ALERT: Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

CDC illustration of COVID-19 virus showing red spikes on spherical virion

Lamar State College Port Arthur, as a member of the Texas State University System, is monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation carefully and is implementing proactive and prudent measures to ensure the health and safety of students and employees in accordance with the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Exposure to or Diagnosis of COVID-19

Students and employees must report a positive COVID-19 status to the health department where they reside. Beginning January 1, 2023, positive COVID-19 cases no longer have to be reported to Lamar State College Port Arthur.

Self-Quarantine

  • Students should inform their instructors of their self-quarantine status and timeframe and work with their instructors to determine options for completing assignments while in self-quarantine.
  • Employees (faculty and staff) must report their self-quarantine status to their supervisor.

View additional COVID Self-Quarantine Guidelines.

Symptoms of COVID-19

How to Protect Yourself and Others

Updates and Announcements

08/03/2020 10:01 AM: Free COVID-19 Testing On Campus

Free COVID-19 Testing will take place on this week for LSCPA employees and members of the community.

Read Full Update

07/06/2020 11:54 AM: Face masks required on campus

As the Summer II semester kicks off on Tuesday, July 7, please remember that all students, faculty and staff are required to wear a mask at all times while on campus to help prevent COVID-19 infections.

Read Full Update

07/02/2020 11:00 AM: Campus will extend Phase II of Reopening Plan

Due to the recent rise in infections across the region, the campus will extend the Phase II step of reopening the campus.

Read Full Update