Lamar State College Orange welcomes any student interested in education and personal improvement. As a two-year, lower-division component of the Texas State University System, the Lamar State College Orange campus offers educational opportunity to all citizens through an open-door policy that admits all students who can benefit from post-secondary education. Lamar State College Orange believes that each individual student is important and welcomes students with diverse backgrounds and needs.
First Time Students
Students enrolling in college for the first time who fit one of the following categories may apply for admission:
- Graduates with a diploma from an accredited high school or home school program.
- Those who have earned a Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.
- Those who are under 18, who do not have a diploma Certificate of High School Equivalency, and who are still in high school may be admitted upon the written recommendation of the high school principal or counselor, and consent from parent/guardian.
Admission to the institution does not guarantee admission to a particular degree or certificate program. Special requirements for various programs of study are described in subsequent sections of the catalog.
Beginning freshmen must submit an application for admission (this can be completed online at goapplytexas.org/ two-year application), official high school transcript(s) and/or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency and driver’s license.
All students must comply with requirements relating to the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) and must submit appropriate scores for placement purposes.
EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework is required for all first-time freshman students. A first-time student is one who has not earned any college credit since graduating from high school or completing the GED or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.
New students and returning students, with an enrollment lapse of one semester, who are under the age of 22 will not be permitted to register for classes without verification of proof of receiving the Bacterial Meningitis Immunization Vaccination. Please see Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Requirement under the Health Policies and Regulations of this catalog.
Student Identification Cards
Student Identification Cards can be obtained from the first floor of the Library, in the Ron E. Lewis Library Building.
Transfer Students
Transfer applicants are considered for admission on the basis of their previous college records. Applicants must submit an application for admission (this can be completed online at goapplytexas.org/ two-year application) and official transcripts sent directly from all colleges previously attended or in a sealed envelope from issuing institution. Transfer applicants must be in good standing with all institutions previously attended. Students on scholastic suspension or probation must meet with an Academic Advisor. Students on disciplinary suspension from another institution must petition the Dean of Student Services for individual approval. Contact the Office of Admission and Records for further information.
Students transferring from a Texas public college or university are subject to the same testing requirements that apply to current students. Therefore, transfer students from Texas public colleges and universities must comply with requirements relating to the Texas Success Initiative.
Former Students
Former LSCO students who have not registered, or who have a break in enrollment of one fall or spring term must file for readmission by submitting an application for admission. This can be completed online at goapplytexas.org/, two-year application. Former students who have attended another college are required to submit a complete official transcript of all work done subsequent to the last date of attendance at LSCO. Students with unsettled financial debts to any TSUS component or incomplete records will not be allowed to register until such problems are resolved.
Proof of Residency
The Office of Admission and Records is responsible for determining residence status of students for the purpose of tuition as set forth by the Texas Education Code, Rules and Regulations for Determining Status of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and college regulations. Students classified as Texas residents are required to provide documentation showing the applicant’s name (or parent’s name if residency is based on parent) with a Texas residence and dated one year prior to registration, such as the following:
- Texas high school transcript for full senior year immediately preceding the census date;
- Unexpired Texas driver’s license or Texas ID card with an issue date of more than 12 months preceding the census date for the term enrolling;
- Two consecutive Texas voter registration cards with the most current not expired;
- Pay stubs for the 12 months preceding the census date;
- Bank statements reflecting a Texas address for 12 months preceding the census date;
- Utility bills for the 12 months preceding the census date;
- Registration or verification from licensor showing Texas address for licensee;
- Ownership of real property with copies of utility bills for the 12 months preceding the census date;
- A current credit report that documents the length and place of residence of the person or dependent’s parent.
International Students
Students from other countries holding visas other than permanent resident visas are considered international students. Applicants to Lamar State College Orange may be accepted for admission and have a Form I-20 issued when all requirements have been met. These requirements include:
- Application for admission;
- International Student Application and application fee;
- Official secondary school record and official college transcript (translated and evaluated), if applicable;
- Evidence of sufficient financial support for the academic year in the form of an I-34 affidavit of support, an Immigration and Naturalization Service’s document;
- Proof of adequate health insurance; and
- Provide proof of English Language Proficiency. International students must provide proof of English language proficiency through scores on the TOEFL or IELTS. This testing requirement is waived only for applicants who have completed at least two consecutive years of study at a college or university in the U.S. or in an English proficiency-exempt country. Scores are valid for two years and must be received directly from the testing agency.
Undergraduate (Freshman & Transfer) English Proficiency Requirements:
| TOEFL Internet Based Total |
61 |
| TOEFL Computer Based Total |
173 |
| TOEFL Paper Based Total |
500 |
| IELTS Total |
5.0 |
Transfer students who are out of status must file reinstatement for F-1 status with the Immigration and Naturalization Services before they will be allowed to enroll. Students denied reinstatement will be administratively withdrawn from classes and will be subject to the refund policy in effect at the time of withdrawal.
In fulfillment of immigration regulations, a student must enroll in a full-time course of study which will lead to the attainment of specific educational objectives. A full-time course load is defined as a minimum of 12 semester hours.
High School Student Dual Credit Enrollment
Lamar State College Orange has a dual credit program allowing qualified high school students to enroll in college courses and earn credit for the courses simultaneously at the high school and college level. Written recommendation from the high school principal or counselor and consent from parent/guardian must be on file prior to enrollment.
