Overview
Early Orientation & Advance Credit Exams (ACE) is designed for students with high academic achievement. This 2-day program offers students the option of earning college credit at UL Lafayette through ACE testing, as well as learn about opportunities through the Honors Program. All students, whether they choose to take part in ACE testing or not, will go through the New Student Orientation program on Thursday & Friday.
Orientation Dates
| Orientation Dates | Registration Deadline |
| April 18-20, 2012 | April 11, 2012 |
Eligibility Requirements
Early Orientation & ACE Testing is only open to students who meet ONE of the following requirements:
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Earned Composite ACT of 26 (SAT 1170)
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Earned ACT Math of 26 (SAT Math 590)
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Earned ACT English of 28 (SAT Verb 630)
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Earned ACT Science of 28 (SAT Math 630)
Orientation Check-In Times
Check-in times vary for students depending on their testing schedule and need to attend Honors Program meetings. Please consult the chart below to determine the best time for your check-in based on your circumstances. Information on parking will be sent the second week of April via e-mail, and check-in occurs at the Student Union (Building 31 on our Campus Map).
| If you are: | Check In no later than | Check-In Location |
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Taking ACE Exams
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4:00 PM, Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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Student Union
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Attending Early Orientation Only
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9:00 AM, Thursday, April 19, 2012
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Student Union
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| Attending Parent Orientation | 9:00 AM, Thursday, April 9, 2012 | Student Union |
Excuse Letters
Students needing an excuse letter for missing school activities or other obligations can request a letter at the Orientation Information desk during Orientation.
Orientation Housing
Overnight accommodations on campus are not available during Early Orientation/ACE. Students & Parents attending this session should click on the More Important Information section of our website for information on local hotels & rates.
Orientation Fee
The fee for Early Orientation & ACE is $100.00 and includes all Orientation program materials, meals, a university course catalog CD, program facilitation, and a Ragin' Cajun spirit shirt. Your Orientation fee must be paid online at the time of registration. You can pay using a Credit Card (MasterCard, American Express, Discover) or with an electronic check.
Orientation Registration
Registration is currently unavailable for Early Orientation & ACE. Information on registration will be sent to Summer and Fall 2012 admitted students in mid-February.
Early Orientation Schedule of Events
Check back in April 2012 for a full schedule of events for Early Orientation & ACE.