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 Â鶹AV 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 25, 2027
Early Orientation Session 2
 (View eligibility requirements)		May 26, 2027
Fall Session 1June 15, 2027
Fall Session 2June 16, 2027
Fall Session 3June 17, 2027
Fall Session 4June 23, 2027
Fall Session 5June 24, 2027
Fall Session 6July 14, 2027
Fall Session 7July 15, 2027
Fall Session 8July 26, 2027
Fall Session 9July 27, 2027
Late Fall SessionAugust 17, 2027

Fall Orientation Details

Freshman Orientation registration for Fall 2027 will open on March 1, 2027. Orientation registration instructions will be emailed to admitted students in late February 2027. 

If you have not received those instructions by March 5, 2027, please send an email to orientation@louisiana.edu. Include your full name and ULID 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 ULID in your email.

The Freshman Orientation fee is $150 and includes parking, program implementation, program materials, food, a Ragin’ Cajuns spirit shirt, lanyard, pen, and bag. Your Orientation fee is required to be paid online through the Orientation registration system at the time of registration.

Orientation students have the option to stay overnight in a Â鶹AV residence hall the evening before their Orientation session. Overnight housing check-in will run from 6:00-8:00 PM.

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 (from 7:00-9:00 PM) 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 traveling from out of town or planning to live on campus.

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

7:45 AM - 5:30 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 3:30 PM-5:30 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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