New Student Checklist
- Online at applytexas.org.
- Information available online: lsco.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/index.php. Contact Admissions by email at admissions@lsco.edu or by phone at (409) 882-3364.
- Turn in Copy of Driver’s License.
- Submit meningitis shot records for those under 22 years of age through Admissions in person or upload to lsco.edu/admissions/admissions-records-file-upload.php.
- Send all Transcripts to Admissions:
- Official High School/GED.
- Official Colleges/Universities.
- TSI Assessment is required for programs with 42 hours or more. View the LSCO catalog for exemptions or see an advisor for more information.
- Located on the 1st floor of the Ron E. Lewis Building, contact the Testing Center by email at testingcenter@lsco.edu or by phone at (409) 882-3330.
- TSI Assessment is required for programs with 42 hours or more. View the LSCO catalog for exemptions or see an advisor for more information.
- Located on the 1st floor of the Ron E. Lewis Building, contact the Testing Center by email at testingcenter@lsco.edu or by phone at (409) 882-3330.
- Veterans and their eligible dependents should visit the Financial Aid Office for information on Hazelwood and Veteran Education Benefits.
- MyGator is your portal to Blackboard, Gator Self Service, Office 365 email, and more!
- Visit lsco.edu. Click on the My Gator button and select Set Initial/Reset Forgotten
Password.
- Need R number and Pin (date of birth in MMDDYY format).
- Contact Help Desk by email at helpdesk@lsco.edu, by phone at (409) 882-3033, or visit Room 205 in the Academic Building.
- What is Blackboard? Access to course content and includes campus announcements.
- What is Gator Self Service? Check grades, holds, online registration, request transcripts, check account balance, make payments, and more.
- What is Office 365? Access to email in Outlook and the entire Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- For pre-advisement prior to registration dates.
- During registration dates to be advised and/or to register for classes. Advising can be reached by email at advising@lsco.edu or by phone at (409) 882-3340.
- Inquire about college credits through classes taken at other colleges/universities, AP, CLEP, or other credit by exams.
- Most up-to-date information is available online at lsco.edu/programs/catalog/index.php.
- Submit payments before the payment deadline:
- Online through TouchNet on MyGator.
- Need R number and Pin (date of birth in MMDDYY format).
- Contact Cashier’s Office by email at bursars@lsco.edu or by phone at (409) 882-3371.
- See Cashier’s Office regarding installment plan, if needed.
- If you are on financial aid, verify it will pay by due date. If not, see Cashier’s Office for a short-term plan.
- Visit the Student Success Center at 602 Green Avenue to obtain Picture ID.
- Visit the JBW Student Center at 407 Green Avenue to obtain Parking Permit.
- Select materials through the Gator Book Pack on MyGator. For any questions, contact LSCO Virtual Bookstore by email gatorbookpack@lsco.edu or by phone at (409) 880-8342.
- The bookstore at LSCO is virtual and you may look up needed books at lamar-orange.bncollege.com.
- Contact Advising by email at advising@lsco.edu or by phone at (409) 882-3340 for dates and times.
- Located on the 2nd floor of the Ron E. Lewis Building, contact the OASIS Tutoring Center by email at oasis@lsco.edu or call (409) 882-3373.
- Students with a disability can request accommodations by completing the request form online at lsco.edu/student-life/resources-support/accessibility-services.php.
- You can contact the Director of Student Care and Accessibility in the OASIS by email at studentcare@lsco.edu or by phone at (409) 882-3097.
Remember
You can visit with an advisor for any questions or concerns you may have throughout the semester! It also is important to develop a relationship with the faculty in your field of study.