University of Louisiana Lafayette

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Office of Orientation

PO Box 43685

Lafayette, LA 70504

Buchanan Hall, 3rd floor

Л (337) 482-1391

ƍ orientation@louisiana.edu

î orientation.louisiana.edu

Resources for Academic Success

Helping Your Student Succeed in the Classroom

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers over 100 undergraduate degree programs and specialized concentrations. Faculty and staff on our campus are committed to ensuring your student’s academic success. While your student’s academic journey is their own, you can support them by knowing about the various support resources on our campus that help students academically.

University Colleges & Academic Advising

The University has eight academic colleges from which to choose a major. Every student is assigned an academic advisor. It is the advisor’s responsibility to assist the student in course selection each semester. Students may obtain the name and contact information for their academic advisor through ULink. Students are required to meet with their academic advisor each semester before scheduling classes for the upcoming semester.

Student Interaction with University Faculty

The faculty is committed to your student’s success. Encourage your student to visit with their professors and instructors outside of class. Students often hesitate to interact with faculty members and don’t realize how valuable faculty are in assisting them in their courses.

University Honors Program

Ȱ Judice-Rickels Hall 206

Л (337 ) 482-6700

ƍ honors@louisiana.edu

î honors.louisiana.edu

The University Honors Program provides serious and highly motivated students with a set of unique intellectual and educational opportunities designed to help them reach their potential.

Students in the Honors Program benefit from the following opportunities and resources:

• Smaller class sizes and contracts to personalize their education

• An opportunity to complete and publish an undergraduate thesis

• Work with Honors professors

• Research opportunities

• Honors Seminar

• Honors scholarship opportunities

• Honors events and expense-paid Honors trips

• Honors Living Learning Community

• In-house computer lab and services in Judice-Rickels Hall

Qualifications

First-time freshmen qualify for the Honors Program with an ACT Composite of 26 (SAT 1260) or higher. Students must apply to the program by attending the Honors Program meeting during Orientation. Students may also apply to the program at any point in their undergraduate career with a GPA of 3.2 or better.

Program Requirements

To remain in the Honors Program, students must complete the following requirements:

• Maintain a 3.0 GPA as a freshman and 3.2 GPA during sophomore, junior, and senior years

• Complete 18 credit hours of Honors courses during their undergraduate career

• Enroll in and attend an Honors Seminar each semester of enrollment in the Honors Program

• Complete a research or creative project

Academic Success Center

Ȱ Lee Hall 115

Л (337 ) 482-6818

ƍ asc@louisiana.edu

î studentsuccess.louisiana.edu

The Academic Success Center is the University’s academic support center. Services include grade checks, academic counseling, tutoring, dropping classes, and major changes.

The Learning Center

Ȱ Lee Hall, 2nd floor

Л (337) 482-6583

ƍ tlc@louisiana.edu

î studentsuccess. louisiana.edu/tutoring

When your student needs help with an academic subject, encourage them to visit The Learning Center. Services of The Learning Center include free one-on-one tutoring, study group tutoring, Supplemental Instruction (SI), a STEP computer lab, and other online resources. These services are available to all enrolled students. Tutors are available at The Learning Center for almost all 100- and 200-level math and

science courses as well as accounting, economics, engineering, languages, psychology, and statistics.

Students can walk in, call 337-4826583, or chat with TLC on Microsoft Teams to schedule their next appointment. An updated list of subjects-tutored can be found on the TLC website.

Office of First-Year Experience

Ȱ Lee Hall 106

Л (337 ) 482-6599

ƍ ofye@louisiana.edu

î firstyear.louisiana.edu

The Office of First-Year Experience offers programs and services that help new students manage the transition to college life. Programs for first-year students include educational and social events throughout the year.

Annual events include New Student Convocation which is the official academic welcome for first-year students, Freshmen Week which involves a special week of events, and a day of community service called The Big Event. Every spring, first-year students are celebrated at Freshman Finale for completing their first year of college.

Students also receive support throughout their first semester from a peer mentor who is an upperclassman that attends their UNIV 100 class and helps students to transition to college.

