Enriching Lives through Education
2015 -2016
LoneStar.edu/NorthHarris Contents Five Locations. Unlimited Possibilities...... 4, 5
Start Here. Transfer Anywhere...... 6, 7
Earn a Degree. Not Debt...... 8, 9
Careers. Not Just Jobs...... 10, 11
Work Hard. Have Fun...... 12, 13
Frequently Called Numbers...... 14 I thank you for your interest in Lone Star College-North Harris. The LSC-North Harris family is made up of world-class faculty and staff that value diversity, exceptional teaching, and life-long learning. We are nationally recognized, globally connected, and locally focused. We are truly committed to
Gerald F. Napoles, Ph.D. your success. President
2700 W.W. Thorne Drive We know your time is valuable, and that you have many Houston, TX 77073-3499 choices and responsibilities in life. We are here to help you set 281.618.5400 your goals, make a plan, get connected, and stay involved in Lone Star College- Greenspoint Center your educational journey. Your success is our success. 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. E Houston, TX 77060 281.260.3500 We offer top-notch instruction and training at LSC-North Harris,
Lone Star College- LSC-Greenspoint Center, LSC-Victory Center and via our online Victory Center 4141 Victory Drive classes. If you are looking to earn a certificate or degree, study Houston, TX 77088 281.810.5602 courses leading to transfer to a four-year university, refresh
Lone Star College- your skills, or enroll in leisure learning classes, we have what Health Professions Building you need. If you are interested in joining a student club, need 17200 and 17202 Red Oak Houston, TX 77090 help with your classes or want to meet new people, we have a 281.943.6900 variety of student support services and activities for you. CHI Lone Star College- North Harris School of Cosmetology On a personal note, I attended a community college and 910 East Richey Rd. Houston, TX 77073 it truly transformed my life. I had the good fortune to meet 832.234.5600 some faculty who believed in me and gave me hope. As a result of my community college experience, I had many great opportunities open up for me, and eventually earned my bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is truly my honor to be a member of this great organization with incredible leaders in the classroom and offices throughout our campuses. I look forward to serving you.
Best wishes,
Gerald F. Napoles, Ph.D. President Five Locations. Unlimited Possibilities. Lone Star College-North Harris Part of the fast-growing Lone Star College, LSC-North Harris opened its doors in 1973. Known then as North Harris County College, it was the first and founding college of the Lone Star College System. Today the campus sits on 200 acres of piney woods and enrolls upwards of 18,000 students each semester, with another 4,000 students taking advantage of the college’s continuing and technical education classes and leisure learning opportunities.
Lone Star College-Greenspoint Center LSC-Greenspoint Center is a state-of-the-art, full-service satellite center designed to serve the greater Greenspoint area. Its proximity to local businesses and public transportation, has created a location ideal for working and non-traditional students. The facility offers a selection of day, evening and weekend credit courses, including university-transfer courses, certificates, computer/office skills, and developmental studies.
Lone Star College-Victory Center Regardless of the goal, LSC-Victory Center offers programs, classes and support that can lead to victory. A full-service satellite center, it brings the benefits of a first-class community college to the Acres Homes and Inwood Forest communities. The 85,000-square-foot facility offers academic classes, workforce training, adult education, the Victory Early College and more.
LSC-Greenspoint Center LSC-Victory Center Health Professions Building Health Professions Building The Health Professions Building is home to many of the college’s health care training programs, including nursing and medical assisting. The facility’s state-of-the-art technology and location near Houston Northwest Medical Center, creates an unmatched experienced for students. Its amenities, combined with our top-notch faculty, prepare students for a successful career in health care.
CHI LSC-North Harris School of Cosmetology Thanks to a unique partnership with global hair-care company, Farouk Systems, the CHI LSC-North Harris School of Cosmetology offers industry-leading training in a variety of cosmetology careers. The school provides flexible certificate programs, with both part-time and full-time classes available. Students also receive hands-on experience at the facility’s salon, which provides discounted services to the public.
LSC-Victory Center Health Professions Building CHI LSC-North Harris School of Cosmetology Start Here. Transfer Anywhere. Associate Degrees Lone Star College offers academic transfer degrees designed for students who will ultimately pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. Degree plans for both Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees are available, depending on the goal of the student. All students are encouraged to speak with an advisor when choosing a degree plan.
6 LoneStar.edu/NorthHarris Transfer Center Honors College The Transfer Center at LSC-North Harris The Honors College at Lone Star is your destination for assistance and College offers students the advantages advising related to transferring to a of a small “college within a college,” university. The center and its staff can while still providing access to the help you explore your transfer options extensive benefits available through and guide you through the process of Lone Star College. It offers a wide applying and transferring. It is located range of opportunities for honors on the second floor of the college’s students—from incoming freshman Student Services Building. wanting to graduate with an Honors AA or Honors AS degree, to high-achieving students seeking to graduate with Honors distinction, to students interested in earning individual honors credit.
A limited number of incoming freshmen will be admitted as Chancellor’s Honors College Fellows. Recipients of this award will receive a full scholarship to pursue a course of study culminating in an Honors AA or AS degree. Contact the Honors College office for more information about honors eligibility.
