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Fall 2022 BSN ApplicationDeadline: March 1, 2022LAMAR UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCESJOANNE GAY DISHMAN SCHOOL OF NURSINGBaccalaureate Degree Nursing Program Application for Fall 2022Please read this application in its entirety and keep a copy for reference. Application requirementsmay change. Missing requirements may deem your application ineligible for consideration or notqualified for admission.The BSN application for admission will be evaluated on the following basis:a. Successful completion of admission criteria as listed in the Lamar University General Catalog for theDishman School of Nursing by the provided deadline.b. Grade point averages, previous attempts for successful course completion, and overall academicperformance at all previous and current institutions.c. Evolve Reach Powered by HESI Admission Assessment Test (HESI A2) scores. The test scores areutilized as a competitive part of the admission process.All applicants must meet the following requirements prior to admission into the nursing program:1) Successful completion of required courses by Summer I semester (which ends on 07/01/2022):a. Successful completion of all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C”,b. Successful completion of all required core courses (except POLS 2301 and POLS 2302),c. Successful completion of all required science courses with a minimum grade of “C”.2) Grade Point Average (GPA) requirements:a. Science courses: minimum 2.5 GPA (includes: Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II,Microbiology, and Chemistry).b. Preadmission and prerequisite courses: minimum 2.5 GPA.c. Overall grade point average: minimum 2.0 career GPA.d. Lamar University GPA minimum of 2.0 GPA and/or be of good academic standing at transferringinstitutions.e. Please note: GPA calculations may include previous course failures. See your pre-nursing advisorfor assistance in calculating GPAs to ensure qualification.3) To be considered eligible to apply for admission to the School of Nursing, students may have nomore than 6 unsuccessful prerequisite course attempts. Unsuccessful course attempt is defined asnot meeting the minimum required grade “C” or “D” as required by the nursing program. Failure incourses not required by the nursing program do not count toward this eligibility criteria.Students must schedule and complete the Evolve Reach Powered by HESI Admission - AssessmentTest (HESI A2) no later than March 1, 2022. All required components must be taken during thesame testing block in order to be considered for admission. Upon completion of the HESI A2 test, KEEP THIS PAGE FOR YOUR RECORDS. Do not return it with your application. 1
Fall 2022 BSN ApplicationDeadline: March 1, 2022please submit a copy of the test scores to the Dishman School of Nursing Information Center(MMW 100) by March 1, 2022. Please submit both the HESI A2 component scores and the CriticalThinking score summary pages. To be considered eligible for consideration, a minimum score of79% is required in the Reading Comprehension section. Only the most recent HESI A2 scores will beconsidered when determining eligibility for admission.HESI A2 General Instructionsa. The sections of the test students are required to complete are: 1) Reading Comprehension, 2)Vocabulary, 3) Grammar, 4) Mathematics, 5) Anatomy and Physiology, 6) Chemistry, and 7)Critical Thinking. A testing block of four hours will be reserved. All required components mustbe taken during the same testing block in order to be considered for admission.b. Students may sit for the HESI A2 test only one time per application period (October 1st toMarch 1st), with the exception of the Reading Comprehension section if a score of less than79% is received on the initial attempt. Applicants will be allowed to retake the ReadingComprehension section one additional time in the application period in order to qualify foradmission. The Reading Comprehension section retake must occur within the application periodto be eligible for consideration. Applicants who fail to achieve 79% or greater after the retakeattempt will be considered Not Qualified for admission during the current application cycle.Students who are unsuccessful in meeting the Reading Comprehension score qualifications areurged to retake the full HESI A2 during the next application period.c. The HESI A2 scores used for the admission application must be less than two years old at thetime of application (no older than March 1, 2020).HESI A2 Testing Center Informationa. Registration for this test at the Lamar University Career and Testing Center may be done onlineat testing/administered-exams/hesi.html.The Lamar University Career and Testing Center may be contacted at (409) 880-8878 for anyquestions. The HESI A2 testing fee is 55 plus the online registration fee ( 3.50), and it must bepaid prior to the testing date.b. Students wanting to test at another Prometric Testing Center (other than the Lamar UniversityTesting Center), will need to follow the steps listed below:1) Create an Evolve student account by going to https://evolve.elsevier.com/ and clicking on“HESI Exams” and then “Register for HESI”2) Once you are logged in, click on “HESI Assessment Student Access”3) Under the “My Exams” tab, click on “Exam History”4) Click on “Register for a Distance Exam”5) Complete the required information in the box given. Make sure to include the LamarUniversity School of Nursing ID (197020) and your first and last name. Your first and lastname must match what is on your government-issued photo ID or driver’s license. Do notuse your school’s Department ID as your Student ID when creating your student account. KEEP THIS PAGE FOR YOUR RECORDS. Do not return it with your application. 2