The Writing Center

Ȱ Dupre Library, 1st Floor

Л (337 ) 482-5224

ƍ writingcenter@louisiana.edu

î louisiana.edu/wri tingcenter

Students who visit the Writing Center report higher grades and more confidence in writing. Encourage your student to bring any of their writing needs here for a free 50-minute session with a trained writing tutor. The center welcomes students during all phases of writing for a variety of services:

• Brainstorming and planning for an assignment

• Checking over a paper before submitting it

• Writer’s block and procrastination

• Drafting in a friendly, dedicated writing space

• Revising after receiving teacher’s comments

• Grammar, style, and ESL issues

• Academic essays, creative writing, resumés, statements of purpose, emails, and just about any other written project

The Writing Center is conveniently located on the first floor of Dupré Library, right around the corner from the Reference Online Center. Students can schedule a session by phone or email. Drop-ins are also welcome!

Academic Honors & Awards

Semester Honors

Students who do exceptionally well in their studies at UL Lafayette receive special recognition.

At the end of each regular semester, students will receive notification of Semester Honors for the following two areas:

• Dean’s List: Semester GPA of 3.5

• President’s List: Semester GPA of 3.8

Honors Convocation

The special event held each spring recognizes sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 on all college work.

Honors at Graduation

To earn a degree with Honors, students must demonstrate exceptional scholarship. Students can receive three different levels of honors at graduation:

• Summa Cum Laude:

3.9 and higher cumulative GPA

• Magna Cum Laude:

3.7–3.899 cumulative GPA

• Cum Laude:

3.5–3.699 cumulative GPA

Students who complete certain extra requirements through the University Honors Program will be eligible to receive an Honors Baccalaureate Degree.

Academic Colleges

College of the Arts

Daryl Joseph Moore, Dean

Л (337 ) 482-6224

ƍ arts@louisiana.edu

î arts.louisiana.edu

B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration

Dr. Linda Nichols, Dean

Л (337 ) 482-6491

ƍ moodybusiness@louisiana.edu

î business.louisiana.edu

College of Education & Human Development

Dr. Paula Montgomery, Interim Dean

Л (337 ) 482-6681

ƍ education@louisiana.edu

î coe.louisiana.edu

College of Engineering

Dr. Ahmed Khattab, Dean

Л (337 ) 482-6685

ƍ engineering@louisiana.edu

î engineering.louisiana.edu

College of Liberal Arts

Dr. Jordan Kellman, Dean

Л (337 ) 482-6219

ƍ cola@louisiana.edu

î liberalarts.louisiana.edu

College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Dr. Lisa Broussard, Interim Dean

Л (337 ) 482-5604

ƍ nursing_student_services@ louisiana.edu

î nursinghealthsciences.louisiana.edu

Ray P. Authement College of Sciences

Dr. Azmy Ackleh, Dean

Л (337 ) 482-6986

ƍ sciences@louisiana.edu

î sciences.louisiana.edu

University College

Dr. Bobbie DeCuir, Dean

Л (337 ) 482-6829

ƍ universitycollege@louisiana.edu

î universitycollege.louisiana.edu

Public Safety

University Police

Ȱ Bittle Hall

Л (337 ) 482-6447

ƍ ulpolice@louisiana.edu

î police.louisiana.edu

The UL Lafayette Police Department (UP) maintains a close working relationship with area law enforcement agencies, criminal justice components, and all University administrative departments. UP is located at the center of campus and our officers maintain 24-hour patrol coverage. They respond to crimes, illnesses, fires, service calls, traffic accidents, and other emergencies.

Clery Compliance

î police.louisiana.edu/jeanne -clery-act

The UL Lafayette Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Because UP, like many urban campuses, does experience some crime, the UL Lafayette Police Department wants students, faculty, and staff to be aware of crime on campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law

that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting UP or visiting their website.

Environmental Health & Safety/ Risk Management

The Office of Environmental Health & Safety (safety.louisiana.edu) manages the UL Lafayette Emergency Notification System (ENS), oversees our hurricane preparedness and response, and informs the campus community of health issues.

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety/Risk Management works to reduce accidents, hazards, and risk exposure by:

• Assigning various safety responsibilities throughout the campus

• Inspecting and maintaining facility building safety systems

• Conducting safety meetings and sending brief health and safety publications to campus personnel to increase awareness and remedy unsafe conditions

• Maintaining the All Hazards Plan for emergency management operations

Emergency Notification System

All students are encouraged to register and update their cell phone number with the University’s Emergency Notification System (ENS). This system will alert students, faculty, and staff of steps to take in case of a campus emergency. Students can view and update their information by logging into ULink (ulink.louisiana.edu) and visiting the Safety & Emergency Notification section within the Campus Services tab. Students can register parents and guardians to receive these emergency alerts as well.

