Registration for three and four-week courses known as mini-mesters and the 2013 spring term at Lone Star College-University Park will begin Wednesday, Nov. 7.

The three-week winter mini-mester will run Dec. 17 through Jan. 4, 2013, while the four-week winter mini-mester will run Dec. 17 through Jan. 11, 2013. Classes for the spring 2013 term begin Jan. 14, 2013.

Mini-mesters, which are usually offered in December and May, are just one of several ways to earn college credit at  LSC-University Park. “Mini-mesters are a great opportunity for students currently enrolled at LSC-University Park or those who are back in the area on break from a four-year college or university to earn additional college credits,” Lawrence Brandyburg, vice president of instruction and student services said. Mini-mesters allow students to take a typical 16-week course that has been condensed into three or four weeks. Select courses are available in accelerated time frames and meet the standard number of contact hours.

LSC-University Park advisors are available to assist students with the registration process. The office of academic advising can answer questions regarding course selection, degree plans, transfer information and information regarding graduation requirements. Students can call 281.290.2600 or email upadvising@lonestar.edu for more information. Registration offices are open Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LSC-University Park is the newest LSCS campus and includes one of the two LSCS university centers. The campus is located at the corner of State Highway 249 and Louetta Road across from Vintage Park. For more information about LSC-University Park, call 281.290.2600 or visit LoneStar.edu./UP.

With 78,000 students in credit classes, and a total enrollment of more than 90,000, Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and fastest-growing community college system in the nation. Dr. Richard Carpenter is the chancellor of LSCS, which consists of six colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Tomball and LSC-University Park, five centers, LSC-University Center at Montgomery, LSC-University Center at University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and LSC-Online. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.