Fall 2022 BSN ApplicationDeadline: March 1, 20226)Students will receive an email confirmation notice indicating that they need to schedulethe exam. It is important to carefully review the information in the confirmation notice.7) An Eligibility ID will be issued to the student within 1-3 business days from the date of theeligibility request.8) Add the following email address to your email’s safe sender list to avoid delays:exameligibility@elsevier.com. If you do not receive the notification, please check yourspam/junk folder.9) Contact Elsevier HESI Assessment with any issues or questions regarding Distance TestingEligibility at: exameligibility@elsevier.com.10) The HESI A2 testing fee may vary and it must be paid prior to the testing date.The number of applicants admitted to the BSN Nursing Program is based on faculty and clinical spaceavailability. Qualified applicants meeting early admission criteria will receive early acceptancenotices. All other students that apply will receive notices of their application status (conditionalacceptance, alternate list, or otherwise) by email in early July 2022. Applicants from the alternate listmay be contacted based on ranked order and offered conditional acceptance as space becomesavailable through August 2022.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please read carefully and follow all instructions. Failure to submit allrequirements as outlined may disqualify your application to the program.1) If not currently enrolled at Lamar University, the applicant must also apply for admission to LamarUniversity following the guidelines in the General Catalog. Along with submitting an application tothe University, submit Official Transcripts from all universities and colleges attended to the Officeof Admissions, P.O. Box 10009, Beaumont, TX 77710. New transfer students can /transfer/index.html for more information on theapplication and transfer process.a. New transfer students should apply for admission to the semester they plan to enroll inLamar University courses, NURS 2213 Theories of Nursing, and/or NURS 2373 BasicPathophysiology.b. Returning Lamar University students not enrolled at Lamar for Spring 2022, must reapply toLamar University for the Fall 2022 semester through www.ApplyTexas.org.c. The Lamar University application is separate from the one required for the Bachelor ofScience in Nursing (BSN) Program. Applicants will be considered for admission to theNursing Program only after students are admitted to Lamar University.2) The application available on the School of Nursing webpage is a fillable PDF form and should becompleted on your computer. Please complete the application in its entirety. Once completed,please print and sign your name in the required three places, then submit the application foradmission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program to the Dishman School of Nursing KEEP THIS PAGE FOR YOUR RECORDS. Do not return it with your application. 3
Fall 2022 BSN ApplicationDeadline: March 1, 2022Information Center (Mamie McFaddin Ward Building, Room 100), or to P.O. Box 10081, Beaumont,Texas 77710 by March 1, 2022. NO handwritten, emailed or faxed applications will be accepted. Ifmailed, applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2022. (See page 13 for submission instructions.)3) All applications, when submitted, must include the receipt for payment of the non-refundable 30nursing Application Fee. This fee can only be paid online at www.lamar.edu/nursing. Click on the“BSN Application Fee” link toward the bottom of the page. CHECKS, MONEY ORDERS, AND CASHWILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Your receipt will be emailed to you and must be printed out andsubmitted with your completed application. Applications submitted without a dated receipt willnot be processed.4) Applicants who completed all coursework at Lamar University Beaumont are required to submit anunofficial transcript to the Dishman School of Nursing Information Center (MMW 100) by March 1,2022. If you have not registered for Spring or Summer courses yet, you must submit an unofficialtranscript as soon as you have been registered for Spring and/or Summer semester as proof thatyou are registered. Unofficial transcripts showing all courses taken each semester and cumulativeGPAs can be located and printed from LU Connect, Self-Service Banner. (Degree Audit is not thesource