LSC-University Center is a partnership

Lone Star College System-University Center is a partnership of universities and the colleges of the Lone Star College System providing unduplicated bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and continuing professional studies to the college service area. Utilizing partnerships, seamless credit transfer programs, collaborative governance, shared facilities, interactive telecommunications, and "first stop" student services, the LSC-University Center serves as the critical link for community development and individual opportunity to over one and one-half million citizens of North Houston, North Harris County and Montgomery County.

Public / Private Partnership
Six universities and the community college system's five colleges join together to offer unduplicated bachelor's (29) degrees, master's (33) degrees, and three special programs for a total of 65 programs.

LSCS local taxpayers and private sector partners built the facility and telecommunications infrastructure at no cost to the state. Universities are responsible for their degrees and support the instructional, facilities utilized, and shared support services costs. The College System is responsible for the instruction and student services at the freshman and sophomore levels.

LSC-University Center is degree driven.

• Partner universities offer courses necessary to complete baccalaureate and master's degree programs at LSC-University Center.

• Operational costs of instruction, facilities, and services are shared pro-rata by the universities based on enrollment.

• Technology and telecommunications interconnect and deliver student support and learning services.

• LSCS colleges offer the freshman and sophomore course work utilizing seamless, articulated AA, AS, and AAS degrees.

• The standards for the quality of the degrees offered and awarded matches standards at the home campus.

• One-stop student support services.

• Diverse multi-level higher education institutions work together and make a difference for students, businesses, and communities.