ACADEMY ESSENTIALS
SHOW UP AND CHECK IN
STUDENT LIFE AND LEADERSHIP
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
DORM LIFE & CONDUCT
PATHWAYS AND PROGRESS
100

Which platform should students use to contact administrators?

Lamar Email

100

What is the minimum number of weekly check-in hours required?

Three

100

What leadership roles run the Community Meetings?

Class Presidents and PM Lead

100

What is the minimum GPA requirement for the academy?

3.0

100

When are weekend travel forms due?

Thursday by 4PM

100

What is the name of the Lamar University Honors College?

Reaud Honors College

200

Is there a dress code?

Yes

200

Name two locations outside the TA where check-ins can be completed?

STARS, Writing Center, LU Success Center, Math Lab

200

Name two official TA clubs/committees

Art, Journalism, STEM, Red Robotics, Med, Social Media Committee, Social Activities Committee, Honors Society

200

Where does advising take place for academy students?

In the Texas Academy!

200

What time is curfew?

Sunday - Thursday; 11PM

Friday - Saturday - 12AM

200

How many service hours are required for TA students?

12 each semester

300

How many absences did returning seniors report for the 2024-2025 year?

108

300

What hours are designated quiet hours?

8AM - 12PM

300
How many service hours do you need for TAHS?

18 per semester

300

Where can students check their grades?

Blackboard and/or Self Service Banner

300

Who is allowed in the dorms?

Only TA students that live IN the dorms

300

How early should you request a letter of recommendation?

At least two weeks before the due date

400

Will Texas Academy use preferred names/pronouns under any official capacity?

No - TEC, Sec. 25.0021

400

What hours is the academy building open?

8-5, Monday - Friday

400

Can you be a student leader with a disciplinary record?

No

400

What is the minimum number of honors hours needed to graduate as distinguished?

9 hours

400

Can walkthroughs be done without notice?

Yes
400

How many honors credits do you need to graduate as distinguished with TA?

9

500

What year did the Texas Academy start?

1993

500

Who is responsible for confirming all check in hours are completed?

YOU ARE

500

What platform can you use to submit TA forms and register for events?

LU Hub

500

What does FEPRA prevent parents from accessing without student permission?

EVERYTHING

500

What are the departure and arrival times for closed weekends?

4PM departure or immediately following workshop/CM and arrival time after 2PM

500

What are the two grant opportunities offered through the Office of Undergraduate Research?

OUR and SURF