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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.

66 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Fall 2026 Regular Academic Session (16 Weeks)Relevant now
  2. Fall 2026 12 Weeks
  3. Fall 2026 4 Weeks
  4. Fall 2026 5 Weeks
  5. Fall 2026 6 Weeks
  6. Fall 2026 8 Weeks
  7. Fall 2026 8 Weeks
  8. Fall 2026 16 Weeks (Weekend Session)
  9. Fall 2026 8 Weeks (Weekend Session)
  10. Fall 2026 14 Weeks
  11. Fall 2026 12 Weeks
  12. Fall 2026 4 Weeks
  13. Fall 2026 5 Weeks
  14. Fall 2026 10 Weeks
  15. Fall 2026 4 Weeks
  16. Fall 2026 8 Weeks
  17. Fall 2026 8 Weeks
  18. Fall 2026 8 Weeks (Weekend Session)
  19. Fall 2026 5 Weeks
  20. Fall 2026 4 Weeks
  21. Winter Mini-mester 2026-2027 (3 Week)
  22. Winter Mini-mester 2026-2027 (4 Week)
  23. Spring Semester 2027Spring 2027 Regular Academic Session (16 Weeks)
  24. Spring 2027 14 Weeks
  25. Spring 2027 5 Weeks
  26. Spring 2027 6 Weeks
  27. Spring 2027 8 Weeks
  28. Spring 2027 8 Weeks
  29. Spring 2027 16 Weeks (Weekend Session)
  30. Spring 2027 8 Weeks (Weekend Session)
  31. Spring 2027 14 Weeks
  32. Spring 2027 14 Weeks (Weekend Session)
  33. Spring 2027 12 Weeks
  34. Spring 2027 5 Weeks
  35. Spring 2027 10 Weeks
  36. Spring 2027 8 Weeks
  37. Spring 2027 8 Weeks
  38. Spring 2027 7 Weeks (Weekend Session)
  39. Spring 2027 5 Weeks
  40. Spring 2027 2 Weeks
  41. Summer Semester 2027Summer 2027 14 Weeks
  42. May Mini-mester 2027 (3 Week)
  43. Summer 2027 10 Weeks
  44. Summer 2027 12 Weeks
  45. May Mini-mester 2027 (4 Week)
  46. Summer 2027 6 Weeks
  47. Summer 2027 8 Weeks
  48. Summer 2027 5 Weeks
  49. Summer I 2027 Regular Academic Session (11 Weeks)
  50. Summer 2027 10 Weeks
  51. Summer 2027 3 Weeks
  52. Summer 2027 4 Weeks
  53. Summer 2027 5 Weeks
  54. Summer 2027 6 Weeks
  55. Summer 2027 8 Weeks
  56. Summer 2027 11 Weeks (Weekend Session)
  57. Summer 2027 6 Weeks
  58. Summer 2027 8 Weeks
  59. Summer 2027 3 Weeks
  60. Summer II 2027 6 Weeks
  61. Summer 2027 5 Weeks
  62. Summer 2027 4 Weeks
  63. 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

Student Parking Areas

surface_lot • Limited during first week of classes

Students must avoid areas designated for employee parking or specific vehicles.

Campus News

Latest updates from Lone star

Lone Star College System kicks off 2026-2027 academic year at Fall Convocation

Faculty and staff gathered for the annual Fall Convocation to celebrate student success stories and prepare for the new academic year.

Aug 31, 2026

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LSCS partners with Foxconn and Apple

Lone Star College System connects students to growing data center and advanced manufacturing industries through new partnerships.

Aug 24, 2026

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Lone Star College-Magnolia Center opens in January 2026

The new Magnolia Center is scheduled to open its doors to students in early 2026.

Dec 10, 2025

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Hurricane season preparedness reminder (June 1 – November 30).

Hurricane season preparedness reminder (June 1 – November 30).

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SafeZone mobile app available for direct messaging with LSC PD Dispatch and virtual safety escorts.

SafeZone mobile app available for direct messaging with LSC PD Dispatch and virtual safety escorts.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Lone star

Baseball Team Tryouts

September 10, 2026

LSC-Kingwood Baseball Field

Tryouts for the LSC-Kingwood baseball team, running through October 9, 2026.

LSC-Kingwood v HCC-Southwest Men's Soccer Game

September 12, 2026

Houston Community College - Southwest, Soccer Field

Men's soccer game between LSC-Kingwood and HCC-Southwest.

Baby Time

September 15, 2026

CF - Kids Corner, LSC-CyFair Library

Weekly stories, songs, and rhymes for babies ages 0-2.

Ballet Body Conditioning Basics

September 15, 2026

LRNC 131, LSC-CyFair Library

Weekly ballet-based body conditioning class for ages 14+.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Lone star

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Lone Star Hall

Capacity: 296

Room types: suite

Piney Woods Hall

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@lonestar.edu

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