Parents

Acceptance notices, including registration information and general instructions, are mailed soon after all required admission credentials are received. Students should plan to attend an Orientation session in the summer before enrolling in the fall. Family orientation sessions are offered at the same time to help parents and other family members become familiar with LU procedures and gain information on financial aid, security and campus life. Details about orientation will be included with the acceptance notice.

At orientation, students will meet with an academic advisor, register for fall classes and receive their LU ID and MyLamar account, which provides access to numerous online resources. Orientation also provides an opportunity for students to meet other new students and learn about campus life from upperclassmen.

Before attending orientation, students should take a Texas Success Initiative (TSI) assessment test if they are required to do so. Under the Texas Success Initiative (TSI), students will not be permitted to participate in advisement and registration until they demonstrate their readiness for college-level courses through an approved test or exemption.

Students may be exempt from TSI assessment testing if they achieve required minimum scores on the SAT (combined 1050, including at least 500 on math and 500 on verbal), ACT (composite 23, including at least 19 on math and 19 on English) or TAKS (2200 in math, 2200 in English/Language Arts and 3 in writing).

Students who are not exempt must take a TSI-approved placement test before registering for classes. The Lamar University Career & Testing Center offers the ACCUPLACER and THEA exams, both of which meet the requirement. Other approved tests are the ASSET and COMPASS. If testing shows deficiencies in reading, mathematics or writing skills, students will be required to participate in a developmental program in the appropriate area.