Mission Statement
Lamar University’s Office of Retention & Student Success proactively empowers all students to achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals through campus-wide collaborative advising and academic support.
College is an exciting time of personal growth and development. It can also be a challenging and stressful time. Lamar University’s Retention & Student Success office is here to help. Your journey at LU begins with support from your academic advisor in the Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC). Your advisor is an important resource to help you identify the right academic path to your degree and professional career, helps you find campus resources, and assists you in getting connected with campus activities. To find out more about academic advising, visit the UAC website below.As you work toward your degree, numerous academic support services are available from Student Tutoring and Retention Services (STARS). Whether in their main office in suite 109 of the Communication building or in the Tutoring Center on the first floor of the Gray Library, STARS’ outstanding peer and professional staff are here to support you on your academic journey. STAR Services’ programs include peer and professional mentoring through Cardinal Communities, individual and group tutoring through Tutoring Services, peer and professional academic coaching through LU Success and LU Outreach and Support, and workshops through REDtalks. Please visit the STAR Services website below for more information. Additionally, Academic Success Coaches in each of LU’s five Colleges are available to help you find resources on campus to support your success.
Lamar University takes your success seriously and is keeping a watchful eye on students’ progress toward their degree with our Success Technologies group. Through a combination of data-driven program planning and proactive outreach to students, our office will help you stay on track to your academic, personal, and professional goals.
It’s a pleasure for us to serve you on your unique journey to a degree at Lamar University. Please don’t hesitate to let us know what you need to help you achieve your goals.
Lamar University’s Office of Retention & Student Success proactively empowers all students to achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals through campus-wide collaborative advising and academic support.
Video: Big Red Speaks at a REDtalk
03/09/2020
REPOST from: 02/10/2020
After years of silence, Big Red will finally speak at a REDtalk! What are REDtalks, you may ask? Reba Daniels, Coordinator for LU Success and REDtalks, explains.
IMPORTANT DATES
Summer/Fall 2020 Registration
Summer/Fall 2020 Registration
For more important dates and deadlines, please visit the Academic Calendar homepage.
UPCOMING EVENTS
REDtalks
Mindfulness can be a helpful practice for stress relief, and can even be helpful with those dealing with anxiety or depression. Come build your own mindfulness toolbox to help with everyday life. For more information, go to: lamar.edu/REDtalks
Time: 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Location: Setzer Student Center; Neches Room
REDtalks
This REDtalk will highlight the top 10 ways studying abroad can benefit your life and future career. For more information, go to: lamar.edu/REDtalks
Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Location: Mary and John Gray Library; 6th Floor
Check back soon for more upcoming events.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Silsbee, Texas
Freshman
Graduating from Silsbee High School in 2019, Ally is currently a General Studies major, but plans to pursue a career in Physical Therapy with an anticipated graduation date of May, 2023.
After considerable thought on where to attend college, Ally chose Lamar University simply because of the smaller class sizes, the one-on-one attention students get with their professors, and being close to home. She says that “having the accountability from close family and peers to do well in college” and “making her parents proud” is very important to her.
She also loves that the staff and faculty here at LU are extremely approachable and willing to help. Ally owes her current academic success to Reba in STAR Services (who she met at the Academic Success Conference) and says if it “wasn’t for [Reba], I don’t know what I would do.” To help with her academic success, Ally took advantage of the many tutoring resources LU offers such as visiting the LU Tutoring Center, the Writing Center, and the Math Shop - while finishing her first semester, Fall 2019, on the Dean’s List.
SUCCESS STORIES
26 students attended the Spring, 2020 Academic Success Conference and 100% rated their experience as either "Excellent" or "Good."
Formed as a collaborative partnership in 2018, Lamar University’s Student Success Networks are teams of LU staff members who work closely together to serve students. Collaborating offices include: the UAC, STAR Services, the Center for Career and Professional Development (located in the Galloway building), Financial Aid & Scholarships, and Academic Success Coaches in each College on campus.
Important Class Information
How do I make an advising appointment?
How do I register for classes?
Students must apply and be admitted to Lamar University before registering for classes. After meeting with an academic advisor, please register on-line by following the directions from the Registration homepage. If you have any questions, please contact: registration@lamar.edu.
How do I find the classroom where my class is?
When you look on your schedule, the building and room number for each class is listed by the course. Please also refer to the campus map for additional assistance. An interactive map is also available!
Helpful tip: If a room number begins with a "2", it is very likely located on the second floor.
How do I pay for my classes?
Lamar University offers several payment methods for your tuition. The three payment methods are:
- Online
- In Person
- By Mail
Click here for more information. For questions, please visit or call the Cashier Office at (409) 880-8390.
Tutoring Information
How do I make a tutoring appointment?
How do I find info on group tutoring sessions?
What is LU Success and how can I participate?
LU Involvement
What are REDtalks and when can I attend?
How can I get involved on campus? (coordinate the answer here with Student Engagement with appropriate links to their programs)
With more than 150 registered clubs and organizations at Lamar University, students can easily pursue almost any interest.
From the moment you begin your journey at LU, you’ll be able to participate in professional, academic, cultural, Greek life, political, recreational, and special interest groups. Bring your student experience to life by checking out all student organizations and clubs and getting involved!
For more information, visit the Student Clubs and Organizations and Student Life homepages.
What student success data does LU track and how is it used?
What does LU do if I’m struggling in class?
Does LU have academic progress reports?
What is 15 to Finish?
Does LU have specific support for writing and math?
General LU Information
What if I need help with paying for school or living expenses?
I’m transferring into LU from a community college or other university. Who can help me?
Lamar University
Office of Retention and Student Success
P.O. Box 10079
Beaumont, Texas 77710
Email:
studentsuccess@lamar.edu
