Everyone deserves a second chance–especially a second chance to start college.
Although the traditional 16-week fall semester at Lone Star College-Montgomery began Monday, August 24, the college offers a wide variety of ‘Second Start’ courses with start dates beginning in late August through November.
Second Start courses range from three to 14 weeks in length, and students can register up to the first day of class. Coursework is completed by mid December or earlier, depending on the individual course length and start date.
Dr. Julie Leidig, vice president of instruction, said Second Start classes are a great opportunity for those who cannot begin the semester in the typical fashion.
“We understand that many people can’t fit in a 16-week course, so these classes provide a convenient alternative,” said Leidig.
A wide selection of Second Start courses is offered this fall, including weekend, evening, and hybrid courses. Hybrid courses replace some of the classroom instruction with media-enhanced online learning, greatly reducing the amount of time spent on campus.
Just like the traditional 16-week courses, Second Start offerings are designed to help students achieve academic goals set toward workforce certificates, an associate degree, or university transfer.
This fall, LSC-Montgomery offers Second Start classes in the following program areas:
Art
Chemistry
Computer Information Technology
Drama
Economics
Education
English
Government
History
Humanities
Mathematics
Music
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Speech
Vocational Nursing
For more information, visit www.LoneStar.edu/class-search. Second Start courses are listed by subject or course description. Students may also come to campus, pick up a hardcopy schedule, and see a complete list of Second Start courses on page 227.
In-person registration and advising are available for all students Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LSC-Montgomery is located at 3200 College Park Drive, one-half mile west of Interstate 45, between Conroe and The Woodlands. For more information about the college, call (936) 273-7000, or visit www.LoneStar.edu/montgomery.
Lone Star College System consists of five colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, and LSC-Tomball, six centers, LSC-University Center, LSC-University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and LSC-Online. With more than 51,000 students in credit classes last fall, LSCS is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and third largest community college system in Texas. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.