Once you've applied and are accepted to an online degree program at UL Lafayette, you'll need to take the following steps to register for your online courses.
If you haven't already done so, make sure to complete your , the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, to determine whether you're eligible for financial aid. You’ll need the UL Lafayette Title IV school code: 002031. Remember to make sure you're applying for the right award year and to fill out a new application each year.
Check your email for your ULID information. Your ULID is your unique username for accessing the ŷƬ web portal (ULink), email, your online courses, library materials and services and ŷƬ-offered software.
Activate and create a password for your account using the Password Management Utility.
ULink houses your courses through the Moodle system, as well as email, advising and registration information, financial aid updates and requests, tuition and payment information, grades, account holds and other important ŷƬ announcements.
You will need your ULID and password to access .
Your ŷƬ email address is your ULID + @louisiana.edu.
Access ŷƬ email by finding the Outlook Email card in ULink. Log in using your ULID + @louisiana.edu and your recently created password.
From this point forward, use your @louisiana.edu email account for all email communications with ŷƬ faculty and staff. ŷƬ information (like financial aid requests and updates, emails from your professors, etc.) will be sent to your @louisiana.edu account, so check it daily!
Access your course dashboard through the Moodle card in ULink or navigating to .
You must complete the Online Student Orientation course in order to be advised for your first term. After you complete the final module of the course, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Email a copy of this certificate to your advisor.
Find your program advisor on the Advising page.
Once you send your advisor your orientation certificate, you will receive an email with steps to take, including a registration time. Make sure to register as soon as your time opens!
Advising will help keep you on track to graduate, answer any questions about your program and career choices, and assist with course selection.
Note: Your advisor will not be able to answer questions about financial aid. Questions about your financial aid status should be directed to faonline@louisiana.edu, the special email account for online degree students.
Online classes fill up quickly, so register as soon as your registration time begins! As an online student, you must register for courses designated as “Online.” If you are advised to take an on-campus or hybrid course, you will need to submit a course waiver request.
Remember to check for prerequisites and co-requisites.
You can reach the schedule of classes from the Registration card in ULink.
As an online student, you must register for courses labeled "Online" in the Schedule of Classes.
If you’ve been advised to enroll in a Standard (on-campus) or Hybrid course, you must 1) comply with ŷƬ immunization policies, and 2) request approval by submitting an . Once this form is submitted, you'll be notified by email whether your request is approved upon department review. You must be in compliance with immunization requirements in order to receive approval.
Note: If you receive approval to enroll in a Standard or Hybrid course, you will have a Campus Connection Plan ($100 per semester) added to your Statement of Account. You’ll need to pay for the plan to maintain your course schedule. The plan covers all courses for the semester in which it's purchased.
Complete your enrollment by paying for tuition and fees by the payment deadline.