1. About Lone Star College
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2. About Lone Star College
Welcome!
This is the online version of Lone Star College’s New Student Orientation. You will receive valuable information that will help you successfully transition into the Lone Star College environment.
Topics covered:
About Lone Star College
Academics
Handling Student Business
Enrolling for Classes
Campus Resources and Services
Student Life
To receive credit and to have the hold released from your student account, you must complete the assessment at the end and score an overall 80%.
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3. Lone Star College: An Introduction
About Lone Star College
Lone Star College: An Introduction
Lone Star College is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and the fastest growing community college in Texas!
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4. About Lone Star College
Lone Star College Mission and Vision
MISSION
Lone Star College provides comprehensive educational opportunities and programs to enrich lives.
VISION
Lone Star College will be model college globally recognized for achieving exceptional levels of success in student learning, student completion, gainful employment, equity and affordability.
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5. About Lone Star College
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6. Academics
LSC Catalog
Provides information on everything you need to know including:
Course descriptions
Tuition rates
Degree plans
Contact information
Academic calendars and deadlines
catalog.htm
LSC Student Handbook provides information on:
Academic Guidelines
Academic Integrity and Student Success
Student Welfare and Rights
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7. Set a goal: What is your academic or career goal?
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Set a goal: What is your academic or career goal?
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8. Course load vs. Work load
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Make a Plan: Creating a Course Schedule
Course load vs. Work load
• Overloading work/school hours is the number one reason students do poorly, have to drop their classes, or find themselves on academic probation or suspension!
• You will need to plan two hours of study/homework time per credit hour taken.
Course Load
Recommended Study Time for Success
Recommended Work Hours Per Week
6 Credit Hours
12 Hours
40 Hours or less
9 Credit Hours
18 Hours
30 Hours or less
12 Credit Hours
24 Hours
20 Hours or less
14-15 Credit Hours
28-30 Hours
10 Hours or less
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9. Make a Plan: Consider Course Variety
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Make a Plan: Consider Course Variety
Different approaches/different teaching styles
Multiple Formats:
Traditional 16-week
14-week, 8-week*, 6-week*
Online
Hybrid
Fast-track
Summer
Mini-mester
*Limited course offerings
Enriched courses:
Learning communities
Service learning opportunities
Honors courses
Study abroad
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10. Make a Plan: Online vs. Face to Face Courses
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Make a Plan: Online vs. Face to Face Courses
Online
Best for visual learners
Requires time and a place to focus
Must be very organized
Courses usually self-paced
Face to Face
Courses are more structured
Taught via direct instruction
Better option if internet access is a problem
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11. EDUC 1300 Student Success Course
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EDUC 1300 Student Success Course
All new first-time-in-college students are required to enroll, their first semester, in the Lone Star College Student Success Course (EDUC 1300).
This course is a three-credit, college level course designed to teach new, first-time students how to be more successful in college.
Within the course, you will be assigned an academic advisor who will help you plan a path to completion of your academic or career goal.
Research shows that students who successfully complete this course significantly increase their college success.
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13. FERPA Student Business
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), also known as the Buckley Amendment, was established to protect the privacy rights of all students and applies to any educational facility receiving federal funds.
The Act prevents the release of certain information held within student records. Information is provided within this site for individuals seeking student records and for staff seeking information on FERPA regulations and how to properly manage student records.
Analysis of FERPA Regulations
Procedures for FERPA Compliance
For additional information on FERPA, visit the  U.S. Department of Education website.
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14. Official Communication
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Official Communication
Your student is the official communication method of Lone Star College. In the future all information regarding your classes, financial aid, orientation, and other LSC communications will only be sent to address.
For your convenience, you can also forward your LSC to your personal account.
LoneStar Alert:
All current LSC students and employees are automatically opted-in to our emergency alert system with their LoneStar.edu address as the primary communication source.
If you want to receive emergency text messages to your cell phone, you MUST login to myLoneStar and update your official student or employee personal information record with your cell phone information.
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15. Student Business About Lone Star College Academics Student Business
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16. Access online course content Register and pay for classes
Student Business
MyLoneStar is your portal for connections to all of the LSC services you will use the most.
Features
Web access to
Access online course content
Register and pay for classes
Communicate with advisors online
Library services
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17. Navigating to myLoneStar
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Navigating to myLoneStar
Two ways to find MyLoneStar.
1. Go to then click the “MyLoneStar link.
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2. Go directly to my.Lonestar.edu

18. Log in to myLoneStar Student Business Put in your user name…
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…then your password

19. Student Account Page Student Business Financial aid information
Access to D2L
Your current and past classes
Your address and phone numbers
Important dates
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Find your courses and grades.
Check your Lone Star College s

20. Tuition Student Business In vs. Out of District
In-district students are those who reside within a public school district whose taxes support LSCS.
These are: Aldine, Conroe, Cy-Fair Humble, Klein, Magnolia, New Caney, Splendora, Spring, Tomball and Willis ISDs
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21. Payment Student Business
To guarantee your spot in a class, payment must be made by payment deadline.
Be Aware of PAYMENT deadlines each semester!
You will find payment deadlines and information online at LoneStar.edu/payment
Students may pay for classes online:
via their myLoneStar account
at a campus business office
via a payment plan or their financial aid funds.
Go to MyLoneStar to make a payment or set up a payment plan!
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22. Financial Aid Student Business www.fafsa.gov
Grants & Scholarships
A grant is money set aside by both the state of Texas and the federal government for students who need it to pay for college.
Scholarships are awarded because the student has qualified for or won it. Education grants and scholarships do not require repayment.
Work-Study Programs
Federal and State Work-Study Programs provide jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay educational expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to the course of study.
Student Loans
A student loan is designed to help students pay for tuition, books and living expenses. Student loans may differ from other types of loans in that the interest rate may be substantially lower and the repayment schedule may be deferred while the student is in higher education.
FAFSA applications will be available October 1 rather than January 1. The FAFSA will use income information from two years prior to the current academic year instead of the previous year.
We encourage students to apply by April 1.
If the FAFSA is submitted after the dates below funds may not be available by the start of the semester.
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To receive semester aid for:
Submit all documents by:
Fall
July 15
Spring
November 1
Summer
April 1

