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Houston, TX
100K+ students
@lonestar.edu
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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Lone star

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Semester 2026
Campus terms
10
Local details
15

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

64 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Fall 2026 Regular Academic Session (16 Weeks)Relevant now
  2. Fall 2026 12 Weeks
  3. Fall 2026 6 Weeks
  4. Fall 2026 8 Weeks
  5. Fall 2026 8 Weeks
  6. Fall 2026 16 Weeks (Weekend Session)
  7. Fall 2026 8 Weeks (Weekend Session)
  8. Fall 2026 14 Weeks
  9. Fall 2026 12 Weeks
  10. Fall 2026 4 Weeks
  11. Fall 2026 5 Weeks
  12. Fall 2026 10 Weeks
  13. Fall 2026 4 Weeks
  14. Fall 2026 8 Weeks
  15. Fall 2026 8 Weeks
  16. Fall 2026 8 Weeks (Weekend Session)
  17. Fall 2026 5 Weeks
  18. Fall 2026 4 Weeks
  19. Winter Mini-mester 2026-2027 (3 Week)
  20. Winter Mini-mester 2026-2027 (4 Week)
  21. Spring Semester 2027Spring 2027 Regular Academic Session (16 Weeks)
  22. Spring 2027 14 Weeks
  23. Spring 2027 5 Weeks
  24. Spring 2027 6 Weeks
  25. Spring 2027 8 Weeks
  26. Spring 2027 8 Weeks
  27. Spring 2027 16 Weeks (Weekend Session)
  28. Spring 2027 8 Weeks (Weekend Session)
  29. Spring 2027 14 Weeks
  30. Spring 2027 14 Weeks (Weekend Session)
  31. Spring 2027 12 Weeks
  32. Spring 2027 5 Weeks
  33. Spring 2027 10 Weeks
  34. Spring 2027 8 Weeks
  35. Spring 2027 8 Weeks
  36. Spring 2027 7 Weeks (Weekend Session)
  37. Spring 2027 5 Weeks
  38. Spring 2027 2 Weeks
  39. Summer Semester 2027Summer 2027 14 Weeks
  40. May Mini-mester 2027 (3 Week)
  41. Summer 2027 10 Weeks
  42. Summer 2027 12 Weeks
  43. May Mini-mester 2027 (4 Week)
  44. Summer 2027 6 Weeks
  45. Summer 2027 8 Weeks
  46. Summer 2027 5 Weeks
  47. Summer I 2027 Regular Academic Session (11 Weeks)
  48. Summer 2027 10 Weeks
  49. Summer 2027 3 Weeks
  50. Summer 2027 4 Weeks
  51. Summer 2027 5 Weeks
  52. Summer 2027 6 Weeks
  53. Summer 2027 8 Weeks
  54. Summer 2027 11 Weeks (Weekend Session)
  55. Summer 2027 6 Weeks
  56. Summer 2027 8 Weeks
  57. Summer 2027 3 Weeks
  58. Summer II 2027 6 Weeks
  59. Summer 2027 5 Weeks
  60. Summer 2027 4 Weeks
  61. Summer 2027 3 Weeks

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Campus language

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10 terms

B

BSU
Black Student Union, a student organization focused on African American culture and community.

J

Java City
The brand of coffee shops located within the libraries or student centers at campuses like CyFair and Montgomery.

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges with active chapters at LSC.

S

S.A.L.T.
Student Activities Leadership Team, a group that plans and executes campus events.
SGA
Student Government Association, the primary representative body for students on each campus.

T

The Bridge
The iconic elevated glass walkway connecting buildings at the LSC-Montgomery campus.
The Commons
The central food court and student gathering area found at most LSC campuses.
The Grill
The main hot food station within the campus cafeteria serving burgers and daily specials.
The Loop
The perimeter road circling the campus and its parking lots.
The Pit
The sunken lounge and seating area in the LSC-CyFair Student Center used for hanging out between classes.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

15 details
ART
The Center for the Arts, housing the campus theater, gallery, and music rooms.
CASA
Center for Academic Student Assistance, specifically the tutoring and testing hub at the CyFair campus.
cyfair_caf
CyFair Café
D2L
Desire2Learn (Brightspace), the learning management system where students access online course materials and submit assignments.
houston_north_dining
Houston North Dining
HSC
The Health Science Center, containing classrooms and labs for nursing and medical programs.
kingwood_caf
Kingwood Café
LoneStarCard
The official student ID card, which also functions as a library card and a method for receiving financial aid refunds.
LRNC
The Learning Commons, which houses the library, tutoring services, and computer labs.
lsc_university_park_caf
LSC-University Park Café
maverick_caf
Maverick Café
myLoneStar
The central online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
OTS
Office of Technology Services, the campus help desk for technical issues with accounts or campus Wi-Fi.
Starfish
The student success platform used to schedule advising appointments and receive academic alerts.
TECH
The Technology Center, home to engineering, computer science, and industrial trade classes.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
10 approved campus terms and 15 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Houston for Lone star Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Houston.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,400

Cost of Living Index

95

Student Population

300,000

City Transportation

Walkability

47

Bikeability

49

Public Transit

METRO local and express bus, METRORail light rail

Nearest Airports

George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

70°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Parking Garage 11

garage • Limited during peak morning hours

Located at LSC-University Park; access via Entrance 1 or 3.

Student Parking (SP) Lots

surface_lot • Open access

Designated student surface lots at North Harris and Montgomery campuses.

Campus News

Latest updates from Lone star

Lone Star College System formalizes college credit transfer partnership

The system signed a Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement (GTPA) with five universities, including UH-Downtown and Texas Tech, creating 50 guaranteed pathways for students.

Oct 29, 2026

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LSC-Montgomery Annual Faculty Art Show Spotlights Adjunct Faculty

The Mary Matteson-Parrish Art Gallery showcased works by adjunct faculty artist Jacob Bautista in its annual exhibition.

Mar 2, 2026

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ALERT: Harris and Montgomery Counties Residents Should Prepare for Freezing Temperatures. Protect the four P's: People, Pets, Plants, and Pipes.

ALERT: Harris and Montgomery Counties Residents Should Prepare for Freezing Temperatures. Protect the four P's: People, Pets, Plants, and Pipes.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Lone star

Pounce Back!

November 3, 2026

LSC-Houston North Fairbanks, Lobby

A student life event for new students to engage with campus resources.

Fall Preview Day

November 9, 2026

LSC-Montgomery, Maverick Student Center

Family-friendly event for prospective students to explore academic programs, meet faculty, and enjoy live music and food.

Special Veterans Event: The Strength to Speak | Men's Mental & Physical Health Panel & Tabling

November 10, 2026

Lone Star College (System-wide/Montgomery)

A panel discussion and resource fair focused on men's mental and physical health for the veteran community.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Lone star

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

4 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Estill Hall

Lone Star Hall

Capacity: 296

Room types: semi-private suite

Piney Woods Hall

Raven Village

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Unknown

Email Domain

@lonestar.edu

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