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11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Zydeco Brunch | Union- Cypress Dining Hall | Hosted by Residential Life

Come enjoy Zydeco Brunch and music, upstairs in the Cypress Dining Hall. Meal swipes are valid and we will have meal vouchers for the first 50 students without a meal plan.

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Panhellenic Recruitment Orientation | Union- Ballroom | Hosted by Student Engagement and Leadership

This orientation is for all women who have registered for or are considering registering for Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment. You will meet your student Recruitment Counselors and get all the information you need to start Recruitment on August 28th. If you still want to register click here!

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Campus Cool Down | Boucher Street | Hosted by UL Campus Ministries

Join the all the campus ministries for some popsicles, games, and fellowship. 

First Day of Classes!

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Donut Drop-In | Rex Street and most academic buildings | Hosted by Student Government Association

Grab a donut and merch and meet your student leaders!

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

First Day Flicks | Union- Porch and Evangeline Room | Hosted by Student Activities Board

Come by and take that first day of college photo at our customized photo stations. This  event only takes place ONE time a year! Rep your class with your classification signs and take a photo by yourself or with friends!

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Community Meetings | Respective Halls | Hosted by Residential Life

There will be a mandatory floor meeting in Agnes Edwards, Huger Hall, Legacy Park Apartments, & The Heritage Apartments at Cajun Village. Meet your Resident Assistant (RA) and Community Assistants (CA), students on your floor/building, and important information about living on-campus

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

TheP.R.I.N.T.- Aux Cord Wars | Angelle Hall | Hosted by TheP.R.I.N.T.

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Out of State Student Mixer | The Alumni Center | Hosted by Residential Life and the UL Alumni Association

Come meet other Out of State Students at this social event to learn about Lafayette and the culture of Louisiana. 

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

ResLife Foam Party | Rose Garden Courtyard | Hosted by Residential Life

Residence Hall Association (RHA) invites you to participate in a night of music, dance, waterslides, and FOAM.

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Get on Board Day | Union- Ballroom | Hosted by Student Engagement and Leadership

Come out and explore over 100+ amazing student organizations to see how you can get involved.

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

NPHC Presents: Skate Night | Fun Nation Roller Skating | Hosted by National Pan-Hellenic Council

Roll into a night of fun with NPHC's Back-to-school Skate Night. Join in for some music and good vibes. Come to skate, socialize, and connect with NPHC.

10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Kooldown Kickback | Union-Plaza | Hosted by Student Government Association

Pick a snowball and learn about your student government!

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

TheP.R.I.N.T.- Network and Navigate | Union-Forum | Hosted by TheP.R.I.N.T.

Here's your chance to establish connections amongst other freshmen, upperclassmen, faculty, staff, and community members who you may encounter throughout your time on campus. Students will network about various topics and meet people with common interests like you. Students will also have a chance to hear from student leaders during the student panel. 

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

TheP.R.I.N.T.- Ragin’ Rep Night | Union-Ballroom A | Hosted by TheP.R.I.N.T.

Ragin’ Roar is coming up and what better way to get ready for the event… decorating your own t-shirt! We will have a limited number of shirts for students, and you will get a chance to paint, bedazzle, draw, and much more on your own shirt, so you can wear to Ragin’ Roar. Come out and be creative!

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Ragin’ Roar | Student Tailgating | Hosted by Traditions Board

Get ready to unleash your spirit at Ragin' Roar, our first pep rally for the football season! Join us at the Student Tailgate field and show off your Ragin' Cajun pride. It's a night you won't want to miss!

4:00 PM

Freshmen First Down | Student Tailgating | Hosted by Traditions Board

Freshmen students are invited to the Freshmen First Down tailgating area at Student Tailgate Field from 4:00 PM -6:00 PM our first home game. Join us with a valid student ID for free food, music, and swag!

7:00 PM

Football Game vs. Rice | Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium at Cajun Field

It's our first home football game! Students are able to secure FREE tickets to home sporting events. More information about tickets is available here.

6:00 PM – 8:45 PM

Ragin’ Cajuns Downtown Alive! | Parc Sans Souci 

Here’s a little lagniappe (“something extra”) for you! This event is a collaboration of all things UL and all things Lafayette. Enjoy amazing food, culture, shopping, and entertainment available in downtown Lafayette!