Mission and Accreditation Statements

Vision

To establish Lamar University as a first choice of tomorrow’s leaders and career professionals in Texas. 

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Mission

Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance. 

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Institutional Accreditation

Lamar University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Lamar University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Lamar University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website ( www.sacscoc.org ).

 

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Non-Discrimination Policy

Lamar University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educational institution and employer. Lamar University will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, consistent with the Assurance of Compliance with the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Executive Order 11246 as issued and amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.