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HOW TO’S FIRST-YEAR ESSENTIALSA RESOURCE FOR PARENTS OF RAGIN’ CAJUN® FRESHMEN June 5, 2019Parent Orientation at UL LafayetteSchool is out, summer is in, and orientation season is ocially underway! Although not mandatory, we highly encourage all parents or guardians supporting First Time Freshmen to attend Parent Orientation. At Parent Orientation, you’ll learn all about the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, our academic programs, and our many student services. Additionally, the Parent Orientation program is designed to help you understand your student’s transition to college and how you can best support them through that transition. Online registration for Summer & Fall 2019 Parent Orientation is available through the student orientation registration system. When your student registers for orientation online, they will have the option to register up to two guests to attend Parent Orientation. Not sure if you’re registered? No problem! You can register on site when you get here or email orientation@louisiana.edu. Visit the Oce of Orientation’s website for more information about Parent Orientation and New Student Orientation.SOUL Camp: Service, Outreach, Unity & LeadershipThe transition from high school to college can certainly be a challenge, but SOUL Camp is here to help! SOUL Camp is an optional, extended orientation program that emphasizes leadership development and Ragin’ Cajun® spirit. Through a combination of social activities, a community service project, educational speakers, interaction with faculty, sta, and upperclass student mentors, team building, and much more, students leave camp prepared to be an engaged member of our campus community. Spots ll up quickly, so register soon because this is an opportunity that your student will not want to miss! Visit the SOUL Camp website to read about the benets and cost, registration, and other important information. Questions? Contact soulcamp@louisiana.edu.Not sure where to go with your questions? Send them to us:parents@louisiana.eduJoin our Facebook Group:UL Lafayette Parents & FamilyOce of OrientationBuchanan Hall, 3rd oor111 Boucher St.337-482-1391orientation@louisiana.eduOce of First-Year Experience106 Lee Hall230 Hebrard Blvd.337-482-6599ofye@louisiana.eduFIRST DAY For Fall 2019 Freshmen:Cajun Connection &New Student ConvocationAugust 22, 2019SOUL CAMP DATES:SOUL Camp 337: July 19-21, 2019SOUL Camp A: August 10-13, 2019SOUL Camp B: August 15-18, 2019

HOW TO’S FIRST-YEAR ESSENTIALSTransferring Credits to UL LafayetteIf students have dual enrollment, AP credit, CLEP credit, or any type of credit that could potentially transfer to UL Lafayette, make sure to follow the proper procedure to get the credits transferred.College Credit—ocial transcripts must be sent to UL’s Oce of Admissions. To submit transcripts digitally, email them to etranscripts@louisiana.edu.AP and CLEP Credit—must be provided by the organization itself, not students or parents. Visit their website in order to request the credit(s) to be sent to UL Lafayette.Find out if your credits transfer. Contact our transfer coordinator at transfer@louisiana.edu with questions.HousingDo not forget to sign up for Housing. Please visit the housing portal through ULINK today and pick your room! The on campus team is ready to help. Please email oncampusliving@louisiana.edu or call at (337) 482-6471 for assistance in this process. Visit the Housing website for more information.Living Learning CommunitiesFreshmen have the unique opportunity to live in the residence halls with a group of students who have similar interests. LLCs allow students to take classes with this group AND live together. Visit OFYE’s website to learn more and check availability. If a student has not applied for housing, they can apply for an LLC when the housing application is lled out through ULINK. If a student has already applied for housing, please contact Dr. Beth Giroir directly at elizabeth.giroir@louisiana.edu.LLC’S Oered:• Darwin• Engineering• Gateway to the Arts• Honors• Lifetime Recreation• Nursing• Service and Leadership• Taste of Business• Travel, Language, & CultureShare experiences together.Live and Learn together.Living Learning CommunitiesFall 2019 Academic Calendar(subject to change)August 14Deadline to pay tuition/feesAugust 19Student classes dropped for nonpayment of tuition/feesAugust 22First day for Freshman students: Cajun Connection and New Student ConvocationAugust 26Classes beginAugust 30Last day for dropping or adding classesSeptember 2Labor Day HolidayOctober 3 - 4Fall Holiday (subject to change)October 21 - November 1 Advising session for Spring 2020 beginsNovember 7Last day to drop with a WNovember 28 - 29Thanksgiving HolidayDecember 4 - 8Dead daysDecember 6Last day of classesDecember 9 - 13Final ExamsDecember 13Semester ends

HOW TO’S FIRST-YEAR ESSENTIALSFinances in CollegePlease visit the Bursar’s website for payment information where you can learn about dierent methods of payment and how to become an authorized user so you can pay tuition. Any questions regarding TOPS or nancial aid will be handled through the Oce of Financial Aid. The oce can be reached by phone at 337-482-6506 or by email at naid@louisiana.edu. Any questions regarding scholarships should be handled directly through the Oce of Scholarships; their oce can be reached at 337-482-6515 or by email at scholar@louisiana.edu.University Bookstore The University Bookstore, located in the Student Union and at the intersection of Rex Street and St. Mary Boulevard, will oer any textbook required for a class at UL Lafayette. The Bookstore allows students to rent or buy used textbooks to help with the costs. We suggest using caution when buying textbooks prior to the rst day of class, as some books are not required.Academic CalendarThe University’s Academic Calendar contains important dates including rst day of classes, add/drop date, student holidays, and more. View the calendar for each semester.Cajun CardThe Cajun Card will be the most important thing in your student’s wallet during their time at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. First and foremost, it serves as their student ID. But the Cajun Card is also your student’s free season pass to all Ragin’ Cajun® home games (subject to availability), gives your student admission to campus events, is their library card, meal card, building, lab, and parking pass, and gets your student discounts at tons of dierent stores and restaurants around campus.In addition to all that, your student can load it up with Cajun Cash and use it like a debit card on campus and at a select list of o-campus favorite shops. Visit the website for more information. Students will receive their Cajun Card at Orientation.Student Health Services• Located on campus • By appointment only (call 337-482-1293) • Open during semester breaks and University administrative oce hours• Care for minor illnesses, injuries, or stable chronic conditions• Some minor surgeries and procedures• Physical exams • Women’s health• Some immunizations• Allergy shots• IV Therapy• Limited prescription medications Call 337-482-1293 to make an appointment. See their website for more information.ImmunizationsIn order to be fully admitted to UL Lafayette, all students must submit a Proof of Immunization Compliance form. Failure to submit immunization records will hold students from scheduling classes for the fall semester at orientation. For immunization questions, please see the Health Services web page. You may contact the Student Health Services by phone at (337) 482-1328 or by email at shs@louisiana.edu.