University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA

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Find your fit at UL Lafayette

We are smart, spirited, and seeking solutions.

Those words say a lot about the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Sure, they capture the essence of the place. But that one sentence conveys who we are in a way that may not be obvious to anyone who hasn’t experienced our University firsthand.

It’s authentic. Not only does it distill who we are, it describes us in words that everyone can understand. That’s because UL Lafayette is all about inclusion. We strive to bring everyone to the same table, so to speak. (Expect food analogies from a university that’s in the heart of the place that Cajun food originates.) Our University doesn’t embrace diversity; it celebrates diversity. It doesn’t nod “hello” to strangers and keep walking; it invites strangers inside for a cup of coffee.  

We have a gift for bringing people together—because we believe everyone benefits when people of different ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and backgrounds join together to learn, live, and grow.

We know that an inclusive environment allows us to turn our differences into opportunities to forge new collaborations.

By now, you should have gotten the hint that the University of Louisiana at Lafayette isn’t an ordinary university.

We’re the second-largest university in Louisiana with over 19,000 students. We offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees ranging from the humanities to hard sciences, and we're among the nation’s leaders in areas such as Computer Science, Environmental Biology, and Nursing.

We hold Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Learning’s elite R1 designation, ranking us among the nation’s top public and private research institutions.

And we're the only university in the world whose sports teams are the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns®. Our student-athletes compete at the highest level of NCAA competition.

We invite you to learn more about the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and discover our passions.

ACCOLADES

 

Ranked among the "Best National Universities" | U.S. News & World Report, 2022

 

Named among the The Best 388 Colleges | The Princeton Review, 2023

 

Two-time winner of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award | INSIGHT into Diversity magazine

 

Gold-level Military Friendly® School

 

Ranked among "America's Best Value Colleges" | Forbes, 2023

 

Named a 2022–2023 College of Distinction 

Transferring to UL Lafayette

We're excited to work with students who want to continue their education at UL Lafayette. We're ready to help, and we'll work together to find the best path for you.

The Transfer Process
When you’re ready to transfer to UL Lafayette:

1. Review the transfer admissions requirements and deadlines

2. Complete the admissions application and pay the $25 application fee.

3. Submit your transcripts and/or test scores. Contact your previous institution directly to learn how to send your official transcript to UL Lafayette.

After you're accepted:

4. Submit your immunization form.

5. Sign up for transfer student orientation.

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