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• Who can help me over the phone or email?
  For international admissions information, please call (409) 880-2333 or email us at international.recruitment@sinarap6060.com. You can always contact your local admission counselor for assistance. You can also ask our digital assistant, Chirp, located at the bottom-right side of the page. Chirp can put you in touch with a live agent!

• What kind of application should I submit?

  The ApplyTexas Application为申请人类型提供选项，这些选项响应您在申请开始时回答的个人资料问题. 国际学生需要特别注意他们个人资料页面的第3页和第10页，以确保国际申请类型有正确的选择. 

  Students with questions while filling out the application can contact international.recruitment@sinarap6060.com anytime for support and guidance. 

• There are only options for “four-year college/university” and “two year community/junior college”, how do I apply to Graduate School?

  Typically, in the US “4-year colleges/universities” offer bachelor's and master's degree programs, while “2-year community/junior colleges” offer vocational and associate's degree programs. You will want to pick "4-year college/university" to find the options you need for a graduate program. 

• Am I an international student or domestic student?

  International applications to Lamar University should be submitted by applicants who meet one of these qualifiers: 

  • You are outside of the US and intend to obtain a F or J Visa to enter the US and study on-campus 
  • You are inside the US with any lettered Visa type (F, J, H, B, etc.) and intend to obtain a degree from Lamar University 
  • You are a not a US citizen, outside of the US, and intend to apply to an online-only degree program. 

  打算参加在线学位课程的申请人应该注意，十大电子游艺网站排行将无法为签证申请签发任何移民文件(如SEVIS I-20). Applicants outside of the US are still welcome to apply for an online degree program at Lamar, but they cannot be assisted by our International Services office. 

  Applicants with the following statuses are eligible to submit a U.S. application from ApplyTexas: 

  • Dual citizens of the US 
  • Permanent Residents 
  • Those with an active I-485 application for Permanent Residency 

  • Refugee status 
  • Asylee status 
  • Temporary Protected Status 
  • DACA or undocumented applicants 
  • These applicants are encouraged to learn more about Texas’ SB 1528 regulation which can allow them to study with in-state tuition rates. 
• What is the international application fee?
  The International application fee is $75. 
• What’s next after I submit my application?
  After submitting your online application through ApplyTexas, the information you’ve provided will be transmitted to Lamar University where we will create a student account for you. This process typically takes approximately 3 days. You’ll receive an email letter, which will let you know when your student account is ready for you to move forward! This letter will include your NEW Student ID Number and advise you on your next steps. 
• Why wasn’t there somewhere to upload my documents online?
  Your academic transcripts, transcript evaluations, and/or test scores must come from official sources to assure authenticity and accuracy. This means that we cannot accept uploaded official documents directly from students. 我们为您的考试服务提供简单的选项来报告您的分数或为您的机构/评估机构发送您的记录. For instructions on submitting your documents, select "Applying as..." and select your student type in the section above. 
• Can I defer my application/admission to a future term?
  我们理解，随着签证面谈等待时间的延长，学生可能无法在预定的学期加入我们. 被录取的国际学生希望将申请推迟到未来学期，不需要从头开始申请，甚至不需要支付另一笔申请费. Simply contact our office at international.recruitment@sinarap6060.com to find out the easy steps to join us in a future term.

• Applying as a First-Time Graduate Student

  Applying to Graduate Programs in the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business, and College of Engineering - Submit official English language transcript(s) from all post-secondary institutions attended and your transcripts will be evaluated internally. 

  All hard copies must be in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution or agency. 了解更多关于哪些标准是用来确定你的成绩单必须满足哪些要求才能被认为是正式的信息, see “What Does My Transcript Need To Include?”. 

   

  By Electronic Submission – in secured attachments from official institutional sources to LUAdmTran@Lamar.edu 

  By Courier Service – Lamar University, Graduate Admissions, 211 Redbird Ln., Beaumont, TX 77710 

  By Postal Service/Mail – Lamar University, Graduate Admissions, PO Box 10009, Beaumont, TX 77710 

  United States Academic Records: Applicants who have attended or are currently attending a US school, 无论在校时间长短，是否获得或预期获得学分，都必须提交以前各院校的正式成绩单. Students will not be considered for admission until all college transcripts are on file. 

   

  Apply to All Other Graduate Programs - Submit an official report of course-by-course evaluated transcripts of all post-secondary work from outside the United States to Lamar sent directly from an approved evaluating agency.  

