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100

What is the AP website address of the university?

https://degree.lamar.edu/

100

How do I locate my schedule?

  1. Log in to your Self-Service Banner.
  2. Use your Banner student ID (“L” number) and your 6-digit PIN to log in. If you need assistance with your Banner ID and/or PIN, please contact the Help Desk at 409-880-2222.
  3. Click on Student
  4. Click Registration
  5. To see what classes you have been registered for, click on Student Detail Schedule. You will then be asked to select the term (Example: Summer 2020).
100

I need to register for/drop my courses. Who do I contact?

For students in education programs (5 week format), Academic Advising will register on the students' behalf.

For students in all other programs (8 week format), student will need to work with their Academic Advisor to determine course plan and confirm registration. From there, the Academic Advisor will  register on the students' behalf.

Drop: Students must email their Academic Advisor with a request to drop a class and include the Drop/Withdraw form.
(https://www.lamar.edu/lu-online/_files/documents/luonline/forms/2019-drop-withdraw-form-olprograms.pdf)

100

True or False: All Master of Education classes are 5 weeks in length?

False.

100

What is the cost of tuition and does it include textbooks?

  • (As of 11.25.20) Cost of Tuition: Varies by program
  • Textbooks not included
200

What is the easiest way for a student to access their important websites/portals?

LU Connect
(https://luconnect.lamar.edu/)

200

How do I know that textbooks and course materials I will need for class?

  1. Log in to your Self-Service Banner.
  2. Use your Banner student ID (“L” number) and your 6-digit PIN to log in. If you need assistance with your Banner ID and/or PIN, please contact the Help Desk at 409-880-2222.
  3. Click on Student
  4. Click Registration
  5. To look up your course material/textbook information, click on Barnes and Noble Books Online. You will then be asked to be taken to the university bookstore website. Click yes/ok.
200

I have learning accommodations and need to ensure that my professors have this information. Who do I reach out to?

Disability Resource Center: drc@lamar.edu (preferred) or 409-880-8347

200

What exams are students in the Master of Education in Administration Online preparing to sit for during the program?

1. Principal 268 Exam
2. Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL)

200

What are the payment deadlines for the accelerated online programs?

  • Undergrad/Healthcare/Business : Wednesday before the start of class
  • Education : Thursday before the start of class.
300

What platform is the student's email utilizing and how does a student access it?

Student's email is facilitated through Outlook (via MS Office 365) and can be accessed via LU Connect (https://luconnect.lamar.edu/)

300

How do students view or obtain course offerings for future planning/registration?

View course carousel (located on the partner website under the Calendar section for some programs) in the or contact Academic Advising for assistance.

300
I am a veteran trying to understand my military benefits. Who do I reach out to?

Veterans Affairs: va@lamar.edu or 409- 880-7198

300

How will students locate/identify mentors (Education program)/preceptors (nursing programs)?

Students will need to locate their own mentor/preceptor.

Students can reference the Practicum Handbook (education) or Student Handbook (nursing). They can also contact Academic Advising for clarification on mentor/preceptor requirements.

300

How do students pay for courses?

  • Log into the self-service banner :
  • Click Student or the Student tab.
  • Click Student Account.
  • Click Account Summary.
  • Click To Make a Payment by Credit Card or Electronic Check and follow the on screen instructions provided by Accounting Services
400

What platform is the student's LMS utilizing and how does a student access it?

LMS: Blackboard  https://luonline.blackboard.com/

Access: 1. Navigate to LU Connect (https://luconnect.lamar.edu/)
2. Expand "Students" section
3. Click "LU Learn (Blackboard)"
4. Log-In with LEA Username and Password

400

I have been locked out of my LEA accounts? What do I do?

You will need to recover your LEA Username and Reset the LEA password via Self-Serve Banner.

  1. Log in to your Self-Service Banner.
  2. Use your Banner student ID (“L” number) and your 6-digit PIN to log in. If you need assistance with your Banner ID and/or PIN, please contact the Help Desk at 409-880-2222.
  3. Click on "Personal Information"
  4. Click on "Change Your PIN or Recover LEA Username and Password"
  5. Scroll to Bottom, under Recover You LEA Username and Password, Click "Give Me A Temporary Password"
  6. LEA Username will be displayed along with a randomly generated password.
  7. Click "Login"
  8. Enter Credentials of Username and generated password
  9. The system will prompt the student to change the generated password to a 10-character password they will remember.
400

I am experiencing issues logging into my Blackboard and/or having technical issues with assessments. Who can I reach out to for assistance?

HelpDesk: blackboard@lamar.edu or 409-880-2222 or 24/7 Live chat and support website

(Student should always reach out to the professor and/or I.A. to make him/her aware of the issue occurring)

400

When do Master of Education program (non-counseling) start to work on their practicum hours/activities/log?

These students can work on their requirements ight at the beginning of the program.
400

Can students pay term-by-term?

Yes.

500

What is the university's student portal and how does the student access it?

Student Portal: Self-Serv Banner
(https://ssbprod.lamar.edu/btdb/twbkwbis.P_WWWLogin)

Access: 1. Navigate to LU Connect (https://luconnect.lamar.edu/)
2. Expand "Students" section
3. Click "Self-Serv Banner"
4. Log-in with L-Number and 6-digit PIN number
(default to student's birthday for first login)

500

I am getting close to the end of my program. What do I do next?

The student should work with their Academic Advisor to complete the Graduation To-Do Checklist, which includes Applying for Graduation. (https://www.lamar.edu/students/commencement/graduation-checklist/index.html)

If the student is participating in the commencement ceremony, they should review the Commencement Website (https://www.lamar.edu/students/commencement/) for important information. 

500

My courses were dropped for non-payment prior to the start date. What do I do?

For students in education programs (5 week format) should send a request to luacademic@lamar.edu and for students in all other programs (8 week format) should email their advisor or email Academic Advising if they are uncertain on who their assigned advisor is.

500

When do Master of Education program (counseling) start to work on their practicum hours/activities/log?

These students must wait to work on their practicum until they are in the final courses of the program .(Practicum & Internship)

500

What are the three main Financial Aid components students will need to complete and where does the student go to start those processes.  

1. Submit correct aid year FAFSA form
2. Master Promissory Note
3. Entrance Counseling

Accessible via the Self-Serve Banner via the Financial Aid section. (All specific questions should be directed to the Lamar Financial Aid Office. 

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