for your unofficial transcript and will not be accepted.)5) Students with coursework from other institutions will need to submit official transcripts from allinstitutions attended to the Lamar University Office of Admissions AND to the Dishman School ofNursing Information Center (MMW 100) by March 1, 2022. Paper or electronic official transcriptswill be accepted. Electronic official transcripts should be sent to BSNinfo@lamar.edu. Coreequivalent classes accepted by Lamar University will be utilized for application requirements.Contact your Pre-Nursing Advisor at the Undergraduate Advising Center (409-880-8822) forquestions and additional information on course equivalency and petitioning. The followingrequirements apply to new transfer students or students taking courses at other locations:a. Applicants who plan to take any classes at any college or university during the Spring orSummer semester (in order to complete their remaining academic requirements), must showcourse enrollment on unofficial transcripts by March 1, 2022 as proof that you have beenregistered to take those classes. If you have not registered for Spring or Summer semestercourses yet, then submit an unofficial transcript as soon as you have been registered for theSpring and/or Summer semester as proof that you are registered to take those classes.b. Immediately upon completion of any courses taken during the Spring and/or Summer 2022semester, you must submit transcripts showing your final course grades, as follows:A) OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS are required for any courses not taken at Lamar University. Youmust submit official transcripts to both the Dishman School of Nursing Information CenterAND to the Lamar University Office of Admissions. KEEP THIS PAGE FOR YOUR RECORDS. Do not return it with your application. 4
Fall 2022 BSN ApplicationDeadline: March 1, 2022B) UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS are required for any courses that were taken at LamarUniversity, and must be submitted to the Dishman School of Nursing Information Center.Unofficial transcripts can be located in Self-Service Banner.c. New transfer students must submit proof of advisement with Lamar University Pre-NursingAdvisors. Proof of advisement should be submitted with the application by March 1, 2022. Thiscan be done by accessing Degree Audit on Self Service Banner, clicking on the “Plans” tab, andprinting a screen shot of the. KEEP THIS PAGE FOR YOUR RECORDS. Do not return it with your application. 5
Fall 2022 BSN ApplicationDeadline: March 1, 2022If the applicant has not yet been advised by a pre-nursing advisor, providing a screen shot ofthe scheduled advisement appointment is also acceptable. See example below.i.REMEMBER: ADVISING IS MANDATORY - if you have not yet made an appointment witha Lamar University Pre-Nursing Advisor, you must do so as soon as possible. If a studenthas not been previously advised, please call the Undergraduate Advising Center at 409880-8822 and ask to make an appointment with a Pre-Nursing Advisor to ensure allapplication requirements are met. Potential transfer students should first apply to LamarUniversity, submit official transcripts to Lamar University Admissions Office forevaluation, and then make an appointment with a Pre-Nursing Advisor.ii. Students must be advised by a Pre-Nursing Advisor before registering for NURS 2373Basic Pathophysiology and/or NURS 2213 Theories in Nursing.iii. There is an online NURS 2373 Basic Pathophysiology course available for students wholive out of the area. Students who want to take the online class must first contact theirPre-Nursing Advisor who will request approval from the nursing program for the studentto take the class online.6) Criminal Background Check: The Dishman School of Nursing will submit the names of all Fall 2022applicants to the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) for the required Criminal Background Check.TBON will later communicate directly with each applicant via email with instructions for making anappointment to be fingerprinted. Each applicant who successfully completes the Criminal KEEP THIS PAGE FOR YOUR RECORDS. Do not return it with your application. 6
Fall 2022 BSN ApplicationDeadline: March 1, 2022Background Check will receive a blue post card (Blue Card) or letter in the mail, indicating that nosignificant criminal records were identified. Applicants who have recently had their fingerprintsdone for TBON may not need to be re-fingerprinted but will still receive a Blue Card or letter.Applicants with a positive Criminal Background Check will be notified by TBON and giveninstructions for the required Declaratory Order process. The Blue Card (or if applicable, theDeclaratory Order outcome letter) is a mandatory requirement in order to obtain full acceptanceinto the nursing program. (See Criminal Background Screening Policy on pages 8-10 for moreinformation.) It is extremely important to check your email and, if necessary, your spam folder forcorrespondence from Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) in the weeks