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  1. I Cannot Access My Online Classes

    Last Updated: 06/11/2026 in Start of Semester
    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...

  2. Locate Your Textbook/Materials

    Last Updated: 06/11/2026 in Start of Semester
    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 Lone...

  3. Course Evaluations

    Last Updated: 06/11/2026 in End of Semester
    Course Evaluations are found in myLoneStar . Once you are logged in, on the Student Homepage click Links  in the left-hand column. Choose Course Evaluations . Scroll down on this page to your course list. Click on the evaluation icon to th...

  4. Cannot Reply to Thread in Discussions

    Last Updated: 06/11/2026 in Discussions
    If you do not see the Start a New Thread button or the Reply to Thread button after clicking on an existing thread, the discussion topic may be locked.                                         See Unable to See Start a New Thread Button . S...

  5.  Participate in Discussions

    Last Updated: 06/11/2026 in Discussions
    How to Access Discussions Show Video Walkthrough Click on Collaboration on the navbar and select Discussions . The Discussions List screen appears. Click on the desired discussion topic l...

  6. Grid View and Reading View

    Last Updated: 06/11/2026 in Discussions
    Discussions Settings Click on Collaboration on the navbar and select Discussions . The Discussions List screen appears. Click on the Settings button on the top right corner of the Discussions screen. Select a view. . Grid View Gr...

  7. Submitting or Leaving a Quiz Early

    Last Updated: 06/11/2026 in Quizzes
    When attempting a Quiz  in D2L, you can leave your  Quiz Attempt either by Submitting the quiz, which will end the quiz and submit your attempt to your Instructor, or you can attempt to leave the quiz early. If you leave a quiz early, you will...

  8. Rate Discussion Posts

    Last Updated: 06/11/2026 in Discussions
    An instructor may use a feature in a discussion topic allowing students to rate their peers' posts. There are three different rating scales. 5 Star Rating Number of stars are averaged; everyone can see the average rating. Click on the discu...

  9. Delete/Edit a Discussion Post

    Last Updated: 06/11/2026 in Discussions
    Deleting a Discussion Thread or Post Students cannot delete their own discussion threads or posts, but students can edit their threads and posts. If you need a post deleted, contact your instructor.  Editing a Discussion Thread or Post Click t...

  10. Quiz Question Pictures Are Not Displaying

    Last Updated: 06/11/2026 in Quizzes
    If you encounter a quiz question with a missing image, take a screen shot if you can. Please note the question number and the question wording. Contact the Service Desk Contact the Service Desk to document the problem and get an Incident ...

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