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Student Organizations

Join education and kinesiology student organizations at UL Lafayette, including Kappa Delta Pi, Educators Rising, and the Kinesiology Professional Association.

Getting involved helps you grow as an individual, meet new people, find new interests, build relationships, and network with professionals in your field.

Professional Organizations for Teacher Candidates

Before Teacher Residency I, you'll need proof of membership in a professional education organization that offers liability insurance, such as A+PEL, LAE, LAHPERD, or Kappa Delta Pi. 

See residency requirements

Get Involved Across Campus

Looking beyond your major? The Office of Student Engagement & Leadership is your hub for getting involved at UL Lafayette, including campus-wide student organizations, Fraternity & Sorority Life, and University Program Center events. Graduate students can also join the Graduate Student Organization.

Find a student organization at UL Lafayette

Education Organizations

Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society in Education, fosters excellence in education and promotes fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. Membership connects you to a lifelong network of educators. UL Lafayette's Delta Iota chapter, founded in 1937, is open to College of Education & Human Development students pursuing a teaching certification field who have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and are willing to serve the community.

Join Kappa Delta Pi

Educators Rising inspires and prepares the next generation of highly skilled educators through hands-on learning, leadership development, and community partnerships. Collegiate members help introduce middle and high school students to teaching as a career.

Join the Educators Rising Collegiate Club or email educatorsrising@louisiana.edu.

Kinesiology Organizations

The School of Kinesiology's primary student club gives you the chance to attend state and national conventions and meet other students aspiring to make their mark in kinesiology.

Join KPA

The School of Kinesiology's organization for athletic training majors is open to any UL Lafayette student with an allied health major. Members provide medical coverage at local and regional sporting events, such as the annual Cajunman Triathlon, attend the Southeastern Athletic Trainers' Association student symposium, and host an annual symposium for high school athletic training students.

Join SMA

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