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La Louisiane
April 22, 2026
Festival International sets the stage for UL Lafayette Traditional Music Program artists
Every spring, finals week preparations at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette overlap with Festival International de Louisiane. For students in the Traditional Music Program, that is not a...
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School of Music
Students
News
April 22, 2026
UL Lafayette leading international flood resilience project
News
April 15, 2026
College of Liberal Arts’ Shea wins prestigious PEN Award for Poetry in Translation
News
April 13, 2026
University to honor Talal Alrahbi with Outstanding International Alumni Award
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Embrace Our Culture
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Lagniappe Day
Lagniappe Day is one of our most enduring traditions. Every April, we have canoe races in Cypress Lake, a 20,000-pound crawfish boil, and great music just for students.
Highlight
Crawfish boil & canoe races
Distance
Cypress Lake
When it Happens
Every April
Festival International de Louisiane
Festival International de Louisiane
is the largest international music and arts festival in the United States. The annual five-day festival transforms downtown Lafayette with seven stages of music, endless food options, and art from around the world. And best of all, it's free!
Highlight
Country's largest international music festival
Distance
1 mile from campus
When it Happens
Every April
Krewe of Roux
Krewe of Roux is the University's kick-off to the Mardi Gras season. Every year, Ragin' Cajuns participate in a masquerade ball and parade that travels through campus. Following the parade, the king and queen are selected by who finds the plastic baby in king cakes.
Highlight
Mardi Gras ball and parade
Distance
On campus
When it Happens
Every Mardi Gras
Downtown Alive!
Downtown Lafayette's free concert series features bands from every genre: Cajun and Creole, zydeco, rock, covers, blues, and more. Every Friday night, you'll find some of Lafayette's best musicians performing in our downtown parks at Downtown Alive!.
Highlight
Free concert series
Distance
1 mile from campus
When it Happens
Fridays in the fall and spring
Culture & Traditions
Upcoming Events
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@ullafayette
Mental Health Week kicked off by bringing some extra joy to campus! 🐾
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Mental Health Week kicked off by bringing some extra joy to campus! 🐾
a Louisiane Magazine was recently recognized by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (@caseadvance) as part of the District IV 2024-2025 Best of CASE Awards.
ullafayette
a Louisiane Magazine was recently recognized by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (@caseadvance) as part of the District IV 2024-2025 Best of CASE Awards.
The You Are Not Alone Award is now open for students to apply for! All students are encouraged to apply! Deadline: November 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
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The You Are Not Alone Award is now open for students to apply for! All students are encouraged to apply! Deadline: November 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
Check that BOX off your to-do list!!📦Apply to UL Lafayette at Louisiana.edu!🤟
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Check that BOX off your to-do list!!📦Apply to UL Lafayette at Louisiana.edu!🤟
“Nervescape XI” is one of the artists most ambitious installations and largest in the series, and a spirit of connection is woven into every layer of the work.
ullafayette
“Nervescape XI” is one of the artists most ambitious installations and largest in the series, and a spirit of connection is woven into every layer of the work.
When all the study rooms are full 🙄 but seriously — hang in there!!❤️
ullafayette
When all the study rooms are full 🙄 but seriously — hang in there!!❤️
time was had on Thursday at the Blue Moon Saloon! Huge thanks to the hodge podge team
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time was had on Thursday at the Blue Moon Saloon! Huge thanks to the hodge podge team
How often do you think about your project? Every day. Not all day, every day.
ullafayette
How often do you think about your project? Every day. Not all day, every day.
ur Ragin’ Cajuns Bass Fishing team kicked off the first stop of the Louisiana B.A.S.S. Nation College Series this past weekend and our team showed OUT! 🎣
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ur Ragin’ Cajuns Bass Fishing team kicked off the first stop of the Louisiana B.A.S.S. Nation College Series this past weekend and our team showed OUT! 🎣
Oh, how I’ve missed you Chick-Fil-A 💔(it’s been one day)
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Oh, how I’ve missed you Chick-Fil-A 💔(it’s been one day)
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YOU BELONG HERE
Apply Now
Visit Campus
Tuition & Costs
Virtual Tour
Majors & Minors
Your ambitions, our programs. Explore our 240+ majors, minors, and concentrations.
Discover Majors & Minors
Student Experience
Grow personally and professionally through service, leadership, and research.
Explore Student Experiences
How to Apply
Start your journey. Our admissions counselors can help you with each step.
Apply for Admission
Costs & Financial Aid
Receive an exceptional education that's affordable.
Understand Costs & Financial Aid
Graduate Programs
Take your aspirations to the next level in our high-quality programs.
