Whatever your why, at LSC-Houston North, our why is you.

New graduate? Returning to College? Ready for a new certification? 
No matter what your why, at Lone Star College-Houston North, Our Why is You. 

Spring 2025 16-week and 8-week 1 classes begin: January 13
12-week/ESOL courses begin: February 10

At Lone Star College-Houston North, we offer our students a unique educational experience. Our mission is dedicated to putting students first, and serving the community by advocating for and providing opportunities that enrich lives.

Our 8-week classes and small class sizes allow students to have the attention they deserve and the study time they need while still balancing outside responsibilities.

Whether it be enrolling in just two 8-week classes at a time, attending Saturdays only or learning skilled trades in our workforce programs, LSC-Houston North is here to help you succeed!

START HERE!

• Step One: Complete and Application with LSC-Houston North
• Step Two: Submit Required Documents
  • Placement Testing
  • Placement Testing Prep
  • Submit HS Transcripts
  • Submit College Transcripts
• Step Three: New Student Orientation and Enrollment
• Step Four: Submit Payment

LSC-Houston North Offers the following Programs

Ready to Apply to LSC-Houston North?

Lone Star College is an open-enrollment institution and applying is always free. There are a few important steps to take to make sure your enrollment process is done swiftly and correctly. All steps may not apply to each applicant, but It is a great idea to go through the list to ensure that any documents or needs are not overlooked. Follow the steps below, and If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions & Records Department at HN-Admissions@LoneStar.edu or (832) 782-5001.

Step 1: Complete an application with LSC-Houston North!

The application to Lone Star College is offered through ApplyTexas at no cost.

Step Two: Submit Required Documents

Placement Testing

New students are required to submit college readiness scores to demonstrate college readiness in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.

Complete one of the following options to satisfy this requirement:

• Submit your SAT or ACT scores (within the past 5 years), view qualifying testing scores at the bottom of our Placement Testing page. or
• If you have completed TSI testing within 5 years at another institution or ISD, we can retrieve your scores. Contact Testing Staff for more information. or
• Provide an official transcript indicating completion of college level English or Algebra to our Admissions & Records Department. Your transcript can be sent electronically or delivered in person. or
• LSC-Houston North also uses alternative placement standards approved by the coordinating board. Contact our Academic Advising for more information.    

If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions & Records Department at HN-Admissions@LoneStar.edu or (832) 782-5001.

Placement Testing Prep

Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) for TSI Assessment

• The pre-assessment activity is required to complete the TSI Assessment
• Students are required to complete the PAA and provide a certificate of completion.
• Students can access the PAA by visiting tsipreview.com.  Our Testing staff can look your status to see if you have completed the PAA, HN-Testing@LoneStar.edu.
• Once the pre-assessment is completed, students can take their TSI Assessment.  
• TSI Exempt students are not required to complete the pre-assessment.

If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions & Records Department at HN-Admissions@LoneStar.edu or (832) 782-5001.

* No testing will begin within the last hour of closing.

Submitting HS/GED Transcripts

LSC-Houston North make it easy to send transcripts or General Education Development (GED). Students are responsible for contacting the high school they graduated from to request their transcript.

• TREx: Fastest way to send high school transcripts TREx Link
• Electronic: HN-Admssions@LoneStar.edu
• International: All students who graduated from outside the US please visit our LoneStar.edu/international-students webpage.
• In-Person: Drop off your sealed transcript to any LSC-Houston North location
• Mail:  Official transcripts can be mailed to the address below:  
            Lone Star College-Houston North Fairbanks
            Attn: Admissions & Records
            14955 Northwest Freeway
            Houston, Texas 77040

Submitting College Transcripts

To register for classes LSC-Houston North must have official transcripts from all colleges or universities you have previously attended.  Once received, it may take 2-4 weeks for your transcript to be evaluated for appropriate credit.

• SPEEDE: Most Texas institutions send official transcripts electronically via the SPEEDE network, please check with your institution.
• In-Person: Drop off your sealed transcript to any LSC-Houston North location.
• Official PDF Transcripts:  HN-Admissions@LoneStar.edu
• Mail:   Official transcripts can be mailed to the address below:  
             Lone Star College-Houston North Fairbanks
             Attn: Admissions & Records
             14955 Northwest Freeway
             Houston, Texas 77040

If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions & Records Department at HN-Admissions@LoneStar.edu or (832) 782-5001.

Step 3:  New Student Orientation and Enrollment

LSC-Houston North is dedicated to the success of all First-Time-In-College (FTIC) students. All new students are required to attend New Student Orientation (NSO). NSO is designed to give you the tools you need to be successful both inside and outside the classroom. Participants will also enroll in courses.

• LSC-Houston North offers On-The-Spot Orientations regularly throughout the week.
• You can register for online orientation by logging into your myLonestar portal. Visit LoneStar.edu/houstonnorth-orientation for up-to-date information about our Orientation Schedule. If you have any questions, please contact The New Student Orientation Department at HN-NSO@LoneStar.edu.

If you have any other questions, please contact the Admissions & Records Department at HN-Admissions@LoneStar.edu or (832) 782-5001.

Step 4: Complete Payment

• Create an account utilizing a unique username and password.
• Please note if you have ever applied to a college in TX, through ApplyTX, you already have an account.
• The application will ask you to provide demographic information, educational background, and residency.
• Re-submit your ApplyTexas application.
• To get help with completing the application, please schedule a virtual appointment or visit any LSC-Houston North location.

For questions, please contact the Admissions & Records Department at HN-Admissions@LoneStar.edu or (832) 782-5001.