1. Office of Orientation
  2. Students
  3. Transfer Student Orientation

Transfer Student Orientation

Transfer Orientation is for students who attended a different institution after graduating high school and are now switching to UL Lafayette.

At Transfer Student Orientation you'll be provided with the information you need to transition to our campus successfully.  Because of the importance of this information, all transfer students are required to attend.

During the program, you'll learn about our university culture, your academic program, the transfer credit articulation process, and how to navigate our campus. 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. 

Transfer 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. Transfer Students who are admitted to the University for the Spring Semester will receive Orientation registration instructions via email in late October. Follow the emailed instructions to register for Orientation and sign up for an Academic Advising appointment. 

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. Transfer Students who are admitted to the University for the Summer Semester will receive Orientation registration instructions via email in late March. Follow the emailed instructions to register for Orientation and sign up for an Academic Advising appointment. 

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. Transfer Students who are admitted to the University for the Fall Semester will receive Orientation registration instructions via email in late March. Follow the emailed instructions to register for Orientation and sign up for an Academic Advising appointment. 

Transfer Orientation Details

Once you receive your orientation registration email, you may reach out to your Academic Advisor to schedule an advising appointment. Your advisor will review previously earned course credits, discuss options for next semester, and remove your advising hold. View the transfer advisor directory here.

The Transfer 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 Transfer 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 Success Session
  • Lunch
  • Student Success Sessions
  • Check-out for Transfer Students who have been advised and registered for classes (2:00 PM)
  • 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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