   

  All hard copies must be in envelopes sealed by the issuing agency. The Lamar University Admissions office does not evaluate transcripts to these programs internally, so you do not need to send official foreign transcripts to our office. 

  By Electronic Submission – in secured attachments from official institutional sources to LUAdmTran@Lamar.edu 

  By Courier Service – Lamar University, Graduate Admissions, 211 Redbird Ln., Beaumont, TX 77710 

  By Postal Service/Mail – Lamar University, Graduate Admissions, PO Box 10009, Beaumont, TX 77710 
   

  United States Academic Records: Applicants who have attended or are currently attending a US school, 无论在校时间长短，是否获得或预期获得学分，都必须提交以前各院校的正式成绩单. Students will not be considered for admission until all college transcripts are on file.

• Applying as a Transfer Graduate Student from US Institution

  Applying to Graduate Programs in the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business, and College of Engineering - Submit official English language transcript(s) from all post-secondary institutions attended and your transcripts will be evaluated internally. 

  All hard copies must be in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution or agency. 了解更多关于哪些标准是用来确定你的成绩单必须满足哪些要求才能被认为是正式的信息, see “What Does My Transcript Need To Include?”. 

   

  By Electronic Submission – in secured attachments from official institutional sources to LUAdmTran@Lamar.edu 

  By Courier Service – Lamar University, Graduate Admissions, 211 Redbird Ln., Beaumont, TX 77710 

  By Postal Service/Mail – Lamar University, Graduate Admissions, PO Box 10009, Beaumont, TX 77710 

  United States Academic Records: Applicants who have attended or are currently attending a US school, 无论在校时间长短，是否获得或预期获得学分，都必须提交以前各院校的正式成绩单. Students will not be considered for admission until all college transcripts are on file. 

   

  Apply to All Other Graduate Programs - Submit an official report of course-by-course evaluated transcripts of all post-secondary work from outside the United States to Lamar sent directly from an approved evaluating agency.  

   

  All hard copies must be in envelopes sealed by the issuing agency. The Lamar University Admissions office does not evaluate transcripts to these programs internally, so you do not need to send official foreign transcripts to our office. 

  By Electronic Submission – in secured attachments from official institutional sources to LUAdmTran@Lamar.edu 

  By Courier Service – Lamar University, Graduate Admissions, 211 Redbird Ln., Beaumont, TX 77710 

  By Postal Service/Mail – Lamar University, Graduate Admissions, PO Box 10009, Beaumont, TX 77710 
   

  United States Academic Records: Applicants who have attended or are currently attending a US school, 无论在校时间长短，是否获得或预期获得学分，都必须提交以前各院校的正式成绩单. Students will not be considered for admission until all college transcripts are on file. 

• Applying as an Undergraduate Transfer Student with 18 or more credit hours

  Submit Your United States Academic Transcripts: Applicants who have attended or are currently attending a US school, must submit official academic transcripts from each previous institution regardless of the length of time in attendance, if credit was earned, or if still enrolled in courses. Students will not be considered for admission until all college transcripts are on file. 

   

  And/or Submit Your Transcript Evaluation from a Foreign Institution: Submit an official report of course-by-course evaluated transcripts of all post-secondary work from outside the United States to Lamar sent directly from an approved evaluating agency.  

   

  By Electronic Submission – in secured attachments from official institutional sources to LUAdmTran@Lamar.edu 

  By Courier Service – Lamar University, Undergraduate Admissions, 211 Redbird Ln., Beaumont, TX 77710 

  By Postal Service/Mail – Lamar University, Undergraduate Admissions, PO Box 10009, Beaumont, TX 77710 

• Applying as an Undergraduate Transfer Student with less than 18 credit hours

  Submit Your United States Academic Transcripts: Applicants who have attended or are currently attending a US school, must submit official academic transcripts from each previous institution regardless of the length of time in attendance, if credit was earned, or if still enrolled in courses. Students will not be considered for admission until all college transcripts are on file.

  And/or Submit Your Transcript Evaluation from a Foreign Institution: Submit an official report of course-by-course evaluated transcripts of all post-secondary work from outside the United States to Lamar sent directly from an approved evaluating agency.  

  And Submit Your Transcript Evaluation from a Foreign High School: Submit an official report of course-by-course evaluated high school transcripts sent directly from an approved evaluating agency.

