1. Department of Counseling
  2. Student Resources
  3. Organization & Associations

Organization & Associations

Join Chi Sigma Iota, the American Counseling Association, and other counseling associations as a UL Lafayette counseling graduate student.

Joining a counseling organization or association gives you access to the ideas and practices shaping the profession and helps you build your professional network before you graduate.

Ways to Get Involved on Campus

The Office of Student Engagement & Leadership is UL Lafayette's hub for involvement and leadership.

Counseling Organizations & Associations

Chi Sigma Iota is the international honor society for counseling, recognizing academic and professional excellence. Its members, including professional counselors, counselor educators, and students, promote a strong professional identity and foster wellness and human dignity.

Learn about Chi Sigma Iota

The American Counseling Association (ACA) is the world's largest association representing professional counselors in various practice settings. Members get webinars, publications, journals, conference sessions, and legislative updates.

Learn about the ACA

The Louisiana Counseling Association (LCA) is the voice of professional counselors in Louisiana. It serves specialty areas including mental health, school, career, college, addiction, marriage and family, counselor education and supervision, and interns.

Learn about the LCA

The Louisiana School Counselor Association (LSCA) is the state division of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and the largest division of the Louisiana Counseling Association.

Learn about the LSCA