1. Office of Orientation
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  3. Transfer Student Orientation

Transfer Student Orientation

Transfer Orientation is for students who attended a different institution after graduating high school and are now switching to Â鶹ҹÊÐ.

At Transfer Student Orientation you'll be provided with the information you need to transition to our campus successfully.  Because of the importance of this information, all transfer students are required to attend.

During the program, you'll learn about our university culture, your academic program, the transfer credit articulation process, and how to navigate our campus. Members of our Student Orientation Staff will help you understand what it means to be a student on our campus and will guide you through the experience.

For Orientation dates and registration details, select the semester that you will start on campus below. 

Transfer Orientation Dates & Registration

Orientation Dates

Spring Session 1November 24, 2026
Spring Session 2January 7, 2027

 

Orientation Registration

Spring Orientation Registration opens in November. Transfer Students who are admitted to the University for the Spring Semester will receive Orientation registration instructions via email starting the first week of November. Follow the emailed instructions to register for Orientation and sign up for an Academic Advising appointment. 

Orientation Dates

Summer SessionJune 3, 2027

 

Orientation Registration

Summer Orientation Registration opens in April. Transfer Students who are admitted to the University for the Summer Semester will receive Orientation registration instructions via email the first week of April. Follow the emailed instructions to register for Orientation and sign up for an Academic Advising appointment. 

If you do not receive these instructions by April 7, email transfer@louisiana.edu. Students admitted after April 7 should expect to receive this email within one week of admission.

Orientation Dates

Fall Session 1June 3, 2027
Fall Session 2July 13, 2027
Late Fall SessionAugust 17, 2027

 

Orientation Registration

Fall Orientation Registration opens in April. Transfer Students who are admitted to the University for the Fall Semester will receive Orientation registration instructions via email the first week of April. Follow the emailed instructions to register for Orientation and sign up for an Academic Advising appointment. 

If you do not receive these instructions by April 7, email transfer@louisiana.edu. Students admitted after April 7 should expect to receive this email within one week of admission. 

Transfer Orientation Details

Once you receive your orientation registration email, you may reach out to your Academic Advisor to schedule an advising appointment. Your advisor will review previously earned course credits, discuss options for next semester, and remove your advising hold. View the transfer advisor directory here.

The Transfer Orientation fee is $60 and includes parking, program implementation, program materials, food, a Ragin’ Cajuns spirit shirt, lanyard, pen, and bag. Your Orientation fee is required to be paid online through the Orientation registration system at the time of registration.

Overnight accommodations are not available on campus for Transfer Orientation. Please view our list of local hotels for recommended accommodations. 

7:45 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Student Check-In
  • University Welcome
  • Discussion Groups
  • Money Matters Session
  • Academic Success Session
  • Lunch (provided)
  • Student Success Sessions
  • Check-out for Transfer Students who have been advised and registered for classes (2:00 PM)
  • Academic Advising
  • Course Registration
  • Campus Tour (optional)
  • Check-out after course registration (between 3:00 PM-5:00 PM)

*Schedule subject to change

*Students are REQUIRED to participate in the full duration of Orientation activities. Those arriving late or leaving early must reschedule another Orientation session.

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