A rewarding academic experience awaits you at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ at Lafayette.
With more than 240 majors, concentrations, and minors, our curriculum gives you the flexibility to customize your academic journey to your interests.
And you'll do so at a research institution that is among the Top 3% in the country.
Whatever your path, you will graduate with strong foundations in critical and creative thinking, leadership, research, and writing and speaking.
UL Lafayette is home to some of the best thinking in the world. We have a community where ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs learn, share what they learn, savor the experience, and thrive — in their studies, careers, and lives.
UL Lafayette is an impressive public university of more than 19,000 ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs, but being here feels like home.__That’s because we’re a family of collaborative ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs and inspired faculty — teachers, researchers, scientists, engineers, nurses, and other problem-solvers — generously working and learning together.__
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At a Glance
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Do Good Work
Get hands-on experience in labs, clinics, offices and studios.
The Princeton Review recognizes us as among the top 386 best colleges in the country.
Inclusive Excellence
We're committed to racial equity and social justice through education and meaningful actions.
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ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Research Experience__
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As an R1 university, we tackle problems that directly impact the public. This mission spans every major at UL Lafayette. Our faculty bring real problems and pressing research questions to class where ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs like you help find answers and solutions. You’ll see that a top research university really can address large-scale issues with passion and ingenuity — and still nurture individual ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs with inventive and attentive teaching.__
Study abroad and earn class credit in destinations like England, France, Italy, and Costa Rica.
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Live & Learn Here
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Study where it all happens
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Geology, environmental science, and biology ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs regularly visit sites like Cypress Lake, Lake Martin, the Atchafalaya Basin, Alexander State Forest, and Kisatchie National Forest.
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Highlight_ _ Access to nature for study and play_ _
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Distance_ _ 20-minute to 1-hour drive from campus_ _
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Hilliard Art Museum
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The features exhibitions and lectures by regional, national and international artists. Admission is free for ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs, faculty and staff.
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ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ’s political debates
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Political science, criminal justice, and journalism ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs get front row seats to ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ’s political debates every election season.
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Highlight_ _ On-campus campaign debates_ _
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Distance_ _ Multiple locations on campus_ _
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Celebrating cultures
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Multi-cultural festivals such as , , the Latin Music Festival, and celebrate modern languages, sociology, anthropology, music and dance.
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Highlight_ _ Festivals celebrating culture_ _
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Distance_ _ 5 to 15 minute walk from campus_ _
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_ Learning Resources_
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We recognize that not all ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs learn in the same ways or at the same speeds. We’re here to help you excel with a variety of academic support options.
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You can find tutoring, major and career guidance, and writing help on campus.
The Office of Academic Programs provides direction and support for curriculum management, academic policy, academic publications, general education curriculum, program articulation, and degree requirement exceptions.
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness provides support and leadership through planning, assessment, data analysis, data reporting, performance monitoring, and project management that work to support UL Lafayette’s mission, services, programs, and ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ success.
The Office of Institutional Research provides accurate and consistent data and information about UL Lafayette to support ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ management and decision-making.
The Ray P. Authement College of Sciences is home to programs and research in biology, chemistry, geosciences, informatics, computer science, math, and physics.
ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ College is home to the general studies program, Honors Program, TRiO, ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Support Services, Upward Bound, McNair, and Educational Talent Search.
The Graduate School oversees graduate education from application and admissions to graduation. It serves graduate ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs earning master’s and doctoral degrees as well as those pursuing graduate certificates.
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