University of Louisiana - Lafayette, Office of Orientation

 

Location

Camp begins on campus at UL Lafayette. We spend the first night in Baker-Huger residence hall.

 

Tall Timbers Campsite in Woodworth, LA is the location of camp August 13 - 15.  Transportation to camp is provided.

Special Notes on Camp Attendance

• SOUL Camp does NOT interfere with Band Camp
• SOUL Camp does NOT interfere with Sorority Recruitment
• SOUL Camp attendees get to move into their residence hall or Legacy Park apartment on August 12 (first day of Camp)

 

Benefits of attending SOUL Camp

Students who attend SOUL Camp are armed with the additional tools that assist you in a successful transition to UL Lafayette. Some of these include:

• Friends and upperclass mentors
• Greater understanding of campus involvement activities
• Career planning tips
• Understanding of campus space, traditions, & history
• Understanding of Lafayette & Acadiana
• Appreciation of service
• Appreciation for campus diversity
• Personal leadership plan

 

Students who attend camp have a greater liklihood of being engaged, perform better academically, and have higher rates of retention and graduation.

 

Camp Cost

SOUL Camp costs $140.00 and includes lodging, meals, transportation, program facilitation, and a camp t-shirt.