’s Advance Credit Exams. However, they may do so to have an additional opportunity to earn course credit.

Submit National AP results to:

We highly recommend that you clear your calendar to attend Orientation. You will receive the best selection of classes by attending Orientation. Remember, Orientation is mandatory for all incoming freshmen and transfer students will fewer than 30 credit hours. Students who do not attend a regular Orientation session will be assessed a $50 late course registration fee in addition to the Orientation fee.

Please clear your calendar of work, vacation, or athletic events for the full length of the Orientation program.

Yes. We want you to have the best chance for success, so students are required to participate in the full length of the program.

Students who are undecided may choose to major in Liberal Arts: Undeclared. In this major, you will start off taking core courses that will apply to any degree program.

UL Lafayette will seek to accommodate all persons with disabilities, including hearing impaired students, for this program. If you have a disability that may require accommodations, please notify the office of Services for Students with Disabilities at 337-482-5252, fourteen (14) days in advance to make arrangements. Medical documentation is required.

Because of the nature of the program, only admitted students confirmed for a session may attend Orientation. Orientation is the best place to get to know your future fellow Ragin’ Cajuns!

Unfortunately we cannot provide transportation to campus. UL Lafayette is located approximately:

From Lake Charles area and Houston:


From Alexandria area and Dallas:


From Baton Rouge area:


From Houma/Thibodaux area and the Lafayette Airport:


Directions to Baker-Huger Residence Hall /Overnight Parking: