Conveniently located off Highway 249, LSC-University Park offers 18 online programs and has two centers, LSC-Energy & Manufacturing Institute and LSC-University Center at University Park. The Energy & Manufacturing Institute (EMI) is a hub for students seeking careers in workforce fields, such as petroleum service, robotics automation, CAD, machining, corrosion, computer programming and, visual communication. LSC-University Center at University Park allows students to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees close to home. The college is committed to providing outreach and has an Outreach Team to work with schools, community partners, and other organizations to promote higher education and provide assistance with admissions.

Nestled directly in the middle of Houston and Tomball off Highway 249, the college has the best of both worlds with easy access to Houston and the small town feel of Tomball nearby. Certainly not short of activities to enjoy nearby are the Tomball Historic Museums, Tomball Railroad Depot & Plaza, and the Houston Museum District just a short drive away! On a beautiful Houston day, you could find yourself taking in a round of golf at the multiple golf courses within a few miles of the college. For those seeking a peaceful retreat, the college's surroundings also boast scenic parks and nature reserves, providing opportunities for tranquil walks and outdoor recreation.

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Lone Star College Leadership

Lone Star College governance is prepared to lead by understanding and learning analytics, educational ecosystems, design thinking, entrepreneurial partnerships and organizational culture. They also focus on philosophical and theoretical aspects of leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, strategic thinking and personal awareness.

About Lone Star College

Lone Star College enrolls over 80,000 students each semester providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Mario K. Castillo, J.D., serves as Chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education and recognized by Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work® as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Texas™. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. To learn more, visit the LSC Viewbook.

About The Woodlands

The Woodlands is known for its walking trails, parks, golf, exceptional school district, shopping, corporate headquarters, extensive dining and medical hub. There are over 150 parks and 200 miles of trails for hiking and biking. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, ranked as the #1 outdoor entertainment venue in the world, is a concert amphitheater hosting major performing artists. From waterfront lounges to highly rated steak and seafood restaurants, there is no shortage of dining choices in The Woodlands. With convenient access to I-45, the possibilities are endless whether it’s a night out in Houston or catching an Astros game.

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LSC-CyFair opened in August 2003 and serves over 16,000 students at the college, along with two additional centers and 19 online programs. The campus boasts scenic views and a recreation trail. Cypress, often called Cy-Fair for Cypress-Fairbanks, is located 25 miles northwest of Downtown Houston and is one of Houston’s largest suburban communities, making it an excellent choice for families with children to live. Two major freeways, U.S. Highway 290 and State Highway 249, and the Sam Houston Tollway and Grand Parkway offer major connections to Houston.

With its quiet, suburban appeal and highly rated school district, its not hard to see why this community is a top destination for families. There are 11 golf courses within the Cy-Fair and over 30 parks for residents to enjoy with their families. From Frio-Hill Country Grill & The Barn to Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen to Dario’s Steakhouse & Seafood, restaurant options are endless. Trying to cook more at home? No problem! Visit The Boardwalk at Towne Lake for the farmers market every third Saturday of the month. You may even catch some live music. Cypress is also home to the Houston Premium Outlets, which offers upscale outlet shopping featuring 145 designer and name-brand stores and draws in shoppers from all over Texas.

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LSC-Houston North is the seventh college of the LSC System and consists of four locations, including LSC-Houston North Fairbanks, LSC-Houston North Fallbrook, LSC-Houston North Greenspoint, and LSC- Houston North Victory. Program offerings are unique at LSC-Houston North as most classes are eight weeks long allowing for students to quickly accumulate college credits. The college is committed to improving the lives of students and the communities in which they reside by offering community service activities, such as a Faith-Based Literacy Initiative, school supply drives for K-12 students, College Exploration Days and, the LSC-Houston North Academy provides local seniors with college and career preparation activities.

Conveniently located near I-45 and Beltway 8, the college is easily accessible. For those that love to travel, George Bush Intercontinental Airport is within minutes of the area where you can catch a flight to almost anywhere around the world. Certainly not short of activities to enjoy nearby are the Spring Historical Museum, Humble Museum and, Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve. On a beautiful Houston day, you could find yourself taking in a round of golf at the 3 golf courses within a few miles of the college. As the Culinary & Cultural Capital of the South, Houston offers diverse restaurants nearby whether you are craving Vietnamese, Cajun or, Home Country Cooking.

