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Student Services
Student Services are administered by the Vice President for Student Services who, as the college’s chief student
personnel administrator, reports to the President. The primary responsibilities are to provide services and programs
that enhance the general education and development of students, enrich the quality of student life and support the
teaching, and service mission of the College.
The Vice President for Student Services provides primary leadership in formulating and administering policies and
procedures regarding student life and to the rights and responsibilities that accompany student citizenship in the college
community.
Among the services administered by the Office of the Vice President for Student Services includes Admission
Advisement, Admission and Records, Financial Aid, Public Information, Recruitment, Registration, Security and
Student Activities/Organizations.
Advising Services – General & Scholarships
The Admission Advising Office is on the third floor of the Student Center. Advisors assist students in their admission
to the College and in questions of residency and registration for a Texas Success Initiative approved test. Advisors also
counsel students concerning dropping courses and withdrawing from school. They also help with the selection of courses,
completion of schedules and registering for class.
Scholarship information is coordinated by the advisors. Students interested in applying for scholarships should
contact the advising office for application forms for local and institutional scholarships. The College reserves the right to
require tests of any student if it appears that scores would be helpful in making the admission decision or would be
beneficial for advising purposes.
In addition to services provided through the centralized Advising Office, for additional program and course level
assistance student should contact their individual Department Chairs for the appropriate faculty mentor in their major
field of study.
Bookstore
For the convenience of faculty and students, Barnes & Noble operates a bookstore where supplies and books, new and
used, may be purchased or upon availability, a variety of rental books are provided for some courses. Used books which
currently are approved may be sold to the bookstore. Books which must be discontinued are not purchased by the
bookstore except at wholesale price. The bookstore reserves the right to require a seller to prove ownership of books.
Campus Security
Community Service officers help protect students and visitors and their property as well as the college’s. They also
provide escort service to vehicles upon request and maintain parking lot surveillance. Further, as notification, the
College utilizes video and other forms of surveillance to aid in a more secure and safe operation. The campus also relies
on the Port Arthur Police Department when in need.
All on-campus emergencies should be reported to the Security Office by dialing 0. During evening hours contact the
campus operator by dialing 0.
Security is coordinated through the Vice President for Student Services office.
My.Lamarpa.edu Account
NOTE TO ALL STUDENTS: Lamar State College-Port Arthur will utilize your My.Lamarpa.edu email
account as a primary point of contact as a service to you. It is imperative that you secure or get assistance
with your password as soon as possible as the College will utilize this as its primary point of contact for
important announcements and other communications. Your My.Lamarpa.edu account can be checked on
any computer in the world and we also have computers available around campus for your use. You are
strongly encouraged to log into your My.Lamarpa.edu account DAILY. If you need assistance with
your account, contact the My.Lamarpa.edu, Help Desk Coordinator – 409-984-6150.