High School Concurrent Enrollment
Lamar State College Orange allows qualified high school students to enroll in college courses. Students attend high school and enroll in a course at the College; however, credit is received at the College level only. Written recommendation from the high school principal or counselor and consent from parent/guardian must be on file prior to enrollment.
Graduates of Non-Accredited High Schools
Applicants who have not graduated from accredited high schools may be admitted if they (1) have graduated in the upper two-thirds of their classes, (2) score 700 or above on the Scholastic Aptitude Test, or (3) have the recommended high school preparation credits.
Selected Admission - Health Sciences Programs
Admission to Lamar State College Orange does not guarantee entrance to a specific health sciences program. The number of students admitted to each of these programs is limited. Students admitted to selected admissions programs are admitted on the basis of college reading levels, math abilities, prior educational achievements, and other specific criteria. Application for program admission should be made directly with the program director within published deadlines. Programs that require separate applications include the associate of applied science degrees in upward mobility nursing and the certificates in vocational nursing, dental assisting, pharmacy technology, and emergency medical services.
False Information
A student who provides false information or makes false statements to any college official or on an official form submitted to the College is subject to immediate dismissal.
How to Apply for Admission
The following procedures should be followed in making application for admission. All credentials should be submitted to the Office of Admission and Records, Lamar State College Orange, 410 Front Street, Orange, Texas 77630, Phone # (409) 882-3923, Fax # (409) 882-5096, or admissions@lsco.edu
Students must:
- submit application for admission online at goapplytexas.org/ (inclusion of a social security number is encouraged);
- submit official transcripts from each high school and/or official college transcripts from all colleges previously attended, sent directly from issuing institutions or in a sealed envelope from issuing institution (this requirement applies, regardless of the length of time in attendance and regardless of whether credit was earned or is desired);
- submit current driver’s license; and
- submit visa or green card, if applicable.
All materials required for admission to Lamar State College Orange should be on file in the Office of Admission and Records prior to registration. A new applicant whose file is incomplete at the time of registration will be allowed to enroll on conditional status pending completion of the admission file. Students should take the prescribed placement tests and/or have records of test scores sent to the Office of Admission and Records.
NO STUDENT will be permitted to re-enroll until admission requirements have been met.
When to Apply for Admission
Application should be made well in advance, two or three months before the proposed enrollment date. Students are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible in order to facilitate the early advisement process.
The application form should be submitted before transcripts are sent. Official transcripts should normally be sent from the issuing institution after all work to be transferred is completed. Temporary admission will be granted if the time interval is limited between the end of a semester elsewhere and the beginning of the subsequent semester at Lamar State College Orange. In this event an unofficial transcript and/or copy of the last grade report will be required. All credentials must be on file within four weeks after the first class or the student may be withdrawn. Students on temporary admission who are subsequently found to be ineligible for admission will be withdrawn.
In some cases, questions regarding transfer need to be clarified while work is still in progress at another institution. Under these circumstances the partial transcript should be submitted and a complete official transcript furnished by the end of the semester.
Academic Records and Transcripts
Academic records are in the permanent custody of the Office of Admission and Records. Transcripts of academic records may be secured by individuals or will be released on the students’ written authorizations. Chapter 675, Acts of the 61st Legislature, 1969 Regular Session, provides that “no person may buy, sell, create, duplicate, alter, give or obtain a diploma, certificate, academic record, certificate of enrollment or other instrument which purports to signify merit or achievement conferred by an institution of education in this state with the intent to use fraudulently such document or to allow the fraudulent use of such document.”
A person who violates this act or who aids another in violating this act is guilty of a misdemeanor that upon conviction, is punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 and/or confinement in the county jail for a period not to exceed one year.
Students who owe debts to the College will have their official transcripts withheld until the debts are paid.
Educational Records and Students’ Rights
The following information concerning student records maintained by Lamar State College Orange is published in compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, PL 93-380.
Access to educational records directly related to a student will be granted to him or her unless the type of record is exempted from the provision of the law.
The types, locations, and names of custodians of educational records maintained by the College are available from the Office of Admission and Records.
Access to records by persons other than the student will be limited to those persons and agencies specified in the statute. Records will be maintained of persons granted such access and the legitimate interest in each case.
The release of information to the public without the consent of the student will be limited to the categories of information that have been designated by the College as directory information and that will be routinely released. The student may request that any or all of this information be withheld from the public by making a written request to the Office of Admission and Records. The request must be made by the last official day to register for a given session and applies to that session only. Directory information includes name, address (current/last known), year of birth, telephone number, email address (personal and campus), major/field of study, enrollment status, dates of attendance, degrees, diplomas and certifications (including dates earned), honors and awards (including dates), and classification.
A student has the right to challenge records and information directly related to him or her if they are considered to be inaccurate, misleading or otherwise inappropriate. Issues may be resolved either through an informal hearing with the official immediately responsible or by requesting a formal hearing. A description of the procedure to be followed in a formal hearing is available in the Office of Admission and Records.
The right of parental access to student records may be established by either of two methods: first, by the student filing a written consent statement; or second, by the parent validating the student’s dependency as defined by the IRS.
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