after the Application deadlinefor these instructions. See the Checklist on page 12, item 8, for deadlines and requirementsregarding the Blue Card. Required Notice to Students: The personal email address that you provideto TBON is required in order to schedule fingerprinting for your criminal background check. Thepersonal email address that you provide to TBON is subject to release to the public pursuant to theTexas Public Information Act.7) After the online application for admission to the Dishman School of Nursing has been completedand printed, you must sign it in all three places on application pages 5 and 6. Your signatures verifythe acknowledgement of the Dishman School of Nursing Criminal Background Screening Policy andthe Texas Board of Nursing Eligibility for Licensure Standards Information, along with certifying theinformation you provide in this application is true and accurate.8) If you have previously completed the Hepatitis B series (often administered during childhood) thenyou should obtain proof of your Hepatitis B immunization for submission only if accepted to thenursing program. Do not submit proof of the Hepatitis B series with your application. YourHepatitis B immunization records may be located at your physician’s office and/or high schooladministrative offices. If you have not previously completed the Hepatitis B series, it is suggestedyou receive your first Hepatitis B immunization by March 1 and your second Hepatitis Bimmunization by April 1 in order to be eligible to start the program, if accepted. At least twoimmunizations must be completed prior to entering the program and providing patient care. If youare unable to locate proof of immunizations, it may be appropriate to do a lab serology (titer) testor repeat the adult series of the listed immunizations. Do not submit proof of the Hepatitis B serieswith your application. Please consult with your health care provider for questions related to yourimmunization status. (CDC Requirement for Health Care Providers.) The full Immunization Policyand Requirements can be found in the current Baccalaureate Student Handbook. An online versionof the handbook is available at www.lamar.edu/nursing. Click on “Resources”, then “Forms.”9) Nursing studies at Lamar University include practicum learning experiences, which may present apotential risk of contracting and/or spreading infections. It is imperative that nursing studentsmaintain optimal health. The student health policies address the requirements as directed byLamar University, the Texas Department of State Health Services, and the Center for DiseaseControl (CDC). Student Health Policies can be found in the current Baccalaureate Student KEEP THIS PAGE FOR YOUR RECORDS. Do not return it with your application. 7
Fall 2022 BSN ApplicationDeadline: March 1, 2022Handbook. An online version of the handbook is available at www.lamar.edu/nursing. Click on“Students”, then “Dishman School of Nursing Forms.”10) Upon acceptance to the nursing program, students are required to purchase professional liabilityinsurance. Further information will be provided prior to entering the practicum portion of nursingcourses. Liability Insurance information can be found in the current Baccalaureate StudentHandbook. An online version of the handbook is available at www.lamar.edu/nursing. Click on“Students”, then “Dishman School of Nursing Forms.”11) Students accepted into the baccalaureate nursing program at Lamar University will be subject toadmission drug screening as per the Dishman School of Nursing’s Drug & Alcohol Screening Policy.Drug & Alcohol Screening Policy (prelicensure) information can be found in the currentBaccalaureate Student Handbook. An online version of the handbook is available atwww.lamar.edu/nursing. Click on “Students”, then “Dishman School of Nursing Forms.” KEEP THIS PAGE FOR YOUR RECORDS. Do not return it with your application. 8
Fall 2022 BSN ApplicationDeadline: March 1, 2022TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING (BON) ELIGIBILITY FOR LICENSURE STANDARDS INFORMATIONAll applicants to professional nursing programs are required by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) to validatethe following questions in writing upon admission and graduation:[ ] YES [ ] NO (1.) *For any criminal offense, including those pending appeal, have you:a. been arrested and have a pending criminal charge?b. been convicted of a misdemeanor?c. been convicted of a felony?d. pled nolo contendere, no contest, or guilty?e. received deferred adjudication?f. been placed on community supervision or court-ordered probation, whether or notadjudicated guilty?g. been sentenced to serve jail time, prison time, or court-ordered confinement?h. been granted pre-trial diversion?i. been cited or charged with any violation of the law?j. been subject of a court-martial; Article 15 violation; or received any form ofmilitary judgment/ punishment/action?(You may only exclude Class C misdemeanor traffic violations or offenses previouslydisclosed to the Texas Board of Nursing on an initial licensure or renewal application.)