CONGRATULATIONS! 

You have been accepted into the Texas Academy, so what do you do now? We are including a list of things to address below so that you will be fully prepared when you transition to academy life. 

1. UNENROLL FROM YOUR HIGH SCHOOL: If you have not unenrolled from your high school, please begin that process right away. Go to your Counselor and see that this is taken care of. They may require a VOE (verification of enrollment) form to be filled out by us; they will give you this if needed. We are happy to fill this out and return this to them.

2. OBTAIN YOUR FINAL TRANSCRIPT: Please drop off to LU Admission OR submit your FINAL official transcripts (sealed, never opened) when they are ready to: Lamar University - Office of Admissions - P.O. Box 10009 - Beaumont, TX 77710.

3. FORMS: Complete all forms that are listed in your welcome packet. These must be submitted BEFORE you can be registered for classes. 

4. INSURANCE AND VACCINE: You MUST have insurance and a bacterial meningitis immunization prior to coming to campus, so please plan ahead, and do this right away so there are no issues registering.

5. CLASS REGISTRATION - WE WILL DO THIS: We will begin the course registration in Mid-April. There is an overload of sections available for students across campus that need the same courses that you do, so please do not worry about not getting into a course. Further, if you have a preference not to have an 8am class or there is a special request, please reply to this email. We will do everything we can to accommodate your needs, but there are no guarantees.

6. HOUSING APPLICATION: If you would like to live on campus, check out our On Campus Living Page! Once you decide to make the move, you will need to submit your Housing Application before July 1.

Attend all Parent and Student Events!

Resources

• Activate your LU account! You must activate your LU email account to receive important information from financial aid, housing and other campus services. Log in using your (LEA) username.
• Request your student ID. Requires your LEA to log in.
• Purchase textbooks.
• Check out how tutoring and mentoring can help you rise above challenges.
• View LibGuides introducing curated resources for a variety of subjects and video tutorials sharing tips such as how to find journal articles and how to access ebooks, from the Mary and John Gray Library
• Learn about accommodations available through the Disability Resource Center.
  
• Applying to live on campus is easy through Housing and Residence Life. Use your LEA information to log in and pay your down payment online!
• Be a considerate and respectful community member by adhering to your Residence Life Handbook, LU Student Handbook and your Texas Academy Student Handbook.
• Due to the minor status of Texas Academy's student body, LU's Concealed Handgun Policy prohibits concealed handguns in residence hall rooms housing our students and in related academy offices and meetings rooms. 
• Stay up-to-date with all the campus activities and events by checking the University Calendar.
• Pack your DigitalAppPack with all the digital tools you need to successfully manage your TALH experience.