Accreditations and Affiliations

Lone Star College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts in Teaching, and Associate of Applied Science Degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lone Star College, to file a third-party comment at the time of the 10-year review, and to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Normal inquiries about Lone Star College such as admissions requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc. should be addressed directly to Lone Star College and not to the Commission’s office. Accredited since 1976, Lone Star College was re-accredited in 2012 through the 10-year re-affirmation process.

Individual programs at Lone Star College are further approved by numerous national associations and state credentialing agencies. To obtain or review documents describing a program’s accreditation, approval or licensing, contact the program directly. Program contact information may be found by going to LoneStar.edu/programs-workforce.htm.

Accreditations and Affiliations

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
American Bar Association
American Council on Education
American Dental Association
American Health Information Management Association
American Society of Health - System Pharmacists Commission on Credentialing
American Veterinary Medical Association
Building Industry Consulting Services International
Cisco Regional Academy
Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs
Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care in conjunction with the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs
Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Microsoft Academy
Microsoft IT Academy
Microsoft MOS Certification Test Center
National Association of Schools of Music
National Automotive Education Foundation
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodyworks
National Kitchen and Bath Association
Oil and Gas Drilling and Production - International Association of Drilling Contractor
Texas Board of Nursing
Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
Texas Community College Speech & Theatre Association
Texas Department of State Health Services
Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Theatre Association
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Texas Real Estate Commission
Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Texas State Cosmetology Commission
The Community Leadership Association
Truck Driving - Texas Department of Public Safety