Classes at LSC-Kingwood started today after damage from Hurricane Harvey delayed the campus’ original Aug. 28 start date.

Sustaining the most damage of all Lone Star College System campuses, LSC-Kingwood took on water in six of its nine buildings, and officials have worked to convert nearly 600 face-to-face courses to online or hybrid formats.

“While the hurricane damaged our buildings, it did not shake our determination to get students educated,” said LSC-Kingwood President Katherine Persson. “Campus personnel pulled together to ensure that students were able to register, pay, and attend classes by Sept. 25.”

As of Sept. 22, LSC-Kingwood had a seven percent increase in student enrollment, according to a release from the college. More than 13,000 students are taking online classes and in-person and hybrid courses are being held in the Student Conference Center and the Music Instructional Building on campus.

The LSC-Atascocita Center, the East Montgomery County Improvement District, LSC-North Harris and LSC-Montgomery are also hosting classes for LSC-Kingwood students.

“We are very grateful to our sister colleges and community partnerships that have worked with us to provide vital classroom and lab spaces,” Persson said.