Welcome to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette!
This University is rooted in growth, innovation, and opportunity. Building on a long and proud history of service to the state and region, we continue to reach for new heights through academic excellence, consequential research, and community impact.
As a top-tier public research institution, we are at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries that address real-world challenges. Every day, our faculty and staff researchers push the bounds of knowledge as they work to improve the quality of life for our neighbors and for communities around the globe.
Yet we have not forgotten our roots. For decades, the University has embraced, celebrated and preserved the region’s culture, history, and traditions that make this part of the world so special. Our vibrant campus community is a supportive and welcoming environment where students from all walks of life can thrive and where the exchange of ideas is encouraged and valued.
The University also fulfills a crucial role as an economic and social engine for the region and state. Through partnerships with government and the private sectors, we fuel workforce development and entrepreneurship. Our strong academic and research foundations support existing businesses and industries while fostering the growth of new sectors. We are committed to strengthening Louisiana’s economy and securing its future.
Above all, we are dedicated to student success. We strive to impart essential values such as ethics, civic responsibility, collaboration and leadership. Our goal is to ensure that every student who comes here to pursue their dreams is equipped with skills and knowledge for a successful career and for a meaningful and engaged life.
Through this website, I hope you get a sense of the incredible Ragin’ Cajuns spirit that emboldens all that we do, all that we are and all that we aspire to be. Better yet – I hope it inspires you to visit. Come to the University and meet our exceptional faculty and students and experience our campus’ energy and enthusiasm for yourself. When you do, you’ll learn why this University offers an environment unlike any other and why it’s a place you will want to experience.
Welcome and Geaux Cajuns!
Dr. Joseph Savoie President