Early Orientation & ACE

  • 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:

    • Earned Composite ACT of 26 (SAT 1170)
    • Earned ACT Math of 26 (SAT Math 590)
    • Earned ACT English of 28 (SAT Verb 630)
    • 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        

    Taking ACE Exams   

       

    4:00 PM, Wednesday, April 18, 2012

        

    Student Union

     

    Attending Early Orientation Only    

     

    9:00 AM, Thursday, April 19, 2012

     

    Student Union

     

    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.

  • Parking

    Parking information will be available in Spring 2012

     

    Check-in Times & Location

    Students taking ACE Exams should check in on Wednesday, April 18 from 3:00 - 4:00 PM in the Student Union Ballroom (Building 31 on the Campus Map).

     

    Students attending Orientation only should check in Thursday, April 19 from 8:00 - 9:00 AM in the Student Union Ballroom (Building 31 on the Campus Map).

     

    Orientation Length

    Day 1: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Day 2: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

     

    Schedule of Events

    Check back in April for a full schedule of events for Early Orientation & ACE 2012.

     

    Semester Begins

    Summer Session 2012 classes begin Monday, June 4, 2012

     

    Fall Semester 2012 classes begin Monday, August 20, 2012