Student Services

Students are at the heart of Student Services. Our goal is to help students be successful and feel supported and provide an engaging and memorable educational experience.

Take a moment to access information, resources and support to help you get off to a great start and ensure your success at LSCPA.

Connect with ConexED

Need to have a quick chat or a virtual, phone or in person meeting? Schedule an appointment, sign up to participate in a workshop, event or activity, or get in line for various departments and get notified when you’re next.   

Schedule an Appointment

Academic Services

Explore services for students that support your academic experience and help you to succeed in the classroom.

• Pathway to Excellence (Student Support)
• Tutoring
• Course Syllabi & Faculty Information
• Perkins/Special Populations
• Testing Center
• Faculty Advisors

Academic Services

Food Pantry & Supply Closet

The Nest is a free food pantry and supply closet for students and employees that provides food, clothing, and hygiene and school supplies. It is located on the 2nd floor of the Student Center, and a valid LSPCA ID is required.  

Food Pantry

Student Resources & Support

Career Exploration

Discover majors, in-demand careers, and education based on your interest! Future and current students can do the following: take career assessments, browse careers, browse programs of study, build a resume. 

Career Exploration

 

Counseling Services

LSCPA students have FREE access to counseling services. TimelyCare is a virtual health and well-being platform available 24/7 for LSCPA students. Download the TimelyCare app or click below to access care.

Go to TimelyCare

Laptop Lending

LSCPA provides laptop computers free of charge to eligible students on a first-come, first-serve basis each semester.  

Laptop Lending

Password Assistance

Are you having login issues and need help with your password? See instructions on how to reset your password. If further assistance is needed, please contact the IT Helpdesk at helpdesk@lamarpa.edu. 

Password Assistance

Student ID & Parking

Student Activities issues student identification (ID) cards and parking permits. The Student ID grants access to campus facilities and events such as athletic games, fitness center, plays, recitals, and lectures, and serves as a library card and computer lab access. Parking Permits are required for all students who drive a vehicle to campus. 

Student ID

Student Parking

Student Success Coaching

Student Success Coaches (SSC) ensure that students receive persistent, proactive, individualized mentoring, and academic coaching and support throughout their time at LSCPA. They work together with students to help them identify and utilize their strengths to succeed at LSCPA. For more information contact Nini Tran, 409-984-6243 or trannm@lamarpa.edu.

Student Success Center

Job Search Academy by Indeed + LSCPA

Get better prepared for better work and pay

Build your confidence for your job search with the Job Search Academy by Indeed and Lamar State College Port Arthur. Master 5 key areas: job search, resume writing, interview prep, job offer evaluation (salary negotiation), and career direction. Watch on-demand workshops and join live webinars to learn everything you need to know for your job search. Get career advising via the Career Exploration Center, manage your Indeed profile and find jobs on Indeed.

Visit the Job Search Academy

 

Meet the Dean of Student Services

Dr. Tessie S. Bradford is the Dean of Student Services and serves as the Chief Student Affairs Officer where she oversees Admissions, Academic Advising, Counseling Services, Disability Services, Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, Student Activities, Student Conduct, Testing Center, Campus Housing and Virtual Bookstore. She is a transformational and servant leader as well as an advocate for student success and individual excellence beyond environmental limitations. In fact, Dr. Bradford received recognition for her devotion to service and promotion of unfettered access to educational opportunities. She began her tenure at LSCPA in June 2020.