F-1 Student Admissions

Students seeking admission to Lone Star College should complete the steps below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the International Student Advisors or email at
LSC-F1Admissions@lonestar.edu.

Before your application will be considered, you will need to complete the following:

Please visit our Maps & Locations page to identify the main campus nearest you. While you may apply to any one campus of your choice, we recommend selecting the campus that makes the most sense for your logistical needs.
Complete the ApplyTexas Application online. Select “Create a new 2-year college admissions application” and choose Lone Star College.
Complete the Admissions Checklist below based on your application type. This list includes forms that you will need to email to LSC-F1Admissions@lonestar.edu. To avoid delays, only submit your F-1 application documents to this email address. When you apply to one campus, you are applying to all 7 campuses.

Checklists

New Applications: Admission requirements for applicants, who have never enrolled at any LSC campuses, are applying from their home country as a high school graduate or transfer from a non-U.S. college or university.
View Checklist (PDF)
Transfer Applicants: Admission requirements for applicants transferring from another U.S. Institution. F-1 transfer applicants who have completed a program of study at either a U.S. institution (high school, language school. College/university, etc) must be admitted and transfer their SEVIS records no later than 60 days after program completion in order to remain in status per F-1 visa regulations.
View Checklist (PDF)
Applicants currently in the U.S. requesting an “Initial Form I-20”: Admission requirements for applicants who are currently in the U.S on another visa type and plan to depart the U.S to apply for their F-1 visa/status must complete the following steps.
View Checklist (PDF)
Applicants currently in the U.S. seeking to change their status to F-1 (Change of status applications): Admission requirements for applicants who are currently in the U.S. on another visa type and wish to study on an F-1 visa, applying to USCIS for a change of status while in the country.If the applicant meets the admission requirements, Lone Star College will issue the Form I-20 for change of status. LSC does not provide any immigration advice to change of status students. We request that you seek assistance from an experienced immigration attorney for your needs. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has special instructions and rules for change of status students. Please see this website for more details: www.uscis.gov/i-539
View Checklist (PDF)
F-1 students with Form I-20 from another institution seeking to pursue concurrent enrollment: Admission requirements for F-1 visa students whose SEVIS record will remain with another institution but would like to take some classes at LSC.
View Checklist

Application Deadlines

Applications received after these deadlines may be considered on a space-available basis or will be deferred to the next semester:

Fall Semester - August start

Classes begin in August. Some locations offer September start. Inquire with an International Student Advisor

Applicants Outside of the U.S.: July 1
Transfer Applicants: August 15
Change of Status Applicants: July 1
(For program start date in August. Change of Status applications are processed only for one semester at a time based on specific eligibility criteria)

Spring Semester - January start

Classes begin in January.

Applicants Outside of the U.S.: November 15
Transfer Applicants: December 15
Change of Status Applicants: November 1
(For program start date in January. Change of Status applications are processed only for one semester at a time based on specific eligibility criteria)

Summer Semester - June start

Classes begin in June.

Check with an International Student Advisor for dealines.

Accepted International Students

Congratulations! On behalf of the faculty and staff at Lone Star College we welcome you Lone Star College.

This is a great time to be a student at Lone Star College! You will have the opportunity to participate in interactive learning in diverse classroom settings. You will be challenged to think critically and creatively and to actively participate in inquiry and innovation in your field. You have accomplished so much. I am confident you will enjoy your time at Lone Star College and that you will benefit from being part of an institution and community that is both challenging and caring.

Please view the checklists below for resources on next steps.

F-1 Orientation [Required]: Each campus provides a mandatory orientation session specifically for new and transfer international students. This is different from the New Student Orientation (NSO) that is required for new students by each campus.
Medical Insurance [Required]: Lone Star College (LSC) requires that all F-1 visa international students, with a Lone Star College (LSC) issued I-20, maintain health insurance coverage as a condition of enrollment.
Pre-Arrival Tips
Checklists:
- Accepted F-1 Student Checklist
- Helpful Visa Preparation Tips

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