Family Weekend FAQs
- Is registration required for Family Weekend activities?
Some, but not all, of the Family Weekend events require registration. For details on how to register for each event, please visit the Schedule of Events page. The following events require registration/tickets:
- Meet the Dean of Engineering - Informational Session and Q&A (free to attend)
- Family Game Night (registration has closed)
- Family Weekend Tailgate (registration has closed)
- Ragin' Cajuns vs. Buffalo Bulls Football Game
All other events on the schedule do not require pre-registration, though many request an RSVP for planning purposes.
- I preordered and paid for Family Weekend t-shirts. Where do I pick those up?
Visit our convenient Drive-Through Family Weekend Headquarters, located at the UL Lafayette Alumni Center (600 E. St. Mary Blvd.) during one of the designated times below. Enter the semi-circle driveway from St. Mary Blvd. One of our volunteers will meet you at your vehicle to assist you.
Pick-Up Times
- Friday, September 22 from 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday, September 23 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Please note: To receive your shirts during Family Weekend you must pick them up at one of the designated times above. If you do not pick up your shirts from Family Weekend Headquarters, they will be available for pick-up in the UL Lafayette Office of Orientation (Buchanan Hall, 3rd floor) during University business hours AFTER Family Weekend has ended. The Office of Orientation is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 AM-5:00 PM and Friday from 7:30 AM-12:30 PM.
- Where should I park during Family Weekend?
FREE on-campus parking for Family Weekend activities is available in the following areas starting at 12:30 PM on Friday, September 22 through the end of the day on Sunday, September 24:
- Girard Park Circle Parking Garage (floors 1-3)
- E.K. Long Parking Lot (gravel side only)
Please note that gated areas and areas that are barricaded or coned off are not available for free parking. Failure to park in the areas listed above will result in a citation. Thank you for your cooperation!
For the football game and tailgate, free general admission parking at the LITE Center and the Cajundome (after 3 PM). Click here for a map.
- Where does the Family Weekend Tailgate take place?
The official Family Weekend Tailgate takes place at the UL Lafayette Alumni Association's tent located in the Soccer/Track facility parking lot on Reinhardt Drive. Look for the "Family Weekend Tailgate" banner and red and white Family Weekend signs. Click here for a map. Additonal details have been emailed to registered families.
- I missed the deadline to purchase tickets for the official Family Weekend Tailgate. Are there other tailgating opportunities?
Yes! The "Russo Park Family Tailgate" is open to the general public and takes place from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. This tailgate takes place at Russo Park (the baseball stadium adjacent to Cajun Field). There is no entry fee and concessions will be available for purchase.
- Does Cajun Field have a clear bag policy?
Yes, Cajun Field does have a clear bag policy in place. To read about the specific details of the policy, click here.
- Where can I find more information about Game Day at Cajun Field?
Visit the 2023 Ragin' Cajuns Game Day Central website.
- How do I access my mobile tickets for the football game?
After purchasing your football game tickets, visit this website to learn more about mobile ticketing and how to download your tickets. We strongly recommend downloading your tickets prior to arriving at Cajun Field in case service is spotty due to large crowds.
- Can my student sit with me at Cajun Field if they use their free student ticket to get into the football game?
Students get into all home, regular season games (including Family Weekend) for free with a Student Mobile Ticket. This free student ticket allows your student to sit in either the Red Zone student section or General Admission. If you purchase tickets using the Family Weekend discount link (located on the schedule of events page), you will have assigned seats in the South Endzone section (or can choose to sit in General Admission with your student). Free student tickets are NOT eligible for seating in the South Endzone section. To sit with your student at the football game, choose one of the following options.
- Have your student get in free with their Student Mobile Ticket, purchase discounted tickets for the rest of your family using the Family Weekend link, and then sit in General Admission as a full family.
- Purchase tickets for your student and the rest of your family using Family Weekend link if you'd like reserved seats for everyone in your party in the South Endzone section.
- How can I participate in the Family Weekend Service Project?
Participation is simple. During Family Weekend, we invite you to donate gently-used professional clothing, nonperishable food items, and/or personal hygiene products at the designated drive-through drop-off location. Your donations will directly benefit UL Lafayette students! Learn more about the Service Project, including donation drop-off instructions, online here.
- Can I get a discount at the Ragin' Cajuns Store during Family Weekend?
Yes! Use this coupon for a special Family Weekend discount at the Ragin' Cajuns Store.
- Who can attend Family Weekend?
Parents, siblings, family members, and friends of UL Lafayette students are all welcome to attend Family Weekend.
- Where should I stay during Family Weekend?
Click here for a list of local hotels. Many offer a UL Lafayette rate.
- Where can I find a map of campus?
Click here to check out the campus map or download the official UL Lafayette App to use the interactive map.
- What should I do if I have additional questions about Family Weekend?
Email parents@louisiana.edu or call 337-482-1391 if you have questions regarding the weekend's activities. You can also join the official UL Lafayette Parents & Family Facebook group for updates (be sure to answer the verification questions).