Harvey - Answers to Questions
Are there any hurricane relief funds available for students?
Cardinal Emergency Fund:
All affected students can request monetary assistance through the Cardinal Emergency Fund and/or submit a Harvey Professional Judgement Appeal. This will enable LU to connect affected students with every type of aid available. Learn more.
All those wishing to make a gift benefiting students are invited to do so through the “Cardinal Emergency Fund.”
Has Lamar University extended any deadlines for drops and withdrawals?
- Classes Begin- Sept. 5th
- Last Day to Add- Sept. 15th
- Census Day- Sept. 20th
- Last day for full refund on dropped (not withdrawn) courses- Sept. 20th
- Non-Pmt purge after 5- Sept. 20th
- Final non-payment purge after 5- Oct 2nd
- Last day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty- Oct 6th
- Last day to drop or withdraw with academic penalty- November 10th
- Last Class Day- Dec. 12th
What do I do if I want to withdraw from my classes or make any changes to my current schedule?
Know that you are not alone in this. Our faculty, staff, and administration are here for you during these trying times.
Changes: The advising center will be open and can help with that. Call them at 409.880.8822 or email advising@lamar.edu.
What if I can’t make it to class by September 11th?
Please try to contact your professors by email or through Blackboard if you have limitations that prevented you from starting classes online on September 5th so that they can work with you. We completely understand what you are going through and promise to help you successfully get through this semester.
ONLINE OPTION: Please contact your UAC or departmental advisor for assistance in adjusting your schedule. LU has created special session online courses to help you continue the Fall semester in a way that best fits your circumstances. The UAC can be reached at 409.880.8822 or at advising@lamar.edu.
Can I still apply for Financial Aid?
Will the semester be extended?
What if I lost my parking pass?
What about books?
We understand that your class books are not available at present. The faculty will provide you with alternative ways for course materials (i.e., online publications and articles) when classes start online through LU Learn on Sept. 5th.
The campus bookstore, however, is currently open from
How can I volunteer or donate to others?
Students can join the Lamar University Harvey Heroes and earn 3 free credit hours towards an internship for performing community service.
All those wishing to make a gift benefiting students are invited to do so through the “Cardinal Emergency Fund."
Salvation Army Beaumont
2350 I-10 Frontage Road
Beaumont TX 77703
(409) 896-2361
American Red Cross in Beaumont
3260 Eastex Fwy
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 832-1644
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