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25 Plus Adults

Eligibility · Steps to Admission · Placement Exams

A 25 Plus Adult Student must be a degree-seeking first time freshman 25 years of age or older. Adults must have graduated from high school or have received their GED. Adults admitted under 25 Plus do not meet the published admission requirements for the current semester; however, they will be offered Guaranteed Admission. This admission status entitles 25 Plus Adults to the same services available to other degree-seeking students.

Eligibility

Qualifications for 25 Plus Adult Admission
By definition, a 25 Plus Adult Student must be a degree-seeking first time freshman 25 years of age or older. Adults must have graduated from high school or have received their GED. Adults admitted under 25 Plus do not meet the published admission requirements for the current semester; however, they will be offered Guaranteed Admission. This admission status entitles 25 Plus Adults to the same services available to other degree-seeking students.

ACT or SAT Scores
25 Plus Adult Students will be placed in the appropriate English or Mathematics course based on their ACT or SAT scores (if available). Students who have not taken the ACT or SAT will be given an on campus placement test.

Other Requirements
25 Plus Adult Students are also required to take Academic Skills (ACSK) 100, Freshman Seminar. An adult section is available during the Fall and Spring semesters, please make every effort to register for this section.

Steps to Admissions

Step 1 - Admissions Process

Application for Admission: Use a traditional application form or apply online. Enrollment Services. Phone: 337-482-6467 or 800-752-6553 (toll-free)
NOTE: There is a $20 non-refundable application fee. A check or money order (never cash) in that amount should be submitted with paper applications. A bill will be sent to those who use the online application.

Step 2 - After Admissions

Wait for a letter from Admissions stating your admission status.
Sign Up for Orientation (mandatory)
Take the Placement Exams for English and Mathematics (if needed).
- Contact Counseling & Testing for English
- Contact the Mathematics Department for the Mathematics Exam

In the Interim
If you will need Financial Aid, start filling out your FAFSA form. This can be a lengthy process.

Step 3 – Orientation

During Orientation you will become familiar with UL Lafayette services
Learn about the Bulletin (degree program requirements) and the Schedule of Classes
You will be advised of the appropriate classes to take for your degree
You will schedule your classes
Other items to take care of

Step 4 – Start School
Congratulations and welcome to The University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you.

Placement Exam Schedule

Students who do not have ACT or SAT scores are required to take the ACT Residual or both the English and Math Placement Exams. Below is a list of times the exams will be given. Scores from these exams are required before students can be placed in classes. Please make every effort to take these exams at the soonest possible date.

ACT Residual
A student that has never taken the ACT/SAT exam may be eligible to take ACT residual exam administered on the UL Lafayette campus. The cost is $35 per exam. Contact Counseling & Testing Office (337-482-5163; Olivier Hall, Second Floor) for exams dates and times. Students taking the exam should report to the HL Griffin Hall First Floor Lobby no later than 30 minutes before the desired exam is scheduled to begin. Each student must have a picture ID, $35 in cash or money order only, a calculator and a #2 pencil. Pre-registration is not required

English Placement Exam
Every Thursday the Counseling & Testing Office located in Olivier Hall Second Floor will give the English Placement Exam. Students will need to provide $10 and a picture ID in order to take the exam.

Math Placement Exam
The Math Placement Exam is given before the semester begins. There is no fee for the exam. Students should contact the Mathematics department for dates and times.

Lauren Fontenot, 25+ Adult Coordinator
Junior Division
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
PO Box 41650
Lafayette LA 70504-1650
337-482-1253
adultstudents@louisiana.edu
Lee Hall, Room # 114F