   

  By Electronic Submission – in secured attachments from official institutional sources to LUAdmTran@Lamar.edu

  By Courier Service – Lamar University, Undergraduate Admissions, 211 Redbird Ln., Beaumont, TX 77710

  By Postal Service/Mail – Lamar University, Undergraduate Admissions, PO Box 10009, Beaumont, TX 77710

• Applying as a First Time (Freshman) Undergraduate Student

  Submit Your Transcript Evaluation from a Foreign High School: Submit an official report of course-by-course evaluated high school transcripts sent directly from an approved evaluating agency.

  Freshman Admission Criteria: If you are an international student who has never been enrolled at a post-secondary college or university, you must submit all required documents and show evidence of a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on all secondary school work.
• 申请国际临时学生(目前在美国机构的学生，只想在拉马尔上一两节课)

  一些持F或J签证的学生可能目前正在就读另一所大学或学院，但希望只在十大电子游艺网站排行上一到两门课程，这些课程可能会转移到他们在十大电子游艺网站排行的学位计划中. Those applicants should submit a “Transient” application. Your SEVIS record will not be accepted as part of your acceptance, and you will need to submit a copy of your current university’s understanding that you will be taking classes with Lamar.

• What are the admission requirements for International Freshman?
  If you are an international student who has never been enrolled at a post-secondary college or university, you must submit all required documents and show evidence of a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on all secondary school work.
• What are the admission requirements for International Undergraduate students who want to transfer from a US Institution?

  An international student transferring from a non-US Institution must meet one of the following criteria:

  0-48 Credit hours: Must provide evidence of a 2.5 CGPA on all post-secondary school work. 必须通过托福或雅思考试提供英语语言能力证明，必须符合拉马尔的英语水平标准.

  Over 48 Credit hours: 2.0 CGPA. 必须通过托福或雅思考试提供英语语言能力证明，必须符合拉马尔的英语水平标准.

• Do I need an external transcript evaluation?

  申请入学的学生属于以下类别必须有正式的外国成绩单(高中或大学水平)，由美国认可的评估公司评估认证:

  1. New Freshman International Students (foreign high school transcripts)
  2. 本科国际转校生，在国外机构完成18学时以上(外国大学成绩单)
  3. 18学时以下的本科国际转校生(外国高中成绩单和/或外国大学成绩单)
  4. Graduate Students that have a Bachelor’s from a foreign institution that are NOT applying to the College of Engineering, College of Arts & Sciences, or College of Business (foreign university transcripts)
  5. Graduate Students that have academic records that are not issued in English.
• How do I get a transcript evaluation?

  The agencies listed here are most commonly used by Lamar university applicants, but you may also choose an agency that is accredited by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc., or by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

  The transfer evaluation must include course-by-course grades, a grade point average calculation and indicate the diploma or degree conferred and U.S. equivalency. This evaluation must be forwarded to Lamar University directly from the credential evaluation agency. 

• What are official transcripts and what should they include?

  Lamar University requires official academic transcript records of your prior study directly from your previous institutions. These records typically include an original signature of a school official or an original school seal. Transcripts sent by courier service or postal mail must arrive in a sealed, envelope directly from the sending institution or an accredited evaluation agency.

   

  If your application type requires an external transcript evaluation, your transcript evaluation must be submitted sealed or emailed from the evaluation agency.

   

  Applicants who have attended or are currently attending a US school, 无论在校时间长短，是否获得或预期获得学分，都必须提交以前各院校的正式成绩单. Students will not be considered for admission until all college transcripts are on file. 那些目前正在就读课程或毕业前申请的学生将需要在晚些时候用最终成绩补充他们的成绩单记录.

   

  Graduate Applicants: if your records do not indicate degree conferral, a date of graduation, 或者你的学位完成确认，你可能会被要求补充额外的证书或记录，以确认你的资格.

• How quickly can I be admitted?

  时间表在很大程度上取决于学生提交我们入学考虑所需的证明文件所需的时间. Therefore, we encourage all international students to get the process started as soon as possible. Depending on the volume of applications we are currently processing, 从您满足所有入学要求的日期到做出录取决定的时间范围可能只需要3-5个工作日.

• Can I email my transcripts?

  Lamar University requires official academic transcript records of your prior study directly from your previous institutions. 以电子方式从机构发送的成绩单必须在安全的附件中从官方机构电子邮件地址发送. If the email cannot be verified with the institution, these records may not be accepted. 安全附件需要密码保护，可以在发送之前在Adobe中轻松应用，并并行发送 .PDF document in a separate email to luadmtran@sinarap6060.com.

  If your application type requires an external transcript evaluation, your transcript evaluation must be sent from your evaluation agency.

• Can I defer my admissions to a later term?

