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The Digital Parent & Family Guide contains an overview of the following information: 

• Resources for Academic Success
• Academic Colleges
• Public Safety
• Commonly Asked Academic Questions
• Campus Services
• Registration and Payment
• Important Dates
• Academic Calendar - View the most up-to-date Academic Calendar here.
• Campus Map
• Housing Guide

At UL Lafayette, we recognize the important contributions that parents and families play in ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ success. The Office of Orientation will continue to communicate with you throughout your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ's freshman year and beyond!

Parent Communication 

• parents@louisiana.edu - Email us your general questions! We'll help you find the answers you're looking for.
• - Join our official online community after your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ registers for classes. Only the parents and family of currently enrolled ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs will be admitted to the group.
• Freshman Parent & Family Newsletter - Subscribe to our digital newsletter to stay informed about your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ's college experience. 

Supporting Your First-Year College ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ

Supporting your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ as they transition to college life is a unique, and at times challenging, experience. View the presentation below to learn best practices for supporting first-year college ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs during their new stage in life. 

"Supporting Your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ" Presentation

Academic Success Center

louisiana.edu/ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵsuccess | success@louisiana.edu

The Academic Success Center (ASC) is your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ's best resource for academic support services! Advisors in the ASC are here to help ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs looking for tutoring, advising, and information about changing majors. The presentation below provides an overview of academic life at UL Lafayette including the advising process, our academic resources such as The Learning Center, and much more.

"Ragin' Cajun Classroom" Presentation

Office of First-Year Experience

louisiana.edu/firstyear | ofye@louisiana.edu

The Office of First-Year Experience provides programs and support specifically for freshman ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs. Certain programs such as New ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Convocation, and UNIV 100, are required for all incoming first-year ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs. These programs have been established to enhance your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ's first-year experience and ease their transition into college life.

"First-Year Experience" Presentation

Academic Colleges

| provost@louisiana.edu

UL Lafayette’s eight academic colleges offer a variety of programs that expand ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ learning and experiences, while promoting undergraduate research opportunities.

Learn more about our Academic Colleges:

Life Outside the Classroom

| ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵaffairs@louisiana.edu

While academics will be your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ's primary focus during their time at UL Lafayette, there's also so much more to college life! ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Affairs creates a nurturing, ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ-centered environment focused on helping your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ succeed, connect to the UL Lafayette community, and prepare for life after college. The following information from our Dr. Margarita Perez, explains the resources and services available to aid in your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ's success outside the classroom.

"Life Outside the Classroom" Presentation

Financial Aid

louisiana.edu/financialaid | finaid@louisiana.edu

The Financial Aid Office processes all financial aid and TOPS. If your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ plans to receive financial assistance, we highly recommend that you review the documents below. These resources will walk you through the processes that your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ must take to secure and maintain their aid.

"Financial Aid Money Matters" Presentation

Review the Estimated Costs Worksheet

Scholarships

louisiana.edu/scholarship | scholars@louisiana.edu

The Scholarship Office handles all UL Lafayette Academic Scholarships and outside scholarships. Additional scholarship opportunities become available as your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ progresses through their academic career. Review the information below for more information.

"Academic Scholarships" Presentation

ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Cashier Center

louisiana.edu/ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵcashier | bursar@louisiana.edu

The ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Cashier Center (also known as the Bursar's Office) manages tuition and fee assessment and payment. View the presentation below to learn about our various payment options and how to become an Authorized User on your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ's account.

"ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Cashier Center - Money Matters" Presentation

How to Set Up Direct Deposit

Housing & Residential Life

| oncampusliving@louisiana.edu

Is your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ living on campus this semester? View the information below from the Office of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Housing & Residential Life to learn more about our various housing styles, the move-in day process, and the requirements and benefits of living on campus.

"Residential ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Life" Presentation

Transportation Services

louisiana.edu/park | parking@louisiana.edu

Whether your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ is living on campus or commuting from home, it's important to understand the ins and outs of Transportation Services. View this presentation for information about parking, our on-campus transit system, and more!