Stay Informed

Campus Emergency Hotline:

Л (337 ) 482-2222

î safety.louisiana.edu

University Police:

Л (337) 482-6 447 or 911

Commonly Asked Academic Questions

How many credit hours should my student schedule?

A first-time freshman should schedule 12–15 hours in the first semester, which is a reasonable load for a first-year student. Whether or not the student must work should be considered in making this decision. Note that if a student schedules fewer hours in any semester than are listed in their curriculum, they may not graduate at the end of eight semesters (four years) unless these hours are made up in another semester or summer session.

How important is class attendance?

Class attendance is incredibly important! Attending class regularly is the easiest thing students can do to ensure a higher class grade. Coupled with an adequate study schedule, students who attend class do better academically than students who skip class. Specific class attendance policies are dictated on course syllabi and are at the discretion of faculty members teaching courses. Extenuating circumstances (extreme illness, family death, etc.) may cause students to miss class for extended periods of time. In these cases, students should contact the Dean of Students Office at (337) 482-6276 or deanofstudents@louisiana.edu to request an extended absence excuse.

How many hours a week should my student study?

In general, a student should be studying two hours outside of class for each credit hour they take per semester. This means that if a student is enrolled in 15 credit hours, they should be spending about 30 hours outside of class per week studying and preparing for class. Many students underestimate the number of hours needed to study and do well in college courses. Encourage your student to spend adequate time studying and preparing. Their coursework should be the first priority.

My student has to work. How many hours should they work per week?

The ideal maximum load for outside employment is 15–20 hours per week. Working more than 20 hours per week can place a strain on a student’s ability to have adequate time to study as well as time for outside interests or obligations. Students who are interested in working on campus can inquire about work-study eligibility and/or availability at the College Work-Study office in Foster Hall 221 or inquire about other (non-federal work-study) on-campus jobs at the Office of Career Services in Agnes Edwards Hall 104.

What does my student need to do to maintain their TOPS eligibility?

Students who receive Louisiana TOPS must complete 24 credit hours in the academic year. Students must be registered for 12 or more credit hours on the 14th class day in order to receive TOPS in any given semester. The total of 24 semester hours for TOPS eligibility can be earned over the course of the fall semester, winter intersession, spring semester, May intersession, and summer terms. Students receiving TOPS must also maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA after the fall semester and a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA at the end of their first spring semester. A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is required at the end of their next academic year. TOPS Performance and Honors require at least a 3.0 GPA at all times.

Campus Services

Student Health Services

Ȱ Saucier Wellness Center –O.K. Allen Hall

Л (337) 482-54 64 (Nurse)

Л (337) 482-1293 (Appointments)

ƍ shs @louisiana.edu

î studenthealth.louisiana.edu

Student Health Services (SHS) strives to provide quality, accessible, cost-sensitive primary medical care and active health promotion to students. Students should call early to make an appointment. Limited same-day appointments are available.

Students taking a total of six or more credit hours during fall/spring semester, or three or more hours in the summer, are eligible to receive care at SHS. Students not meeting these credit hour requirements can purchase a membership by visiting the SHS office. To expedite their first appointment and allow for more convenient communication with SHS, encourage your student to access the Campus Services tab in ULink. From there, under Health & Wellness, students will find a link to the Medicat Patient Portal, their confidential healthcare portal. Services provided by SHS to students who have paid the membership fee (or credit hour eligibility) include:

• Assessments for illnesses or minor injuries

• General physicals

• Management of stable chronic medical illness

• Referrals for serious illness or injury

• Laboratory work, office procedures, pap smears, IV therapy, injections, and prescriptions are all billable procedures and will incur a charge. SHS will file with most insurance companies.

Services not provided by SHS:

• Management of unstable chronic illness

• Evaluation and treatment of injuries sustained as a result of a motor vehicle accident or workrelated accident

• X-rays: our providers will write orders to have them done elsewhere when they are necessary

• Obstetrical care

• Dental care

Student Insurance

View all plans on the SHS website. All registered UL Lafayette students are eligible for insurance coverage.

