What LU can offer

Entering Freshmen

High school graduates, and soon to be graduates, who have not previously attended college should apply to Lamar University as freshmen. Transfer students with fewer than 18 hours of college credit also must meet freshman entrance requirements.

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Information For:

Entering Freshmen
Transfer Students
Returning Students
Online Students
Summer Transient Students
Parents
Post Baccalaureate Students
Graduate Students
International Students

How do I apply?
Will I get in?
What if I didn’t attend a traditional high school or I graduated several years ago?
What if I don’t meet unconditional admission requirements?
How much will it cost?
How do I pay for college?
Can I live on campus?
What happens after I apply?
How do I choose a major and decide which courses to take?
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