HOUSTON -- There is still time for students to register for the fall 2020 semester at Lone Star College-University Park. Next Start courses are scheduled to begin the week of Monday, Sept. 21, for 12-week options and the week of Monday, Oct. 19, for eight-week options.

Next Start courses offer a convenient alternative to full-semester courses for students who need flexibility. Similar to traditional classes, Next Start classes enable students to pursue university transfer, an associate degree, or a workforce certification with a schedule that works for them.

Dr. Shah Ardalan, LSC-University Park President, emphasized that, because of the pandemic, many students may now be ready to start or continue their education, and these classes allow them to begin next week or next month to get their education back on track.

“Providing this flexibility allows our students to complete their academic work in a shorter period of time,” said Dr. Ardalan. “As the community’s college, our dedicated faculty and staff provide access to quality, convenient and affordable education for the populations we serve. We offer courses that begin throughout the year so that our students can continue to make progress toward their goals.”

Next Start offerings accommodate a variety of schedules, and students can choose from courses in art appreciation, business, English, math, social studies, psychology, sociology and communication.

LSC-University Park also offers free academic advising, tutoring, financial aid assistance, career advisement and counseling, all available during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specialized services are available to veterans, international students and students needing ADA accommodations. Through the Lone Star College Laptop Loaner program, students are able to utilize laptops to make learning even more accessible. Students can visit LoneStar.edu/Laptops to learn more.

Students can register for Next Start courses until the first day of the class. Visit LoneStar.edu/UP-Enroll to get started.