New Student Convocation

New Student Convocation is the official academic welcome for first-year students and marks your entrance into the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

As a new UL Lafayette student, you will have the chance to meet fellow classmates and faculty, as well as learn about opportunities awaiting you in your college.

2021 New Student Convocation

New Student Convocation will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 7 p.m. at the Cajundome.

All incoming, first-year UL Lafayette students are required to attend convocation.

At Convocation, students, alumni, and faculty will share their own experiences and advice — about making the most of your time at UL Lafayette, finding your people, and making your mark. Convocation is the only time that the entire Class of 2025 is together until you graduate in four years.

After Convocation, our entire freshman class will take its first steps together on your journey as UL Lafayette students as you walk the short distance to Cajun Field to take the official Class of 2025 photo.

What to Know Before Convocation

Wear a red shirt for the official Class of 2025 photo
Plan your transportation
- Drive to the Cajundome and park at Cajun Field, or take one of the University buses from the Rex Street bus stop in front of Agnes Edwards Hall
Bring your Cajun Card, which will be scanned on the way out to confirm your attendance.
Make sure any purses or bags you bring fit the rules outlined in the Clear Bag Policy

New Student Convocation Timeline

5:30 p.m. Buses start running from campus to the Cajundome. Catch one of the continuously running buses on Rex Street in front of Agnes Edwards Hall.
5:30 p.m. Doors open at the Cajundome
7 p.m. Convocation begins
8 p.m. Convocation ends and all freshmen walk to Cajun Field for the Class of 2025 class picture
8:30 p.m. Cajun Craze Kickoff begins at Cajun Field
8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Buses run from Cajun Field back to campus

Class of 2025 Photo at Cajun Field

Wear a red shirt for the Class of 2025 photo!

Once we take our Class of 2025 photo, stick around at Cajun Field for the Cajun Craze Kickoff!

Masks or Face Coverings Required

Masks are required for all people attending New Student Convocation.

2021 Convocation Speakers

	Lauren Lopes Major: Business Management First Semester at UL Lafayette: Fall 2020 Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2024
	Tyler Batiste Major: B.S. Marketing, Minor in Hospitality Management. Currently pursuing MBA: Entrepreneurship First Semester at UL Lafayette: Fall 2017 Graduated: Fall 2020
	Sage Aucoin Major: Strategic Communications: Public Relations First Semester at UL Lafayette: Fall 2017 Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2022
	Tayla Weary Major: Psychology, Minor Child and Family Studies First Semester at UL Lafayette: Fall 2018 Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2022
	Faryal Atif Major: MA English: Literary and Cultural Studies First Semester at UL Lafayette: Summer 2018 Graduated: Fall 2020
	Sarah Bush Major: Chemistry, Minor Biology First Semester at UL Lafayette: Fall 2018 Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2022
	Addison Ceasar Major: Environmental Science First Semester at UL Lafayette: Fall 2018 Anticipated Graduation: Fall 2022
	Ayush Deshpande Major: Psychology: Pre-Med & Economics: Business Analysis, Minor Chemistry First Semester at UL Lafayette: Fall 2020 Anticipated Graduation: May 2024