New to LU? We are excited to welcome you to your first semester at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University! Cardinal Transition Pathways is dedicated to helping new students successfully navigate the transition to college life and thrive throughout their academic journey. Through engaging academic programs and access to campus resources, we are here to help students build a strong foundation for success from their first day on campus.
Whether you are looking to strengthen your academic skills, connect with fellow Cardinals, discover involvement opportunities, or learn more about the university community, our team is here to support you every step of the way. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment where you can develop confidence, establish meaningful relationships, and make the most of your LU experience. No matter where you are in your transition, Cardinal Transition Pathways is your partner in achieving your goals and finding your place at LU.
Students who have transitioned to our campus reported experiencing the following:
Is this your first time in college? We are here to welcome you to ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University and invite you to participate in our transition program, First Year Success. In this transition program, we connect first-time-in-college students or FTIC students with Student Success Mentors based on their meta major. These small groups help FTIC students navigate campus life and access academic resources.
First Year Success hosts weekly 1-hour in-person seminars led by an LU Student Success Mentor during the first half of the fall and spring semester for newly admitted FTIC students. Additionally, throughout the semester, our Student Success Mentors participate in check-ins with our newly admitted FTIC students and encourage them to be a part of our LU community.
Are you transferring from another 2-year or 4-year institution? We are here to welcome you to our Southeast Texas four-year university and invite you to participate in our transition services, New Chapter. In these transition services, we connect small groups of transfer-admitted college students with a Student Success Mentor, and they help our new students navigate campus life, access academic resources, and officially begin their new chapter at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University.
Our goal is for transfer-admitted students to make the most out of their university experience through peer-to-peer learning, student success activities, and community building. We have a team of Student Success Mentors who have successfully acclimated to ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University's campus, and they are here to support you on your academic journey. They will provide consistent check ins throughout the fall and spring semesters via email, Teams, and GroupMe.
As a transfer-admitted student, you will have the opportunity to participate in monthly events as a way to connect with campus life. The Center for Academic Success also hosts special student success workshops every fall and spring semester tailored to the transfer experience.
The LU Transfer Team is also here to assist future and current transfer students. The team's goal is to help you transfer over as many of your credits as possible.
To make an appointment with your LU Transfer Team, please call the Undergraduate Advising Center at (409) 880-8822.
For general transfer questions and concerns, please email transferadvocate@lamar.edu.
Are you a newly admitted student with experience in foster care? We are here to welcome you to ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University and invite you to participate in our transition services, Cardinal Fostering Futures. In these transition services, our foster care liaison will support you through your four years here at our campus. You will be connected to resources to build a plan for success. These resources include: