SOUL Camp

Service. Outreach. Unity. Leadership. 

SOUL Camp is a unique experiential transition program that supplements New Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Orientation. Camp is designed to provide new Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs with the skills and networks needed to develop leadership skills and Ragin' Cajun spirit. Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs leave camp prepared to be engaged members of our campus community. 

2025 SOUL Camp Dates

  • SOUL Camp A: August 6-9, 2025
  • SOUL Camp B: August 11-14, 2025

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Why SOUL Camp?

SOUL Camp prepares new Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs for success at the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ of Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ at Lafayette! Research shows that SOUL Camp attendees...

Have Higher Retention Rates

Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs who attend SOUL Camp are more likely than their peers to stay enrolled at the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ.

Earn Stronger GPAs

SOUL Camp prepares Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs to be high achievers in the classroom. Attendees, on average, earn higher GPAs by the end of freshman year.

Acquire more Academic Credits

Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs who attend SOUL Camp tend to complete more classes than their peers during freshman year.

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Our Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ leaders share their SOUL Camp experience. Watch to learn more.