Important information for start of semester

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If you are a student affected by or concerned about recent flooding in South ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥, UL Lafayette would like to relieve some of your stress during this time. We have contingency plans in place to make your arrival on campus as smooth as possible—no matter what day you arrive.

Freshman Move-In Day has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 17. Please arrive at the scheduled time from your original Golden Ticket. If you cannot move on that day, contact the Housing office at oncampusliving@louisiana.edu to set up an alternative date and time. All housing reservations are being honored unless cancelled by the student. Please check the Housing website for updates:
Upperclassman Move-In Day is Saturday, Aug. 20. Please arrive at the scheduled time from your original assignment email. If you cannot move on that day, contact the Housing office at oncampusliving@louisiana.edu to set up an alternative date and time. All housing reservations are being honored unless cancelled by the student. Check the Housing website for updates: housing.louisiana.edu

The New Student Orientation session on Tuesday, Aug. 16, will be held as scheduled. If you were registered for this session and cannot attend, there will be mini-orientations held at numerous times between Aug. 17 through 24. No need to pre-register, just arrive at the sessions that work best for you. See the list of times on the Orientation website:
Graduate Student Orientation is on Wednesday, Aug. 17. Students unable to attend should contact the Grad School at gradschool@louisiana.edu. Information can be found online at:

International Student Orientation will take place on Monday afternoon, as scheduled. If you were unable to attend, please come to the Office of International Affairs during business hours at your earliest convenience to check-in with staff. Please be sure to bring your I-20 and passport. Email oia.louisiana.edu with questions.
SOUL Camp C is still scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Aug. 16, through Friday, Aug. 19. The SOUL Camp director has emailed all registered campers with updated details. Please check the email address you used when registering for SOUL Camp. Information can be found online at:

Cajun Connection will be held, as scheduled, on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 18–19. Students and parents are asked to check your email for information from the Office of the First-Year Experience (OFYE) on details about Cajun Connection, which is mandatory for all incoming freshmen. Information can be found online at: . Parents: If you have not been getting emails from OFYE, please sign up for the parent newsletter at:
The University has extended the deadline for fall semester payments and/or confirmation of financial aid to Friday, Aug. 26. Check your University email daily for updates on tuition payment deadlines.

Students who are still trying to add classes that are currently full should contact the department that is offering the class. You will have to call or go in person to request an override.