Welcome to UL Lafayette! We hope you enjoyed your Orientation experience!
All of the information presented at Orientation is important for your success. We encourage you to use this website to review the presentations you attended, as well as the breakout sessions that you were unable to attend.
For updates and information from the Office of Orientation, follow us:
The Red Pages is your new student guide to all things Ragin' Cajuns! You received this document in your Orientation bag, but a digital version is linked below.
Access the 2025-2026 Red Pages*
*All dates are subject to change.
The Red Pages contains an overview of the following:
The Academic Calendar lists the most important dates for each semester. We encourage you to bookmark this page so that you can access all future semester calendars.
louisiana.edu/studentsuccess | success@louisiana.edu
The Academic Success Center (ASC) is your best resource for academic support services! Advisors in the ASC are here to help students looking for tutoring, advising, and information about changing majors. The presentation below provides an overview of academic life at UL Lafayette including the advising process, our Academic Catalog, academic resources such as The Learning Center, and much more.
"Academic Boot Camp" Presentation - Freshmen
"Commitment Counts, Success Happens" Presentation - Transfer Students
louisiana.edu/firstyear | ofye@louisiana.edu
The Office of First-Year Experience provides programs and support specifically for freshman students. Certain programs such as New Student Convocation, and UNIV 100, are required for all incoming first-year students. These programs have been established to enhance your first-year experience and ease your transition into college life.
Please see the end of the Academic Boot Camp presentation above for the OFYE slides.
academicaffairs.louisiana.edu | provost@louisiana.edu
UL Lafayette’s eight academic colleges offer a variety of programs that expand student learning and experiences, while promoting undergraduate research opportunities.
Learn more about our Academic Colleges:
louisiana.edu/financialaid | finaid@louisiana.edu
The Financial Aid Office processes all financial aid and TOPS. If you plan to receive financial assistance, we highly recommend that you review the documents below. These resources will walk you through the processes that you must take to secure and maintain your aid.
"Financial Aid - Money Matters" Presentation
Review the Estimated Costs Worksheet
louisiana.edu/scholarship | scholars@louisiana.edu
The Scholarship Office handles all UL Lafayette Academic Scholarships and outside scholarships. Additional scholarship opportunities become available as you progress through your academic career. Review the information below for more information.
"Academic Scholarships" Presentation
louisiana.edu/studentcashier | bursar@louisiana.edu
The Student Cashier Center (also known as the Bursar's Office) manages tuition and fee assessment and payment. Review the presentation below for information about our various payment options and how to register an Authorized User on your account.
studentaffairs.louisiana.edu | studentaffairs@louisiana.edu
Your life outside of the classroom is just as important as inside the classroom. View the presentation below to learn more about all of the services that the Dean of Students Office provides to you!
"Student Affairs at Your Service" Presentation
getinvolved.louisiana.edu | getinvolved@louisiana.edu
This is your time to discover who you are, what you like, and who you want to be. Getting involved in campus life can teach you things beyond the classroom. This is your chance to meet new people, experience different cultures, try something new, help others in need, learn new skills, and just enjoy life!
housing.louisiana.edu | oncampusliving@louisiana.edu
Are you living on campus this semester? View the information below from the Office of University Housing & Residential Life to learn more about our various housing styles, the move-in day process, and the requirements and benefits of living on campus.
"Living on Campus" Presentation
louisiana.edu/park | parking@louisiana.edu
Whether you are living on campus or commuting from home, it's important to understand the ins and outs of Transportation Services. View this presentation for information about parking, our on-campus transit system, and more!
"Parking & Transit" Presentation
dining.louisiana.edu | campusfoodservices@louisiana.edu
With a variety of dining options on campus, you certainly will not go hungry while you're here! View these websites for details about our campus dining locations, meal plans, and more.
Your health and safety are our top priority! Review the information below to learn about health and safety resources on campus including Student Health Services, Counseling & Testing, Recreational Sports, and University Police.
louisiana.edu/studenthealth | shs@louisiana.edu
Student Health Services has a caring staff of licensed professionals who are experienced with the practice of medicine in a college setting. This team of medical professionals is dedicated to providing UL Lafayette students with the best medical care possible.
counselingandtesting.louisiana.edu | counseling@louisiana.edu
The Counseling and Testing Center provides personal counseling, crisis intervention, and short-term psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and groups. The Center offers an unlimited number of sessions, FREE of charge to University students.
recsports.louisiana.edu | recsports@louisiana.edu
Rec Sports supports students in all of their fitness and wellness pursuits. Through Rec Sports, students can find a number of ways to get and stay active from pick-up basketball to Group Exercise, as well as ways to relax and unwind by getting mindful through yoga or spending time by the pool.
police.louisiana.edu | ulpolice@louisiana.edu
Our UL Police Department (ULPD) provides a safe environment on campus 24 hours a day, every day throughout the year. For more information about campus safety, review the information below.
louisiana.edu/cajuncard | cajuncash@louisiana.edu
The Cajun Card, first and foremost, is your student ID. It also serves as your free admission to campus events, library card, meal card, building, lab, parking pass, and much more!
louisiana.edu/career | careerservices@louisiana.edu
Deciding what you want to do for the rest of your life can be overwhelming. After all, there are so many majors and occupations. The professional career staff in the Major & Career Exploration Center helps students and alumni discover their major and career path. Additionally, the Office of Career Services is here to assist students and alumni with career planning, development, and job-seeking strategies.
"Career Planning for Success" Presentation
louisiana.edu/disability | ods@louisiana.edu
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) is dedicated to ensuring nondiscrimination and equal access to all programs, services, and activities for qualified students with disabilities. Any student with a diagnosed disability can receive accommodations during their time at the University. View the ODS website, linked above, for more information including how to register for services.
honors.louisiana.edu | honors@louisiana.edu
Incoming freshmen with an ACT composite or superscore of at least 23 (or 1130 on the SAT) and Transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above are eligible to join the Honors Program. Students who participate in the Honors Program receive a variety of benefits.
If you did not sign up for the Honors Program while at Orientation, please visit their website, linked above, for more information.
louisiana.edu/veterans | veterans@louisiana.edu
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Office of Veteran & Military Student Services proudly support those who have served our country. Many of our service members, and their family members, qualify for educational benefits. The mission of this office is to help students obtain the benefits they need to reach their educational goals and offer guidance along the way.
"Veteran & Military Student Services" Presentation
The Office of the University Registrar has a website to help with registration. Use this webpage to help with questions about registering for classes, adjusting your schedule, waitlisting, etc.
The Academic Catalog is published annually and designed to provide a detailed explanation of the University's degree programs, curricular requirements, and Academic Affairs rules and regulations. Find your academic major under the Programs of Study tab and there you will see a list of the courses you must take to graduate in that degree program.
If you need to speak with an advisor after attending Orientation (changed your major, or need additional guidance), please reach out to the Academic Success Center (ASC) for guidance.