Campus Life
100: What is the name of the mascot for Lamar University?
Big Red
100: What does “syllabus” usually include?
- meeting times
- office hours
- course outline
- course policies
100: What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
100: Name one benefit of joining a student club or organization.
- exposure
- connections
- new friends
- good college resumes
- memories
100: What’s the document that lists your past jobs, skills, and experiences when applying for a job?
resume
200: Where is the main place students go to check out books/study on campus?
library OR STEM Building
200: True or False: Dropping a class will never affect your GPA.
False : dropping a class after withdrawal period can affect your GPA
200: True or False: Scholarships only go to students with perfect grades.
False, most scholarships have requirements but hardly require perfect grades.
200: Where on campus could you go to work out or join intramurals?
Sheila Umphrey Recreational Center
200: True or False: You should only start applying for internships your junior year.
False, you don't have to start junior year! Make connections today.
300: Name one student resource on campus that helps with academic tutoring.
STARS/Math Lab/Writing Center
300: What’s the term for the required basic courses all students must complete, regardless of major?
Core Classes/General Education Courses
300: Where on campus would a Lamar student go if they needed help with financial aid, scholarships, or paying their tuition bill?
Wimberly building
300: What’s one strategy for avoiding the “freshman 15”?
- walking instead of driving to class
- joining a club
- working out
- not eating too many noodles
300: What is “networking” in the context of career development?
building and maintaining mutually beneficial professional relationships. It is a long-term strategy of connecting with others to share information, gain career advice, and open doors to new opportunities
400: What building would you most likely go to if you needed help with career services or internships?
Center for Career and Professional Development,.
400: What is the difference between a lecture and a lab course?
Lecture : formal presentation of information, often in a large class, where a professor teaches theoretical concepts and students take notes
Lab: provides hands-on, experiential learning where students apply those theoretical concepts through experiments, often using specialized equipment and physical materials in a smaller, more interactive setting.
400: What is the term for money you don’t have to repay, usually awarded based on need or merit?
Scholarship
400: What place on campus can help you if you’re struggling with mental health?
SHC ( Student Health Center)
400: What is the difference between a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree?
A bachelor's degree is a undergraduate degree, typically taking four years to complete, that provides a broad overview of a field. A master's degree is a more specialized graduate degree, usually taking one to two years after a bachelor's, that offers advanced expertise in a specific area.
500: What year was Lamar University founded?
1923
500: What does “academic probation” mean? What GPA is considered for academic probation?
Any student whose cumulative grade point average (GPA) falls below satisfactory academic progress (2.00 or higher cumulative grade point average)
500: What’s the difference between a subsidized and unsubsidized federal student loan?
subsidized loans : Government pays interest on loans until you graduate ( don't gain interest)
unsubsidized loans : Government doesn't pay interest, interest starts as soon as it is disbursed
500 (Student Life & Wellness): What vitamin is most directly linked to maintaining strong bones and preventing osteoporosis, a common concern for college students who may have limited sun exposure or poor diet?
🎓 500: What is the term for a professional network-building event where students meet potential employers, ask questions, and learn about job or internship opportunities?
Career Fair