New Student Convocation

  • Convocation LogoSunday, August 25, 2013

     

    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Cajundome Convention Center

     

     

     

     

    New Student Convocation marks your official academic entrance to the student community and your academic career at UL Lafayette! All new students are required to attend this event that marks the beginning of their academic journey at our university. 

     

    We are excited to welcome the Class of 2017!  Our New Student Convocation theme is: CELEBRATE: Community, Culture, & College.  We will inspire you as you prepare to join us for your first day on campus.

     

    Following New Student Convocation, all students are invited to enjoy a cookout, free live music, and other festivities at Fraternity Row.

     

    Featured Speakers

     

    Dr. E. Joseph Savoie, University President 

     

     Dr. E. Joseph Savoie

     University President

     

     

     

     

  • Parking

    Parking is available for free at Cajun Field. Students can walk to the Cajundome Convention Center.

     

    Shuttle Service for Residence Halls

    Parking & Transit will run shuttle service for Residence Hall & Legacy Park Students.  Transit service begins at 3:00 PM and pickups will be located on in front of Baker Hall on Taft Street and in front of the Edith Garland Dupre Library on E. St. Mary Blvd.

     

    Schedule of Events

     

    3:15 PM: Doors Open, Cajundome Convention Center.  Free T-shirt to the first 2,000 New Students!  Bring your Cajun Card - we will scan to ensure full Class of 2017 attendance.

     

    4:00 PM - 4:45 PM: New Student Convocation, Cajundome Convention Center

     

    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: New Student Cookout

      

    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Campus Tours & Class Location Available (Optional), Main Campus

     

    Campus Tour Rally Points

    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Following Convocation, students can return to Main Campus to receive assistance finding their classes.  Bring your course schedule and meet at one of our 3 campus rally points: in the UL Quad or in front of Dupre Library.  Members of our Student Orientation Staff and SOUL Camp Staff will be available to assist you.