Dual Credit Dual credit is part of the Lone Star College System’s exceptional admissions program, designed specifically for high school juniors and seniors ready for college- level instruction. Students who demonstrate college readiness on a placement exam can earn college and required high school credits simultaneously by attending classes at their high school, through a Lone Star College campus, or online. Earn a Degree. Steps to Not Debt. Enroll Attending Lone Star College is an affordable Apply for admission option for most students. Our tuition rates are based on residency and can be just 1/5 the Apply for financial aid cost of a university. If you need help footing the bill, financial aid is available to most students, as are payment plans. Complete pre-assessment activity and placement testing
Satisfy bacterial meningitis vaccination requirements
Complete new student orientation
Register and pay for classes
Enrollment assistance available at LSC-North Harris, LSC-Greenspoint Center and LSC-Victory Center
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS Many of our students come to us as the first in their family to attend college. In addition to being an affordable option for them, our Office of Academic Success offers proven resources to increase student success and assist them in the attainment of their goals. Ask an advisor for more information about our tutoring, test prep and mentoring programs.
8 LoneStar.edu/NorthHarris 2015-2016 TUITION & FEES Credit Resident of Out-of-District International or Hours District Texas Resident Out-of-State 1 $92 $162 $250 2 $152 $292 $322 3 $212 $422 $467 4 $272 $552 $612 5 $332 $682 $757 6 $392 $812 $902 7 $452 $942 $1,047 8 $512 $1,072 $1,192 9 $572 $1,202 $1,337 10 $632 $1,332 $1,482 11 $692 $1,462 $1,627 12 $752 $1,592 $1,772
The numbers $4,719 $4,193 say it all... $3,742 $3,413 Attending Lone Star $2,852 College is an affordable option for most students. Compared with other state institutions, Lone Star College can save you $752 thousands per semester.
Source: Net Cost Calculator Resident Tuition Lone Star UT-Austin Texas A&M Texas Tech University Sam Houston and Fees, based on 12 hours/semester College of Houston State
Max Pell Grant – $5,775 Actual award is determined by financial need, cost of attendance, status as a full-time or part-time student, and plans to attend school for a full academic year or less. Careers. Not Just Jobs. If you want to start a new career, change careers, or update your current skills, the certificates and associate of applied science degrees available through LSC-North Harris and our satellite locations will help you quickly get into the workforce. Ask our continuing education department about non-credit career training options, adult enrichment courses, membership programs for seniors and corporate training.
Architecture & Construction Cluster † Pipe Welder † CCNA (Cisco Certified Engineering Design Graphics † Shielded Metal Welder (SMAW) Networking Associate) Technology *† Microsoft Office Software Heating, Ventilation, Air Finance Cluster Applications Conditioning & Refrigeration Accounting †AutoCAD Draftsman †Accounting Assistant Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Cluster Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Health Science Cluster Emergency Medical Services Communication Cluster Emergency Medical Services Professionals *Game Design & Simulation Professionals Paralegal Studies Visual Communication Health Information Technology †Emergency Medical Technician Web Medical Assisting (EMT): Basic Medical Coding Business Management & Nursing Marketing Cluster Administration Cluster Pharmacy Technology Marketing Accounting † Electrocardiography Technician Administrative Services † Emergency Medical Technician Science, Technology, Engineering & Business Administration (EMT): Basic Mathematics Cluster Human Resources Massage Therapist *Computer Engineering †Accounting Assistant † Nurse Aide (CNA) Energy & Manufacturing † Patient Care Technician Technology Education & Training Cluster † Personal Trainer Engineering Design Graphics Education † Phlebotomist Technology Energy & Manufacturing † Engineering Technician Technology Hospitality & Tourism Cluster Engineering Design Graphics † Wedding Planner Certification Transportation, Distribution & Technology Logistics Cluster Machining Technology Human Services Cluster Automotive Technology Welding & Inspection Cosmetology † Automotive Technician *† Texas Teacher Certification: Interpreter Training Technology † Diesel Technician † Professional Truck Driver (CDL) Clinical Teaching Track Information Technology Cluster *† Texas Teacher Certification: Computer Applications Industry Certification & Internship Track Computer Information Technology Exam Prep Cluster Energy & Manufacturing Cluster Computer Programming † Electrician - Journeyman: Exam † AutoCAD Draftsman *Computer Engineering Review † Engineering Technician *Geographic Information Systems † Electrician - Master: Exam Review † Gas Metal Welder (MIG) Integrated Technology † Wedding Planner Certification † Gas Tungsten Welder (TIG) Networking: Cisco & Microsoft † Welding Inspector Exam Prep Industrial Diesel Techology Web Pipefitting *Partial Program †Non-Credit
The CHI LSC-North Harris School of Cosmetology capitalizes on a unique partnership, which brings the world-renowned methods and products of Farouk Systems, Inc. to the high-demand cosmetology program of LSC-North Harris. Full-time and part-time offerings in cosmetology, esthetics, instruction and massage therapy are available at the CHI School. Strategically located next to the Houston Northwest Medical Center, the new Health Professions Building offers convenient opportunities to combine real- world experience with the college’s first-rate curriculum and experienced faculty.
