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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. At Convocation, students, administrators, 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.

 

WHERE YOUR COLLEGIATE JOURNEY BEGINS!

 

2024 New Student Convocation

Welcome, Class of 2028! All incoming first-year UL Lafayette students are required to attend New Student Convocation. Convocation will be on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 8:30am in the Cajundome. Doors will open at 8:00am and FREE grab-and-geaux foods and drinks will be available for students. Please bring your CAJUN CARD; students will swipe their Cajun Card as they enter the Cajundome. There will be a clear bag policy in place at the Cajundome, please plan accordingly.  All students are to wear their red t-shirt they received at Orientation.

New Student Convocation Additional Information

Students are encouraged to park at Cajun Field and cross Cajundome Blvd. via the pedestrian tunnel. Shuttle transportation from campus will also be available and will pick up in front of the Student Union on McKinley Street. After the Convocation Ceremony, students will participate in the Class of 2028 class photo. Later that day, Cajun Connection will be held at 1pm in classrooms on the UL Lafayette campus. All students are required to attend both New Student Convocation and Cajun Connection.

Meet the 2024 Convocation Speakers

Coming Soon!!

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 encouraged to attend New Student Convocation. See all Convocation info for faculty and staff.