About
The Texas State University System (TSUS) Polk County Center represents a significant investment in education and workforce development for the communities of Polk County. This new educational facility offers a diverse range of courses and training programs jointly offered by Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT), Lamar State College Orange (LSCO), and Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA).
The Texas State University System, founded in 1911, is the first higher education system established in Texas. Created to consolidate the support and management of state teacher colleges, the System has evolved into a network of higher education institutions stretching from the Texas–Louisiana border to the Big Bend region of west Texas.
Today, seven member institutions offer a broad range of academic and career opportunities. Throughout the System, faculty and staff are preparing students to work in and contribute to our global society.
The Texas State University System is governed by a nine-member Board of Regents appointed by the governor. In addition, a nonvoting student regent is appointed annually to the board. The administration, which is headed by a board-appointed chancellor, is based in Austin, where it provides support to the System member institutions and state government.
LSCO offers fully transferable first- and second-year-level courses that fulfill the academic core curriculum for most four-year degrees. Students experience a first-class education that prepares them to complete a bachelor’s degree or directly enter the workforce. By offering small class sizes, a diverse atmosphere, and affordable tuition, LSCO is dedicated to transforming the lives of our students.
The hallmark of Lamar State College Port Arthur includes valuable, job-ready skills — the ones that move your life forward and link classroom to career and an academic curriculum that will transfer to a four year college or university.
At Lamar Institute of Technology we provide world-class education and hands-on training that prepares students of all backgrounds for long-term rewarding careers in high-demand, high-growth fields.