Lone Star College System is an open-admission institution
Students who have graduated from high school or obtained a GED are admitted unconditionally. You do not need to wait for an acceptance letter, once you submit your online application you will be admitted. Admission to Lone Star College System, however, does not guarantee admission to a specific limited-enrollment program.
If you plan to take college courses while still attending high school, view the Dual Credit/Exceptional Admission information.
There are some special considerations for current high school students, and you should contact your high school counselor for further information.
If you never graduated from high school, contact the Continuing Education office at one of our colleges about classes to prepare you for your GED.
New students and former students who have not attended credit hour courses at Lone Star College System within one year must complete and submit a Lone Star College System Online Admission Application.
Students completing the online New Student Orientation will have the opportunity to access the link for Lone Star College System’s online application at the end of the orientation.
Students who have attended an institution besides Lone Star College System should view the information especially for Transfer students.
Joint Admissions & Reverse Transfer at the University Center
Joint Admissions & Reverse Transfer at the University Center
Through the University Center, take advantage of Lone Star College System's partnership with Sam Houston State University (SHSU), Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), Texas Southern University (TSU), and University of Houston-Downtown (UHD).
- Find out how to maximize the number of courses completed at Lone Star College System that can be applied toward a baccalaureate degree at SHSU, PVAMU, TSU or UHD plus enjoy enrollment status at Lone Star College System and SHSU, PVAMU, TSU or UHD simultaneously.
- Utilizing the Reverse Transfer procedure, you can transfer course work from SHSU, PVAMU, TSU or UHD back to Lone Star College System to complete requirements for the associate degree.
- Contact an advisor at any of the partner institutions for more information.