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Dual Credit courses allow you
to earn high school and college
credit at the same time!
Pathways
Strategy
Dual Credit students are able to decide between
LSC helps students have a specific plan for their
Academic Dual Credit courses or Workforce Dual
courses—a pathway so they know where they
Credit courses.
are going and how to get there. This strategy
Academic Dual Credit courses are designed
primarily to apply to transfer degrees. Academic
courses are those typically required of students
who intend to transfer from LSC and pursue a
traditional degree at a four-year institution.
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LSC offers Academic Dual Credit
courses in nine core curriculum areas
Workforce Dual Credit is designed to allow
high school students to enroll in LSC credit
workforce programs and receive high school
credit for career and technical classes. Students
who participate in these classes/programs will
graduate high school with career skills and
in many cases, a certification preparing
them for employment in their industry;
and some of them will also transfer
toward four-year degrees.
LSC currently offers various
Workforce Dual Credit programs
improves student success and completion to
provide students with a specific plan tailored to
their degree plan.
THE ADVANTAGES
OF DUAL CREDIT
At LSC, we want you to make sure the hard work you put in today
is supported with amazing opportunities for the future. Our Dual
Credit program is designed with the success of students in mind.
Build confidence by easing into college
while learning from LSC professors.
Save money on college tuition.
Complete college level certifications
while in high school that can lead to
immediate job opportunities.
Access LSC student support
services - library, career
services, computer labs,
and tutoring.
Accelerate time to degree completion
by getting a head start in college dual credit students can earn up to
a year or more of college credit.
Transfer many dual credit classes to
Texas public colleges and universities,
private institutions, and some out-ofstate colleges and universities.
SAVE MONEY ON COLLEGE
WITH DUAL CREDIT
Lone Star College charges a reduced tuition rate (the price you pay
for class by credit hours) for dual credit courses. Students only pay
for tuition and textbooks.
Cost Comparison
Tuition Costs
12 credit hours/In-state costs
$4,031
$4,086
SHSU
UH
$5,056
$5,233
UT
TAMU
$800
LSC
Student may pay the cost of textbooks.
Ask dual credit high school designee if
your ISD provides textbooks for courses
taught on high school campus.
The initial test fee for the Texas Success
Initiative (TSI) Assessment is waived for
dual credit students.
GET THE SUPPORT
YOU NEED
Advising
Academic advisors are available to assist you with a
variety of academic services including admissions, testing,
advising, registration, referral of campus and community
resources, add/drop/withdrawal process, transfer
planning and graduation processes.
Career Services
The center for student career opportunities is dedicated
to helping students explore college major and associated
careers, research employers, and prepare for interviews.
Disability Services
Students with disabilities are
encouraged to register with
Disability Services on campus
as early as possible to help
ensure that all accommodations
are in place by the beginning
of the semester.
Learning Tools
Each campus provides a learning
center to extend learning beyond
your classrooms. Other learning
services include:
• Libraries
• Study Aids
• Tutoring
• Testing Centers
ENJOY THE
STUDENT LIFE
Students are provided a variety of opportunities
for becoming involved in the college community
beyond their classroom activities.
Student Life
Clubs & Organizations
Student life programming opens the doors to leadership
development, social opportunities, skill enhancement,
volunteerism and academic success.
Clubs and organizations provide creative and energetic
outlets for students’ academic, career, cultural and
recreational interests and needs.
Arts
Intramurals & Club Sports
LSC offers a variety of fine arts programs both
academic and extra-curricular. From theater productions
to music and art, there are a number of ways to join the
fine arts community at LSC.
Intramurals provide the opportunity to compete and
have fun in various team and individual sports on
campus, and club sports offers competition through
leagues off-campus. (Check age requirements)
LSC graduate
Rachel Perez
I’ve been at Lone Star College as a dual credit student,
then I became a full-time student and
it’s been a life-changing experience!
DUAL CREDIT VS. AP COURSES
Description
Advanced Placement (AP) is a program
created by the College Board which
offers college-level curricula and
examinations to high school students
Instructor
Courses taught by high schoolapproved teachers meeting AP
course evaluation and professional
development requirements
Credit automatically applied
to LSC transcript
Credit
Each year, when a student takes an
AP Exam, they have the opportunity
to send one free score report by entering
the four-digit code of the college,
university, or scholarship program on your
first or "registration" AP answer sheet
Most academic courses will transfer to
any public Texas college or university
when a student earns a "C" or better
Transferability
Acceptance of credit depends
on the institution and exam score
College-level academic or workforce
courses taken to receive college and
high school credit at the same time
Course taught by college faculty
Top 5 Four-Year Institutions To Which
Our Students Transferred To
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for dual credit you must:
• Be enrolled in a high school with an agreement with LSC
• Obtain approval from the high school designee for
dual credit enrollment
• Complete college admission requirements for exceptional
admissions into the dual credit program
• Meet minimum college readiness test scores in reading,
writing, math and/or prerequisites for the course(s)
you want to take
HOW TO GET STARTED
1.
Talk to your high school designee for approval before proceeding.
2.
Apply for admission to Lone Star College at LoneStar.edu/Admissions.
3.
Review TSI requirements for dual credit students
If not TSI exempt, (students who have recently taken approved college assessment tests
4.
and can enroll in any entry-level college course without restrictions) complete the TSIA
pre-assessment activity through your myLoneStar new student checklist. (This is a state
requirement that must be completed before being allowed to take the TSI assessment.)
5.
6.
7.
Take the TSI assessment and meet with your dual credit high school designee to review TSI
scores. (Retest as necessary.)
Students attending classes on a Lone Star College campus are required to provide
documentation regarding their bacterial meningitis vaccination. Details about bacterial
meningitis and requirements may be found at LoneStar.edu/Meningitis.
Submit both dual credit registration form to the dual credit high school designee
and applicable payment via myLoneStar by deadline (each semester).
LSC CAMPUS LOCATIONS
LSC-CYFAIR
9191 Barker Cypress Road | Cypress, TX 77433-1383 | 281.290.3426
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Lamar Consolidated ISD, Aristoi Classical Academy, The
Connection School of Houston, Calvin Nelms Charter School, Texas Christian School
LSC-HOUSTON NORTH
250 N Sam Houston Pkwy E | Houston, TX 77060 | 281.810.5602
Aldine ISD
LSC-KINGWOOD
20000 Kingwood Drive | Kingwood, TX 77339-3801 | 281.312.1600
Cleveland ISD, Humble ISD, New Caney ISD, Splendora ISD, Tarkington ISD,
Christian Life Center Academy
LSC-MONTGOMERY
3200 College Park Drive | Conroe, TX 77384-4500 | 936.273.7000
Conroe ISD, Huntsville ISD, Magnolia ISD, Montgomery ISD, New Waverly ISD,
Willis ISD, Raven Charter School, Calvary Baptist School, Esprit International School
LSC-NORTH HARRIS
2700 W.W. Thorne Drive | Houston, TX 77073-3499 | 281.618.5400
Aldine ISD, Houston ISD, Spring ISD
LSC-TOMBALL
30555 Tomball Parkway | Tomball, TX 77375-4096 | 281.351.3300
Klein ISD, Royal ISD, Tomball ISD, Waller ISD, The Banff School, Rosehill Christian School
LSC-UNIVERSITY PARK
20515 Texas 249 | Houston, TX 77070-2607 | 281.290.2600
Klein ISD, Harmony Public Schools, School of Science and Technology High School-San Antonio
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