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Benefits & Cost

Benefits of attending SOUL Camp

Students who attend SOUL Camp are armed with the additional tools that assist in a successful transition to UL Lafayette. Some of these include:

  • Early move in for students assigned to on-campus residence halls
  • Friends and current student mentors
  • Greater understanding of campus involvement activities
  • Knowledge of campus traditions & history
  • Familiarity with the city of Lafayette & the Acadiana area
  • Appreciation of community service 
  • Appreciation for campus diversity
  • Personal leadership plan

Additionally, students who attend SOUL Camp have a greater likelihood of being engaged, performing better academically, and have higher rates of retention and graduation.  Did you know:

  • SOUL Camp attendees stay enrolled at UL Lafayette at a higher rate than non-SOUL Camp attendees
  • SOUL Camp attendees earn higher GPAs than non-SOUL Camp attendees
  • SOUL Camp attendees earn more academic credits their first year than non-SOUL Camp attendees

Camp Cost

SOUL Camp costs $200.00 which includes program facilitation, lodging, meals, transportation, 2 camp t-shirts, camp bag, and a water bottle.

Fee Assistance

The application for the SOUL Camp Fee Assistance has now closed.