[ ] YES [ ] NO (2.) *Are you currently the target or subject of a grand jury or governmental agencyinvestigation?[ ] YES [ ] NO (3.) Has any licensing authority ever refused to issue you a license or ever revoked, annulled,cancelled, accepted surrender of, suspended, placed on probation, refused to renew aprofessional license, certificate or multi-state privilege held by you now or previously, orever fined, censured, reprimanded or otherwise disciplined you?[ ] YES [ ] NO (4.) *In the past five (5) years have you been diagnosed with or treated or hospitalized forschizophrenia and/or psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, paranoid personality disorder,antisocial personality disorder, or borderline personality disorder which impaired or doesimpair your behavior, judgment, or ability to function in school or work?[ ] YES [ ] NO (5.) *Within the past five (5) years have you been addicted to and/or treated for the use ofalcohol or any other drug?If you answer yes to any of the above questions, the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) recommends that you filea Declaratory Order petition. Directions and forms are available on the TBON website athttp://bon.texas.gov/forms declaratory order.asp. The Declaratory Order process can be lengthy and maydelay admission to the nursing program.NOTE: You are NOT required to answer these questions for TBON UNLESS accepted for admission. If youhave questions, please contact TBON at 512-305-7400.*Pursuant to the Texas Occupations Code §301.207, information, including diagnosis and treatment, regardingan individual’s physical or mental condition, intemperate use of drugs or alcohol, or chemical dependency andinformation regarding an individual’s criminal history is confidential to the same extent that informationcollected as part of an investigation is confidential under the Texas Occupations Code §301.466. If you arelicensed as an LVN in the State of Texas and are currently participating in the Texas Peer Assistance Program forNurses, you may answer “NO” to questions #4 and #5 or mental illness. KEEP THIS PAGE FOR YOUR RECORDS. Do not return it with your application. 9
Fall 2022 BSN ApplicationDeadline: March 1, 2022LAMAR UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCESJOANNE GAY DISHMAN SCHOOL OF NURSINGCRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREENING POLICYPurposeThe Lamar University (LU) JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing adheres to the policies of all practicumfacilities with which the School of Nursing is affiliated for student practicum learning experiences. Manypracticum facilities and school districts require criminal background screening of all students.Practicum agencies used by the LU JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing (LU SON) stipulate in thepracticum affiliation agreements that students’ criminal background be prescreened before they arepermitted into the practicum facility. This prescreening requirement is the same as that required ofemployees of public and private practicum agencies. The rationale for this requirement for practicumstudents is based on the concept of due diligence and competency assessment of all individuals whoseassignments bring them in contact with patients and employees. Competency assessment extends beyondtechnical skills to include an individual’s past behavior as indicated by their criminal history. This approachensures uniform compliance with Joint Commission standards pertaining to human resource management.Moreover, the public is demanding greater diligence in light of the national reports of deaths resulting frommedical errors. Successful completion of a background check does not guarantee eligibility to take theNCLEX-RN examination, licensure, or employment after graduation. Full acceptance into the nursingprogram is contingent upon satisfactory results of the Criminal Background check.Policy TimingAfter the application deadline, the Dishman School of Nursing will submit all applicants’ names to the TexasBoard of Nursing (TBON) for the required Criminal Background check (CBC). Applicants who need to befingerprinted will receive an email from IdentoGO with instructions for making an appointment. Applicantswho have recently completed a TBON CBC will not receive an email from IdentoGO to make anappointment because their previous fingerprints will be used for the CBC and a new Blue Card will be mailedto them. All first-time applicants with a clear criminal background will receive a Blue Card in the mail. AllApplicants with a positive CBC will be notified by TBON and given instructions to complete the requiredDeclaratory Order. The Blue Card (or if applicable, the Declaratory Order outcome letter) is amandatory requirement in order to obtain full acceptance into the nursing program – The Blue Card,or the Declaratory Outcome letter, must be received by LU SON 10 days prior to the first-class day of thenursing program. Please refer to “Process” section below for further information regarding the DeclaratoryOrder. The results will be accepted for the duration