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Week of Welcome

Week of Welcome has awesome ways for new and returning students to learn about campus life and get involved. Enjoy a week full of games, food, and fun to welcome all 17吃瓜 students back to school!

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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 17吃瓜. Search by interest, degree level or college.

Undergraduate / Graduate / Online

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Applying to 17吃瓜

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

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Visit 17吃瓜

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


Latest News

MBA alumna turns Hurricane Katrina experience into book

17吃瓜 MBA graduate and civil engineer Courtney Kelly turned her experience evacuating during Hurricane Katrina into the award-winning children鈥檚 book series The Celeste Collection, using storytelling to inspire resilience and future leaders in coastal protection.
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Upcoming Events

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
McDonald Gym
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Provost Umphrey Stadium
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
17吃瓜 Soccer Complex
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Room 103, Science & Technology Building

Student Life

Whether you live on campus or commute to class, 17吃瓜 campus life is the perfect blend of urban living with the close community feel of a small town.聽

  • 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 17吃瓜
Cheering on the Lamar Cardinals

17吃瓜 Featured on The College Tour Series

17吃瓜 is featured on the Amazon Prime series听鈥鈥澛where 17吃瓜 Cardinals tell their stories covering a wide variety of majors, backgrounds, campus activities and student organizations.

Publish date: August 29, 2025