New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation is an overview of Lone Star College, important policies and procedures, as well as resources to help students succeed. Orientation includes information about student services, academic life, academic advising and assistance with course registration. First Time in College students at LSC are required to complete orientation.

Complete New Student Orientation Virtually or Online

Currently, all First Time in College students have the option to complete their required New Student Orientation either virtually (NSO Live) or online (NSO On Demand). To get the best New Student Orientation experience we encourage you to register for an NSO Live orientation offered through the campus you plan to attend. During the NSO Live session you will have the opportunity to speak with campus staff and get your questions answered so that you are ready for the upcoming semester. If you are unable to attend a Live session, NSO On Demand is always available. You can access the Live and On Demand New Student Orientations from your applicant homepage in the my.LoneStar.edu student portal. Once you successfully complete New Student Orientation, the orientation requirement will be checked off your New Student Checklist in my.LoneStar.edu, and you will be ready to complete final steps and be ready to register for classes. First time in college students will need to complete the online orientation to be eligible to register. Academic Advisors are available to assist you with selecting classes that fit your Academic Pathway.

Summer 2021 registration begins on March 1, 2021, and Fall 2021 registrations begins on April 12, 2021. To view suggested classes for your major and register, sign into my.LoneStar.edu, click on the “Student” tile, the “Manage Classes” tile, and click the “Plan and Register for Classes” button. While in your myLoneStar profile you can find helpful “How-To” Documents and Forms on searching for classes, Program Enrollment, and more. Just go to the Student Homepage and click “Links” on the left side of the page.

For questions about New Student Orientation, email the orientation staff at the campus that you plan to enroll at.