Lamar State College Port Arthur 2016-2017 Catalog Revised 9-13-16
faculty and staff. Any questions regarding the requirements associated with the provisions of this Act may be addressed by contacting the Dean of Student Services and or the Human Resources Department.
Communication
Lamar State College Port Arthur uses a student’ s college email address for official communications with students. In some instances, telephone messages are broadcast to select student groups. Examples of information communicated to students include policy announcements, emergency notices, event notifications, financial aid information, schedule changes, course syllabi and requirements, correspondence between faculty and students, and other important information. Correspondence is emailed to the student ' s official LSCPA email address.
In order for students to receive official email communications and telephone communications, students must maintain a @ lamarpa. edu email account. It is strongly recommended that students monitor their @ lamarpa. edu email account on a daily basis.
Students must also report any changes in telephone numbers and mailing address to the Admissions Office. Students that need assistance with their email account should contact the Help Desk Coordinator( 409-984-6150).
Emergency Communication
The College uses the Emergency Communications System( eLERTS) to notify students, faculty and staff about emergencies or dangerous situations that are believed to be an immediate threat to health or safety, including school closures related to weather or other circumstances.
In the event of an emergency or need for the College to make a mass notification, all students, faculty and staff will be contacted electronically( emails and / or phones and / or text message). Phone numbers and email addresses in the College system are automatically enrolled in the eLERTS system. When activated, the Emergency Notification System will send email, text messages and automated phone calls. If you want to modify contact information you must do so through your My. Lamarpa. edu account.
Warnings also are released to area media by the college Public Information Office, and are posted on the front page of the college website
( www. lamarpa. edu).
My. Lamarpa. edu
Lamar State College Port Arthur uses your My. Lamarpa. edu email account as a primary point of contact. It is important that you secure or get assistance with your password as soon as possible so you are able to view important announcements and other communications.
Your My. Lamarpa. edu account can be checked on any computer with internet access including computers on campus. Students are strongly encouraged to log into their My. Lamarpa. edu account DAILY.
For assistance with email accounts, contact the My. Lamarpa. edu, Help Desk Coordinator at 409- 984-6150.
WiFi
Students have access to wireless internet service in each building on campus.
For assistance with WiFi access, contact the Help Desk Coordinator at 409-984-6150.
Mobile App
The MyLamarPA Mobile app is a convenient set of mobile-friendly resources for students, faculty, alumni, future students and visitors of LSCPA. Features include Social Media, Videos, Library, Campus Security, Athletic News, Appointments, Account Management, Class Schedule, Lookup Classes, Add / Drop Classes, Holds, and Final Grades.
The MyLamarPA Mobile app is FREE to all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors at LSCPA. The app can be downloaded from the Apple ' s App Store for iPhone, iPod, and iPad or from Google ' s Android Marketplace for Android devices. The MyLamarPA Mobile app provides access to public and private resources from the convenience of your phone.
Categories of Students
High School Graduate( First Time in College)
High school graduates must apply and submit an official high school transcript. LSCPA recommends that students apply to LSCPA by submitting an
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