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 learn about opportunities awaiting you in your college.
Now Virtual: 2021 New Student Convocation
New Student Convocation will now happen virtually. You will automatically be enrolled in an online course for New Student Convocation.
All incoming, first-year UL Lafayette students are required to complete Convocation. You can access New Student Convocation beginning Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 8 a.m. Complete the new Student Convocation course by Friday, Sept. 24 at 12:30 p.m.
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.
2021 Convocation Speakers
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Lauren Lopez Major: Business Management First Semester at UL Lafayette: Fall 2020 Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2024 |
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Tyler Batiste Major: B.S. Marketing, Minor in Hospitality Management. Currently pursuing MBA: Entrepreneurship First Semester at UL Lafayette: Fall 2017 Graduated: Fall 2020 |
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Sage Aucoin Major: Strategic Communications: Public Relations First Semester at UL Lafayette: Fall 2017 Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2022 |
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Tayla Weary Major: Psychology, Minor Child and Family Studies First Semester at UL Lafayette: Fall 2018 Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2022 |
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Faryal Atif Major: MA English: Literary and Cultural Studies First Semester at UL Lafayette: Summer 2018 Graduated: Fall 2020 |
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Sarah Bush Major: Chemistry, Minor Biology First Semester at UL Lafayette: Fall 2018 Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2022 |
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Addison Ceasar Major: Environmental Science First Semester at UL Lafayette: Fall 2018 Anticipated Graduation: Fall 2022 |
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Ayush Deshpande Major: Psychology: Pre-Med & Economics: Business Analysis, Minor Chemistry First Semester at UL Lafayette: Fall 2020 Anticipated Graduation: May 2024 |
What if I have other questions?
Contact the Office of First-Year Experience at ofye@louisiana.edu or 337-482-6599.
Information for Faculty & Staff
Faculty and staff are no longer encouraged to attend New Student Convocation, now that it will happen virtually. See all Convocation info for faculty and staff.