Graduation Steps
At the end of each semester, the Lone Star College System awards diplomas to students who complete their degree/certificate requirements. Many students who plan to transfer to a university choose to satisfy the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at Lone Star College System as a part of their four-year plan. Additional information can be found in the Lone Star College System catalog.
Step 1: Complete Graduation Application
Graduation Application deadlines are:
October 1st for Fall diploma
February 1st for Spring diploma
April 1st for Summer diploma
During the semester when the following criteria will be met, you may request a Graduation Application in the Advising Center:
- Completed all coursework on degree/certificate plan (consult catalog)
- Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
- 2.00 GPA or greater on degree requirements
- All course substitutions, elective approval and waivers received from the academic division
- At least 62 semester hours of college-level credit completed for degree
- At least 18 semester hours taken at Lone Star College System for degree
- 50% of course work taken at Lone Star College System for certificate
- THEA status must be Passed, Exempt, or Certificate
- All official transcripts from previous institutions must be on file
- All holds cleared with the college district
The Lone Star College System holds a commencement ceremony each May. This district-wide event recognizes those students who have competed their degree or certificate requirements for that academic year (Fall/Spring/Summer).
The One Stop Center
Our One Stop Center is designed for students’ busy lives by providing academic advising, financial aid, career counseling and more all in one spot.
Contact the Lone Star College-Fairbanks Center - Admissions & Registration Department
14955 Northwest Freeway, Front Lobby
Houston, TX 77040
Phone: 832.782.5000
Fax: 832.782.5065
For assistance in Vietnamese: 832.782.5018
For assistance in Spanish: 832.782.5017
Other Lone Star College–Fairbanks Center Resources
Business Office: 832.782.5025
Financial Aid: 832.782.5018
International Student and Non-Citizen Information: 832.782.5011
Veterans Information: 832.782.5011