Students

Welcome to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette!

New Student Orientation is your first real taste of life as a Ragin' Cajun. Orientation will help you feel at home on our campus and assist you in becoming familiar with the wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities available at UL Lafayette. You will learn how to navigate our campus, be introduced to helpful campus resources, and discover the amazing opportunities that college life offers.

Student Orientation Programs

Select your Student Type to learn more about your Orientation program.

First-Time Freshman Orientation

If you are a new student who has never attended college before, you'll attend Freshman Orientation. 

Freshman Orientation Information

Transfer Student Orientation

Transfer students attended a different institution after graduating from high school and are now switching to UL Lafayette. These students will attend Transfer Student Orientation. 

Transfer Orientation Information

Adult Learner Orientation

If you are a first-time freshman who is 21 years of age or older, you'll attend Adult Learner Orientation. 

Adult Orientation Information

Online Learner Orientation

If you're enrolled in a 100% online degree program, you will complete an Online Orientation program through the Office of Distance Learning.

Learn more about Online Orientation