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Account Restrictions or Holds
There may be holds on your account preventing you from registering for a class. Click on "details"  for instructions. Following is a list of some possible holds: Business Office Hold A business office hold has to do with funds. Yo...
Are Online Courses Self-Paced?
An online class is one where students do all their work online. While convenient for those who work or travel, an online class is not self-paced. Students must adhere to deadlines.  Contact the Instructor Ask the instructor how the course ti...
Browsers Supported by D2L
Please use a browser that is identified as supported   below. Desktop Support D2L is supported on the following desktop platforms with the latest browser versions: Platform Apple Safari Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Mozilla Fi...
Contact the IT Service Desk
You may encounter technical issues that require a quick response, such as not being able to access your online courses. The IT Service Desk is available all 7 days of the week, from 6:00 AM - Midnight . Troubleshooting Try the following troublesh...
Good Start Checklist
Use this checklist to prepare for your online courses for the semester. Before classes begin: Locate your official college email and your D2L email. You will have 2 email addresses while at Lone Star College. All official college co...
Helpful Software
Get Started Browsers Supported by D2L Perform a System Check Perform a speed test - Make sure your internet service is adequate for test taking. http://www.speedtest.net/ https://www.measurementlab.net/tests/ndt/ Resources Offered ...
I Cannot Access My Online Classes
If you are unable to access your online courses, try these troubleshooting steps to correct the problem. Troubleshooting Try the following: Verify your PC or device has Internet access by loading other websites (e.g. YouTube , MSN ). Verify t...
Important Dates
Important Dates Current Academic Calendar How Can I drop an Online Class? (Before and After it starts) See also Refunds ...
Locate Your Textbook/Materials
NOTE:  Students are not required to purchase textbooks and course materials from Lone Star College. We are thrilled to introduce the new Lone Star College Virtual Bookstore , your one-stop shop for all your course materials. Visit the L...
 New to Online Learning
Being Successful in Online Courses It is very common for students to think that an online class is easier than a face-to-face one. However, many find the opposite is true.  To be successful in an online course, you should: Have a ...
Online Readiness Tool: Smarter Measure
The SmarterMeasure Learning Readiness Indicator  helps you identify your level of readiness for studying in an online course environment. Use the tool to measure your technical skills and get feedback on your learning style. Use the login ...
 Taking the Student Success Course (EDUC-1300)
The student success course is the 1st Year Experience EDUC-1300 course. It is designed to help promote a successful college experience. Every first year college student will have a hold on his/her account that will be removed upon enrollment int...
Use Discover Tool
Discover is a tool which allows students to self-enroll in Community Groups in D2L. Any Student can freely enroll or unenroll themselves from any Community Group in the Discover tool without needing to be added or approved by the owner of the Co...