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University of Louisiana at LafayetteMove-In Guide

Lafayette, Louisiana

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1898🔗 louisiana.edu

UL Lafayette's historic Quad sits at the heart of campus, anchored by Martin Hall, the university's administrative center rebuilt in 1963 on the site of the original 1901 structure, with first-year students housed in nearby residence halls.

Enrollment

19,056

Total Students

Freshman Class

4,764

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 19-21, 2026

Fall 2026 (completed)

Acceptance Rate

88%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

Schedule your Move-In Appointment by the July 31, 2026 deadline, or the Office of University Housing will assign one for you. Arrive only at your scheduled appointment time to help reduce traffic - East St. Mary Boulevard operates as a one-way, move-in-only street on Aug. 20-21. Sorority and fraternity recruitment happens after classes begin, so move in during your assigned appointment even if you're participating.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day logistics

Arrival window
First-time freshmen move in Aug. 20-21, by scheduled appointment, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Continuing students move in Aug. 22-23, by appointment, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Late arrivals should coordinate with their building's RA on duty.
Check-in location
First-time freshmen check in at the Health Sciences Campus during their appointment window. Continuing students check in at their own building or complex's front desk or office.
Parking
Bring up to two vehicles to your building's unloading area. Unloading is limited to 20 minutes, after which vehicles must move to a designated parking tower or lot - which one depends on your specific residence hall, so check your assignment ahead of time.
What you'll receive
Your room key, an Ozzi reusable-container coin, and parking passes for the move-in period.
Vehicle restrictions
Only two vehicles are allowed in unloading areas per student, and someone must stay with each vehicle at all times. Vehicles left unattended after move-in risk being ticketed.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

Residence halls (6)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Agnes Edwards Hall

    Junior suite · Coed

  • Baker Hall

    Suite · Coed

  • Bonin Hall

    Suite · Coed

  • Coronna Hall

    Suite · Coed

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  • Harris Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Huger Hall

    Suite · Coed

Apartments (2)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Legacy Park Apartments

    Apartment · Coed

  • The Heritage at Cajun Village Apartments

    Apartment · Coed

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Who can live where

Residence halls:
Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Apartments:
Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Fall Orientation (required)

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

June 1 - August 18, 2026

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

$11,988

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with University of Louisiana at Lafayette's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • CVS Pharmacy1.6 miles
  • Walgreens1.7 miles
  • Walmart2.5 miles
  • Target4 miles

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Dates last checked September 2026.