Counseling & Testing Center

Ȱ Saucier Wellness Center –O.K. Allen Hall

Л (337 ) 482-6480

ƍ counseling@louisiana.edu

ƍ testing@louisiana.edu

î counselingandtesting.louisiana.edu

The Counseling & Testing Center provides professional, personal counseling for students who may need

assistance in dealing with a variety of concerns such as stress, relationship problems, grief, or adjustment. Short-term individual, couple, family, and group therapy sessions are offered for free.

Additionally, the Center offers proctored testing services for national examinations and institutional examinations (computer-based and paper-based) for UL Lafayette students, faculty, and the community.

Dean of Students Office

Dr. Margarita Perez, Dean of Students

Ȱ Student Union 169

Л (337 ) 482-6276

ƍ deanofstudents@louisiana.edu

î studentaffairs.louisiana.edu

The Dean of Students Office is committed to students' “life outside the classroom” by providing programs and services that promote campus safety, health and wellness, student engagement, leadership, and school spirit. The office is concerned for the general welfare of all students and supports them in reaching their academic and personal goals while enjoying the Ragin’ Cajuns experience.

Student Union

Ȱ Student Union 101

Л (337 ) 482-6400

î studentunion.louisiana.edu

The Student Union is the heart of our campus and is a unique space designed to engage our students daily. It serves as the central location for our students

to hold organizational meetings and activities, shop, and eat. It houses the Ragin’ Cajuns Store, the Post Office, Cypress Lake Dining Room, and various dining areas such as McAllister’s, Smoothie King, and The Brew, as well as various university departments.

University Program Center

Ȱ Student Union 157

Л (337 ) 482-6945

ƍ upc@louisiana.edu

î upc.louisiana.edu

The University Program Center is home to three programming boards. Board members are students who interview and are selected to produce student activities including entertainment, university traditions, and cultural events.

UPC creates the unforgettable moments of your student’s Ragin’ Cajun experience such as homecoming, movie nights, comedians, Lagniappe Day, Krewe of Roux Mardi Gras, Silent Disco, and so much more.

All UPC sponsored events are free to all students with their Cajun Card.

Recreational Sports

Ȱ Bourgeois Hall

Л (337 ) 482-6159

ƍ recsports@louisiana.edu

î recsports.louisiana.edu

The Department of Recreational Sports offers a wide variety of programs for students, faculty, and staff of UL Lafayette. The 20,000-square-foot Student Fitness Center includes cardio machines, weight machines, free weights, and a two-story climbing wall. Bourgeois Hall has four basketball courts, eight racquetball courts, a fourlane elevated track surrounding the basketball courts, and multiple studios and fitness rooms. Outdoor spaces include 12 tennis courts, fields, and a walking track around Bourgeois Park, and the Intramural Sports Complex with an artificial turf playing field. The Student Aquatics Center has an eightlane, 25-yard lap pool, a resort-style leisure pool with a lazy river and beach entry, and a sand volleyball court.

As the largest employer of students on campus, our student-led programs are sure to offer something for everyone. Intramural Sports leagues and tournaments offer students the chance to compete with fellow UL Lafayette students, while Club Sports offers a higher level of competition and the chance to travel to other institutions for games. Our fitness programs include free Group Ex classes throughout the week and personal training to focus on individual goals and overall health. Information and updates can be found at recsports.louisiana.edu

Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics

î ragincajuns.com

The University is home to the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), competing at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics (Division I).

Louisiana sponsors eight men’s sports (football, basketball, baseball, cross country, golf, tennis, indoor track, and outdoor track & field) and eight women’s sports (soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, cross country, tennis, indoor track, and outdoor track & field).

Students receive free admission to all home regular season sporting events by showing their current student ID. In addition, students may purchase a companion ticket at a reduced price. At most home sporting events, there are various sponsored student contests and promotions that offer students in attendance the chance to win prizes.

Transportation Services

Ȱ Olivier Parking Tower, Suite 100

Л (337 ) 482-6858

ƍ parking@louisiana.edu

î park.louisiana.edu

Transportation Services provides parking for faculty, staff, and students. Residence hall students who plan to have a vehicle on campus qualify to purchase permits online or at the Transportation Services Office prior to the first day of class each semester. Commuter students can purchase parking permits for a limited number of on-campus spaces. Students

parking at Cajun Field and taking the shuttle to campus must obtain a free parking permit through their parking account on ULink.

Visit the website for parking regulations and other transit information.

