Lamar University Visiting Student Application

Complete this admissions application for Lamar University if you are a visiting student.

A visiting student is someone who intends to take courses at Lamar University without seeking a degree. Students receive college credit upon successful completion of the course.

A transient student is a specific type of visiting student who is currently enrolled at another college or university and intends to take courses at Lamar University with the goal of transferring the credits back to their home institution.

A Professional Education Network student is a specific type of visiting student who is not currently enrolled at Lamar University and registering for the Fall 2025 free course program.

Which term do you wish to attend?

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student?

Are you applying to be a part of the 'Lamar University Professional Education Network'?

Yes

No

Personal Information

Please provide your full legal name as it appears on official documents. If you have attended any schools or submitted test scores under a different name, please list any previous names you have used. This will help us accurately match your records and ensure timely processing of your application materials.

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Have you previously been enrolled as a Lamar University student?

Yes

No

Unsure

Did you earn a degree from Lamar University?

Yes

No

Please enter your Lamar student ID number if known (L20XXXXXX)

Please upload an unofficial copy of your bachelor's degree transcript

Other Name(s)

Please provide any other names you have used while attending college, including maiden names or legal name changes

Other Name 1

Other Name 2

Birthdate

Email Address

Phone Number

Permanent Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Is your mailing address different from your permanent address?

Yes

No

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Place of Birth

City of Birth

State of Birth

Gender, Race, Ethnicity

What is your gender?

Male

Female

Prefer not to say

Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?

*Schools use background and demographic information for reporting purposes. Select “yes” if you are of Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano, Puerto Rican, Cuban, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.

Yes

No

Citizenship

Are you a U.S. citizen?

Yes

No

If you are not a U.S. citizen, please indicate which of the following apply to you

I hold permanent resident status (green card)

I have an application for permanent residence pending

I hold an eligible visa

None of the above apply to me

Do all of these circumstances apply to you?
- I graduated or will graduate from a Texas high school or received my GED certificate in Texas.
- I resided in Texas for three years leading up to graduation from high school or receiving my GED certificate.
- I have resided or will have resided in Texas for the 12 months prior to the census date of the semester in which I will enroll in a college or university.

Yes

No

Please upload a copy of your Permanent Resident card

Please upload a copy of your Permanent Resident card application

Please upload a copy of your eligible visa documentation