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Future Students

You belong at the 51ÊÓƵ at Lafayette.

Here, you'll have a college experience that embraces your passions, provides opportunities to make your dreams reality, and transforms your future. 

Our close, supportive community of scholars and friends believe in pursuing what you love and making a positive impact. You’ll have the opportunities of a large university with the comforts of a small, private institution.

Whether you’re conducting meaningful research, creating works of art, or mastering skills for the future, UL Lafayette is where you will find your people, place, and passion.

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From our stately buildings to the wildlife at Cypress Lake, you'll find adventures and a place to call home on our uniquely beautiful campus.

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First-time freshmen and some transfer students can take advance credit tests to earn credit for college classes. Your ACT score determines whether you are eligible to take certain advance credit exams.

If you were in dual enrollment or took classes at another university before or while you were a student here, request that your transcripts are sent to UL Lafayette’s Office of the Registrar from your other institution.

If you were in dual enrollment at UL Lafayette before coming here as a freshman, your transcript will already be on file.

 

Your SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer tests may qualify you for advanced placement in English or math courses.

UL Lafayette also awards.

  • Yes, all incoming students are required to attend Orientation.

    Classes for first-time freshmen start the week before upperclassmen. You’ll spend your first week getting to know the campus and attending Cajun Connection, which will help you prepare for your first year.

    The academic calendar for each semester has all of that information.

  • UL Lafayette offers accommodations to all students with physical, emotional, or learning disabilities.

    The and will help set up accommodations for you and help with your transition to college.

    We’re dedicated to helping our active duty and veteran students earn their degrees (it’s why we’re a gold-level Military Friendly school).

    The and can help you transition from service to school.