Directions to Campus

Check out the new Lamar University Welcome Center!

Coming for a campus visit? The Lamar University Welcome Center is located at 1032 Jim Gilligan Way, Beaumont TX 77710 at the corner of Jim Gilligan Way and Rolfe Christopher Drive. We recommend guests arrive at least 10 minutes early for check-in. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes when on a walking tour of campus! 

From Jack Brooks Regional Airport

  • Merge onto US-69 N/US-96 N/US-287 N via ramp on left

  • Take the M.L. King Pkwy. exit toward Lamar University/TX-380 Spur

  • Keep left onto E. Cardinal Dr.

  • Take the first right onto Rolfe Christopher Dr. after the railroad tracks

  • At the first 4-way stop sign, the Lamar University Welcome Center will be on the right

From Houston Area

  • Merge onto I-10 E toward Beaumont

  • Merge onto US-69 S/US-96 S/US-287 S via EXIT 849 toward Port Arthur

  • Take the M.L. King Pkwy. Exit toward Lamar University/TX- 380 Spur

  • Take the first right onto Rolfe Christopher Dr. after the railroad tracks

  • At the first 4-way stop sign, the Lamar University Welcome Center will be on the right

From Louisiana

  • Merge onto I-10 W

  • In Beaumont keep left on I-10 W/US-69 S/US-96 S/US-287 S

  • Keep right and merge onto US-69 S/US-96 S/US-287 S via EXIT 849 toward
    Port Arthur

  • Take the M.L. King Pkwy. Exit toward Lamar University/ TX- 380 Spur

  • Take a left onto M.L. King Pkwy.

  • Take first left onto Jim Gilligan Way

  • At the first 4-way stop sign, the Lamar University Welcome Center will be on the left

From Woodville/Lufkin Area

  • Travel Hwy US-69 S or US-96 S South to Beaumont

  • Keep right and continue to travel on US-69 S/US-96 S

  • Take the M.L. King Pkwy. Exit toward Lamar University/TX- 380 Spur

  • Take the first left onto Rolfe Christopher Drive

  • At the first 4-way stop sign, the Lamar University Welcome Center will be on the right