Student Success Resources
There are several resources on campus to help you succeed! Being
aware of these resources is the first step to succeeding in college; taking
advantage of them is the next step! For a complete menu of available
resources view our web page at lonestar.edu/student-services.
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Academic Advising:
Located near the
Commons in C100, you can also e-mail advisors
at tcinfo@lonestar.edu or find more
information at lonestar.edu/advising
o Add/Drop classes, degree planning & course
selection, placement testing referral, transfer
information, pre-graduation advising, and
more!
Textbooks: Located in the breezeway between the
East hall and the East wing, the bookstore accepts
cash, checks and all major credit cards. Book
vouchers are available through the financial aid
office. There is the added convenience of an online
ordering system. lonestar.edu/bookstore
o Textbooks may also be available from offcampus bookstores, including online bookstores.
The Library also works to keep current copies
of textbooks available for student use.
Business Office: Located in the Commons, the
business office accepts various payments from
students and can help you better understand your
bill. More information is available at
lonestar.edu/bursar-cashier
Career Services: Career counselors and advisors
are available to help you with planning a career
path, writing a resume and cover letter, developing
a job search plan, and practicing interviewing for a
job. To make an appointment, visit Counseling in S
104 or call 281-351-3380. For more information go
to: lonestar.edu/career-services
o Students may take the free “Do What You Are”
assessment online and make an appointment
with a career counselor to help identify possible
career interests: collegescope.com/lonestar
Catalog: The LSC catalog will help you understand
college policies, degree plans, course descriptions
and prerequisites. It is your responsibility as a
student to know LSCS policies, including deadlines,
and to understand your degree plan. The catalog is
available online at lonestar.edu/lscs-catalog
Computer Lab: Computers are available for
student use throughout campus. An open computer
lab in S 212 also has staff available to assist students
with limited technology concerns.
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Counseling: Counselors are here to help you
succeed regarding your academic, or career
concerns. Located in S 104, counselors may make
referrals to other community resources for students
with additional personal concerns. Appointments
can be made by calling 281-351-3380. Visit us at:
lonestar.edu/counseling-services
and
lonestar.edu/academic-counseling.
Disability Services: Disability Services focuses on
helping students with disabilities make a successful
transition to college and acts as a referral source for
services both on campus and within the
community. Call 281-351-3380 to make an
appointment or stop by the Counseling office in S
104. Visit us at lonestar.edu/disability-services
o Assistive Technology Lab: Located where
staff is available with advanced technological
resources to help students with disabilities be
more successful in their courses. For more
information, call the AT Lab at 281.401.1881
Discipline: Lone Star College assumes students are
familiar with ordinary rules governing proper
conduct and students will observe these rules as a
matter of training and habit.
o The Lone Star College Code of Conduct and
discipline procedures may be found at
lonestar.edu/conduct.
Dual Credit: This program is designed specifically
for high school juniors and seniors ready for
college-level instruction. The program allows
students to take college-level courses to meet both
high school graduation requirements and gain
college credit. Visit lonestar.edu/dualcredit.
Employment: There are several ways students may
work for Lone Star College.
o Work-Study: This program provides jobs for
students with financial aid who qualify for the
program. Students work a maximum of 19.5
hours per week. Visit lonestar.edu/workstudy.
o Human Resources: Job opportunities are
posted at lonestar.edu/employment and may
be available for qualified individuals. Students
should consider school and work schedules
carefully.
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Extended Learning Center (ELC): Services
offered by the Extended Learning Center (ELC)
include tutoring, access to advanced computer
equipment and software, labs, seminars, and
facilitated study groups.
o Tutors are available for a variety of subjects. If
you need extra help in your classes, take
advantage of this resource. The ELC is located
on the 2nd floor of the Library. For more
information call 832-559-4240 or go to
lonestar.edu/learning-tomball
o Online Writing Tool Students may submit
documents 24-hours a day to the online writing
submission tool and have their work critiqued.
Log-on to myLonestar, search “Community
Groups”, find “Tomball On-line Writing Lab”,
and follow the instructions to submit your work.
Students typically receive a response within 48hours. Contact the ELC with questions or
concerns.
Financial Aid: The Financial Aid office can help
you achieve your educational potential by providing
appropriate financial resources. Financial Aid
provides information about the Federal Application
for Financial Assistance (FAFSA), grants, loans,
scholarships, and work study opportunities. For
more information go to: lonestar.edu/financialaid or call 281-290-2700.
o Scholarships are available and awarded each
semester based on various criteria. Fall
application deadline is April 1; Spring application
deadline
is
October
1.
Visit
lonestar.edu/scholarships
for
more
information.
Food Service: The Commons Café has a variety of
food options available to students for breakfast and
lunch. Visit lonestar.edu/café-tomball for more
information.
o The Internet Café is located in the library and
offers coffees, teas, and light snacks in the
afternoon and evenings.
Library: The ability to research and access
information is important to your college success!
The Lone Star College-Tomball Community
Library is about more than just books. You may call
the Reference librarian at 832-559-4211 or
Circulation at 832-559-4206. For hours, services,
research help, and the LSCS library “site map” visit
lonestar.edu/library.
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MyLoneStar: Our online web site allows you to
access your student information and is a “one-stop
shop” for online access to registering and paying
for classes, online learning, e-mail, and technology
help. More information is available at:
lonestar.edu/19119
Student Life: Offers a variety of opportunities for
students to get involved in on campus activities.
For more information you may visit them in C223,
e-mail tomballstudentlife@lonestar.edu or go to
lonestar.edu/student-activities-tomball.
o Intramurals, student leadership, clubs, social
organizations, and more.
Testing/Assessment Center: Located in the
library room 201, the assessment center provides a
variety of testing services for students and the
community. Proctored exams offered include: LSCOnline and make-up exams, COMPASS, CLEP,
Challenge Exams, and correspondence testing. Visit
lonestar.edu/testing-tomball
for
more
information.
Transcripts: Students should order transcripts for
their self or to send to another school online via
getmytranscript.com; the cost for a LSC official
transcript is $9. Any student transferring credit to
Lone Star College should request their official
(sealed) transcript be sent to LSC.
TRiO: This student support service tailors
advising, tutoring, educational planning, enrichment
activities and more to individual student needs.
Offices are located in W-219; TRiO is a limited
participation program and interested students can
visit
lonestar.edu/tomball-trio
for
more
information.
Veterans Affairs: Tap into support and your
veterans’ educational benefits by contacting your
veterans’
advisor,
Sandra
Angel,
at
Sandra.S.Angel@lonestar.edu. For information
about the GI Bill educational benefits and other
resources visit lonestar.edu/veterans-affairs.
Wellness Center: Located in the North wing,
student, staff and community members enjoy a
fully-equipped, professionally-staffed exercise
facility. The Wellness Center offers a wide variety
of classes and workshops. View information and
take a virtual tour at lonestar.edu/fitnesstomball.
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