Undergraduate Admissions Appeals

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Birthdate

L Number

Select the appeal you will be submitting.

Freshman Student Appeals

Prospective freshman looking to enroll at Lamar University but received a rejected or freshman review admissions decision can follow the steps below to appeal the decision.

Write a short essay (between 500 and 750 words in length) based on your choice of one of the following topics. The submission should be grammatically correct and contain no spelling errors.
- Essay A: Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experiences throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?
- Essay B: What was the environment in which you were raised? Describe your family, home, neighborhood, or community and explain how it has shaped you as a person.
- Essay C: Most students have an identity, an interest, or a talent that defines them in an essential way. With that in mind, tell us about yourself.
- Essay D: Describe a circumstance, obstacle or conflict in your life, and the skills and resources you used to resolve it. Did it change you? If so, how?

Submit a letter of recommendation from one of your high school teachers or administrators.
- If you are unable to obtain a letter of recommendation from a high school administrator, you may submit a recommendation letter from a current or recent employer.

Essay Topic:

Freshman Letter of Recommendation

Transfer/Readmit Student Appeals

Prospective transfer or readmit students looking to appeal their admissions decision will need to submit a one to two page essay that:

Accounts for past academic shortcomings
Identifies steps you will take to address those shortcomings AND
Specifies your academic goals if you attend Lamar University

You may also include letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your academic journey, such as instructors or employers, along with any other pertinent information such as participation in extra-curricular activities or specialized skills.

Transfer Appeals Essay

Optional Transfer Letter of Recommendation

Optional Transfer Supplemental Documents