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Lamar University offers two types of Post-Degree Programs for students who hold one or more degrees and wish to pursue additional studies that will not culminate in a graduate degree. The Post-Baccalaureate and Post Masters classifications both carry undergraduate status. Neither classification should be considered a means to enter graduate school. Graduate admission has additional requirements.

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Post-Baccalaureate

The post-baccalaureate classification is intended for students who hold a bachelor's degree and wish to take a limited number of graduate or additional undergraduate courses without pursuing an additional degree, such as for teacher certification.

Post-baccalaureate students are not permitted to enroll in any graduate course without first obtaining the consent of the chair of the department offering the course. PB students are not permitted to enroll in graduate business courses. PB students may also take elective undergraduate courses for personal or professional development. Post-baccalaureate students are not eligible for scholarships or graduate assistantships.

Applying

To apply for post-baccalaureate status, prospective students must:

1. Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
2. Complete and submit an online application at Apply Texas.
3. Submit an official transcript from the college or university where the bachelor's degree was conferred. The transcript should be sent to:

Lamar University
Graduate Admissions
P.O. Box 11614
Beaumont, TX 77710

Post Masters

The post masters classification is designed for students who hold a master's degree and wish to enroll in additional graduate courses but do not intend to earn an additional graduate degree. Students admitted to the Superintendent Academy or the teaching certificate program may be classified as PM.

Post masters students may not enroll in graduate courses without the prior consent of the chair of the department offering the courses. PM students are not permitted to enroll in graduate business courses. PM students are not eligible for competitive graduate scholarships and assistantships.

Applying

To apply for post masters status, a prospective student must:

1. Hold a master's degree from an accredited institution.
2. Complete and submit an online application at Apply Texas.
3. Submit an official transcript from the college or university where the master's degree was conferred. The transcript should be sent to:

Lamar University
Graduate Admissions
P.O. Box 11614
Beaumont, TX 77710

After Applying

Before attending on-campus classes, students who are under age 30 must either receive a vaccination against bacterial meningitis or meet specific criteria for declining a vaccination. For more information on complying with this requirement pursuant to Texas Senate Bill 1107, click here.