1. Office of Orientation
  2. Students
  3. Freshman Orientation
  4. Fall Orientation

Fall Orientation

Fall Orientation is designed for new students beginning their studies at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Lafayette during the Fall Semester. 

During Orientation, you'll have the opportunity to meet other incoming students, learn about university resources, discuss important tips for a successful transition to college life, meet with an academic advisor in your area of study, and register for classes. Members of our Student Orientation Staff will help you understand what it means to be a student on our campus and will guide you through the experience.

Orientation Dates

Early Orientation Session 1
 (View eligibility requirements)		May 26, 2026
Early Orientation Session 2
 (View eligibility requirements)		May 27, 2026
Fall Session 1June 16, 2026
Fall Session 2June 17, 2026
Fall Session 3June 24, 2026
Fall Session 4June 25, 2026
Fall Session 5July 15, 2026
Fall Session 6July 16, 2026
Fall Session 7July 27, 2026
Fall Session 8July 28, 2026

Please note: Students who register for Fall Semester classes after the Fall Tuition & Fees Payment Deadline of August 24, 2026, will incur a $50 late course registration fee that will be applied to their tuition and fees. Students are encouraged to register for classes before the payment deadline to avoid this late fee.

Fall Orientation Details

Freshman Orientation registration for Fall 2026, will open on March 1, 2026. Orientation registration instructions will be emailed to admitted students in late February 2026. 

If you have not received those instructions by March 5, 2026, please send an email to orientation@louisiana.edu. Include your full name and ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ID in your email.

Students admitted after March 5, should expect to receive registration instructions within two weeks of admission. If you do not receive registration instructions by email within two weeks of admission, please send an email to orientation@louisiana.edu. Include your full name and ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ID in your email.

The Freshman Orientation fee is $125 and includes parking, program implementation, program materials, food, a Ragin’ Cajuns spirit shirt, lanyard, pen, and bag. Your Orientation fee must be paid online via ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ink when you register for Orientation. 

Orientation students have the option to stay overnight in a ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Lafayette residence hall the evening before their Orientation session. 

If you'd like to stay overnight, you must pre-register for overnight housing during Orientation registration and pay the additional fee. Students must bring their own bedding, pillow, toiletries, towels, and other personal items needed for their overnight stay. 

When you arrive at overnight housing check-in, you will be paired with another student attending Orientation. If you wish to room with a student of the same gender, who is also registered to attend the same orientation, please check in to overnight housing at the same time. The Student Orientation Staff will be present with fun activities to help you get to know more about campus and meet your peers.

Important note: Overnight housing is NOT available for family and friends. Please view our list of local hotels for recommended accommodations. 

Students are NOT required to stay overnight in the residence hall for Orientation but it is recommended, especially for students who will be living on campus. 

The schedule at a glance for Orientation is below. This schedule is tentative and is subject to change.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Student Check-In
  • University Welcome
  • Discussion Groups
  • Money Matters Session
  • Academic Success Session
  • Lunch (provided)
  • Student Success Sessions
  • Academic College Town Hall
  • Academic Advising
  • Course Registration
  • Campus Tour (optional)
  • Check out after course registration (between 3:00 PM-5:00 PM)

*Schedule subject to change

*Students are REQUIRED to participate in the full duration of Orientation activities. Those arriving late or leaving early must reschedule another Orientation session.

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