Admissions
Lamar State College Port Arthur welcomes students interested in education and personal improvement. The Admission Office provides complete admissions assistance for entering students. Professionally trained personnel assist prospective students in assembling all admission credentials so that a transition into the college environment can be as smooth and problem-free as possible. Correspondence pertaining to admissions should be addressed to the Admissions Office, Lamar State College Port Arthur, P.O. Box 310, Port Arthur, TX 77641.
Lamar State College Port Arthur, a two-year college in The Texas State University System, offers educational opportunities through an open admissions policy which admits students who can benefit from post-secondary education. Lamar State College Port Arthur admits students without regard to race, color, creed, gender, age, national origin or disabilities. Lamar State College Port Arthur does reserve the right to verify the citizenship and residency of any prospective student.
A student may be admitted to Lamar State College Port Arthur based on one of the following criteria:
- High School Graduate
- High School Graduate of Non-Accredited High School
- High School Completer
- High School Equivalent Test Holder
- Dual Credit Student
- Home School Graduate
- Returning Student
- Transfer Student
- International Student
- Early Admissions High School Student
All methods of admission listed above require completion of an Application for Admission. Applications can be found online at www.lamarpa.edu or at the Admission Office.
Admission to Lamar State College Port Arthur does not guarantee admission to specific courses or programs of study. Prerequisites and co-requisites are required for some courses.