BusWhere is a live bus tracking app that provides route information for UL transit. Students can register to view the Bus Tracker with their louisiana.edu email at buswhere.com/ louisiana.

Cajun Card Services

Ȱ Student Union 134 Л (337 ) 851-2273

ƍ cajuncash@louisiana.edu

î cajuncard.louisiana.edu

The Cajun Card is your student’s all-inone ID card and their key to student life here at UL Lafayette. It functions as their student ID card, library card, building and parking access card, meal card, Cajun Cash card, and ticket to Ragin’ Cajuns home games. Students and parents can deposit money onto the card that can later be used to make purchases at on and off-campus locations using Cajun Cash. Please visit the website for a list of locations that currently accept Cajun Cash. Lost or stolen cards should be deactivated through ULink, on the Cajun Card website, or reported to the Cajun Card office. There is a $25.00 replacement fee for lost or stolen cards.

University Housing

Ȱ Buchanan Hall, 2nd floor Л (337 ) 482-6471

ƍ oncampusliving@louisiana.edu

î housing.louisiana.edu

Our residence halls include suite style, junior suite style, graduate, and traditional style. Our apartments are one, two, and four-bedroom units as well as family housing. We also offer 24-hour security within the residence halls in the form of our front desk agents. On-campus housing includes the cost of the room, the meal plan, as well as laundry, phone, cable, data, and all utilities costs. Living on campus is an experience like no other and we cannot wait to welcome your student home!

Office of Student Engagement & Leadership

Ȱ Student Union 162

Л (337 ) 482-6272

ƍ getinvolved@louisiana.edu

î getinvolved.louisiana.edu

The Office of Student Engagement & Leadership promotes the benefits of student involvement as an important part of the learning experience outside the classroom. This office supports students and registered student organizations through workshops, retreats, training seminars, and more. From organizations related to academic majors to club sports to fraternities and sororities, we help students find something to get involved in. Not only do we provide advice to students seeking ways to get involved, but we also provide leadership training and resources for all students, student organization members, officers, and advisors. We can help students start new organizations as well. We strive to provide a positive and welcoming experience that is inclusive to all students.

Office for Campus Diversity

Ȱ Martin Hall 243

Л (337 ) 482-6464

ƍ diversity@louisiana.edu

î diversity.louisiana.edu

The Office for Campus Diversity was established to celebrate diversity, promote inclusive excellence, and cultivate belonging in all aspects of campus life. Dedicated to attracting and maintaining a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff, the office engages in intentional programming, trainings, and collaborative partnerships focused on promoting an equitable, inclusive learning and social environment where everyone feels they belong. Regular events held by the Office for Campus Diversity include the Project Allies Safe Zone Trainings, the Courageous Conversations speaker series, and the annual Women’s Leadership Conference.

Office of Disability Services

Ȱ Agnes Edwards Hall 126

Л (337 ) 482-5252

ƍ ods@louisiana.edu

î disability.louisiana.edu

The Office of Disability Services helps to eliminate barriers by providing services and accommodations for students with documented disabilities to guarantee their full participation in university life.

Services provided by ODS:

• Special testing accommodation

• Priority scheduling

• Note-taking assistance

• Elevator access

• Sign Language Interpreters

Students needing assistance through ODS must register with the office and present an accommodation letter to faculty in order to receive academic accommodations.

Division of Global Engagement

Ȱ Student Union 136

Л (337 ) 482-6819

ƍ globalengagement@louisiana.edu

î goglobal.louisiana.edu

Study Abroad Program

Л (337 ) 482-5438

ƍ studyabroad@louisiana.edu

î studyabroad.louisiana.edu

The Division of Global Engagement consists of the Offices of International Affairs and Study Abroad and aims to globalize education, research, and community engagement at the University. The Office of International Affairs serves more than 500 international students and scholars and provides cultural, academic, financial, and immigration assistance as they adjust to life in the U.S. In addition, International Affairs is responsible for international programs, F-1 and J-1 immigration advising and compliance, and the Intensive English Program.

Study Abroad provides students an opportunity to earn course credit while studying outside the U.S. Faculty-led programs are coordinated during the summer semester, including long-

standing programs to Paris, France; Florence, Italy; London, England; and Costa Rica. New destinations in 2023 include Rabat, Morocco and Cork, Ireland. The Division of Global Engagement also facilitates study abroad experiences through global partnerships.

