Advising

Use the links below to find your advisor:

Freshmen and Sophomores 

Juniors and Seniors 

Academic Student Support Programs

• Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)

• Office of Veterans Affairs  

• McNair Scholars Program 

• Undergraduate Advising Center  

• The Reaud Honors College 

LU Library resources 

Mary and John Gray Library Webpage

• Helpful Information-
  • Loaner Lap Top Program, Room 706 7th floor of the LU Library between 8:30 am -4:00 pm M-F. You’ll need your LU ID. 

Department tutoring and links

Tutoring:

• SI (Supplemental Instruction) through STARS for 1000 and 2000 courses that are part of the major
• Writing center
• The Math Shop (tutoring)
• The Caring Place (tutoring, plus technical and moral support)   
• Students Tutoring and Retention Services (STARS) 

Departments:

• Biology 
• Chemistry and Biochemistry    
• Computer Science    
• Earth and Space Science 
• English and Modern Languages
• History
• Mathematics
• Nursing
• Physics 
• Political Science  
• Psychology
• Sociology/Social Work/Criminal Justice  
• University Studies

Student Research

• Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR)

• Texas Academy   

• Individual faculty-sponsored student research (See faculty in academic departments) 

• McNair Scholars   

• Internships and Co-ops  

• Career planning

• Complaint resolution

• Care Team

Health and Wellness

Local Hospitals / Emergency Centers:

• Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas 
  • 3080 College St, Beaumont, TX 77701 
  • (409) 212-5000 

• CHRISTUS Southeast Texas – St. Elizabeth 
  • 2830 Calder Ave, Beaumont, TX, 77702 
  • (409) 892-7171  

• CHRISTUS Hospital – Orange 
  • 6901 Medical Center Drive, Ste. 100, Orange, TX, 77630 
  • (409) 792-6500  

• Medical Center of Southeast Texas 
  • 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX, 77640 
  • (409) 724-7389 

 Medical Services (including immunizations):

• LU Student Health Center (offers medical services, sexual health, and lab and pharmacy services) 
  • (409) 880-8466 
  • Email:  shc@lamar.edu 
  • 4465 Jimmy Simmons Blvd 
    Beaumont, TX 77705 
    (Inside the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center) 

• Gulf Coast Health Centers (medical, vision, women’s health, pharmacy) Free transportation; sliding scale 
  • 2548 Memorial, Port Arthur, TX, 77640, (409) 983-1161 
  • 610 Strickland, Ste 380, Orange, TX, 77630 (409) 983 –1161 
  • 755 N. 4th St., Silsbee, TX, 77656, (409) 983-1161  

• Beaumont Health Department (Immunizations, STD testing). Sliding scale payment. 
  • 3040 College Street 
    Beaumont TX 77705 
    (409) 832-4000  

• CVS Minute Clinic (walk-in clinic, medical services, immunizations, physicals) Self-pay and insurance 
  • 2950 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, TX, 77706 
  • 2712 Hwy 365, Nederland, TX, 77627 
  • 290 Strickland Drive, Orange, TX 77630  

• Port Arthur Health Department (Immunizations, STD testing). Sliding scale payment. 
  • 5860 9th Ave, Port Arthur, TX, 77642 (409) 983-8874  

• TAN Healthcare. Medical and HIV Prevention/Treatment. Sliding scale 
  • 1495 N. 7th St. Beaumont, TX (409) 832-3377 
  • 3727 N. 16th St, Orange, TX (409) 920-4223   

• Legacy Community Health. Sliding scale 
  • Central BMT Clinic: 450 N. 11th St, Beaumont, Texas (HIV testing and treatment)  

Maternal/Child Services : 

• UTMB Maternal/Child Clinic
  • 195 N 11th Street 
    Beaumont TX 77702 
    (409) 266-1888   

• Hope Women's Resource Clinic
  • 3740 Laurel Avenue 
    Beaumont TX 77707 
    (409) 898-4005 

• Port Arthur Health Department (Immunizations, STD testing). Sliding scale payment 
  • 5860 9th Ave, Port Arthur, TX, 77642 (409) 983-8874 

• Beaumont Health Department (Immunizations, STD testing). Sliding scale payment.
  • 3040 College Street 
    Beaumont TX 77705 
    (409) 832-4000  

• Legacy Community Health. Sliding scale
  • Central Stagg Clinic: 3455 Stagg Dr. Beaumont Texas   

 Dental:

• Gulf Coast Health Center-Port Arthur (sliding scale) 
  2548 Memorial 
  Port Arthur TX 77640 
  (409) 983-1161  

 Mental Health and Addiction Services:

• Counseling Services - Lamar University
  • LU Student Health Center’s Counseling Center offers general counseling services for surviving college, academic issues, personal needs, and crisis events. Fee is $10 billed to the student’s LU student account.   
  • (409) 880-8466 
  • Email:  shc@lamar.edu 
  • PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 4465 Jimmy Simmons Blvd 
    Beaumont, TX 77705 (Inside the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center) 

• LU Psychology Department offers general counseling services. No fee.
  • Room 200 Social & Behavioral Sciences Building on LU campus 
  • (409) 880-7783 

• TimelyCare Virtual Counseling (available 24/7 at no cost) 

• Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  • Call 988 or 1-800-273-8255 
  • Crisis Text Line 
  • Text “HOME” to 741741 

• Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas: Behavioral Health 
  • 3250 Fannin St. Beaumont, TX,  

• Gulf Coast Health Centers (Behavioral health) Free transportation; sliding scale 
  • 2548 Memorial, Port Arthur, TX, 77640, (409) 983-1161 
  • 610 Strickland, Ste 380, Orange, TX, 77630 (409) 983 –1161 
  • 755 N. 4th St., Silsbee, TX, 77656, (409) 983-1161 

