Frequently Asked Questions for Online Courses
Q. How do I register for online courses at Lamar State College-Orange?
A. Register just as you would for any on-campus course. Go to the Admissions page for more information and to enroll.
Q. How much do online classes cost?
A. Online courses cost the same as any other on-campus course, plus a $50 internet course fee.
Q. Are the academic credits for online classes the same as on-campus courses?
A. Yes, you receive the same credit as an on-campus course. The work required and content are the same as the equivalent on-campus courses. In addition, your transcript will not indicate whether the course was taken online, by telecourse or on-campus.
Q. My boyfriend (girlfriend, neighbor, cousin, etc.) just bought a new computer. Can I use his/her computer to take this course?
A. We don't recommend it. Though he/she may have generously offered to let you use his/her equipment, he/she may not realize what kind of time commitment is involved in a course like this. Having access to the computer may be too unpredictable. Keep in mind that you will most likely have to install browsers and plug-ins on his/her machine. One final thought: If you don't own a computer, do you have the required computer skills necessary for this course?
Q. Can I use the computers in the Ron E. Lewis Library and/or Learning Resource Center to take this course?
A. Yes. There are many computers in the Library and LRC that meet the required specifications for this course. To use them, you will need a valid LSC-O student identification card with a bar code. You will also be required to adhere to the LSC-O Computer Use Policy.
If you decide to use the on-campus computers, you should be aware your instructor cannot guarantee the availability of these computers. Machines are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. When the computers are busy, you may have to wait. The staff may impose time limits if there are students waiting.
Q. I have America Online. Do I have to use Netscape Communicator? Can't I use AOL's software?
A. If you use American Online for web access, you need to have AOL installed as well as IE or a copy of Netscape that you have downloaded and installed on your computer. Connect with AOL, but then minimize it and use one of the other two browsers.
Q. The Required Equipment page says I have to use the QuickTime 4.0 plug-in produced by Apple Computer Corporation. But I'm a Windows 95/98 user! How can I install an Apple product on my machine?
A. Even though the QuickTime 4.0 plug-in is an Apple product, it is cross-platform. That means it can run on any type of computer. They have versions for both Windows and Macintosh computers.
Frequently Asked Questions for Off-Campus Courses
Q. Where are the off-campus courses taught?
A. Off-campus sites are usually taught at high schools in the evening or at facilitiessuch as the sheriff's department.
Q. Where do I pick up an admissions application for credit courses?
A. Students can pick up an application at the campus Admissions office. Students may also request that an application be sent to them by calling the Admissions Office at 409-882-3365. The Lamar State College-Orange application for admission can also be accessed online.
Q. What is the credit course registration process for new students?
A. Complete the admissions application and turn it into the Admissions Office. Provide official high school transcript or GED test scores as well as THEA scores or ASSET assessment. If exempt for THEA, you must provide ACT, SAT or COMPASS scores that are fewer than five years old. Show proof of residency.
Q. How will I know if I need to take the ASSET or THEA?
A. Texas law requires students to take the THEA or an equivalent test before registering for college credit courses. To determine if you are exempt from testing, call the Advising and Counseling Office at 409-882-3340 or email Frances.Ahearn@lsco.edu.
Q. What is the phone number for telephone registration?
A. Prior to calling this number, refer to the course schedule registration worksheet, which describes the registration process.
- Orange 409-882-3036
- Beaumont 409-839-2000
- Port Arthur 409-984-6037
Q. When is telephone registration operational?
A. SUNDAY - FRIDAY 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; SATURDAY 7:00 a.m. - noon (central time). The telephone registration schedule can be found in the course schedule.
Q. How can I pay for my classes?
A. Students can mail their payments or submit their payment to the LSC-O Business Office, 410 Front St., Orange, TX 77630. Students may also pay by telephone with a credit card. MasterCard and Visa are accepted.
Q. What if the off-campus course is cancelled?
A. A 100 percent refund will be made automatically if LSC-O cancels a class. A class is cancelled when there is insufficient enrollment.