Major & Career Exploration Center

Ȱ Agnes Edwards Hall 104 Л (337 ) 482-1444

ƍ explore@louisiana.edu

î findyourmajor.louisiana.edu

The Major & Career Exploration Center can assist with your student’s major and career exploration and decisionmaking needs. Students can access online career assessments through our website or visit us in our career lab to examine their skills, interests, strengths, personality traits, and more. Encourage your student to schedule an appointment to learn more about connecting majors to careers or attend a workshop to start building a plan for their future goals.

Office of Career Services

Ȱ Agnes Edwards Hall 104 Л (337 ) 482-1444

ƍ careerservices@louisiana.edu

î career.louisiana.edu

The Office of Career Services helps students and alumni prepare for and enter the workplace. Our services include career advising and planning, job search guidance, career development workshops, on-campus recruiting opportunities, and special events, such as career and internship fairs. Students can also create a Handshake profile for up-to-date job and internship opportunities.

Services offered at Career Services:

• Online job listings in Handshake (part-time, full-time, co-op, internships, and summer)

• On-campus interviews

• Career fairs

• Career Closet

• Employer panels and seminars

• Resume writing assistance

• Etiquette dinners

Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities

Ȱ Student Union 169

Л (337 ) 482-6373

Л (337) 482-6447 (Dean on Call)

ƍ srr@louisiana.edu

î studentrights.louisiana.edu

The Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities initiates and implements disciplinary procedures in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct. The office cultivates the educational development of students by promoting behavior that fosters a safe and civil environment through active community participation. It aims to facilitate student learning and development regarding community standards by balancing individual and community rights. The office also coordinates the “Dean on Call” program in which a dean from Student Affairs may be contacted 24/7 to assist students in need.

SGA

Child Development Center

Ȱ 160 E. Lewis St.

Л (337 ) 482-5739

ƍ childdevelopmentcenter@ louisiana.edu

î childdev.louisiana.edu

The mission of the Child Development Center is to provide a quality, professional environment for the nurturing, care, and development of preschool children of the university community. The University, in conjunction with the Student Government Association, operates the high-quality, state-licensed Child Development Center on campus.

Ragin’ Cajuns Store

Ȱ Student Union 138

Ȱ 110 E. Lewis Street, Bldg 5

Л (337 ) 482-1322

î RaginCajunsStore.com

With multiple campus locations, Ragin’ Cajuns Store is your source for textbooks, school supplies, and Ragin’ Cajuns gifts and gear. One-stop convenience is the hallmark of the Ragin’ Cajuns Store.

Having the right materials at the right time and at the right price can contribute to a student’s success. At Ragin’ Cajuns Store, students will find a variety of educational materials and services to assist in their academic success. Required and recommended new, used, rentable, and digital textbooks are available in the store and online. Course packs, general reference, and study materials are also available. Online ordering is available for textbooks with the choice of shipping or convenient in-store pickup. In addition to textbooks, you’ll also find a large assortment of school, office, and class-specific supplies. We also offer a textbook price match and buyback program.

A portion of your Ragin’ Cajuns Store purchase goes right back to the University to help support everything that makes our campus special. We know you have many choices when choosing where to shop. Thank you for choosing your on-campus bookstore and supporting student jobs and our local economy.

Registration and Payment

Office of the University Registrar

Ȱ Martin Hall 171

Л (337 ) 482-6291

ƍ our@louisiana.edu

î registrar.louisiana.edu

The Office of the University Registrar ensures the integrity, confidentiality, and security of all educational records by providing an array of services and information related to academic records, registration, student enrollment, degree verifications, grade transcripts, and commencement. The office also interprets and implements the University’s academic policies.

Financial Aid

Ȱ Foster Hall

Л (337) 482-6506

ƍ finaid@louisiana.edu

î financialaid.louisiana.edu

The Office of Student Financial Aid administers the Louisiana TOPS program, as well as all federal and state financial aid programs.

Scholarship Office

Ȱ Martin Hall 260

Л (337 ) 482-6515

ƍ scholars@louisiana.edu

î scholarship.louisiana.edu

The Scholarship Office provides academic scholarships to students at the University. This office handles all of the incoming freshman scholarships

awarded to students when they are seniors in high school. Academic scholarships for out-of-state students, international students, and transfer students are also awarded in the Scholarship Office.

