J-1 Visa/Exchange Student Admissions

Apply to UL Lafayette and join our campus community. We're excited to be your host.

UL Lafayette is a host site for J-1 exchange students who are enrolled in our partner institutions around the world. We'll host you in one of the most unique cultural areas of the United States.

Our visiting students will be welcomed by our special version of Southern hospitality that our Cajun and Creole cultures are known for. Enhance your education with a once-in-a-lifetime cultural experience.

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Requirements for J-1 (Visiting) Student Application Checklist

To be admitted to UL Lafayette you must be eligible to return to the institution you attended before.

If you’ve earned 24 or more hours, you must:

Have a 2.25 GPA or higher once converted to the U.S. scale (excluding developmental or remedial courses)
Complete both college-level freshman English courses with a grade of C or better
Complete college-level mathematics with a grade of C or better
Demonstrate English language proficiency
- If you completed a college-level English course at another school in the U.S., that will satisfy this requirement.

If you’ve earned fewer than 24 hours, you must:

Have a 2.25 GPA or higher once converted to the U.S. scale (excluding developmental or remedial courses)
Meet all other admissions requirements for international first-time freshmen

Why Choose UL Lafayette

70+

different countries represented on campus

Our students come from around the world to make UL Lafayette their new home.

International Week every spring celebrates our international students and the cultures they bring to campus.

450+

international students

Our students come from 70+ different countries and to all of them we say: You are welcome here.

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Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment

Office

What We Do

We guide first-time freshmen, transfer students, and re-entry students through the application process.

Global Engagement

Division

What We Do

The DIvision of Global Engagement oversees the office of International Affairs, Study Abroad, and Intensive English Program.

International Affairs

Office

What We Do

The Office of International Affairs assists international students throughout their academic journeys.

	If you plan to take classes at UL Lafayette, complete the online application for undergraduate admission by the appropriate deadline. Please select the following on your application: Select Admission Type -International: I am NOT a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Refugee Select Student Type -Non degree student: I want to take college courses, but not seek a degree/ certificate Academic Program -Visiting Student “J” for Visa type
	Pay the $25 application fee online using MasterCard, Discover Card, Visa or American Express. U.S. check or U.S. money orders made out to UL Lafayette are accepted and can be mailed to: University of Louisiana at Lafayette Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment PO Box 41210 Lafayette, LA 70504-1210
	Submit all official transcripts from any secondary school, college or university attended. Transcripts must be provided in the original language written, but official translations must also be provided. Evaluations of transcripts are also accepted if the evaluating service is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. For a list of members, visit . All transcripts should be mailed directly to: University of Louisiana at Lafayette Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment PO Box 41210 Lafayette, LA 70504-1210 If mailing by courier, please use the physical address: University of Louisiana at Lafayette Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment 1311 Johnston Street Lafayette, LA 70503
	Provide official copies of TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo/Accuplacer/SAT/ACT scores as proof of English proficiency sent directly from the testing center. The institutional TOEFL (ITP) is accepted for J-1/Visiting students.
	Provide evidence of adequate financial resources as stated on the Confidential Financial Form for J-1 Students. A bank statement matching the amount on the form must be provided.
	Provide a nomination letter from your home institution recommending you as a prospective student at UL Lafayette. If your university is providing funding, the amount must be listed on your Confidential Financial Guarantee and a bank statement of personal funds must be submitted to cover any additional costs. If your university has a , please have your nominator indicate the name of the Memoranda of Agreement on your letter.
	Complete the J-1 packet and return it to intladmissions@louisiana.edu or one of the mailing addresses above.
	Complete and submit a Proof of immunization form. Questions regarding immunizations or exemptions can be directed to immunizations@louisiana.edu.
	Scan and send a copy of your valid passport to intladmissions@louisiana.edu. This ensures that your DS-2019 will be issued correctly.
	Submit a resume with all relevant work experience and a correct mailing address.

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