We know you've worked so hard to support your student in becoming an LU Cardinal. Parents and families are highly valued members of Â鶹ÊÓƵ. You play an important role in assisting your student, from offering help with applications, volunteering your time, financially supporting college programming or simply encouraging them to persevere.
Because parents are an integral part of the admissions process, we want to keep you updated with all the latest LU information. Join our Cardinal Parent and Family Portal to stay up to date with the latest LU news! This is a free resource available to all parents and family members of incoming and current cardinals.
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Parents Association is here to enhance communication between the University and families of Lamar students. If you're a parent or a family member of a LU student, you're already a member!
Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers several programs to help students achieve their full academic potential whether they need extra help or extra challenges.
You can help your student make the transition to college life by striking the right balance between providing support and fostering independence.
Discuss both financial plans and academic expectations. Encourage your student to make responsible decisions about alcohol and other lifestyle choices.
You can help by recognizing that your student is an adult who still needs a coach but not a rescuer. Listen and offer encouragement while urging your student to take advantage of resources on campus and to solve his or her own problems.
You should be aware that a federal law, the (FERPA), protects the privacy of student educational records and may restrict your access to certain information, including grades.