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Now that you’re ready to be a graduate student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, you can apply in a few simple steps. 

 

Once you have reviewed the general requirements and deadlines for Graduate School and all additional requirements for your program or for international applicants, you’re ready to get started in our application portal.  

First-Time users will create an account using your email address and a password 8 characters or greater. Remember this information for future log-ins. 

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Graduate School Application Process  

Once you have created your account, you can start your application. The following process should give you an idea of the steps to applying from start to finish. 

1. Application Submission  

  • Create an account
  • Start your application
  • Submit the application form and choose “pay now” or “pay later.”  
    • Application fees are non-refundable

2. Completion of Application Item Requirements  

  • Click on the application items tab to start uploading documents and create reference requests. (Note: you can only view the full application item checklist and reference section after the application form is submitted).  
  • Within 1-2 business days of submitting your application, the Graduate School will review your application form. Your application item checklist may be modified at this time. Go to the application items tab to review any changes.  
  • Typically, within 2-3 business days, any materials we have received electronically or by mail (i.e., official test scores or official transcripts) will be added to your file and marked on the checklist in your application portal.  

3. Graduate School Review  

  • Once all required application materials are submitted, the Graduate School will begin an evaluation of your file. 
  • If your materials are satisfactory and no additional information is required to complete the Graduate School’s evaluation, your application will then be sent to the graduate program to which you have applied for review.  

4. Graduate Program Review  

  • The time-to-decision varies greatly by program. While some programs have rolling admissions and make recommendations on applications within days, others review applications by committee once a month, once a semester, or even once a year. Contact the program’s graduate coordinator to inquire about their timeline for application review.  

5. Decision  

  • Once the Graduate School receives the program’s recommendation regarding admission, a final review is conducted. You will be contacted by email once your decision letter is available to view in the application portal. Admitted students should review the information on next steps here.  

Questions?

Contact your Graduate Coordinator. 

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Emily Sandoz headshot
  • Director of the University Honors Program
  • Professor
  • Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Sandoz is the Director of the University Honors Program and a Full Professor in the Psychology Department.

Phil Auter
  • Faculty Senate Executive Officer
  • Graduate Coordinator
  • Professor, Communication

Dr. Auter is a Graduate Coordinator and professor in the Department of Communication.

Associate Professor and Department Head of Communicative Disorders, Ryan Nelson
  • Department Head
  • Graduate Coordinator
  • Associate Professor

Ryan Nelson is a Graduate Coordinator and the Department Head of the Department of Communicative Disorders.

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  • Department Head
  • Graduate Coordinator
  • Professor

Irv Esters is the Graduate Coordinator and Department Head for the Department of Counseling.

Director of the Health Services Administration Rachel Ellison
  • Program Director
  • Graduate Coordinator
  • Assistant Professor

Rachel Ellison is a Graduate Coordinator and the Director of the Health Services Administration Program.

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  • Program Director
  • Graduate Coordinator
  • Assistant Professor

Dr. Gros is an Assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology and serves as a Graduate Coordinator and the Program Director for the M.S. Athletic Training Program.

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  • Director
  • Graduate Coordinator
  • Associate Professor

Dr. Christine Briggs is a Graduate Coordinator and the Director for the Center for Gifted Education and an associate professor in the Department of Educational Curriculum & Instruction.

Amanda Mayeaux
  • Graduate Coordinator
  • Associate Professor

Amanda Mayeaux is a Graduate Coordinator and an Assosiate Professor for the Ed.D. program.

Frank Del Favero
  • Professor
  • Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Frank S. Del Favero is a professor and the Graduate Coordinator for the Master Degree Program in Educational Leadership in the Department of Educational Foundations & Leadership.

Carl Richter Associate Dean and Professor of Geology
  • Associate Dean
  • Graduate Coordinator
  • Professor

Carl Richter is a Graduate Coordinator and the Associate Dean of Geology.

Michael Totaro
  • Associate Professor
  • Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Michael Totaro is an associate professor and the graduate program coordinator of the Master's of Science in Informatics program in the School of Computing and Informatics.

Scott Fuller
  • Associate Professor
  • Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Scott Fuller is a Graduate Coordinator and associate professor for the School of Kinesiology.

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  • Graduate Coordinator
  • Associate Professor

Christy McDonald Lenahan is the graduate coordinator and an associate professor in the LHC Group · Myers School of Nursing.

Frances Stueben
  • 2nd Semester Senior Coordinator
  • Graduate Coordinator
  • Assistant Professor

Frances Stueben is the Coordinator of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program and the Simulation Program in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, LHC Group · Myers School of Nursing.

Boyun Guo
  • Director
  • Graduate Coordinator
  • Professor

Boyun Gun is a Graduate Coordinator and the Director of the Center for Optimization of Petroleum Systems.

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  • Interim Director
  • Graduate Coordinator
  • Professor

Gabriela Petculescu is a Graduate Coordinator and the Interim Director of the Louisiana Accelerator Center.

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  • Professor
  • Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Zhongqi Pan is a Graduate Coordinator and a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

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  • Associate Professor
  • Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Natalie Keefer is Associate Professor of Social Studies Educator and Graduate Coordinator in the Educational Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

Ashlie Boelkins Headshot
  • Associate Professor
  • Graduate Coordinator

Ashlie Boelkins is a Graduate Coordinator for the Master of Architecture program and an Associate Professor in the School of Architecture and Design.

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  • Assistant Professor
  • Graduate Coordinator

Meng-Ru (Lily) Shih is the graduate coordinator and the assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice.

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  • Associate Professor
  • Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Gabriele Morra is a Graduate Coordinator and an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and the School of Geosciences.

Leah Orr headshot
  • Associate Professor
  • Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Leah Orr is a Graduate Coordinator and Associate Professor in the Department of English.

Cheryl Metrejean headshot
  • Associate Professor
  • Graduate Coordinator

Cheryl Metrejean is a Graduate Coordinator and an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting.

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  • Professor
  • Graduate Coordinator

Catherine Roche-Wallace is a Graduate Coordinator and a Professor in the School of Music and Performing Arts.

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  • Associate Professor
  • Graduate Coordinator

William Chirdon is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator for the Department of Chemical Engineering.

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  • Assistant Dean, Graduate Affairs
  • Graduate Coordinator
  • Professor

Jim Lee is a Professor, the Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies of Engineering, and a Graduate Coordinator. 

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  • Interim Department Head
  • Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Khattak is a Graduate Coordinator, a Professor and Interim Department Head of Civil Engineering.

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  • Professor
  • Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Durga Poudel is a Professor and Graduate Coordinator for the Master of Science in Environmental Resource Science program.

Jorge Villa Headshot
  • Assistant Professor
  • Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Jorge Villa is a Graduate Coordinator and Professor in the School of Geosciences.