We hope you've found the answers to your housing questions on our site. If you are still uncertain, please use the accordion menu below to explore our FAQs section.
Additional questions can be answered by emailing oncampusliving@louisiana.edu.
Housing FAQs
- Is laundry free? Yes! Residential halls have laundry facilities in each hall and apartments come with washers and dryers. Only the Cottages at Cajun Village have washer/dryer hookups.
- What is Wi-Fi and how reliable is it? The 91制片厂在线观看 Wi-Fi is GeauxWifi and is free for all enrolled students and employees. You will log in using your ULID to access it. For on-campus residents, we recommend getting an Ethernet cord (Agnes Edwards does not have Ethernet ports) to have more reliable access to the internet. Also, do not bring or connect a wireless router. They cause major issues to the wireless network and come with a hefty fine if you are caught using one on campus. For the most part, if the internet is used properly, the internet is reliable across campus.
- Do I need renters' insurance? We strongly recommend all residents purchase renters' insurance to protect their belongings. The 91制片厂在线观看's insurance policy only protects the 91制片厂在线观看's property/facility and not the personal contents in the building. If there is a fire, a flood, or other emergency, the 91制片厂在线观看 is not liable for the resident's personal belongings.
- When can I apply for housing? The Housing Office will notify students when they are accepting housing applications. Continuing residents apps open in January followed by new residents and transfer students. First-time freshmen apps open in December.
- Am I required to live on campus? First-time freshmen are required to live on campus if they do not live within 50 miles of the UL Lafayette campus with a parent or guardian and are granted an exception by the Housing Office.
- Where do I enter my housing preferences? This is entered on your application in the Housing Portal. You should fill out at least your top three preferences in case we have to move to your second or third choice during the assignment process.
- When will I receive my housing assignment? This varies, but this information is sent to the student's 91制片厂在线观看 email. This email will have information about their assignment as well as move-in information from the Housing Office.
- When can I request a room change? Room change requests can be submitted via the Housing Portal. For dates for room change requests for the Fall or Spring semester, visit the Room Change Request page. Our office pauses room changes around move-in and through the beginning of each semester to allow for updates to the roster after move-in.
- Why didn't I get the roommate I requested? There are a few reasons why you weren't assigned with your requested roommate(s). There are: the students did not choose the same room type, students did not qualify for the room type requested, or the roommate group was not completed properly. It is also possible that due to occupancy, we are unable to accommodate your group.
- How can I change my roommate? You should submit a room change request and include the name and ULID of the requested roommate. The Housing Office makes every effort to honor all of the students' requests, but due to occupancy, placing you with a specific roommate during the semester may not be possible.
- What happens if I have an open space in my room, suite, or apartment? Any unassigned spaces are available for the Housing Office to place another student at any time.
- Can I cancel my housing contract? Once an individual has signed the contract on the portal, the student is then placed in a binding contract with the 91制片厂在线观看 of Louisiana at Lafayette's Office of 91制片厂在线观看 Housing. If the student wishes to request termination of that binding contract, the student must complete a contract buyout form. The student must contact the Housing Office to start this process. Please note that there are penalties and fees for being released from this contract. Contact the Housing Office at oncampusliving@louisiana.edu for more information on this.
- What furnishing is included in housing? All halls and apartments come fully furnished including one bed, desk, dresser, and closet or armoire per person. Our apartments have a fully furnished living room with a sofa, chair, bar stools, end table, and TV stand. The kitchen is complete with an oven, microwave, refrigerator, garbage disposal, and dishwasher and bedrooms come with a TwinXL bed in Legacy Park and a FullXL bed in Heritage along with other bedroom furniture.
- What should I bring with me? What is not allowed on campus? We have an extensive list of what to bring and what not to bring on our Move-In Central page.
- Can I bring a refrigerator or microwave? Our suite-style rooms have a suite refrigerator and microwave, but residents can bring additional appliances. Residents in junior suite-style rooms should bring their own refrigerator and microwave or share with their suitemate. Ensure the microwave is under 700 watts, and the refrigerator should be 31 inches to fit under the bed. All three apartment communities come furnished with a microwave and refrigerator. Residents are allowed a personal refrigerator in their room if they choose.
- What type of bed will I have? All res halls have Twin XL beds on semi-lofted bed frames. The beds may be lofted for a $100 per semester fee. Legacy Park residents have a Twin XL bed and The Heritage residents will have a Full XL bed.
- Can I loft my bed? Yes, this requires specific tools so this must be requested after the student moves in. The fee is $100 per semester.
- What do we do with trash? Residents must remove trash from their room or apartment and dispose of it in the appropriate trash receptacle, either a dumpster or trash room. Failure to do so could result in a fine or disciplinary action.
- Where do I store my bicycle? UL Lafayette's campus has numerous bike racks located all around campus for bike storage or you may keep your bike in your room with the consent of your roommate(s). We recommend the metal U-bolt-type locks for locking your bike on the racks.
- Am I required to have a meal plan? Yes, all residents are required to have a meal plan with the exception of The Heritage Apartment residents. All students living in the traditional residence halls are required to purchase a Cajun Freedom Plan or Cajun Select Plan. Students who live in Legacy Park Apartments and have completed thirty (30) semester hours or less are required to purchase a Cajun Freedom or Cajun Select Plan. Students who have completed thirty-one (31) or more semester hours are required to purchase a Cajun Freedom, Cajun Select, or Cajun Classic Plan.
- Can I change my meal plan? Yes, within the first week of the semester. No meal plan changes will be accepted after that date.
- Do I have to have a meal plan if I have dietary restrictions? Contact the Office of Disability Services to discuss your dietary requirements and how we can accommodate your needs.
