New Student Orientation (NSO) is an overview of Lone Star College, important policies and procedures, as well as resources to help students succeed. LSC-Atascocita Center NSO gives incoming freshman an opportunity to become familiar with the Center and to learn about many of the resources that are available to ensure that students are successful in attaining their educational goals. The session is required for all First Time in College students (FTIC). 

• You are considered FTIC if you have never taken a for-credit college course SINCE graduating from high school.
• If you previously took college credit while enrolled in high school, you are still considered FTIC.
• You cannot register for classes until you have completed New Student Orientation

FTIC students have the option to complete NSO either face-to-face (On-Campus) or virtually (NSO Live). New Student Orientation sessions are FREE, but students are REQUIRED to register in advance through your Lone Star student account to ensure a spot in our sessions.  Remember that if you plan to register for classes during NSO, you must have your bacterial meningitis requirement completed along with placement testing on your New Student Checklist in my.LoneStar.edu.

NSO Orientation Checklist

Before attending an LSC-Atascocita Center NSO, students must:

• Complete an LSCS Admissions Application.
• Send high school/college transcripts to LSCS
• Complete the Pre Assessment Activity
• Complete all necessary placement testing and submit scores to LSCS
• Get a Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination or complete a Conscientious Objection Form

As an added component, LSC-Atascocita Center NSO students will be able to discuss class choices and enroll in classes with the goal of all students leaving campus with their class schedule for the upcoming semester.

Orientation Dates

When students have completed all of the steps above, they will be able to view the orientation dates and locations through the New Student Checklist on their myLoneStar accounts. If you have any questions, please contact your respective campus.

To access an Orientation session or sign up for a session students can follow the steps below:

1. Login to your MyLoneStar student portal
2. Click on the Admissions tile
3. View your student check list and select New Student Orientation
4. In the blue box on the right-hand side click the link for On Campus Orientation or Virtual Orientation