University of Louisiana at Lafayette

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette has the Union Program Council. In fact, more students participate in the Union Program Council than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Louisiana at Lafayette include Chi Alpha, Student Government Association, Greek Council and Newman Club.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Lagniappe Day and Mardi Gras.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Louisiana at Lafayette students live off campus. In 2023, 27% of undergrads at University of Louisiana at Lafayette lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 73% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Louisiana at Lafayette. There are 3,718 spots available in on-campus housing for all 12,950 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 3,044 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics

At University of Louisiana at Lafayette there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Louisiana at Lafayette:

Is University of Louisiana at Lafayette Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Louisiana at Lafayette, take Interstate 10 to Lafayette, LA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Lafayette Regional airport.

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