The LSC-Online PASS Program (Providing Academic Support to Students) is designed to serve students who have academic holds, including Academic Probation, Continued Academic Probation, or Academic Suspension. To participate, students must plan to take classes in the upcoming semester at LSC-Online. The PASS program offers targeted academic support to help students address academic challenges, improve their performance, and develop skills that support long-term success in college and beyond.

Academic Standing Categories

• Good Standing: A student will be considered to be in good academic standing when the student earns both a semester and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
• Academic Warning: The first time a student earns a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0, the student is placed on academic warning.
• Academic Probation: The second time a student earns a semester GPA and a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0, the student is placed on academic probation.
• Academic Progress (Good Standing): A student will be considered to be making academic progress when the student earns a semester GPA of at least 2.0 but has a cumulative GPA less than 2.0.
• Academic Suspension: A student with a continuing history of low academic performance is placed on academic suspension when the student: 1) has been on academic warning and probation; 2) has a cumulative GPA below 2.0; and 3) has a semester GPA below 2.0. An academic suspension will result in a student being denied enrollment for a minimum of one spring or fall semester.

How to Enroll in the PASS Program for the Upcoming Semester

1. Complete the Online Student Support Form located in your myLoneStar student portal. This form is available ONLY for LSC-Online students. If your designated Home Campus is different, you can find your campus representative for Academic Holds on the Academic Standing information page.
2. Complete the PASS seminar. You will receive instructions on how to access and complete the seminar after we receive your Online Student Support Form submission.
3. Meet with a PASS advisor.
4. Schedule your classes based on the PASS advisor’s recommendation.

Suspension Appeal Process

Students may appeal their academic suspension in writing to the Probation and Suspension Committee.  If extenuating circumstances exist, students may appeal their academic suspension in writing and submit their appeal to the Probation and Suspension Committee. The appeal will go before a committee to be considered.

An Academic Suspension Appeal does NOT apply to any issues related to Financial Aid. Students who are not meeting Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) must follow the Financial Aid Appeal Process instead.

For questions about Financial Aid, contact the Financial Aid Office at 281.290.2700 or email FACC@LoneStar.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When is my academic hold removed?
 A: Students must achieve a term GPA of a 2.0 or higher before the academic hold is removed. It is the student’s responsibility to check his/her account for any changes to their academic status.

Q: Will I be able to enroll in classes on my own?
 A: LSC-Online PASS advisors will allow students to enroll themselves in the number of classes determined by the advisors. 

Q: Will my current academic standing affect my financial aid?
 A: You will need to contact a Financial Aid Advisor by visiting the Lone Star College Financial Aid info page.