Transient (Visiting) Students

What is a Transient (Visiting) student?

You are considered a Transient (Visiting) student if you are attending another institution of higher education but wish to enroll in courses at LSCO on a temporary basis as a non-degree seeker with the intent of returning to your home institution. Transfer coursework is only evaluated for degree-seeking students. Meet with an academic advisor at your home institution to ensure the course you are interested in taking will transfer and is needed for your degree plan.

You are considered a Visiting student if you wish to enroll in a course for the purpose of taking prerequisite courses and not seeking a degree at LSCO or if you have already earned a degree at LSCO and want to take courses for personal enrichment purposes or to improve a grade. 

Are Transient (Visiting) students eligible for Financial Aid?

Transient (Visiting) students are not eligible for Financial Aid at LSCO. Please check with your home institution for information on eligibility.

How to Apply

1. Complete an admissions application at ApplyTexas.

Choose TLSOM – Lamar State College – Orange 2-year application

• Please allow 2-3 business days for your application to be received and processed. Once processed you will receive an acceptance email, student ID and computer log in information, and will be notified of any missing documents you will need to submit before registering for classes.

2. Complete Transient/Visiting Student Agreement

All Transient/Visiting students must complete the Transient/Visiting Student Agreement and submit it to the Admission & Records Office.

3. Transcripts are not required

Transfer coursework is only evaluated for degree-seeking students. Meet with an academic advisor at your home institution to ensure the course you are interested in taking will transfer and is needed for your degree plan.

Courses requiring TSI or Pre-requisites may require a review of previous and/or home institution transcripts.

4. Test Scores are not required

Transient students are not required to submit TSI test scores and are not required to meet with an advisor prior to enrolling.

5. Submit Your Bacterial Meningitis shot record

Students under the age of 22 are required to submit a bacterial meningitis shot record. Evidence of Vaccination must verify that the vaccination was received during the five-year period prior to and no later than 10 days before the first day of the semester.

• Learn more here: Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Requirement.
• Unable to take the shot? Apply for the Bacterial Meningitis Exemption.
• Only taking online courses? Petition to Waive Bacterial Meningitis.