23. Financial Aid Student Business How to apply for Federal Aid:
Complete the FAFSA application
Types of financial assistance available:
Grants
Loans
Processing time for financial aid is approximately 4-6 weeks.
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24. Financial Aid Student Business Grants/Loans Scholarships
Deadlines April 1 and October 1
Work Study Programs
Meet the Financial Aid eligibility criteria and have an unmet need
Book Advances
Students must have been awarded and accepted financial aid
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25. Refund Policy Student Business
Being dropped from your classes because of nonpayment may cause you to lose your spot in the class and consequently become unable to register for that course in the current semester.
If you drop a class you can find information on the refund policy.
By searching Refund on the Lone Star College website
By looking in the current Lone Star College Catalog under Financial Information
By speaking with an academic advisor
If dropping or withdrawing from a class while on financial aid, check with your Financial Aid Department first.
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26. Dropping Courses Student Business Six-Drop Rule
You will be limited to 6 dropped courses while attending Texas public colleges or universities..
A “drop” in this instance is considered when a student is dropped or withdrawn from a course after official day resulting in a grade of “W”.
Your drop record will follow you when transferring.
If you still choose to drop a class, be specific in stating your reason for withdrawing.
Three-peat Rule
If you attempt a course more than twice, a higher tuition rate is charged for most credit courses, starting on your third attempt.
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27. Next Steps Student Business Get ID/Library Card
Make sure you are enrolled in  classes and meet your payment deadline
Access myLoneStar for student
Order Parking Sticker
Purchase Textbooks
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28. Campus Resources About Lone Star College Academics Student Business
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29. Sexual Harassment Policy
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Sexual Harassment Policy
Lone Star College System District Board Policy Manual, Fourth Edition
VI.F Sexual Harassment, Assault, Violence, and Discrimination
VI.F.1.01 Policy
The College strives to maintain an educational environment compliant with all applicable
anti-discrimination laws, including all laws outlawing discrimination arising from:
sexual harassment, sexual violence, race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion,
ethnic or national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Unlawful
academic discrimination by officers, managers, faculty, supervisors, employees, students,
advisors, vendors, clients, or contractors will not be tolerated.
Retaliating against a student who complains about discrimination as defined in this policy
is also unlawful. Moreover, retaliating against a student for cooperating in an investigation
initiated to discover any of the prohibited conduct identified in the prior paragraph,
whether internal or external, is also unlawful and contrary to the College’s policies.
(LSCS Policy Manual Section VI adopted by the Board of Trustees on March 3, 2016, page 310)
HB 699, Sec. 1 Subchapter Z, Chapter 51, Education Code, Sec
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30. Sexual Harassment Available Resources
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Sexual Harassment
Available Resources
Internal Resources:
Any College Office of Student Services
College Police Department
College Office of Emergency Management
College Employee Title IX Coordinator
College Student Title IX Coordinator:
Reporting Procedures:
Discrimination_Procedures.pdf
External Resources:
Family Time Crisis and Counseling Center (Humble): (281)
Domestic Violence Hotline: (713) /(713) (TDD)
Sexual Assault Hotline: (713) / (713) (TDD
Montgomery County Women’s Center: (713) Hour Hotline: (936)
Northwest Assistance Ministries: (281)
Ben Taub Hospital: (713)
MHMR Authority of Harris County: Crisis Phone: (866) ; Main Phone: (713)
Houston Police Department (HPD) Mental Health Unit: Emergency: 911; Non-emergency: (713)
Tri-County MHMR Services: Crisis Phone: (800) ; Main Phone: (936)
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31. Additional Resources
Title IX: Clery Act: Annual Security Report (ASR): Domestic & Dating Violence:

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33. Stay Involved: Student Life
Students involved in clubs and organizations on campus are more likely to complete their goals
Dozens of Clubs and Organizations available, including Intramural and Club Sports
Leadership development programs and other events throughout the year
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34. International Programs
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International Programs
Interested in in international affairs? Want to stand out from the crowd?
Check out:
Area of Concentration in International Studies: Earn an Associate of Arts with an international focus. International Studies (IS) courses are available, including recognition on the Dean’s List!
Study Abroad: Study in countries like China, Costa Rica, France, Italy, & many more with other Lone Star students & professors for academic credit during spring break or the summer. Financial awards are available. Foreign language knowledge is not required for most programs.
Model United Nations (UN) Program: Join 5000 students from around the world in New York City for the National Model UN competition.
Celebrate International Education Week every November with food & cultural activities from around the globe!
Attend a special guest lecture about topics such as piracy in the Middle East & international cooperation in space exploration at the annual International Education Conference in April.
Get to know your classmates! Lone Star hosts about 2100 students from 100 countries.
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35. Thank you for completing the Online Orientation!
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Thank you for completing the Online Orientation! 
You are now ready for your next step in the Admissions process!
Next step for Online students: please visit this link to sign up for your advising session with an Online Advisor.
Next step for all other students: please visit the Advising office at the campus you will be attending for additional information on the next steps in your admissions process.
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