The Housing and Residence Life program at Lamar Institute of Technology and Lamar University is designed to supplement the academic program by providing opportunities for intellectual and social development for students. The staff is committed to supporting the mission of Lamar Institute of Technology and Lamar University by giving the student several opportunities to become involved in the Lamar community, to interact with people from different backgrounds, and to enhance academic, social and leadership skills. Residence Assistants (RAs) and Hall Directors serve as role models and advisors to residents in their respective buildings.

To apply for a room, contact the housing office and request a Residence Hall/Food Service contract. The housing department reserves the right to assign specific residence halls and rooms. More detailed information regarding contract fees, submission procedures and room assignments is available in the Student Handbook or by calling the Housing Office at (409) 880-8111.

The Department of Housing staff makes every effort to match residents with compatible roommates. Students should fill out the personal information section in the Residence Hall/Food Service Contract accurately so that the Hall Directors can take into consideration this information when matching roommates.

Hall Directors will make every effort to accommodate specific roommate requests, however, the Department of Housing reserves the right to make room changes at any time. Please see the Residence Hall/Food Service Contract Booklet for more details concerning room assignments and/or room changes.

Residents who turn in their signed Residence Hall/Food Service Contract form and deposits before August 1 will have their room assignments mailed to their permanent address. Any student who sends a contract in after August 1 will receive their room assignment upon arrival at check-in.

The Residence Hall contract is for a full academic year (August through May). Specific room rates are listed in the contract booklet. Meal plans for student residents are mandatory. Any student submitting a contract to reside on campus MUST select a meal plan from the available options. Room and board fees are charged to the student's account each semester. Students may elect to pay these charges in a lump sum, or through the installment plan as part of their total semester charges.

Students who fail to pay their room and board fees will be subject to both disciplinary action under the Student Code of Conduct and collection agency procedures. Additionally, students who have not paid at least 50 percent of their total semester charges by the contracted dates will be dropped from classes.

For additional information and application forms, write to the Office of Housing, P. O. Box 10041, Beaumont, Texas 77710.