Welcome to Your First Year at Lamar University

First Year Success supports first-time-in-college (FTIC) students transition to our campus and connect them with our trained Student Success Mentors. In the fall semester, new students will participate in seven FYS 101 seminars where they learn about campus resources and how to succeed at Lamar University, then have weekly check-ins to maintain support and build community with peers on campus.

We are a university that promotes involvement that extends beyond campus boundaries, connecting students with the local community, fostering meaningful connections while providing a vibrant campus life that puts students first. These stuctured connections help you access campus resources, build meaningful relationships, and prioritize well-being and academic success.

• Seminar 1 - Your First Week at Lamar University

  First-year students learn how to smoothly adjust to college life at Lamar University by exploring academic expectations, campus resources, and social opportunities.

  Meet Up Dates

  • Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 20, 2026, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • Friday, August 21, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

  Check class schedule for meeting time and location.

• Seminar 2 - Academic Support Services

  First-year students learn what the Center for Academic Success has to offer by exploring tutoring, academic coaching, Achieve +, supplemental instruction, and student success workshops.

  Meet Up Dates

  • Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 27, 2026, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • Friday, August 28, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

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• Seminar 3 - Major and Career Exploration

  First-year students are given the opportunity to learn more on how to explore academic programs and align their interests and strengths with potential career paths.

  Meet Up Dates

  • Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, September 3, 2026, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • Friday, September 4, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

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• Seminar 4 - Financial Literacy

  First-year students learn essential financial skills, including budgeting, managing debt, and understanding financial aid.

  Meet Up Dates

  • Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, September 10, 2026, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • Friday, September 11, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

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• Seminar 5 - Information Literacy

  First-year students discover how to effectively find, evaluate, and use academic resources through the university's library system.

  Meet Up Dates

  • Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • Friday, September 18, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

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• Seminar 6 - Health and Wellness

  First-year students are given the opportunity to learn more on how to adopt mental health, physical fitness, and self-care strategies to sustain their academic success at Lamar University.

  Meet Up Dates

  • Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, September 24, 2026, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • Friday, September 25, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

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• Seminar 7 - Academic Advising

  First-year students are given the opportunity to learn more on how to make the most of academic advising and create a personalized roadmap for their educational and professional goals.

  Meet Up Dates

  • Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • Friday, October 2, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

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• Seminar 8 - Meet with an Enrollment Coordinator

  First-year students are invited to participate in a mini workshop on how to set measurable and obtainable goals and learn how to connect with their respective Enrollment Coordinators.

  Meet Up Dates

  • Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, October 8, 2026, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • Friday, October 9, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

  Check class schedule for meeting time and location.