New Student Orientation
Welcome to Lamar University!
Whether you start in the summer, fall, or spring, New Student Orientation is ready to welcome you and prepare you for a successful transition to LU! New Student Orientation is specifically designed for new college students. You'll receive all the information you need to feel confident when you step on campus for your first day of class!
Orientation includes information about student services, academic life, academic advising, and receiving your class schedule. It's also a great way to make friends, start building your on-campus community, and have FUN!
Lamar University offers Orientation for all incoming Freshmen, Transfer, and International undergraduate students.
Freshmen
Welcome to Cardinal Nation!
At New Student Orientation, you'll gain an understanding of the academic and social life at Lamar University.
You will discover the incredible opportunities that await you at Lamar University, interact with other future Cardinals, meet your advisor and register for classes for your first semester as a student, and sign-up for any extracurricular activities and organizations.
All sessions of Orientation 2023 have concluded. Registration for Orientation 2024 will open in Spring 2024.
Transfer Students
What is a Transfer Student?
- Transfer students are undergraduate students who attended another college or university.
- You have 18 or more credit hours transferring to Lamar University.
- College credits earned while enrolled in high school does not mean you're a transfer student.
Transfer students are strongly encouraged to attend Orientation.
Lamar University has a Transfer Liaison to assist you in the transfer process! Contact us today for help connecting you with your academic advisor in your academic department. Email transferadvocate@lamar.edu for assistance.
All sessions of Orientation 2023 have concluded. Registration for Orientation 2024 will open in Spring 2024.
International Students
All international students attending Lamar University must contact the Office of International Education and Services to sign up for International Student Orientation. Call 409-880-7635 or email international@lamar.edu for more information.