Student Handbook

Student Handbook: Welcome

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Whether you’re registered at one of our colleges – North Harris, Kingwood, Tomball, Montgomery, Cy-Fair, – or one of our satellite centers, we believe you’ll be delighted with your choice. As a student, you have chosen to be a part of the third largest community college district in Texas, and one that has positioned itself as a national leader for programs and services.

A two-year, public supported, comprehensive community college system, Lone Star College System involves diverse individuals, businesses and the community in developing and providing quality education opportunities for your successful growth.

We have developed learning communities for:

  • technical programs, leading to associate's degrees or certificates
  • academic courses in arts and sciences to transfer to four-year institutions
  • adult education programs for academic, professional, workforce and cultural enhancement
  • education and literacy programs to improve students’ basic skills
  • student support services to assist individuals in achieving their educational or career goals
  • workforce, economic and community development designed to meet local and statewide needs

We hope you’ll enjoy your time with us. Please refer to this online student handbook to help make your educational journey a smooth one.


The Lone Star College System is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. Lone Star College System does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, age, veteran status, nationality or ethnicity in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other district or college administered programs and activities.

Inquiries concerning Lone Star College System’s policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504), and complaints may be directed to the vice chancellor for human resources and general counsel. The vice chancellor for human resources is designated as the Lone Star College System’s equal opportunity officer and Title IX coordinator. Inquiries about the laws and about compliance may also be directed to the assistant secretary for civil rights, US department of education.

Lone Star College System
5000 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands TX 77381-4356
Phone 832.813.6500