International Admissions

Apply to UL Lafayette and join our campus community. You belong here.

UL Lafayette offers international students an outstanding education for an exceptional value — all in one of the most unique cultural areas of the United States.

Our students get virtually limitless opportunities to learn in our exceptional facilities, while enjoying the personal attention and camaraderie that we (and the Cajun and Creole cultures) are famous for.

Other Application Processes

J-1 Visa/Exchange Students

Application Deadlines for International First-Time Freshmen

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Late Applications

We’ll accept applications until July 31, but you’ll be charged a $25 late fee.

Completed documents must be submitted along with your application by the following deadlines.

Application Deadlines for International Students

Semester Deadline
Fall June 1
Spring October 1
Summer March 1

Application Deadlines for Permanent Residents & Refugees

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

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Why Choose UL Lafayette

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different countries represented on campus

Our students come from around the world to make UL Lafayette their new home.

International Week every spring celebrates our international students and the cultures they bring to campus.

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international students

Our students come from nearly 90 different countries and to all of them we say: You are welcome here.