LSC will award diplomas and certifications to students who fulfilled their requirements in summer and fall 2022 as well as candidates who will complete their programs in spring and summer 2023. According to a news release May 8, Lone Star College awarded 9,476 students with a degree or certificate during spring 2022 commencement celebrations, representing a 2% increase from 2021. In addition, LSC conferred 103 baccalaureate degrees during a special ceremony.
Community Impact reported in 2022 that both LSC-University Park and LSC-Tomball saw record numbers in graduation last year. LSC-University Park awarded 1,010 diplomas in 2022, the largest graduating class in the college's history. LSC-Tomball graduated more than 800 students in 2022. Graduation numbers for 2023 were not available before commencement.
“Commencement marks a new beginning for our new graduates, whether they choose to further their education at a four-year university or enter the workforce,” LSC Chancellor Stephen C. Head said in a news release. “We are extremely proud of their accomplishments and are excited to share this momentous occasion with them and their loved ones.”
Lone Star College Commencement Ceremonies:
LSC Baccalaureate Program
- StoneBridge Church, 1 Stonebridge Church Drive, The Woodlands
- Friday, May 12 at 6 p.m.
- Featured speaker: Tracy White Weeden, Ed.D., Neuhaus CEO and President
- Berry Center of Northwest Houston, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress
- Saturday, May 13, at 10 a.m.
- Featured speakers: Valerie Jones, Ed.D., LSC CyFair President and Agnes Gunawan, LSC-CyFair spring 2023 graduate
- Fallbrook Church, 12512 Walters Road, Houston
- Saturday, May 13 at 3 p.m.
- Featured speakers: Sheila Jackson Lee, U.S. Representative for 18th Congressional District of Texas; Sylvester Turner, City of Houston Mayor; and Melenny Rios, LSC-Houston North student
- M.O. Campbell Educational Center, 1865 Aldine Bender Road, Houston
- Saturday May 13 at 10 a.m.
- Featured speaker: Katherine McIlhany, LSC-Kingwood spring 2023 graduate
- The Woodlands Church, 1 Fellowship Drive, The Woodlands
- Thursday, May 11 at 6 p.m.
- Featured speaker: Stephen Mackey, 2Words Character Development Founder/CEO; Erika Santos, LSC-Montgomery fall 2022 graduate
- M.O. Campbell Educational Center, 1865 Aldine Bender Road, Houston
- Friday, May 12 at 6 p.m.
- Featured speaker: Paula M. Mendoza, President and Chief Executive Officer of Possible Missions, Inc., Pos Mis, Inc. and Possible Properties, LLC
- Virtual ceremony
- Saturday, May 13 at 10 a.m.
- Featured Speaker: Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC Chancellor
- Tomball Events Center, 20235 Cypress Rosehill Road, Tomball
- Friday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m.
- Featured Video: Faculty and staff present Keynote Year in Review
- Berry Center of Northwest Houston, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress
- Friday, May 12 at 9 a.m.
- Featured speaker: Reggie Rusk, Stay Recruited founder and partner
