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Chemistry major Megan Broussard on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus

"I like how UL Lafayette is a big enough university to have a variety of programs and research, but is also small enough that you are a person — rather than a number — to your professors. I truly feel supported and that they care about my education."

Meet chemistry major Megan Broussard
Megan Broussard
Major
Chemistry
Hometown
Lafayette, La.

Application Deadlines for First-Time Freshmen

For US Citizens, Permanent Residents and Refugee Applicants

These application deadlines are the same whether you’re a home-schooled student, in-state, or out-of-state.

Semester Application Deadline
Fall July 1
Spring November 30
Summer April 30

We accept applications on a rolling basis, which means you can apply any time throughout the year.

You are automatically considered for University scholarships when you apply, but you must meet the scholarship requirements before May 31 of your senior year.

Next step:

Requirements

Requirements for First-Time Freshmen

Requirements for all freshmen

  • 18 ACT English/500 SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing/ 250 Accuplacer Writing or 3.0 Overall high school GPA (unweighted)
  • 19 ACT Math/ 510 SAT Math/ 250 Accuplacer QAS Math or 3.0 Overall high school GPA (unweighted)
  • 2.0 cumulative GPA (unweighted)

For in-state freshmen

If you graduated from a high school in Louisiana and you’re applying as a freshman, you must meet the requirements for all freshmen plus the following requirements for admission:

For out-of-state and home-schooled freshmen

If you graduated from a high school outside Louisiana or you were home schooled, you must meet the requirements for all freshmen plus one of these three requirements:

Alternative High School Credential

If you have not graduated high school but have taken the HiSET Exam:

  • HiSET score of 15 on any subtest and score of 4 on HiSET Essay and
  • 18 ACT English/500 SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
  • 19 ACT Math/ 510 SAT Math

Don't meet the requirements?

If you do not meet the criteria for Guaranteed Admission, there are a few ways you can be admitted. You can:

  • Defer your admissions decision to another semester to give yourself more time to meet the requirements.
  • Complete the highest level of remedial Math and English with a C or better before the semester you applied for.
  • Take the Accuplacer test for admissions consideration.

We also offer admission by exception committee by invitation only. Eligible applicants will be contacted directly by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions after application to the University.

Our admissions counselors can help you decide which plan works best for you.

 

Submit Test Scores & Transcripts

Official Test Scores

Log in to your student account on the SAT or ACT websites to send your scores to UL Lafayette’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions:

  • UL Lafayette’s ACT test code: 1612
  • UL Lafayette’s SAT test code: 6672

Official scores must be sent from the SAT or ACT to make a final decision on your admission to UL Lafayette and to be considered for academic scholarships.

Dual Enrollment & Other College Credit

Any college-level credit that you’ve earned, including Dual Enrollment, must be submitted to the University. Contact the college or university that awarded the credit (not your high school)* and request that your official transcript with final grades be sent to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, or admissions@louisiana.edu if an email address is requested.  

If you completed Dual Enrollment through the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, your grades are already on file with the University and do not need to be submitted.  

*High school transcripts cannot be used for awarding college credit. Transcripts must come directly from the college or university that awarded the credit. Additionally, high school counselors are not able to submit this request on the student’s behalf. The student must initiate the request.  

High School Transcripts

We will need to receive your high school transcript when you apply, even if you haven’t completed all of your high school classes. We will need your final transcript with your graduation date and GPA before you can enroll.

In-state freshmen

If you attended a Louisiana high school, we can access your high school transcript electronically.

If you earned your GED or attended an unaccredited Louisiana high school, you will need to have your official transcripts sent to Undergraduate Admissions. Contact your admissions counselor for help.

Out-of-state freshmen

Contact your high school counselor and ask them to email or mail your transcripts directly to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Official transcripts may be submitted in one of the following ways:

  • Mail: 
    • UL Lafayette Undergraduate Admissions 
      P.O. Box 41210 
      Lafayette, LA 70504
  • Email: admissions@louisiana.edu
  • Fax: 337-482-1317

AP, CLEP, & Credit by Other Means

If you earned college credit through Advanced Placement (AP) Exams or the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) you must submit your scores to the University so they can be evaluated. To do so, log into your College Board account and request that your scores be sent to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. 

Credit earned by any other means must also be submitted to the University. Please contact admissions@louisiana.edu with questions about submitting credits. 

Next step:

Forms

Submit Forms

Immunization Form

All incoming freshmen must submit an immunization form before you can register for classes. You can submit it at the same time or after your admissions application.

You must be screened for tuberculosis (TB) and be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus-diphtheria.

Complete and submit the Immunization Form. Email immunizations@louisiana.edu with questions.

Selective Service Registration

Males between 18 and 26 years old are required to register with the Selective Service and provide proof of registration to Undergraduate Admissions. Get your proof of registration.

Next step:

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Application Fee

When you apply, you’ll need to pay the $25 non-refundable application fee with a card, check or money order.

Apply to UL Lafayette today and become a part of the Ragin’ Cajuns family. If you have questions about the application, email admissions@louisiana.edu.

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After you apply: See the next steps for admitted students.

 

Why Choose UL Lafayette

$48,200

average starting salary for UL Lafayette graduates

Earn an education that will provide big returns on investment.

We’re one of the Forbes Best Value Colleges for our net price, school quality, and alumni earnings.

Top 3%

of research institutions in the United States

You can work on groundbreaking research at a Carnegie R1 institution alongside faculty through our Advance: Student Research Experience program.

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