Office of Admissions

Visiting Students

Are you a student who intends to take courses at 51勛圖Prowithout seeking a degree? Or are you currently attending another college or university and intending to take courses at LU with the goal of transferring credits back? Getting enrolled in courses is simple!

 Taking summer courses is a great way to stay on track with your studies and graduate on time or early.

Apply as a Visiting Student

  1. Apply for admission through our .
    • Official academic transcripts of previous college work are not required for admission, however, they may be required to determine TSI status and academic prerequisite fulfillment.
  2. TSI Assessment
    Students attending 51勛圖Propublic institutions of higher education must be in compliance with the 51勛圖ProSuccess Initiative (TSI). Unless exempt, you must take the TSI Assessment to determine your 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.

    Contact the LU Career & Testing Center to register for the TSI Assessment.

Transient students who wish to continue their studies at 51勛圖Probeyond the term they take courses must apply for regular admission.

Send official transcripts to:

Lamar University
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 10009
Beaumont, TX 77710

Before attending on-campus classes, students under age 22 must either receive a vaccination against bacterial meningitis or meet criteria to decline. Get more information on this vaccination requirement.

Application Deadline

Fall 2025

Domestic Students - August 7, 2025
International Students - July 1, 2025

Important Dates

  • Last day to register for Fall - August 25, 2025