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LSC-North Harris - Student Success and Retention

What is the Academic Success Program? 

The Student Success and Retention Department created the Academic Success Program and is committed to the success of our academic probation students and academic suspension students. The goal is to assist students achieve successful outcomes. We do this by establishing requirements to support students improve their grade point averages and earn good academic standing. We also follow up with students after enrollment to see what on-campus resources we have available to assist the students and build a positive accountability rapport with the students.

What is a student's first step?

A student’s first step is to successfully complete an Academic Success Workshop. They are available in-person or via D2L (Online). Utilizing their student email, please email NH-SSR@lonestar.edu with your full name and student ID to register for an Academic Success Workshop. Click on the following link to view the current calendar for the Academic Success Workshops.

Students must complete a North Harris Academic Success Workshop in-person or via D2L to proceed with enrollment for the upcoming semester at LSC-North Harris. The intention is to improve student’s academic performance and develop skills to sustain academic success in college and in life.

The completion of the workshop is for the student to be able to enroll in classes (if available). It is NOT to remove the hold on the student’s account.

I completed the Academic Success Workshop, what is my next step?

You will need to meet with an Academic Advisor at LSC-North Harris, we strongly recommend you to come see them in person in order for you to sit down and talk about your opportunities, to help improve your academic standing and for an advisor to assist you achieve your goal faster. They are located in the Student Services Building, Room 109.

Days Times

Monday – Thursday

8 am – 7 pm

Friday

8 am – 5 pm

Saturday

9 am – 2 pm

 

If you can not come in person, you may email NH-Advisor@lonestar.edu or chat with one through LiveChat in your myLoneStar account.

Currently, what are the LSC-North Harris - Academic Success Program Requirements for the Fall or Spring?

  • Successfully complete an Academic Success Workshop
  • Students must have LSC-North Harris as their home campus
  • Register for a reduced course load. 1 or 2 classes, recommended in-person, online is available
  • 50% of the student's course-load must be at LSC-North Harris
  • 16, 14, 12 – week courses are allowed
  • No mini-semester or 8-week courses will be allowed
  • Meet additional eligibility requirements to receive Financial Aid
  • Achieve Good Academic Standing or Academic Progress

What if I want to appeal the requirements of the Academic Success Program?

After you completed the Academic Success Workshop, you have the option to appeal the Academic Success Program requirements. You will need to email your request to NHVPSS@lonestar.edu. The Vice President of Student Success will render the decision.

When is my academic hold removed?

You must achieve a term GPA of 2.0 or higher for two consecutive semesters before the academic hold is removed. It is the student's responsibility to check your account for any changes to your academic status.?To calculate your anticipated GPA please refer to this link.

Will my current Academic Standing affect my financial aid?

You will need to contact a LSC-North Harris Financial Aid Advisor to discuss financial aid eligibility. Please refer to this link.

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