Resources

Student Resources

Academic Resources

Career & Testing Center - The Career and Testing Center assists students with all facets of career preparation beginning with university entrance and special placement exams, major course of study selection, career choice and planning, part-time employment, resume and interviewing preparation, goal planning, and finally with preparation for full-time employment after graduation.

Mary and John Gray Library - Lamar University students can use to locate electronic books in the online catalog, access indexes and journals electronically, and locate selected information through the Internet.

Math Lab - Free math tutoring available to all Lamar students, located in the Lucas Engineering, Room. 211

Services for Student with Disabilities - The office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SFSWD) offers a variety of services designed to assist students with disabilities (SWD) in becoming full-participating members of the university community.

STARS - Student Advising and Retention Services (STARS) program has been developed in order to better organize retention efforts at Lamar University. Free services provided by STARS include tutoring, supplemental instruction, academic enhancement workshops, study skills sessions, career advising, personal advising, mentoring, learning communities, and early alert.

Student Support Services - TRiO Student Support Services intends to provide the support and resources that are necessary for students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their higher education goals. Students who meet the eligibility requirements for the program receive a wide array of free services.

Study Abroad - Students who want to take college-level courses at universities in other countries are encouraged to apply for grants to help pay for tuition, fees and other necessary expenses.

Study Guides and Strategies - Study guides on classroom participation, reading skills, preparing for tests, taking test, and other study skills to succeed in college.

Writing Center - The University Writing Center (UWC) offers free, face-to-face sessions to all Lamar students at any stage of the writing process.

Financial Resources

Cardinal One Card - The Cardinal One Card is a unique benefit to students, including banking with no fee. It is used for Dining plans, Student Life, and athletic events.

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Financial Aid - Assist Lamar University students in obtaining financial resources.

Scholarships - Assist Lamar University students with scholarship needs. Scholarships are privately funded by generous donors and may be general, college-specific or department-specific.

The Texas Grant - College for all Texans, provides helpful resources to help you plan towards a college career in Texas.

Career Resources

Academic Departments - Information about specific majors at Lamar University.

Career and Testing Center - The Career and Testing Center assists students with all facets of career preparation beginning with university entrance and special placement exams, major course of study selection, career choice and planning, part-time employment, resume and interviewing preparation, goal planning, and finally with preparation for full-time employment after graduation.

Job Hunting Information - Some sites that can help you with job hunting and career development. Most include resume writing, researching companies and salaries, cover letter writing, interviewing, career development, assessment and planning, and more. Most of them also offer you the means to view actual job listings.

Occupational Outlook Handbook - The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.

Occupational Outlook Quarterly

SIGI 3 - System of Interactive Guidance and Information is an online career and college major exploration tool. Contact your GS advisor for access code.

Salary Calculation - Job hunters identify their monthly wage needs by deciding first how much "take home" pay they need.

"Super Seven" Interview Questions - The Texas Job Hunter's Guide states that ALL interview questions really boil down to seven questions.

Resume Vocabulary Words - Some action-oriented verbs to perk up your resume and spark employers' interest.

Social Resources

Lamar University Athletics - Find athletic team schedules of games and matches to support your fellow Cardinals.

Lamar Setzer Student Center - It is the center of campus activities at Lamar.

Lamar Student Organizations - Various organizations that a student can become involved at Lamar University.

Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center - The Department of Recreational Sports purpose is to foster a lifetime appreciation of sports and wellness. All currently enrolled Lamar University students, faculty and staff have access to university recreational facilities and offerings. The department offers Intramural Sports, Sports Clubs, Fitness and Wellness, Outdoor Recreation and Aquatics.

Student Affairs - Student Affairs manages many areas of campus life including dinning, on-campus housing, the bookstore, the Career and Testing Center, volunteer opportunities, the Setzer Center, Greek Life, and services for international students.

Student Government - The Student Government Association of Lamar University provides the official voice through which student opinion may be expressed and students participate in the overall policy and decision making of the University community.

Student Health Center - The Student Health Center of Lamar University is dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of the university population by offering quality medical and psychological services to the students of Lamar University and Lamar Institute of Technology.