Tyler

Tyler is a first-year freshman attending UL Lafayette on a scholarship.

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Melanie

Melanie is a junior double majoring in political science and marketing.

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Anthony

Anthony is a member of the UL Gospel Choir who shares his Ragin' Spirit through music.

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Quynh

Quynh is an international student from Vietnam. She is majoring in business and is in the honors program.

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Sean

Sean is a music business major whose work has been featured in a national commercial.

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Laura

Laura is a graduate student in communications who oversees the Office of Sustainability.

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Darryl

Darryl is an exercise science major and wide receiver for the Ragin' Cajuns.

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Cris

Cris is a sports management major from São Paulo, Brazil. He feels his hands-on experience here has prepared him for his professional career.

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Shirlane

Shirlane is a freshman returning to school who balances her family life and work responsiblities.

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Peter

Peter is a junior majoring in advertising who traveled to Italy with our Study Abroad program.

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Something Unexpected

At UL Lafayette, there's more than meets the eye. We're preserving the past, we're improving the present, and we're innovating the future.

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A Different Perspective

Enjoy UL Lafayette's campus and natural beauty from a dazzling new perspective! This video by graduate student Javier Ortiz Pereyra shows the natural beauty and improvements on campus as they've never been seen before.

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Fall in love with Louisiana

From the century oaks and Cypress Lake, to state-of-the-art facilities and smiling faces, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is where we call home. We know you'll love it as much as we do.

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Preparing for the ACT

Need help getting ready for the ACT? Below are some links and resources that may help you get ready for the ACT exam. Some are free resources but others cost money.

Free

Number2.com Test Prep
March2Success Test Prep (sponsored by the US Army)
SparkNotes
StudentScholarshipSearch.com

Cost

UL Lafayette Continuing Education - Keyword: ACT
ACT Test Prep and Practice Tests
Princeton Review
Kaplan Test Prep
Sylvan Learning Test Prep - Keyword: ACT

Be sure to check your local public library for resources too!

Disclaimer: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette does not endorse any of the above test preparation services or materials. The purpose of this list is to provide students and parents with resources. There are other services not listed. Parents and students should review the list carefully and make their own decision. There is no guarantee that students who take a test prep course will increase their scores.

Experience Campus

Cypress Lake

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is the only university in the country with a managed wetland on its campus. This wetland, called Cypress Lake, is home to a variety of fish, birds, and alligators.

New Residence Halls

Students who live on campus experience all that campus life has to offer. UL Lafayette dorms are located within minutes of our academic buildings. More importantly, those who live on campus build a stronger connection with other students and become more involved.

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Food and Fun

Come with an appetite because there is great food all around the UL Lafayette campus! Whether you’re craving Subway or the best shrimp po’boy in the world, we have something tasty waiting.

Dupré Library

Edith Garland Dupré Library offers more than books and online information—it offers students a place to study, meet, and relax. The Jazzman Café is a cozy spot where you can sip coffee and exchange ideas with other students.

The Quad

The Quad, like Cypress Lake, is an open area where students meet, study, and relax. Big plans are under way for the Quad, including a large fountain, additional trees, and more seating areas for students.

Walk of Honor

The Walk of Honor is one of our greatest traditions. Each brick is inscribed with the names of every student who has graduated from UL Lafayette, literally making our alumni a piece of the university years after graduation.

Best in Education & Research

UL Lafayette is proud to offer the best in education and research. With traditional and SMART classrooms, distinguished faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and groundbreaking research efforts, students have what they need to succeed in and out of the classroom.

Best in Business

Moody Hall is home to the B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration, including its distinguished MBA program. The college is continually recognized by the Princeton Review as one of the best business schools in the country.

Motion Capture Lab

UL Lafayette was one of the first universities in the country to embrace computer science and our program is rooted in the belief that anything is possible. Our motion capture lab in uses a series of cameras and track sensors attached to moving objects, which is especially useful for digital animation.

Research Park

University Research Park is where you can find LITE: Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise, a visualization facility which houses technology used to tackle research and design projects through 3-D modeling. One of only three in the world, the LITE center offers students the opportunity to transform their work into 3-D models.

BeauSoleil Home

UL Lafayette students designed and built the Louisiana BeauSoleil Solar Home, a sustainable house that includes elements of traditional Cajun and Creole architecture. It won first place in Market Viability and earned the People’s Choice Award in the Solar Decathlon held by the U.S. Department of Energy

Girard Park

Located next to campus, Girard Park is one of the great meeting spaces for UL Lafayette students and Lafayette residents. Whether you are playing Frisbee, having a picnic, or playing quidditch (yes, we have a quidditch team), you and your friends can enjoy this safe, open space for relaxing and having fun.

Rec Center

UL Lafayette’s recently updated recreational facilities are among the finest in the nation. The building features indoor basketball and racquetball courts and an indoor track. As a student, you have access to the rec center, which includes weight and conditioning equipment and a two-story climbing wall.

Aquatic Center

The Student Aquatic Center is a great place to beat the Louisiana heat. The Aquatics Center features a lap pool, leisure pool, 20-person whirlpool, and a sand volleyball court. Throughout the year, different events are held here including “dive-in-movies” where you and other students can swim and watch a movie on a big outdoor screen.

Cajun Field

Cajun Field is home to the UL Lafayette football—the one and only Ragin’ Cajuns®. The field was recently updated from a grass playing field to a new artificial turf. Many other of our athletic complexes and fields are located near Cajun Field, such as the baseball stadium, softball stadium, soccer field, track, and our indoor training complex.

Campus Traditions & Celebrations

UL Lafayette is a campus filled with rich traditions and celebrations. From our annual crawfish boil for all students during Lagniappe Week to the “Ayiee!” we yell at football games, UL Lafayette embraces the Cajun culture. As Cajuns, we like to celebrate big and have many parades around campus.

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