• Spindletop Center (mental health, substance abuse, veteran peer network)
  • 2750 S. 8th St., Beaumont, TX, 77701 
  • (409) 838-1033 or (409) 839-1000 
  • Crisis Hotline 1-800-937-8097 

• Elijah’s Place (Faith-based counseling and grief support: Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas): 
  • 2780 Eastex Fwy, Beaumont, TX 77703 (409) 924-4400  

• TAN Healthcare. Behavioral health and addiction. Sliding scale: 
  • 1495 N. 7th St. Beaumont, TX (409) 832-3377 
  • 3727 N. 16th St, Orange, TX (409) 920-4223  

• Legacy Community Health
  • Central Stagg Clinic: 3455 Stagg Dr. Beaumont Texas  

• Beaumont Transitional Treatment Center (Addiction and recovery): 
  • 2495 Gulf Street, Beaumont Texas, 77703 (409) 832-6495  

• Celebrate Recovery (Faith-based addiction treatment; Calvary Baptist Church): 
  • 3650 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, TX, 77706 
  • (409) 898-7074 

• Recovery Council of Southeast Texas (treatment and recovery of substance abuse): 
  • 4675 Washington Blvd #C, Beaumont TX, 77707 
  • (409) 842-2408 

• Willie Carter Outreach Center (recovery for substance abuse and mental health disorders):
  • 548 W. 11th St Port Arthur, TX, 77640 
  • (409) 982-1387 

• Land Manor (substance use treatment & recovery): 
  • 5670 Concord Rd, Beaumont, TX, 77708 
  • 409) 896-5911   

• Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Texas (individual and couples counseling): 
  • 7980 Anchor Dr. Building 500, Port Arthur, TX 77642 
  • (409) 727-6400 

• Veterans Affairs (VA) Services – For veterans only: 
  • Provides medical services, immunizations, laboratory, mental health care, dietary care, vision, pharmacy, radiology, psychology, women's care 
  • 3420 Veterans Circle, Beaumont, TX, 77707. (409) 981-8550
  • Veterans Crisis Line at 988 and press 1 for free, private help anytime 24/7. 
• Family Services Counseling Center. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: 
  • 3550 Fannin St., Beaumont, TX, 77701 (409) 833-2668 
  • Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline: 409-832-7575 or 1-800-621-8882 
  • Safe House Protection & Shelter  
• Student Health Insurance – through Academic Health Plans (AHP): 
• A detailed list of local medical and mental health resources can be found at: Local Health Resources - Student Health Center - Lamar University 

Financial

General financial aid:

• Catholic Charities (Faith-based): 
  • 2780 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, TX 77703 
  • 409-924-4400 
  • Click website below, hit Get Help for many services, including financial help 

• Orange Christian Services (Faith-based): 
  • 2588 West Park Street, Orange, TX 77630 
  • 409-886-0938 

• The Salvation Army: 
  • 2350 IH-10 East, Beaumont, TX 77703 
  • 409-896-2361 

• Some Other Place: 
  • Call for a financial screening for rent and utilities, help with food 
  • 1195 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, TX 77710 
  • 409-832-7976 

Scholarships:

• LU Scholarships: 
  • Wimberly Building, Room 200 
  • 409-880-1714 
• Texas Comptroller: funding source
• FAFSA
• The College Board: scholarship directory  

• McNair Scholars:    
  • Aimed at first generation students or underrepresented students wanting to go to graduate school

Room and board assistance:

• Lamar University Housing and Residence Life: 
  • 850 Iowa Street, Beaumont, TX 
  • 409-880-8550  

• Beaumont Housing Authority:  
  • 1890 Laurel Avenue, Beaumont, TX 
  • 409-951-7200 

Food Assistance: 

• Southeast Texas Food Bank: 
  • 3845 S MLK Jr Parkway Beaumont, TX 
  • 409-839-8777 

• Cardinal Food Pantry: 
  • Wesley Foundation at Lamar University – between Combs Hall and Brooks Shivers Dining Hall 
  • 409-728-7473 

• SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance) Benefits: 
  • 3105 Executive Blvd., Beaumont, TX 77701 
  • 409-730-1098 

Childcare: 

• Texas Workforce Solutions: 
  • 510 Park Street #200, Beaumont, TX 77701 
  • 409-839-8045 
  • Provides childcare financial assistance for qualified applicants  

• Communities in Schools: 
  • 350 Pine Street Suite 500, Beaumont, TX 77701 
  • 409-951-1810 
  • Help support children in local schools  

• The YMCA of Southeast Texas: 
  • Services: LCM ISD, Nederland ISD, Port Arthur ISD, PNG ISD, Jasper ISD, Bridge City ISD, Orangefield ISD 
  • 6760 Ninth Avenue, Port Arthur, TX 77642 
  • 409-962-6644  

• The Boys and Girls Club (Salvation Army): 
  • 2350 I-10 Frontage Road, Beaumont, TX 77703 
  • 409-896-2361 
  • Assorted programs to help underprivileged youth  

Internships/Jobs: 

• Lamar University jobs (also check campus announcements):  

• Lamar University’s Handshake:

• Workforce Solutions of Southeast Texas: 

Student Living

Crime/Title 9:

• Title IX Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
• University Police Contact including parking, vehicles, services, safety, and more   

Housing and Campus Involvement

• Housing and Residence Life
• Applying for a dorm room
• Living on Campus including Meal Plans, and other information 
• Student Organizations on Campus
• Study Abroad Programs, including faculty led programs 
• Become a Lamar Ambassador