Language Proficiency Waiver

A student who claims a waiver takes the responsibility of being able to perform at an academic level appropriate for their studies. Read the information below carefully to determine if you qualify.

Name as it appears on passport

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Email

Lamar ID#

Birthdate

Applying For:

Undergraduate- Freshman

Undergraduate- Transfer

Graduate

English Waiver Criteria

Are you from an English Waiver Country? If not, please select "N/A".

*This country will be reviewed based on territory or region for determination of Language Proficiency Waiver. An exemption not guaranteed, so please complete the following questions before submitting your waiver request.

Please upload a copy of your passport.

Have you completed 48 credit hours of secondary/post-secondary school from an English waiver country?

Yes

No

Have you completed 48 credits of secondary/post-secondary school, taught in English at a foreign institution?

Yes

No

Have you completed a level 112 intensive English at an U.S. institution?

Yes

No

Have you completed English Composition I and II, or the equivalent, from an accredited U.S. institution with a grade of 'B' or better on a 4.0 scale?

Yes

No

Have you earned a degree from or have attended two consecutive years at an accredited U.S. institution?

Yes

No

Please upload a copy of your unofficial transcript.

NOTE: Your unofficial transcript that is submitted for your English Waiver will not be considered as your official transcript that is needed to complete your application to Lamar University. You will need to have your institutions email official transcripts to LUAdmTran@lamar.edu.