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Information for Parents & Families

We want the Â鶹ҹÊÐ to feel like home.

We’re thrilled that you’re considering Â鶹ҹÊÐ for your student. Explore all that we have to offer and take the next steps. If you have questions, we're always here to help. And we communicate with you throughout your student's journey to ensure success.

Admissions & Costs
Admissions requirements & application
Costs, financial aid & scholarships

Academics
Majors & minors
Academic & support resources

Housing & Campus Life
Schedule a campus tour
Housing & residential life

Orientation & SOUL Camp



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First-Year Parents & Families

We’re here to help your student transition to college life at Â鶹ҹÊÐ. Stay involved with your student’s journey with our communications, events, and resources.

If you have any questions, you can always email parents@louisiana.edu.

Parent & Family Orientation

Parents and families are welcome to attend a special Family Orientation during your student’s Orientation session.

First-Year Parent & Family Newsletter 

We send out an email newsletter for first-year parents and families. See the most recent newsletter.

   

 


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All Parents & Families

Parent & Family Communication

Stay up to date with your student’s experience at Â鶹ҹÊÐ.

Official Parent & Family Facebook Group

Connect with other parents and families and get your questions answered by our staff and online community.

University Communications

. Twice a month, you’ll get University news and updates, student spotlights, and research breakthroughs.  

for photos and videos of campus events — you may see your student in one of the posts!

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Family Weekend

Come to campus for a weekend with your student in the fall.

Graduation

Your student will receive graduation instructions from the Registrar’s Office in their email starting the semester before they graduate.

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Parent & Family Resources





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Contact Us

Office

What We Do

The Office of the University Registrar oversees academic registration, records, student enrollment, grades, commencement, and transcripts.