In addition to the proximity to north Houston’s largest provider of health care services, students can take advantage of the location’s Virtual Hospital, which features 20 patient simulators and includes intensive care, pediatric and birthing specialty rooms.
LoneStar.edu/NorthHarris 11 Work Hard. Have Fun. The office of student life offers a variety of ways to help you get involved with the campus, other students and the community. Student life programming opens the doors to leadership development, social opportunities, skill enhancement, volunteerism and academic success. Active clubs and organizations at our campuses include: A-Team LSC-North Harris Band Absolute Advantage Economics Club National Technical Honor Society AfterMath North Star News Club Alpha Omega: Collegiate Fellowship from Paralegal Association Beginning to End Phi Theta Kappa Ambassadors Pre-Medical & Health Sciences Society (P.M.H.S.S.) American Association of University Women Show of Hands (AAUW) Student Affiliates Sisters Aspiring for Greatness through Anime & Gaming Club Education (SAGE) Asian Student Association for Progress (ASAP) Steel Drum Band Brother for Brother (B4B) Student Government Association (SGA) Building Each Others Achievements Through Student Nurses Association (SNA) Sharing (B.E.A.T.S.) Student Veterans Association (SVA) Campus Christian Club Students Trained in Admissions and Recruitment Choir Club Support (S.T.A.R.S.) Cosmetology Club Texas State Teachers Association-Student Digital Media Club Program (TSTA-SP) Earth Alliance Upbeat Dance Group Emergency Medical Services Student Urban Leaders of Tomorrow (ULT) Association (EMSSA) W.I.N.G.S. (Women In Network for Growth Engineering Student Organization (ESO) and Support) Film Club Forensics Future American Sign Language Interpreters (F.A.S.L.I.) Gay & Lesbian Organization of Students in Support (G.L.O.S.S.) Geology Club Honors Student Organization (HSO) Hurricane Baseball Club Hurricane Basketball Club Hurricane Soccer Club Hurricane Volleyball Club International Student Alliance Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
12 LoneStar.edu/NorthHarris Campus Life
In addition to student clubs and organizations, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Greenspoint Center and LSC-Victory Center offer an active campus life featuring special guest speakers, campus festivals, music events, topical workshops, sporting events and more. Many of these are organized by student-focused campus departments such as:
The Center for Diversity Studies LSC-North Harris STEM Grant Student Outreach and Recruitment The Women’s Resource Center The Honors College
LSC-North Harris Mascot: CAT-5 A fixture at campus events, CAT-5 is the official mascot of the LSC-North Harris Hurricanes. Whether rooting for our sports teams, or hanging out with our students, CAT-5 adds a unique spirit to our campus atmosphere. Frequently Called Numbers
Admissions...... 281.618.5410 Advising...... 281.618.5410 Assessment Testing...... 281.618.5744 Bookstore...... 281.618.5699 Business Office...... 281.618.5474 Career Services...... 281.618.5481 Center for Diversity Studies...... 281.765.7951 CHI LSC-North Harris School of Cosmetology...... 832.234.5600 Continuing Education...... 281.618.5602 Financial Aid...... 281.290.2700 Honors College...... 281.618.1149 Learning Accommodations Center...... 281.765.7940 LSC-Greenspoint Center...... 281.260.3500 LSC-Victory Center...... 281.810.5602 Library...... 281.618.5491 Lost and Found...... 281.765.7779 Math Achievement Center...... 281.765.7806 Office of Academic Success...... 281.618.5445 Office of Instruction...... 281.618.5601 OTS Help Desk...... 832.813.6600 Police (Emergency)...... 281.290.5911 President’s Office...... 281.618.5440 Registrar’s Office (Student Records)...... 281.618.5410 Recreational Sports...... 281.618.5651 Student Life...... 281.618.5411 Student Outreach and Recruitment...... 281.765.7877 Transfer Center...... 281.618.5557 Women’s Resource Center...... 281.765.7936
14 LoneStar.edu/NorthHarris Lone Star College has been opening doors to a better community for more than 40 years. Founded in 1973, LSC remains steadfast in its commitment to student success and credential completion. Today, with 78,000 students in credit classes, and a total enrollment of more than 90,000, Lone Star College is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and one of the fastest-growing community college systems in the nation. Dr. Steve Head is the chancellor of LSC, which consists of six colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC- Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Tomball and LSC-University Park, seven centers, LSC-University Center at Montgomery, LSC-University Center at University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and LSC-Online. Dr. Steve Head Chancellor To learn more visit LoneStar.edu. Health Professions Building LSC-North Harris Health Professions Building
CHI LSC-North Harris School of Cosmetology LSC-Greenspoint Center
LSC-Victory Center
Future LSC-East Aldine Center
LSC-North Harris LSC-Greenspoint Center 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E. 281.618.5400 281.260.3500
LSC-Victory Center Health Professions Building 4141 Victory Drive 17200 and 17202 Red Oak 281.810.5602 281.943.6900
CHI Lone Star College-North Harris School of Cosmetology 910 E. Richey Road. / 832.234.5600
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