This office is also responsible for processing scholarships awarded to students from outside sources, such as local churches, civic organizations, and others. If your student is receiving such a scholarship, please have them contact the Scholarship Office for processing.

Student Cashier Center

Ȱ Student Union 135 Л (337 ) 482-6385

ƍ bursar@louisiana.edu

î bursar.louisiana.edu

Tuition & Fee Payments*

Students are assessed tuition and fees for each semester of enrollment. Tuition is usually assessed by mid-July for the fall semester and after course registration for spring and summer semesters.

Tuition and fees must be paid by the designated fee payment deadline for each semester or the student’s classes will be dropped. Students should ensure that they have submitted all required paperwork (for recipients of financial aid, scholarships, assistantships, fellowships, National

Guard, etc.) well in advance of this deadline.

For students receiving TOPS, financial aid, scholarships, or other forms of financial assistance, it is important to check the account statement online. TOPS and other forms of assistance usually do not cover all costs associated with a semester.

Tuition & Fees Payment Deadlines* Payment deadline dates can be found at bursar.louisiana.edu/tuition-fees/ payment-dates .

Online Payments

Students can make online payments by accessing their Statement of Account via ULink. The University currently accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Electronic Checks (E-Check), and Electronic Savings (E-Savings).

Mail payments to:

UL Lafayette Student Cashier Center PO Box 44444 Lafayette, LA 70504

Check/Money Order payable to:

UL Lafayette**

*Subject to change. Please check the Bursar’s home page at bursar.louisiana.edu for up-to-date information, including potential policy changes and early payment deadlines.

**Please indicate the student’s full name and student ID number on the check/money order.

Important Dates*

* All dates and events are subject to change

SOUL Camp

SOUL Camp 337: July 11–13, 2023

Camp A: August 5–7, 2023

Camp B: August 9–11, 2023

SOUL Camp provides students an opportunity to learn more about the spirit and tradition of UL Lafayette while building friendships and leadership skills through community service and other activities.

SOUL is an acronym for Service, Outreach, Unity, and Leadership. During Camp, we focus on key transition issues: campus involvement; community involvement; university pride; career development; leadership skills; academic balance; time management; and diversity, inclusion, and multiculturalism. Along with easing the transition to college life at UL Lafayette, SOUL Camp creates and prepares future student leaders at the University while sparking interest in ongoing campus and community engagement.

Camp costs $200 which includes program facilitation, lodging, meals, transportation, two camp t-shirts, camp bag, and a water bottle. For more information, or to register, visit louisiana.edu /soulcamp.

New Student Convocation

Date: August 17, 2023

New Student Convocation is the official academic welcome for firstyear students and marks their entrance into the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. All first-year students are required to attend. As the start of the semester approaches, the Office of First-Year Experience will communicate additional details about New Student Convocation to your student via University email.

Family Weekend

Date: September 22–24, 2023

We believe that higher education is a three-way partnership between this university, its students, and their families. As such, we want you just as involved as your student! During Family Weekend the University welcomes parents and families to visit our campus and local community for a variety of programs and events. Learn more about Family Weekend by visiting louisiana.edu/familyweekend

Academic Calendar

Summer 2023

First Day of Classes June 5

Last Day of Classes July 26

Final Exams .............................. July 27–28

Fall 2023

New Student Convocation .... August 17

First Day of Classes ................. August 21

Last Day of Classes .............. December 1

Final Exams ...................... December 4–8

Spring 2024 (Estimated)

First Day of Classes ................ January 10

Last Day of Classes ...................... April 26

Final Exams .................... April 29–May 3

*Subject to change. Please check the University’s webpage at louisiana. edu/academics/academic-calendar for the most up-to-date information and additional important dates.

Housing Guide

A Note on UL Lafayette Housing Policy

First-time freshmen are required to live on campus unless the student meets one of the following Housing Exemptions:

• The student is married or is a single custodial parent

• The student is at least 21 years of age on or before the first day of classes for the academic year

• The student is living with parents, grandparents, or a married brother/sister within a 40-mile radius of campus and commutes daily

More information on the Housing Requirements can be found online at: housing.louisiana.edu/future-residents/housing-requirements .

We encourage students to live on campus during the entirety of their time at UL Lafayette. Students meeting one of the above exemptions are able to reside off campus. The off-campus housing and apartment advertisements in this guide feature a few local options for students that qualify for a Housing Exemption.

Campus Map