Preparing For Class

Lone Star College System’s distance learning program, formerly eCollege, is now Lone Star College-Online.

Replacing the system’s eCollege, LSC-Online will begin to offer a 24-hour help desk service later this year, online-specific course evaluations and dedicated resource sites to assist in supporting faculty and online students.
 

Preparing for Class
 
Before the semester...
Girl with laptop

1. Get my eCollege Login information.
Find Your eCollege Username & Password

2. Get my computer ready:
     a. Completing the Browser Check, Browser Check.
     b. Update IMPORTANT Java Settings.
     c. If using Internet Explorer, Configure IE.

3. Login to eCollege Vista.
Even though I may not see any classes until the first day of class, it is good to get logged in early.
Login - Go To Class

4. Try Vista now!
Complete the Vista Student orientation if I am new to eCollege Vista, to practice using the eCollege Vista tools. Vista Student Orientation

5. Order my textbooks.
MyRecords

6. Visit my instructor’s website for important information about my class.
Faculty Pages

By the end of DAY ONE of the Semester...
Abacus1. Log in to my class(es).
Go To Class

2. Change my password.
Password Management

3. Troubleshoot technical problems.
eCollege HelpDesk

4. Install the LockDown Browser ONLY IF your instructor requires it.
LockDown Browser
During the Semester...
Reading Glasses1. Visit Online Library Resources.
Lone Star College System Online Library Resources

2. Access tutoring services as directed by my instructor or as needed.
Tutoring

3. Take tests as directed by my instructor.
Testing Centers

4. Evaluate my courses.
MyRecords
Lone Star College-eCollege
5000 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands TX 77381-4356
Phone 832.813.6700
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