Academic calendar
Summer II 2026 runs Jul 16, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer I 2026
- Summer II 2026Relevant now
- Fall Semester 2026
- Winter Minimester 2026-2027
- Winter Mini-mester 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- May Minimester 2027
- Summer I 2027
- Summer II 2027
Campus language
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- 3 Sisters
- A Tex-Mex station specifically known for burrito bowls.
A
- ALAS
- Association of Latin American Students; a cultural and social organization active across the system.
B
- BSA
- Black Student Association; a cultural and support organization for Black students.
- BSU
- Black Student Union; a student organization focused on African American culture and community.
C
- Char House
- The campus grill station specializing in burgers and grilled sandwiches.
- Core
- The 42-hour general education curriculum designed to transfer to Texas public universities.
- Core-complete
- A status meaning a student has finished the 42-hour general education block required for transfer to Texas public universities.
- Cy-Fair
- Common shorthand for the Lone Star College-CyFair campus.
- Cyber Cafe
- The coffee and snack bar located within the library or Learning Commons area.
- CyFair
- Common shorthand for the Lone Star College-CyFair campus.
D
- D2L
- The common student name for the Brightspace learning management system where online course materials are hosted.
F
- Falcons
- The mascot and collective name for students at the CyFair campus.
H
- Hen & Steer
- A dining option serving classic American fare like chicken and beef dishes.
- Heritage Deli
- A deli-style eatery at the CyFair campus featuring sandwiches and chips.
- Hurricanes
- The mascot and collective name for students at the North Harris campus.
I
- ISO
- International Student Organization, supporting the system's large international student population
J
- Java Star
- The on-campus coffee shop brand found at various Lone Star College locations.
L
- Lone Star
- The shorthand name used by students to refer to the entire college system
- LSC
- The standard shorthand for the Lone Star College system.
M
- Mavericks
- The mascot and collective name for students at the Montgomery campus.
- Mini-mester
- Short, intensive courses offered during the breaks between major semesters (e.g., Winter or May).
- Mojo Cantina
- A dining spot offering Mexican-fusion dishes and burrito bowls.
- MyLoneStar
- The central online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and accessing email
N
- Next Start
- Classes that begin later in the semester (8-week or 12-week sessions) rather than the traditional start date.
- NH
- Common shorthand for the Lone Star College-North Harris campus.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa; the international honor society for two-year colleges.
R
- RSO
- Registered Student Organization; the official term for any campus club.
- Rustica
- The on-campus pizzeria serving artisanal and traditional pizzas.
S
- S.A.F.E.
- Student Alliance for Equality, an LGBTQ+ and ally support organization.
- S.A.L.T.
- Student Activities Leadership Team; a student group that plans campus events and programming.
- S.O.L.E.
- Student Organization Leaders and Educators, a leadership development and training program for student officers.
- SAB
- Student Activities Board; the student-led group responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
- SGA
- Student Government Association; the primary student representative body on each campus.
- SNO
- Student Nursing Organization; a professional group for students in the nursing program.
- Starbucks
- The coffee shop typically located within the campus library or bookstore areas.
- Subway
- The most common franchised food vendor found across nearly all Lone Star College campuses.
- SVA
- Student Veterans Association; a support group for military-affiliated students.
T
- The Bistro
- The primary dining area located at the University Park campus.
- The Bridge
- The elevated walkway connecting the CASE building and the LRNC at the CyFair campus.
- The Cafe
- The general term for the on-campus cafeteria and food service area found at most system campuses.
- The Coffee Shop
- Common shorthand for the Starbucks or independent coffee kiosks located in campus libraries or student centers
- The Commons
- The central food court and student gathering area found on most major campuses like CyFair and Montgomery.
- The Grill
- The hot food station within the campus cafeteria serving burgers and made-to-order meals.
- The Loop
- The perimeter road surrounding the campus, often used by students to describe parking or traffic conditions.
- The Star
- A casual nickname for the college system or the student portal.
- The System
- Refers to the Lone Star College System administration as a whole, rather than a specific campus.
- Timberwolves
- The mascot and collective name for students at the Tomball campus.
- Transfer-track
- A term for students whose primary goal is completing an Associate of Arts or Science to move to a four-year university.
- TRIO
- Federal programs providing support services for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
U
- UP
- Common shorthand for the Lone Star College-University Park campus.
V
- VSA
- Vietnamese Student Association; a common cultural organization across several LSC campuses.
- VSO
- Veterans Student Organization, providing support and community for student veterans.
Y
- Yolk & Folk
- The breakfast-focused dining station serving morning meals and beverages.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ART
- The Center for the Arts; building dedicated to visual arts, music, and theater performances.
- ARTZ
- The Center for the Arts building at the CyFair campus, used for theater and gallery events.
- CASA
- Center for Academic Student Assistance; the primary tutoring and academic support hub at the North Harris campus.
- CASE
- Center for Academic and Student Engagement, a multi-purpose building for student services
- Connect & Pay
- The mobile app used for digital payments at campus dining locations.
- CSI
- Center for Science and Innovation; a major academic building at University Park.
- cyfair_caf
- CyFair Café
- D2L
- Desire2Learn (Brightspace); the online platform where students access course materials and submit assignments.
- DegreeWorks
- The online degree auditing tool used to track progress toward graduation and transfer requirements.
- EMI
- Energy & Manufacturing Institute; a workforce training facility at University Park.
- HSC
- Health Science Center; houses nursing, radiology, and other medical programs.
- kingwood_caf
- Kingwood Café
- Late Start
- Classes that begin 8 or 12 weeks into the semester rather than the standard start date.
- LET
- Live Entertainment Technology Building; a specialized facility for technical arts.
- LoneStarCard
- The official student ID card which also functions as a library card and a method for receiving financial aid refunds.
- LRNC
- Learning Commons; the building containing the library, tutoring services, and computer labs.
- LSC-Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus closures or safety issues.
- MAC
- The Multipurpose Admissions Center, the first stop for new students regarding enrollment and transcripts.
- maverick_caf
- Maverick Café
- Mini Session
- Short, intensive courses typically held during winter or May breaks.
- Mini-mester
- Accelerated 3-to-4-week courses offered during winter break or between major semesters
- MSC
- Montgomery Student Center; the hub for student life and dining at the Montgomery campus.
- myLoneStar
- The official online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- Next Start
- Classes that begin later in the semester (8-week or 12-week sessions) rather than the traditional start date.
- NextGen
- Refers to the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER placement exam required for many incoming students
- OTL
- On-The-Line, a student term for fully online courses as listed in the registration system.
- OTR
- Official Transcript Request; the process for sending academic records to other institutions.
- PAC
- Performing Arts Center; the venue for theater, music, and dance events.
- PG-10
- Parking Garage 10; a primary parking structure for staff and overflow at University Park.
- PG-11
- Parking Garage 11; the main student parking garage at the University Park campus.
- STAR Bundle
- A program that provides all required course materials for a flat fee per credit hour.
- Starfish
- The software platform used by students to schedule appointments with advisors and receive academic alerts.
- Start2Finish
- A program and advising track designed to help students complete their degree on a set schedule.
- TECH
- Technology Building; typically houses engineering, computer science, and workforce programs.
- The Commons
- Building A at the Montgomery campus, serving as the central hub for student services and dining.
- university_park_caf
- University Park Café
- Weekend College
- A schedule of classes held exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays.
- WIN
- The Winship Building, a major academic building at the North Harris campus.
- Winship
- The Winship Building, a central academic and administrative hub at the LSC-North Harris campus
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer II 2026 runs Jul 16, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 53 approved campus terms and 39 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.