of the student’s enrollment in the nursing program if theparticipating student has not had a break in the nursing program and if the student has had no qualifyinglegal incidents or convictions while enrolled. A break in enrollment is defined as nonattendance of one fullsemester or more. Attendance must be verifiable through the university.ProcessThe LU SON accepts criminal background screenings completed by the Texas Board of Nursing. Thescreening will include the student’s complete criminal history, including the cities and counties of all knownresidences. The student is responsible for any cost associated with the criminal background screening.A student does not qualify for the blue card/clear report anytime there is a record of criminal activity locatedor they are self-disclosing an incident not yet reported to DPS/FBI. The TX BON provides a process bywhich minor infractions can be handled in a timely manner. More serious findings will take more time andmay lead to a delay in qualifying for admission.In general, based on Texas Board of Nursing guidelines, the following histories will disqualify an individualfrom consideration for admission in the nursing program:1. Misdemeanor convictions/deferred adjudication or felony convictions/deferred adjudicationsinvolving crimes against persons;2. Misdemeanor convictions/deferred adjudication related to moral turpitude; KEEP THIS PAGE FOR YOUR RECORDS. Do not return it with your application. 10
Fall 2022 BSN ApplicationDeadline: March 1, 20223. Misdemeanor/felony convictions/deferred adjudications for the sale, possession,distribution, or transfer of narcotics or controlled substances;4. Registered sex offenders.Individuals with any of the above histories will not be eligible to enroll in the nursing program, and if thehistory is discovered or a conviction occurs after enrollment, the student, will be required to withdraw fromthe program. A student who is convicted of a criminal offense while enrolled in the program must report theconviction to the LU SON Chair within three days of the conviction. The term conviction for these purposesincludes probated sentences and deferred adjudications.A student may be considered for admission to the program if the TX BON issues a Declaratory Order statingthe individual is eligible for initial licensure or license renewal.Notes1. The student should be aware that the disqualifications listed above are used foremployment eligibility by most hospitals in Texas.2. Completion of a specific program will be determined by the student’s ability to successfullycomplete the required practicum rotations.3. Practicum rotations are completed at sites specified by and contracted with LamarUniversity. Lamar University will not locate or provide alternative sites for practicum rotationsfor student ineligible to attend practicum rotations at the specified sites.Compliance and Record Keeping1. The Texas Board of Nursing will notify Lamar University (JoAnne Gay Dishman School ofNursing Chair) of all individuals who fail a criminal background check.2. Verification sent by the TX BON to LU will include only the student’s name and social securitynumber. Details of the criminal record will not be included in the report.3. The LU JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing will send verification on adherence to the policyto the practicum affiliate prior to the practicum rotation start date. Verification is accomplished bysending a letter from the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing on letterhead stating that thesestandards have been met by the student, listing the student’s full name and practicum rotationstart date. If more than one student is attending a practicum rotation, a comprehensive list withall of the student’s names may be submitted.Note:Verification information will be filed in a secured area to ensure confidentiality. In the event that thestudent feels that an error has been made in the results of the criminal background check, it is theresponsibility of the student to contact the external vendor for a verification check and the student isresponsible for any cost associated with this check. Other than error relative to identify, there will be noappeal of this policy.Revised by UNS 1/24/2014, 11/18/2016, Revised by FA 5/7/2019 KEEP THIS PAGE FOR YOUR RECORDS. Do not return it with your application. 11
Fall 2022 BSN ApplicationDeadline: March 1, 2022LAMAR UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCESJOANNE GAY DISHMAN SCHOOL OF NURSINGSTANDARDS FOR NURSING STUDENTSResponsibilities and standards in nursing practice are determined by the Board of Nursing, nationalaccreditation guidelines, and clinical agencies. Additionally, as described in various clinical evaluation too
Lamar University courses, NURS 2213 Theories of Nursing, and/or NURS 2373 Basic Pathophysiology. b. Returning Lamar University students not enrolled at Lamar for Spring 2022, must reapply to Lamar University for the Fall 2022 semester through www.ApplyTexas.org. c. The Lamar University application is separate from the one required for the .
