Science Day
Thinking of choosing a major in the sciences? Come to Science Day!
Science Day is an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors with an interest in the sciences to get a sneak peek at life as a college student with a major in one of the units of the Ray P. Authement College of Sciences. All participating students will get to:
- Experience a "day in the life" as a science major with up-close laboratory demonstrations and presentations in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science and Informatics, Geology and Environmental Science, Mathematics, and Physics;
- Visit with future College of Sciences classmates, faculty, and staff to get the inside scoop on classes, organizations, research opportunities, and more;
- Visit with University personnel to learn more about admissions, dual enrollment, financial aid, housing, scholarships, and more;
- Meet potential employers and personnel from UL Lafayette Career Services to start planning a career.
There is no admission charge for Science Day and this event is open to the public.
Science Day 2025, Sponsored by Halliburton
Friday 17 October 2025
Science Day 2025, Sponsored by Halliburton runs from 7:30 am – 1:00 pm on Friday, 17 October 2025. Activities will be located in Angelle Hall, the UL Lafayette Student Union, and in several academic buildings and laboratories on campus.
Registration
There is no admission charge but registration is required. Registration is open until all spaces are filled.
Registration is by student group only (no individual registration at this time). The designated primary contact for a school group must complete the registration form.
We have reached our capacity limit and registration is now closed. If you were not able to register this year, we hope that you will be able to join us next year.
Schedule: 17 October 2025
All attendees arriving on school buses are to be dropped off and picked up in the designated area on W. Taft St. The details can be found in the Student Drop off, Pickup, and Parking section of this page.
7:30-8:00 am: Check-in at the Angelle Hall Auditorium to receive group assignment and eat breakfast. (Campus tour map, D)
8:00-8:30 am: Welcoming remarks: Angelle Hall Auditorium. (Campus tour map, D)
8:45 am-12:15pm: Group Tours:
A. School of Computing and Informatics: Oliver Hall (Campus tour map, A)
B. Department of Chemistry: Montgomery Hall (Campus tour map, B)
C. Department of Physics: Broussard Hall (Campus tour map, C)
D. Alumni Q and A: Angelle Hall Auditorium (Campus tour map, D)
E. School of Geosciences: Hamilton Hall (Campus tour map, E)
F. Department of Mathematics: Student Union Forum Room (Campus tour map, F, Union floor plan)
G. School of Biological Sciences: Billeaud Hall (Campus tour map, G)
12:15-12:30pm: Check-out at Angelle Hall: Receive school excuse and lunch, and catch bus.
Brochure
Detailed information about the group tours is provided in this brochure. Print versions of this brochure will be distributed on Science Day.
Maps
Find the campus tour event locations on this map.
Find your way around the Student Union on this map.
Student Drop off, Pickup, and Parking
All attendees arriving on school buses are to be dropped off and picked up in the designated area on W. Taft Street (this is right before the parking garage (720 W. Taft Street) entrance).
After dropping off your students school buses must park in the designated area of the Cajun Field lot (enter through Gate 3 on W. Congress) until time for pick-up.
Please refer to the bus driver informational pdf's linked below for detailed instructions.
(Bus drop off, pickup,and directions to parking map, Bus parking lot at Cajun Field map)
Any students arriving in a car are also to be dropped off and picked up in the designated area on W. Taft Street (this is right before the parking garage (720 W. Taft Street) entrance.
Click here for detailed instructions for car drivers.
(Car drop off, pickup,and directions to parking map)
Have a Question?
If you have any questions, please email College of Sciences Science Day.