Explore Grad Programs
Online Programs
Experience the difference of a top-tier research institution at a pace that fits your goals and schedule.
Discover online programs
A Leading Research University
Be a part of the world-changing research that happens at UL Lafayette. We are a Carnegie R1 university — the same classification as Harvard, Duke, and Princeton — giving you access to the expertise and opportunities that only a prestigious research institution can provide.
University Research & Impact
University News
La Louisiane
April 22, 2026
Festival International sets the stage for UL Lafayette Traditional Music Program artists
Every spring, finals week preparations at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette overlap with Festival International de Louisiane. For students in the Traditional Music Program, that is not a...
Tags:
School of Music
Students
News
April 22, 2026
UL Lafayette leading international flood resilience project
News
April 15, 2026
College of Liberal Arts’ Shea wins prestigious PEN Award for Poetry in Translation
News
April 13, 2026
University to honor Talal Alrahbi with Outstanding International Alumni Award
All News & Stories
Embrace Our Culture
Click to play the video
Lagniappe Day
Lagniappe Day is one of our most enduring traditions. Every April, we have canoe races in Cypress Lake, a 20,000-pound crawfish boil, and great music just for students.
Highlight
Crawfish boil & canoe races
Distance
Cypress Lake
When it Happens
Every April
Festival International de Louisiane
Festival International de Louisiane
is the largest international music and arts festival in the United States. The annual five-day festival transforms downtown Lafayette with seven stages of music, endless food options, and art from around the world. And best of all, it's free!
Highlight
Country's largest international music festival
Distance
1 mile from campus
When it Happens
Every April
Krewe of Roux
Krewe of Roux is the University's kick-off to the Mardi Gras season. Every year, Ragin' Cajuns participate in a masquerade ball and parade that travels through campus. Following the parade, the king and queen are selected by who finds the plastic baby in king cakes.
Highlight
Mardi Gras ball and parade
Distance
On campus
When it Happens
Every Mardi Gras
Downtown Alive!
Downtown Lafayette's free concert series features bands from every genre: Cajun and Creole, zydeco, rock, covers, blues, and more. Every Friday night, you'll find some of Lafayette's best musicians performing in our downtown parks at Downtown Alive!.
Highlight
Free concert series
Distance
1 mile from campus
When it Happens
Fridays in the fall and spring
Culture & Traditions
Upcoming Events
All Events
All Events
@ullafayette
Mental Health Week kicked off by bringing some extra joy to campus! 🐾
ullafayette
Mental Health Week kicked off by bringing some extra joy to campus! 🐾
a Louisiane Magazine was recently recognized by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (@caseadvance) as part of the District IV 2024-2025 Best of CASE Awards.
ullafayette
a Louisiane Magazine was recently recognized by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (@caseadvance) as part of the District IV 2024-2025 Best of CASE Awards.
The You Are Not Alone Award is now open for students to apply for! All students are encouraged to apply! Deadline: November 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
ullafayette
The You Are Not Alone Award is now open for students to apply for! All students are encouraged to apply! Deadline: November 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
Check that BOX off your to-do list!!📦Apply to UL Lafayette at Louisiana.edu!🤟
ullafayette
Check that BOX off your to-do list!!📦Apply to UL Lafayette at Louisiana.edu!🤟
“Nervescape XI” is one of the artists most ambitious installations and largest in the series, and a spirit of connection is woven into every layer of the work.
ullafayette
“Nervescape XI” is one of the artists most ambitious installations and largest in the series, and a spirit of connection is woven into every layer of the work.
When all the study rooms are full 🙄 but seriously — hang in there!!❤️
ullafayette
When all the study rooms are full 🙄 but seriously — hang in there!!❤️
time was had on Thursday at the Blue Moon Saloon! Huge thanks to the hodge podge team
ullafayette
time was had on Thursday at the Blue Moon Saloon! Huge thanks to the hodge podge team
How often do you think about your project? Every day. Not all day, every day.
ullafayette
How often do you think about your project? Every day. Not all day, every day.
ur Ragin’ Cajuns Bass Fishing team kicked off the first stop of the Louisiana B.A.S.S. Nation College Series this past weekend and our team showed OUT! 🎣
ullafayette
ur Ragin’ Cajuns Bass Fishing team kicked off the first stop of the Louisiana B.A.S.S. Nation College Series this past weekend and our team showed OUT! 🎣
Oh, how I’ve missed you Chick-Fil-A 💔(it’s been one day)
ullafayette
Oh, how I’ve missed you Chick-Fil-A 💔(it’s been one day)
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