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Red Day, Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô’s annual Day of Giving, will showcase the generosity of the LU community.

For 24 hours, we call upon Cardinals everywhere to Raise The RED by making a contribution of any size to the College or area of campus that means the most to you.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

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July 24 (Virtual)  |  July 30 (In Person)  |  July 10/August 20 (Transfer)

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Find Your Degree

Explore the academic degree options available at Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô. Search by interest, degree level or college.

Undergraduate / Graduate / Online

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Applying to LU

Whether you're a first-year freshman, transfer or graduate student, we'll help guide you through the application process.

How to Apply

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Paying for College

A college education is an investment in your future. Learn more about financial aid and scholarships.

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Discover Your Future

Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô Campus Tour

Visit Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô

Explore our beautiful 292-acre campus!  Tour campus in person, take a or use our interactive campus map to find your way around.


Latest News

O’Connor named as dean of College of Education and Human Development

Dr. Johnny O’Connor has been appointed dean of the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) at Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô, following his service as interim dean since 2024.
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Upcoming Events

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
LU Welcome Center
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
LU Soccer Complex
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Live Oak Ballroom, Setzer Student Center
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Student Life

Whether you live on campus or commute to class, Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô campus life is the perfect blend of urban living with the close community feel of a small town. 

  • Stop by Starbucks in the library for coffee and a bite, or check out any of the restaurants on campus.
  • Meet classmates with similar interests! With more than 150 registered student clubs and organizations, you'll have plenty of opportunities.
  • Watch the Cardinals compete in NCAA Division 1 athletics, get involved in a group fitness class at the gym or join classmates in a wide variety of intramural teams.

LIFE AT LAMAR UNIVERSITY

Students enjoying Starbucks at Gray Library
Students in dorms at Cardinal Village
Greek Life at Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô
Cheering on the Lamar Cardinals

LU Featured on The College Tour Series

Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô is featured on the Amazon Prime seriesÌý“â€Â where LU Cardinals tell their stories covering a wide variety of majors, backgrounds, campus activities and student organizations.

Publish date: September 12, 2025