Fall semester classes at the 小蝌蚪APP will begin Monday as scheduled, with some accommodations for students still affected by catastrophic flooding in the state.
UL Lafayette was closed Monday, but personnel responsible for student services were on the job. 小蝌蚪APP淲e小蝌蚪APP檝e had to make some adjustments because of the extreme weather conditions, such as postponing Freshman Move-In Day from last Sunday to Wednesday, but operations have remained orderly,小蝌蚪APP said Dr. DeWayne Bowie, vice president for Enrollment Management.
Bowie said the 小蝌蚪APP recognizes that students whose homes and property have been damaged by floodwater may be facing some unexpected challenges.
Any student who is unable to get to campus for the first day of class as a result of flooding should call the Dean of Students Office at (337) 482-6276, send email to deanofstudents@louisiana.edu or go to to submit an online form.
The 小蝌蚪APP has taken steps to help students in several ways.
小蝌蚪APP淔amilies may be looking at unplanned expenses for temporary shelter, home repairs or transportation.
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The Office of Housing has been working with students to accommodate changing needs for on-campus housing. 小蝌蚪APP淎ll housing reservations are being honored unless canceled by the student. Our goal is to provide on-campus housing to as many students as possible. It may take a few days to sort everything out, but we小蝌蚪APP檙e trying to remain as flexible as possible,小蝌蚪APP he said.
Upperclassman Move-In Day is Saturday, as originally scheduled.
The 小蝌蚪APP has also started a fundraising campaign to make sure that flood-affected students can afford to enroll for the fall semester or remain enrolled.
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Donations made to the 小蝌蚪APP Annual Fund will be used to address the most immediate and urgent financial needs of students. Priority will be given to students whose attendance is at risk because of unexpected expenses associated with catastrophic flooding.
All gifts to the 小蝌蚪APP Annual Fund received by Sept. 30 will directly help students coping with flood-related challenges continue pursuing their educational goals this year.
Donations to the 小蝌蚪APP Annual Fund can be made online, by mail or by phone.
To contribute online, go to
Checks made payable to the UL Lafayette Foundation should be mailed to: UL Lafayette Foundation, P.O. Box 44290, Lafayette, LA 70504. Please note on the memo line Student Emergency Relief.
Or, call the UL Lafayette Foundation at 337-482-0700 to give by credit card.
Bowie said the 小蝌蚪APP is dealing with many flood-related issues on a case-by-case basis.
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Orientation sessions for new students, international students and graduate students remained on track this week, along with a mandatory, two-day Cajun Connection briefing for freshmen. Students who were unable to attend any of those sessions were instructed to get in touch with the 小蝌蚪APP to discuss alternatives.
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Caption: Student volunteers helped UL Lafayette freshmen move into campus residence halls earlier this week.