Campus experienced little to no damage during the storm and will open at noon on Thursday, Sept. 12. If you have experienced effects from Hurricane Francine and are unable to attend class or work:
• Students should contact their professors. If you need further assistance, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@louisiana.edu or (337) 482-6276.
• Faculty members should contact deans or department heads.
• Staff members should contact supervisors.
Also be reminded that 24/7 counseling is available through the University's partnership with UWill, a free virtual mental health support service for students. It is available 24 hours a day, every day, and offers on-demand access to resources, counseling sessions and a crisis line that allows students to speak immediately with a mental health professional.
Please be advised of the following instructional and operational notes for Thursday.
Classes
Classes will start at 12:30 p.m. Any student who is unable to attend class should contact their professor. If you need further assistance, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@louisiana.edu or (337) 482-6276.
Student Union
The following Student Union entrances will open at 6:45 a.m.:
• Boucher Street,
• Cypress Lake Plaza,
• Courtyard by the Ragin' Cajuns Store, and
• McKinley Street by McAlister's.
Dining
Some of the establishments that will be open for dining include:
• Cypress Lake Dining Hall, 7 a.m.
• The Ragin' Cajun Food Court, 8 a.m.
• Jazzman’s Café, noon.
• Smoothie King in the Rec Center, noon.
• Café Fleur de Lis, 2 p.m.
Check the UL Lafayette Dining Services Facebook page for more dining options.
Parking and Transportation
Please note the following for parking and transportation.
• Shuttle service will run from satellite housing locations to campus beginning at 6:45 a.m.
• Bus and full shuttle service will run beginning at 10 a.m.
• Any campus residents who moved their vehicles should return to their permitted areas by 9:30 a.m.