1. Office of Orientation
  2. Students
  3. Adult Learner Orientation

Adult Learner Orientation

Adult Learner Orientation is for first-time freshmen who are 21 or older. 

At Adult Learner Orientation you'll be provided with the information you need to transition to our campus successfully.  Because of the importance of this information, all adult students (21+) are required to attend.

During Orientation, you'll have the opportunity to meet other incoming students, learn about university resources, discuss important tips for a successful transition to college life, meet with an academic advisor in your area of study, and register for classes. Members of our Student Orientation Staff will help you understand what it means to be a student on our campus and will guide you through the experience.

For Orientation dates and registration details, select the semester that you will start on campus below. 

Adult Orientation Dates & Registration

Orientation Dates

Spring Session 1November 26, 2024
Spring Session 2January 9, 2025

Please note: Students who register for classes after the Spring tuition payment deadline of January 15, 2025, will incur a $50 late course registration fee that will be applied to their tuition and fees. Students are encouraged to register for classes before the payment deadline to avoid this late fee.

 

Orientation Registration

Spring Orientation Registration opens in October. Adult Learners who are admitted to the University for the Spring Semester will receive Orientation registration instructions via U.S. Postal Mail in early October.

Orientation Dates

Summer Session 1May 21, 2025
Summer Session 2June 3, 2025

Please note: Students who schedule Summer Semester classes after the Summer School Tuition & Fees Payment Deadline of June 9, 2025, will incur a $50 late course registration fee that will be applied to their tuition and fees. Students are encouraged to register for classes before the payment deadline to avoid this late fee.

 

Orientation Registration

Summer Orientation Registration opens in March. Adult Learners who are admitted to the University for the Summer Semester will receive Orientation registration instructions via U.S. Postal Mail in early March.

Orientation Dates

Fall Session 1May 21, 2025
Fall Session 2June 3, 2025
Fall Session 3June 18, 2025
Fall Session 4July 23, 2025

Please note: Students who register for Fall Semester classes after the Fall Tuition & Fees Payment Deadline of August 25, 2025, will incur a $50 late course registration fee that will be applied to their tuition and fees. Students are encouraged to register for classes before the payment deadline to avoid this late fee.

 

Orientation Registration

Fall Orientation Registration opens in March. Adult Learners who are admitted to the University for the Fall Semester will receive Orientation registration instructions via U.S. Postal Mail in early March.

Adult Orientation Details

The Adult Orientation fee is $60 and includes parking, program implementation, program materials, food, a Ragin’ Cajuns spirit shirt, lanyard, pen, and bag. Your Orientation fee must be paid online via ULink when you register for Orientation. 

Overnight accommodations are not available on campus for Adult Orientation. Please view our list of local hotels for recommended accommodations. 

7:45 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Student Check-In (7:45 AM-8:30 AM)
  • University Welcome
  • Discussion Group
  • TOPS & Financial Aid Session
  • Academic Boot Camp
  • Lunch
  • Student Success Sessions
  • Academic Advising
  • Course Registration
  • Campus Tour (Optional)
  • Check out after course registration (between 3:00 PM-5:00 PM)

*Schedule subject to change

*Students are REQUIRED to participate in the full duration of Orientation activities. Those arriving late or leaving early must reschedule another Orientation session.

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