  To begin the process of deferring your admissions, please follow the steps below:

  1. You need to re-submit an application online at applytexas.org for the semester you wish to attend. After you log in, the profile you saved with your previous application should allow you to expedite this process.

  2. Since you have already submitted your payment fee in the previous application, you do not need to submit another application fee.

  3. Please fill out and submit our online form here, to keep your incoming status up to date.

  4. The University Admissions office will require 3 – 5 business days to process your new application. You can check for updates to your admissions status, here. 如果您是第一次使用本门户网站，您将需要您的学生证或L-Number (L20XXXXXX)和六位数生日(MMDDYY)才能登录. Don’t worry if you receive an email requesting items that you submitted in the previous application, it will take time to move your documents over. 

  5. You will receive an admit letter from our offices with your updated semester of entry and this will signify your new acceptance!

  6. After your new acceptance, our Coordinator of International Admissions and Services will contact you regarding your updated I-20 issuance.

• Do I need an SAT/ACT score to apply as an undergraduate student?
  Lamar University is now test-optional! This means that students looking to apply no longer have to submit a standardized (ACT/SAT) test score for admission. Please keep in mind that testing is still encouraged as some scholarship opportunities may require this test for consideration.
• Do I need to take the GRE/GMAT to apply as a graduate student?

  Lamar University hosts over 60 graduate programs that review and admit graduate students using criteria specific to their needs. 许多研究生课程目前对符合条件的申请人提供GRE/GMAT豁免(包括工程学院和商学院的硕士课程)。!

  You can typically find information regarding this requirement on the webpages for the academic departments. Click here 要找到任何你想要搜索的学术课程，或者点击“研究生”前面的框来查看我们所有的研究生课程. You can always contact the academic departments or international.recruitment@sinarap6060.com in order to clarify the admissions requirements.

• How do I submit my GRE test scores to Lamar?

  When you log in to the ETS online portal, you’ll see options for score reporting once your scores are listed as available. Make sure you select options to send your scores to Lamar University, School Code 6360.

• Do I need an English test?

  International applicants, both undergraduate and graduate, must provide proof of English language proficiency through scores on the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo. English requirements may be waived for students who:

  • Are from a country that qualifies for the English Proficiency Waiver
  • Have completed 48 credits of secondary/post-secondary school from an English waiver country
  • Have completed 48 credits of secondary/post-secondary school, taught in English at a foreign institution
  • Have completed a level 112 of Intensive English at a U.S. institution
  • Have completed English Composition I and II, or the equivalent, from an accredited US institution with a grade of "B" or better on a 4.0 scale.
  • Have earned a degree from or have attended two consecutive years at an accredited U.S. institution.

   

  If you meet one of these conditions you can submit a request for an English waiver, here. Please keep in mind that your transcripts or passport information must support your declared waiver criteria.

• What score do I need to make on an accepted English test?

  Minimum English scores required for Lamar University admission:

   

  For Undergraduate Students:
  TOEFL Internet-Based Total	71
  TOEFL Computer Based Total	197
  TOEFL Paper-Based Total	527
  IELTS Total	6.0
  Duolingo	95
  PTE	50

   

  For Graduate Students to Category 1 programs:
  TOEFL Internet-Based Total	71
  TOEFL Computer Based Total	197
  TOEFL Paper-Based Total	527
  IELTS Total	6.0
  Duolingo	95
  PTE	50

  Category 1 students include: Chemistry and Computer Science in the College of Arts and Sciences; and the College of Engineering

   

  For Graduate Students to Category 2 programs:
  TOEFL Internet-Based Total	79
  TOEFL Computer Based Total	213
  TOEFL Paper-Based Total	550
  IELTS Total	6.5
  Duolingo	105
  PTE	58

  Category 2 students include: All programs in the College of Arts and Sciences with the exception of Chemistry and Computer Science; College of Business; College of Education and Human Development; and the College of Fine Arts and Communications.

• How do I send Lamar my English test scores?

  Like Transcript Records, test scores must be received from the official source – in this case, your testing company. You can conveniently request score reporting from test service providers using their online portals to send Lamar your TOEFL, Duolingo and PTE.

  For TOEFL, Lamar University is school code, 6360.

  Because IELTS official score cards can be validated internally, a student can forward a .PDF IELTS Score Card directly to our graduate admissions team at gradmissions@sinarap6060.com along with your name and Lamar Student ID Number (L-Number). 请理解，这只适用于雅思考试，招生办公室不能直接接受学生的其他考试成绩或学术记录.