COVID-19 vaccinations are critical to reduce the severity of illness and protect high-risk populations and are required for all UL Lafayette students. The CDC recommends that individuals stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots. Learn more about COVID-19 booster shots.
The University is not currently administering COVID-19 vaccines. Find a list of vaccine providers on the LDH website or call the Louisiana vaccine hotline at 1-855-453-0774. The vaccine hotline can also connect you with medical professionals who can answer questions.
Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine and read FAQs on the Louisiana Department of Health website.
Student Vaccination Requirement
All UL Lafayette students (except dual enrollment students) must receive the COVID-19 vaccine or submit a request for exemption to avoid a registration hold on future semesters.
In addition to preventing the COVID-19 virus, vaccinated students will usually not be required to quarantine if they are exposed to someone with COVID-19.
Vaccination Requirement Information
Employee Vaccination Requirement
As of Dec.17, 2021
As a result of a ruling on Dec. 16, 2021, by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, the University has suspended the COVID-19 vaccination requirement under federal Executive Order 14042 for federal contractors and subcontractors. The University will continue to fulfill all other provisions of federal contracts not covered by the ruling and will continue weekly COVID-19 testing of unvaccinated employees and all other established COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.
Presently, 96% of the University's full-time faculty members and 90% of its full-time staff members are fully vaccinated. In addition, more than 70% of students are fully vaccinated.
All University students and employees who are not fully vaccinated are strongly encouraged to consider vaccination. It is the most effective defense against infection and severe illness related to the virus. Vaccinations, combined with booster shots, have also been shown to be highly effective against COVID-19 strains, such as the Omicron variant. You can find COVID-19 vaccination providers in your area here.
How to Provide Proof of Vaccination
Employees who wish to upload their proof of vaccination can do so via this form.
Face Covering Policy Still in Effect
The University's Face Covering Policy was recently amended to recommend, but not require, that everyone wear face coverings in all indoor settings and outdoors while on University property.
A department or unit may require all individuals wear face coverings over their mouths and noses if it is determined to be necessary during a specific face-to-face course, in a specific classroom, laboratory, and/or private office/workspace, or other areas.
Read the final Face Covering Policy on the University Policies website.