Checklist for Accepted Students
You are part of a group of accomplished students who will make great things happen and shape the future at LU, in Southeast Texas and the world.
Follow these steps to officially become an LU student.
Activate Your Account
You must activate your LU Email account to receive important information from Financial Aid, Housing, and other campus services.
Go to lamar.edu/activate to log in using your (LEA) username.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
The priority deadline is January 15 for scholarships and February 1 for financial aid.Even if you missed the deadlines, you might still be eligible if funds are available.
Register for New Student Orientation
At orientation, you will learn how to get involved, meet campus leaders, learn LU traditions and meet fellow Cardinals and receive your class schedule! NSO is mandatory for all incoming first year students.
For more information about New Student Orientation and when registration will open, visit lamar.edu/orientation.
Already registered for New Student Orientation? Complete your advising form today to confirm your class schedule!
Apply for Housing
Did you know all first-year freshman are required to live on campus? Applying is easy through Housing and Residence Life. Just use your LEA information to log in and pay your down payment online!
Are you a local student looking to commute to campus? You will have to fill out the online exemption form. Need more info? Visit Residence Life today.
Send Records and Transcripts
If you previously took college classes, have the college or university send your official transcript to LU.
If you took any Advanced Placement examinations, send official scores to LU by calling the College Board at 1-877-274-6474.
You'll get an email notification after your credit has been applied to your LU record.
Reminders and Resources
- Schedule a campus visit to learn more about life at LU
- Check out how tutoring and mentoring can help you rise above challenges
- Learn about accommodations available through the Accessibilty Resource Center
- Pay tuition and fees
- Purchase textbooks
- All students must submit proof of bacterial meningitis, or exception to LU.
- Request your Student ID. Requires your LEA to log in!
- Follow LU Admissions on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook