1. Office of Orientation
  2. Students
  3. Freshman Orientation
  4. Summer Orientation

Summer Orientation

Summer Orientation is designed for new students beginning their studies at UL Lafayette during the Summer Semester. 

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.

Orientation Dates

Summer Session 1May 22-23, 2025
Late Summer School SessionJune 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.

Summer Orientation Details

Freshman Orientation registration for Summer 2025, is not yet available. Orientation registration instructions will be mailed to admitted students in February 2025.

The Freshman Orientation fee is $125 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. 

***Available for students attending May 22-23 only. Not available for Late Summer Orientation on June 3.***

Orientation students have the option to stay overnight in a UL Lafayette residence hall on the first evening of their Orientation session.

If you'd like to stay overnight, you must pre-register for overnight housing during Orientation registration. There is no additional fee to stay overnight, but students must bring their own bedding, pillow, toiletries, towels, and other personal items needed for their overnight stay.

When you arrive at overnight housing check-in, you will be paired with another student attending Orientation. If you wish to room with a student of the same gender, who is also registered to attend the same orientation, please check in to overnight housing at the same time. The Student Orientation Staff will be present with fun activities to help you get to know more about campus and meet your peers.

Important note: Overnight housing is NOT available for family and friends. Please view our list of local hotels for recommended accommodations.

Students are NOT required to stay overnight in the residence hall for Orientation but it is recommended, especially for students who will be living on campus. 

The Summer Session 1 Schedule will be available in the Spring.

*Students are REQUIRED to participate in the full duration of Orientation activities. Those arriving late or leaving early must reschedule another Orientation session. If you have school or extracurricular responsibilities that prevent you from being present through the entire program, please schedule another available Orientation session.

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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