Cardinal View

Join us for Cardinal View, Lamar University's biggest open house event. You and your family are invited to campus to learn about academic majors, financial aid, scholarship opportunities, student organizations, campus resources, and what life looks like at LU.

Cardinal View Registration 

Registrants are encouraged to bring up to 5 guests to learn about life at LU. Our current students and faculty cannot wait to spend the day with you and answer all your questions.


Date:
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time:
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:
Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center
4405 Jimmy Simmons Boulevard
Beaumont, TX 77705

Cardinal View Group Registration

High School groups are welcome to attend! Groups of 30 or more must have at least one chaperone, who will be fully responsible, for every 30 students.  

GROUP REGISTRATION

What to Expect at Cardinal View

Cardinal View Schedule

8:30am Check-in
8:30am - 10:30am Academic Showcase
Campus & Community Resource Fair
9:15am - 12:45pm Guided Campus Tours (various departures)
9:30am - 12:00pm Student Organization Fair
9:30am - 11:00am Financial Aid & Scholarships Overview
9:30am - 12:30pm Admitted Student Center*
9:00am - 1:00pm CVS Immunizations
11:30am - 1:00pm Academic Breakout Sessions

Admitted Student Center

 

All admitted students who attend Cardinal View will be given the exclusive opportunity to visit the Admitted Student Center to be one of the first to take care of next steps towards enrollment!

  • Register early for New Student Orientation
  • Schedule your advising appointment
  • Complete housing requirements (housing waivers will be available)
  • Attend a financial aid session
  • Visit with an admissions counselor
  • Take care of immunization requirements with CVS

Plan Your Visit

Hotel Accommodations

For your convenience, a block of room has been reserved at the Holiday Inn & Suites Beaumont Plaza. When making your reservation, please mention the code BVG in order to receive a discounted rate!

BOOK YOUR ROOM TODAY!

Need more information?

Call us at 409-880-8890 or send an email to visit@lamar.edu

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