How to Apply

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Application Deadlines

DOMESTIC
Domestic applications must be received 30 days before Fall, Spring, or Summer registration

INTERNATIONAL
The international applications must be received by the following dates:

Term  Priority Deadline  Final Deadline 
Fall (August) April 15 July 1
Spring (January) September 1 December 1
Summer (June) January 15 April 15

How to Apply

Prospective graduate students should submit all admissions materials at least 30 days prior to the start of the semester in which they wish to begin studies.  Upon receipt of all university-required documents, the Admissions Office will forward your file to your desired academic department for an admission decision.

Admissions Updates

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lamar University has changed admissions policies for students applying for Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 terms. Changes for the College of Business include:

Freshman/Transfer Student

  • All Application fees are waived
  • Admission is test optional-- SAT/ACT score is not required. Admission decisions will evaluate the applicant holistically reviewing entire application
  • High school seniors with 18 or more hours of dual credit and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher are automatically admitted
  • Unofficial transcripts are accepted

Graduate

  • GRE/GMAT is temporarily waived (until further notice) for M.B.A. and M.S.-MIS applicants with at least a 2.5 GPA
  •  Separate application for GRE/GMAT waiver is not necessary
  • GRE/GMAT testing options are available remotely
  • Automatic admission for Applicants with a GPA of 2.5 or higher from their last 60 hours of undergraduate or combined undergraduate/graduate coursework

International

  • To assist international students with a remote testing option,  English Proficiency test score reports from Duolingo are accepted 

Required admissions materials include:

1  An admissions application completed online through the Apply Texas system.

2  Official transcripts from each college or university attended, including the accredited institution from which the applicant earned a bachelor’s degree.

3 Scores from GMAT or GRE. The GMAT and GRE are administered by the LU Career & Testing Center. Scores may not be more than five years old.

Transcripts and test scores should be sent to:

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

 

International Students

For general university requirements for international students, including score requirements for English language proficiency, please visit the International Graduate Information page.

International Graduate applicants must have an official report of course-by-course evaluated transcripts of all post-secondary work sent to Lamar University directly from one of the evaluating agencies listed in the previous link. Lamar University does not evaluate transcripts internally, so 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
Graduate Admissions
P.O. Box 11614
Beaumont TX 77710  

Types of Admission

Traditional M.B.A.

 A Traditional M.B.A. consists of 6 hours of leveling courses (dependent on undergraduate curriculum), 21 hours of core courses, and 9 hours of concentration courses. To be entered into the program, you must first meet the general university requirements for admission. In addition, all students must take the GMAT to be accepted in the M.B.A. program.

The GMAT or GRE may be waived for applicants with a minimum 3.0 GPA, OR 3 or more years of increasing professional and/or managerial experience (with a minimum 2.5 GPA).

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lamar University has changed admissions policies for students applying for Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 terms.

  • GRE/GMAT is temporarily waived (until further notice) for M.B.A. and M.S.-MIS applicants with at least a 2.5 GPA
  •  Separate application for GRE/GMAT waiver is not necessary
  • GRE/GMAT testing options are available remotely
  • Automatic admission for Applicants with a GPA of 2.5 or higher from their last 60 hours of undergraduate or combined undergraduate/graduate coursework

Pre-M.B.A.

The pre-M.B.A. program allows you to take up to nine hours of graduate level coursework to apply toward your M.B.A. before you take the GMAT. In order to qualify for pre-M.B.A. admission, you must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. *After completing your nine hours you must submit an acceptable GMAT score to fully enroll in the M.B.A. program.

Graduate Certificate Programs

The Graduate Certificate Programs allow you to take up to 12-15 hours of study counting towards your M.B.A. before you take the GMAT. You must meet the general university requirements for admission. We currently offer certificate programs in Enterprise Resource Planning, which includes an optional academy to gain SAP certification, Construction Project Management, Business Analytics and Leadership.

Admission Requirements

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lamar University has changed admissions policies for students applying for Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 terms.

  • GRE/GMAT is temporarily waived (until further notice) for M.B.A. and M.S.-MIS applicants with at least a 2.5 GPA
  • Separate application for GRE/GMAT waiver is not necessary
  • GRE/GMAT testing options are available remotely
  • Automatic admission for Applicants with a GPA of 2.5 or higher from their last 60 hours of undergraduate or combined undergraduate/graduate coursework

Our formula for determining admission takes into account your undergraduate GPA and your score on the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) or GRE (Graduate Record Examination).

(GPA x 200) + GMAT (or GMAT equivalent of GRE) score = 1,000

The GMAT or GRE may be waived for applicants with a minimum 3.0 GPA, OR 3 or more years of increasing professional and/or managerial experience (with a minimum 2.5 GPA).

Apply for GMAT waiver