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How to Initiate the Appeals Process

If you have not met entry requirements, you are required to take the GRE twice before initiating an appeal. We encourage you to build in additional study time before retaking the GRE.

Please note that all documents must be submitted at the same time in one mailing. The following procedures must be followed for an appeals consideration:

1. Submit a one-page letter indicating your desire to go through the appeals process. The letter should include your aspirations and how the degree applies to your current job and/or your career goal. You should explain in what way you did not meet the requirements and alternatives that you believe could be considered instead. For example, you could explain low GRE scores by submitting scores on other tests that you have taken, like the SAT, ACT, or ExCET or TExES scores. List accomplishments and leadership activities that you think are pertinent.
2. Additional materials as deemed necessary by the applicant.
3. Send the packet to:
   Appeals Committee, Academic Partnership
   P.O. Box 10034
   Lamar University
   Beaumont, TX 77706
4. Any questions should be sent to luacademic@lamar.edu.

We strongly encourage you to complete your current course (if applicable). You should plan for the preparation of the packet and the review of your documents to take about 6 weeks. During this time you would not be enrolled in subsequent courses. We are committed to a timely review of the appeals submitted.