Refund of Tuition
Depending on the amount the student has paid and the method of payment, the student may be eligible for a refund or may still owe tuition or fees. Refunds for dropped classes or for withdrawal are generally processed at the end of the course session.
Dropped Courses
A student may recover all tuition for the current course when proper documentation is received prior to the 3rd day of the current course. No refund for the current course will be given for notification submitted on or after the 3rd day of the current course.
Withdrawal from the University
A student may recover all tuition (minus application fees) for the current course when proper documentation is received prior to the 3rd day of the course. No refund for the current course will be given for notification submitted on or after the 3rd day of the course. Future courses that have been pre-paid will be refunded in full, minus application fees.
BAAS Student Information
Student questions and comments should be emailed to luap_baas_info@lamar.edu. Please allow one business day for a response to your request.
Students who are dropping a course or courses, changing their address or name (a copy of the student's Social Security card is required for name changes), withdrawing from the University, or requesting a refund of tuition and/or fees as a result should submit a completed Status Change Form to luap_baas_info@lamar.edu.
Students requiring accommodations based on a disability should contact Callie Trahan at luap_baas_info@lamar.edu.
Graduate Student Information
Student questions and comments should be emailed to luacademic@lamar.edu. Please allow one business day for a response to your request.
For more information about graduate student rights and responsibilities, please view Lamar University's College of Graduate Studies Policies (.pdf).
Students who are dropping a course or courses, changing their address or name (a copy of the student's social security card is required for name changes), withdrawing from the University, or requesting a refund of tuition and/or fees as a result should submit a completed Status Change Form to luacademic@lamar.edu.
GRE 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:
- 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.
- Include additional materials as deemed necessary by the applicant.
- Send the packet to:
Appeals Committee, Academic Partnerships
P.O. Box 10034
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX 77710 - 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.
