New Chapter supports transfer-admitted students as they transition to ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University and connect with our trained Student Success Mentors. Throughout the fall and spring semesters, new transfer students are placed in small peer groups led by a mentor who provides consistent support through email, Teams, and GroupMe while helping students navigate campus life and access academic resources.
We are a university that promotes involvement beyond campus boundaries, connecting students with the local community while fostering meaningful relationships and a vibrant campus experience that puts students first. Through New Chapter, transfer students can participate in monthly events, student success activities, and specialized workshops designed to support the transfer experience. These structured connections help you access campus resources, build meaningful relationships, and prioritize well-being and academic success as you begin your new chapter at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University.
Recent reports reveal the realities behind our nation's growing transfer-student population.
Hughey, A. W. (2026, March 3). Improving transfer student retention & completion outcomes [Innovative Educators Webinar]. Innovative Educators. https://go2knowledge.org
The Center for Academic Success (CAS) hosts an in-person success workshop series designed to help students make the most of their college experience at LU. Each session offers insight into student success and skills that students can take beyond the classroom. These workshops provide tools and strategies for students to improve their productivity, manage stress in challenging situations, enhance organizational skills, and more!
The following workshops are especially designed to support our transfer-admitted students.
September 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Setzer Student Center, Big Sandy Room 141
Students who have transferred to ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University bring valuable experiences, skills, and perspectives from previous colleges, careers, military service, family responsibilities, and community involvement. This workshop helps our students recognize the strengths they already possess and explore how those experiences can support their success in a new academic environment. Our students will identify transferable skills, connect past successes to current challenges, and develop strategies for applying their existing knowledge to achieve their academic and personal goals.
October 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Setzer Student Center, Cypress 125/127
Group projects can be challenging, especially for our students who may be balancing work, family responsibilities, commuting, military service, or other commitments outside of school. This workshop provides practical strategies for communicating effectively, setting expectations early, navigating common group challenges, and contributing confidently to collaborative assignments. Our students will learn how to advocate for their needs, hold teammates accountable, and work productively with diverse groups while managing competing priorities.
November 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Setzer Student Center, Cypress 125/127
Leadership can take many forms and does not require a formal title or leadership role. Our students often bring valuable leadership experience from previous colleges, careers, military service, family responsibilities, and community involvement. This workshop helps our students recognize the leadership skills they already possess and explore how they can use those skills to influence, collaborate, solve problems, and support others in academic, professional, and personal settings.
The Center for Academic Success (CAS) is excited to offer StudentLingo online student workshops to all ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University students. These workshops are available through our Innovative Educators StudentLingo website at no extra charge to our students and can empower our students to excel academically by closing skill gaps.
There are 20 workshops available. Students can view all 20 workshops which are available on demand. All that students need to do is create an account at and choose the sessions they find interesting and beneficial.
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.