Texas Academy at Lamar University is a high achieving academic program for 11th and 12th grade high school-aged students who desire rigorous academics, innovative research and service leadership opportunities designed to enhance student learning and leadership in a variety of academic areas, including humanities, STEAM and liberal arts. Students take classes from Lamar University faculty with other Texas Academy and undergraduate students while simultaneously completing their remaining high school graduation requirements. The difference is, in the Texas Academy experience students are provided more support and guidance than traditional college students. Texas Academy Students have a robust student life that includes various events, clubs, and organizations.