Office of Admissions

International Undergraduate Admission

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Admissions Requirements

International Freshman

If you are an international student who has never been enrolled at a post-secondary college or university, you must submit all required documents and show evidence of a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on all secondary school work.

International Undergraduate Transfer

An international student who is currently enrolled at an accredited US college or university, and wishes to transfer to Lamar University must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Less than 48 Credit Hours: 2.5 cumulative grade point average on all post-secondary school work.
  • More Than 48 Credit hours: 2.0 cumulative GPA on all post-secondary school work.

Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

Students attending Texas public institutions of higher education must be in compliance with the Texas Success Initiative (TSI). Unless exempt, students must take the TSI Assessment to determine their readiness for college-level work before being advised and registering for classes.

Exemptions from TSI testing include qualifying SAT, ACT, or TAKS scores. To verify exemption or testing requirements, please contact the Undergraduate Advising Center at (409) 880-8822 or advising@lamar.edu.

TSI Information

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Apply

Complete the online application through ApplyTexas.

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Pay the Application Fee

After you submit, pay the $75 non-refundable application fee. You will receive an email link to pay the fee after we receive your application (this may take 1-2 business days).

 

Submit Transcripts

International undergraduate applicants must have an official report of course-by-course evaluated transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary work sent to Lamar University directly by the evaluating agency. Lamar University does not provide an internal evaluation service, and you do not need to send official transcripts to our office. These agencies may deliver your evaluation by email at LUAdmTran@Lamar.edu, or to the mailing address listed below.

Lamar University
International Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 10009
Beaumont TX 77710 

Submit Test Scores

International Freshman and International Transfer applicants should have SAT and/or ACT scores issued to Lamar University directly by the testing agency.

Provide Proof of English Language Proficiency

International applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

 

Receive Your I-20

Upon receiving a letter of acceptance, submit students must submit additional documentation to receive their relevant immigration forms.

Preparing to Receive the I-20 or DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility