What is the purpose of orientation and what to expect during the sessions?

We are so glad that you have selected Lone Star College-Tomball to pursue your educational goals. New students will receive important information regarding LSC-Tomball resources, myLoneStar operation, take a tour of the campus, and experience an introduction to the “Wolf Pack” culture. Students will also have the opportunity to meet with an advisor and enroll in classes as a part of the orientation session.  Orientation is an introduction to college life where you will be given skills, strategies, and resources to ensure that you are successful at Lone Star College and beyond.

What can students expect during orientation?

During your new student orientation session, students will have the opportunity to:

• Meet other new students, current students, Timberwolf Leaders, faculty, and staff
• Find out about academic programs and available campus resources.
• Meet with an academic advisor and register for the upcoming semester
• Get your individual questions answered

What needs to be completed before students attend orientation?

Students must complete these steps in their Admissions Checklist before attending a New Student Orientation Session:

• Complete an LSC Admissions Application 
• Complete the Pre-Assessment Activity via myLoneStar
• Complete College Placement Testing and submit scores to LSC 
• Satisfy the Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination requirement* 
• Send Official High School Transcripts 

*Once uploaded to Magnus Health, documents may take up to 48 hours to process. Check your Admissions tile to verify approval.

How to sign up for orientation?

To sign up for an upcoming orientation session, log into your My.LoneStar.edu account, select the Admissions tile, select “Complete New Student Orientation”, select “click here to select or change your campus orientation session”, select Tomball under preferred location, and find a date and time that works best for you and your schedule.

Who is exempt from orientation?

Remember … all first time in college students are required to complete New Student Orientation, however you may be exempt from New Student Orientation, if the following apply to you:

• Continuing Education students: Students interested in non-credit programs or who are non-degree seeking
• Current Dual Credit students: High school students are only required to attend NSO once they are ready to enter college
• Transfer students: Students transferring from another higher education institute (courses must be completed and passed) or students accepted into another college but would like to register for one semester at Lone Star College prior to their first semester at the accepted college/university

Upcoming Orientation Sessions

Orientation will begin promptly. Late arrivals will be asked to reschedule. Please arrange your schedule to attend the entire time listed. Walk-Ins will be allowed only if the session is not full, and the student has completed all the above requirements. You may change or reschedule your New Student Orientation at any time through your myLoneStar account. Log in to your myLoneStar to schedule your New Student Orientation today!

Lone Star College-Tomball New Student Guidebook

LSC-Tomball's New Student Guidebook provides valuable information and resources that new students may find beneficial to their college campus experience.

View New Student Guidebook