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LSC-Kingwood is the second campus of the North Harris Montgomery Community College District, now Lone Star College and hosts more than 11,000 students. The college offers a variety of academic courses and programs through its college and two satellite facilities, LSC-Atascocita Center and LSC- Process Technology Center. In 2022, the Health Professions Center opened with the only LSC location offering Dental Hygiene and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs. The Fire Training Facility is set to open in 2023 and will hold all equipment needed for students to undergo fire exercises and learn other essential skills to become certified firefighters.

Kingwood, known as “The Livable Forest,” is a master planned community located 27 miles northeast of Houston with several major highways offering quick access to Houston. Kingwood is a highly desired family community with highly ranked schools and natural amenities. The community spirit is alive and well in Kingwood, and its neighbors come together in time of need, as proven during Hurricane Harvey. Nestled on the shores of Lake Houston, Kingwood has over 100 miles of greenbelts connecting the community to various shopping centers, restaurants, schools and, parks. “The Livable Forest” does not disappoint with numerous parks and trails for families to enjoy outdoor activities. As for the food scene, Kingwood is home to highly rated Hunan Garden, which has arguably the best General Tsao’s chicken you will ever have. Kingwood is also home to the Clubs of Kingwood with exceptional golf experiences over five courses.

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Conveniently located, LSC-Montgomery is nestled in the master planned community ranked Best City to Live In America in 2022. LSC-Montgomery is a beautifully hidden campus where students can enjoy time studying peacefully, hanging out with friends, and taking advantage of the available services. The college also offers 17 online programs, a full-service center with Piloting, Welding, and Automotive Technology programs, and LSC-University Center at The Woodlands allowing for students to receive their bachelor’s and master’s degree close to home.

The Woodlands is known for its natural forest and parks, golf, exceptional school district, shopping, corporate headquarters, extensive dining and, medical hub. There are over 150 parks and 200 miles of trails for hiking and biking. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, sometimes called The Woodlands Pavilion, is a concert amphitheater hosting the world’s major performing artists. On concert nights, The Woodlands Waterway and Market Street are filled with concert goers strolling from popular restaurants to the pavilion. From waterfront lounges to highly rated steak and seafood restaurants, there is no shortage of dining choices in The Woodlands. With convenient access to I-45, the possibilities are endless whether its a night out in Houston or catching an Astros game.

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LSC-North Harris is conveniently located near four major highways, I-45, Beltway 8, I-69 and, the Hardy Toll Road. The college offers multiple satellite centers and workforce centers of excellence, LSC-East Aldine Center, LSC-Greenspoint Center, LSC-Victory Center, LSC-Health Professions Building, LSC-Transportation and Global Logistics Technology Center, and CHI Lone Star College-North Harris School of Cosmetology. The college is committed to improving the lives of students and the communities in which they reside by offering community service activities, such as the CAT-5 Cupboard: The North Harris Food Pantry, North Harris Texas Reskilling Support Fund Grant, LSC-North Harris Career And Successful Transfer (CAST) Lab, and the LSC-North Harris Office of Student Engagement.

For those that love to travel, George Bush Intercontinental Airport is within minutes of the area where you can catch a flight to almost anywhere around the world. Certainly not short of activities to enjoy nearby are the Spring Historical Museum, Humble Museum, and Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve. On a beautiful Houston day, you could find yourself taking in a round of golf at the 3 golf courses within a few miles of the college. The diverse array of shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment venues in the vicinity ensures there's always something to suit everyone's taste and preference.

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LSC-Tomball, conveniently located off Highway 249, is the third college in the Lone Star College System. The college consists of its main campus, the LSC-Tomball Health Science Building and the LSC- Creekside Center, a satellite center in The Woodlands. Nestled on over 100 acres surrounded by trees, the campus has a Large Animal Facility, a Veterinary Technology Building, a Performing Arts Building, and tennis courts. The library, a joint library with Harris County Public Library, features an innovation lab, community engagement space, a children’s library, and the Tomball Community Art Showcase. LSC-Tomball feels like home, as its often referred to as “friendly” and “like family.”

Tomball has a lot much to offer with fun-filled festivals, live music, shopping and, award-winning restaurants. The Tomball Museum Center is a historic association with several restored buildings and museums and has an old town feel. Whether you are craving barbecue or a mom-and-pop restaurant favorite, there no shortage of good food. The historic Tomball Railroad Depot Plaza is a must see attraction and fun for the whole family! With mild year-round temperatures, most of daily life can be enjoyed outside in the dozens of parks and nature preserves with hiking and biking trails, fishing, bird watching and, golf courses.

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