Start on Your Time with Next Start!
Welcome to Lone Star College-University Park, where innovation meets world-class education that’s close to home. Whether you are beginning your college career, continuing strong on your current path or gaining new skills to stay ahead, LSC-University Park has an option for you!
You can enroll in the Next Start session or add one more class to finish your degree faster! Courses begin throughout the semester and are offered through in-person, online, and hybrid formats at various times, including days, nights, and weekends, for students who need flexible schedules. Plus, you can register for a course right up to the first day of each class!
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| Course Schedules | |
| 7-Week Course | October 24 - December 14 |
| 5-Week Course | November 3 - December 7 |
| Spring 2026 Next-Start Course Schedule | |
| 3-Week (Mini Session) | December 15 - January 1 |
| 4-Week (Mini Session) | December 11 - January 11 |
| Regular Week Session | January 20 - May 17 |
| 14-Week Course | January 20 - May 3 |
| 5-Week Course | January 20 - February 22 |
| 6-Week Course | January 20 - March 1 |
| 8-Week Course | January 20 - March 11 |
| 8-Week Course | January 20 - March 15 |
| 16-Week (Weekend Session) | January 23 - May 17 |
| 8-Week (Weekend Session) | January 23 - March 15 |
| 14-Week Course | February 2 - May 17 |
| 14-Week Course (Weekend Session) | February 6 - May 17 |
| 12-Week Course | February 16 - May 17 |
| 5-Week Course | February 23 - April 5 |
| 10-Week Course | March 2 - May 17 |
| 8-Week Course | March 23 - May 17 |
| 8-Week Course | March 25 - May 17 |
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8-Week Course (Weekend Session) |
March 27 - May 17 |
| 5-Week Course | April 6 - May 10 |
| 2-Week Course | April 4 - May 17 |
| Summer 2026 Next-Start Course Schedule | |
| 10-Week Course | May 18 - July 26 |
| 12-Week Course | May 18 - August 9 |
| 14-Week Course | May 18 - August 23 |
| 3-Week Course (Mini Session) | May 18 - June 7 |
| 4-Week Course (Mini Session) | May 18 -June 14 |
| 6-Week Course | May 18 - June 28 |
| 8-Week Course | May 18 - July 12 |
| 5-Week Course | May 26 - June 29 |
| Regular Academic Session (11-Week) | June 8 - August 23 |
| 10-Week Course | June 8 - August 16 |
| 3-Week Course | June 8 - June 28 |
| 4-Week Course | June 8 - July 5 |
| 5-Week Course | June 8 - July 12 |
| 6-Week Course | June 8 - July 14 |
| 11-Week (Weekend Session) | June 12 - August 23 |
| 6-Week Course | June 22 - August 2 |
| 8-Week Course | June 29 - August 23 |
| 3-Week Course | July 13 - August 2 |
| 6-Week Course | July 16 - August 23 |
| 5-Week Course | July 20 - August 23 |
| 4-Week Course | July 27 - August 23 |
| 3-Week Course | August 3 - August 23 |
| Now Open for Registration | |
| Registration Begins for Spring 2026 | April 14, 2025 |
| May Mini-mester classes begin | May 8, 2026 |
| Summer I classes begin | June 8, 2026 |
| Summer II classes begin | July 16, 2026 |
| Fall classes begin | August 24, 2026 |
- A Minimester is a “miniature semester” of either 3- or 4-Week length taking place after the Fall and Spring Semesters, in December and May. When searching for classes, select the Spring Term for the December Minimester and the Summer Term for the May Minimester. Use the left-hand navigation to choose a 3- or 4-Week Mini Session to display only the Minimester courses.
| Below you will find information to help you enroll. | |
Admissions – Apply to Lone Star College
All students applying must follow Lone Star College admissions guidelines.
Need help applying?
View our helpful how-to apply video for step-by-step instructions.
Class Schedule & Registration
Review the classes offered at LSC-University Park to see which ones will work best for you. Classes may fill up quickly, so we recommend that you register as early as possible. Also check the class listing periodically to see if additional class sections are available. To register, visit LoneStar.edu/Registration.
Academic Advising
LSC-University Park encourages students to participate in advising. Meet with an advisor to choose courses and make appropriate decisions concerning your academic goals.
If you need to contact our advisors, email UPAdvising@LoneStar.edu.
Academic Calendar
View the detailed registration schedule and important dates on our Academic Calendar.
Academic Course Load and Overload
A full-time course load is 12 to 18 credit hours. An overload is defined as attempting more than 18 credit hours in the fall or spring term. An overload during any term must be approved by the academic vice president or designee.
Tuition and Fees
For more information, visit our payment page.
To see our affordable in-district, out-of-district and out-of-state rates visit our Tuition page.
Payment Due Dates
Students are responsible for paying charges by the payment due date. Students not paying by the due date may be dropped from their classes. For students registering on or after classes begin, payment will be due upon registration.
Go to myLoneStar to make a payment or set up a payment plan.
Upcoming Payment Due Dates:
| Fall 2025 | Aug. 10th |
| Winter Mini-mester | Dec. 5th |
| Spring 2026 | Jan.10th |
For more information about payment options, visit our payment page.
Financial Aid
- For more information visit Financial Aid.
- You must make Satisfactory Academic Progress to retain eligibility.
- Email us at FACC@LoneStar.edu with any questions or immediate needs in regards to financial aid.