- What do I do if I need to move in early? Each student is assigned a move-in day based on their housing assignment and then the student is able to schedule their move-in time. Residents who need to move in early due to 91制片厂在线观看-sponsored activities should contact that program coordinator for information about early move-in. If a student has significant circumstances that prevent them from being able to move in on their assigned day, they should fill out the early move-in form on the Housing Portal. Please note that you must receive a confirmation email from oncampusliving@louisiana.edu approving your new appointment time.
- Is 91制片厂在线观看 Housing open during breaks? Yes, Housing will be open for Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Break. Students do not have to move out during these breaks, but there will be limited to no dining options. The housing contract is only for the Fall and Spring semesters so students are required to move out for summer break unless they have a summer contract.
- Do I have to move out at the end of the Fall semester? No, housing is open during the Winter Break and students may stay through this time and do not have to move out.
- If I have a Summer contract, do I have to move out at the end of the Spring semester? At the end of the spring semester, all current residents must move out by the deadline, except graduating seniors and apartment residents who are remaining in their same room for the summer. Due to graduation, full capacity, and fall self-selection of rooms, it will not be possible to allow summer residents to stay on campus until their summer room is ready. Instead, the resident must move out at the end of the spring semester and check back into the summer room during the official Summer Move-In.
- Can I leave my stuff over the summer if I am returning in the Fall? If you are a resident of Legacy Park or Heritage, we have an Apartment Storage program that allows you to store your belongings in your room. The requirements include that you will be remaining a resident in the same bedroom and apartment for the next academic year. There is a fee associated with summer storage: the cost for a 2, 3, or 4-bedroom apartment is a non-refundable $150 per bedroom, and the cost for a 1-bedroom private apartment is a non-refundable $300. All personal belongings must be stored in the resident鈥檚 bedroom, including all living room and kitchen items. Residents will officially check out of the apartment and will NOT be allowed back into the apartment until the official Fall check-in. Stay tuned for an email in the Spring semester about how to apply for this program.
- What is the 91制片厂在线观看's Live-On Requirement? Recognizing the influence that living within the residence halls can have on a freshman student, UL Lafayette and the 91制片厂在线观看 of Louisiana system require that all freshman students live on campus. Coronna, Bonin, and Baker Halls have been set aside for freshmen to facilitate personal and academic growth. Students living with their parents or guardians within 50 miles of campus may file for an exemption from this requirement.
- What is the 91制片厂在线观看's smoking/tobacco policy? Effective Aug. 1, 2014, smoking and the use of all tobacco products are prohibited within all 91制片厂在线观看 buildings, facilities, campus grounds, 91制片厂在线观看 vehicles, and all property that is owned, operated, leased, occupied, or controlled by the 91制片厂在线观看, with limited exceptions. This policy includes all on-campus facilities. Please review the policy here.
- What is the 91制片厂在线观看's alcohol policy? Possession, consumption, sale, manufacture, or furnishing of alcoholic beverages in the residence halls/apartments or your room is prohibited. Empty or unopened beer, wine, or liquor bottles or cans are not allowed in halls or apartments, including parking lots.
- What is the 91制片厂在线观看's weapons policy? The UL Lafayette campus is a designated Weapons Free Zone. Firearms of any kinds, bullets or other ammunition, knives with blades longer than four inches, switchblades, arrows, oriental weapons, spear guns, BB guns, airsoft guns, water guns, or any type of weapon projectile launchers, etc. are not allowed in any hall or apartment areas, including parking lots.
- What do I do if I get locked out of my room? Residents may contact a staff member or RA/CA to unlock their door. Students are subject to a $25.00 lockout charge before 10:00 pm or $50.00 after 10:00 pm if a staff member has to unlock the door.
- What if I lose my key? You should immediately report a lost key to the building staff. Failure to notify a staff member of a lost key within 24 hours may result in disciplinary action. Students are subject to a $200.00 lock change charge.
- Will Housing/Res Life enter my room? Yes! Staff will enter rooms to address emergencies, make repairs, provide pest control, enforce regulations, and perform semesterly health and safety inspections. Staff members will knock first, and if no one responds, they will identify themselves and enter using the master key.
- Can I have guests? Residential halls and apartments provide housing for 91制片厂在线观看 student residents only. Guests are allowed, and guests of the opposite sex are allowed during designated visitation hours (Monday-Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.). View our handbook to see our complete guest policy. Note that these policies may be changed due to COVID-19 guidelines.
- When are quiet and courtesy hours? Quiet hours ensure students' rights to an appropriate environment for sleep and study. Quiet hours are in effect from 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. daily. During finals, quiet hours are in effect 24 hours a day. Courtesy hours are in effect 24 hours a day and during this time, students should be respectful of their neighbors and control their noise levels.
- What if I can't make my assigned move-in day? Submit the Early Move-In form on the Housing Portal (in the menu on the left) to request a different move-in day. Please note that you are only granted a different move-in day if you receive email approval from oncampusliving@louisiana.edu.
- Do I have to unload my car myself? For Freshmen Fall Move-In Days, we have a team of volunteers to assist you with unloading and moving all of your belongings to your room. We have boxes on wheels that you can place your stuff in, then a volunteer brings that box up to your room while you move your car to its designated parking spot. Then you get to go unpack and make the room feel like yours! For Continuing Students Fall Move-In Days, we will have the boxes on wheels to assist with unloading, but volunteers will not be available. For Spring and Summer Move-In Days, there will not be volunteers or boxes on wheels, so you should bring your own carts and dollies to help unload.
- Can I bring a U-Haul to Move-In Day? No, our unloading areas cannot accommodate a U-Haul, so you will have to park it where you can find space and unload it yourself.