Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) ushered in the Fall 2023 semester on Monday, August 28, with Roar Week. The hallmark semester kick-off event is meant to help students engage with campus life and get excited about starting a new academic year. This semester's Roar Week activities included a welcome carnival, Waffle Wednesday, a tailgate party, Build-a-Leo, contests like Trivia Tuesday, and plenty of other events, prizes, snacks, and giveaways.
LSC-University Park has welcomed 10,918 students so far this fall. That number is expected to rise as enrollment opportunities continue. The fall semester is a time for new beginnings for many students who are eager to start their classes, meet new people, and make the most of their college experience.
"I love the faculty and staff here at Lone Star College-University Park. They give me the support I need for my classes. That's why I came back," said Zoe Young, a returning student. "Roar Week is fun; it gets the students hyped and ready for the semester."
LSC-University Park offers a wide range of courses for a multitude of in-demand career fields. The traditional 16-week courses are underway, but there is still time to sign up for a fall class. The campus offers Next Start courses that range from five to 14 weeks.
Whether students plan to transfer, are seeking a new career path, or are following a passion, LSC-University Park has a range of programs and opportunities to meet various needs. Classes are available in traditional, online, and hybrid formats during the day, evenings, and weekends. For more registration information, visit www.LoneStar.edu/StartUP, call 281-290-2600, or email UPAdvising@LoneStar.edu.
Established in 2012, Lone Star College-University Park has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing and most innovative higher education institutions in the country. The college is devoted to impacting the community's prosperity and upward mobility through student success. LSC-University Park's expert and compassionate faculty and staff provide students with holistic and immersive education and training in disciplines and industries that meet current and future workforce needs.
Located on the grounds of the former Compaq Computer Corporation and Hewlett Packard's world headquarters, LSC-University Park's facilities include the Center for Science & Innovation, the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Learning Innovation Labs, and the Geology Rock Wall. It is also home to the University of Houston-NW Downtown, Lone Star Corporate College, iSchool, and YMCA Children's Academy.
Lone Star College enrolls over 80,000 students each semester providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSC is training tomorrow's workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Mario K. Castillo, J.D., serves as Chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area. LSC has been named a 2022 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education and recognized by Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work® as one of this year's Best Workplaces in Texas™. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.