"Parking & Transit" Presentation

Dining Services

| campusfoodservices@louisiana.edu

With a variety of dining options on campus, your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ certainly will not go hungry while they're here! View these websites for details about our campus dining locations, meal plans, and more.

Your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ's health and safety are our top priority! Review the information below to learn about health and safety resources on campus including ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Health Services, Counseling & Testing, Recreational Sports, and ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Police.

ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Health Services

louisiana.edu/ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵhealth | shs@louisiana.edu

ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Health Services has a caring staff of licensed professionals who are experienced with the practice of medicine in a college setting. This team of medical professionals is dedicated to providing UL Lafayette ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs with the best medical care possible.

Counseling & Testing Center

| counseling@louisiana.edu

The Counseling and Testing Center provides personal counseling, crisis intervention, and short-term psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and groups. The Center offers an unlimited number of sessions, FREE of charge to ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs.

Recreational Sports

| recsports@louisiana.edu

Rec Sports supports ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs in all of their fitness and wellness pursuits. Through Rec Sports, ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs can find a number of ways to get and stay active from pick-up basketball to Group Exercise, as well as ways to relax and unwind by getting mindful through yoga or spending time by the pool.

ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Police

| ulpolice@louisiana.edu

Our UL Police Department (ULPD) provides a safe environment on campus 24 hours a day, every day throughout the year. For more information about campus safety, review the information below.

Click here for important information about Education & Prevention.

• - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs can add up to 5 phone numbers in the ENS system. If you would like your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ to add you to the Emergency Notification System,
• - There are emergency phones throughout campus including main campus, Cajun Field, sorority row, fraternity row, and the parking garages. The phones are easy to recognize with a blue light on top and are activated by pushing an easily accessed call button which automatically connects with ULPD.
• UL Shield Safety App - The UL Shield mobile phone app enhances safety on campus through real-time interactive features that create a virtual safety network. Available on and devices. 

Cajun Card Services

louisiana.edu/cajuncard | cajuncash@louisiana.edu

The Cajun Card, first and foremost, is your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ's ID. It also serves as your ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ's free admission to campus events, library card, meal card, building, lab, parking pass, and much more!

Career Services and The Major & Career Exploration Center

louisiana.edu/career | careerservices@louisiana.edu

For ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs, deciding what you want to do for the rest of your life can be overwhelming. After all, there are so many majors and occupations. The professional career staff in the Major & Career Exploration Center helps ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs and alumni discover their major and career path. Additionally, the Office of Career Services is here to assist ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs and alumni with career planning, development, and job-seeking strategies.

"Career Planning for Success" Presentation

Disability Services

louisiana.edu/disability | ods@louisiana.edu

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) is dedicated to ensuring nondiscrimination and equal access to all programs, services, and activities for qualified ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs with disabilities. Any ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ with a diagnosed disability can receive accommodations during their time at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ.

Honors Program

| honors@louisiana.edu

Incoming freshmen with an ACT composite or superscore of at least 23 (or 1130 on the SAT) and Transfer ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above are eligible to join the Honors Program. ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs who participate in the Honors Program receive a variety of benefits. Visit the website link above for more information.

Office of Veteran & Military ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Services

louisiana.edu/veterans | veterans@louisiana.edu

The ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ at Lafayette and the Office of Veteran & Military ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Services proudly support those who have served our country. Many of our service members, and their family members, qualify for educational benefits. The mission of this office is to help ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs obtain the benefits they need to reach their educational goals and offer guidance along the way.

"Veteran & Military ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Services" Presentation

Additional Services & Programs

• Campus Inclusion
• Child Development Center

If you haven't had the chance to visit yet, we hope that you can explore our beautiful campus soon! In the meantime, you can tour campus virtually in two different ways.

The Academic Calendar lists the most important dates for each semester. We encourage you to bookmark this page so that you can access all future semester calendars.

View the Academic Calendar