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Fall semester classes will start Aug. 24, 2026 and end Dec. 13, 2027. Spring semester classes will begin Jan. 19, 2027 and last through May 16, 2027. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

Lone Star College approves 2026-27 academic calendar

By Julianna Washburn

The Lone Star College board of trustees approved the academic calendar for the 2026-27 school year at its regular board meeting May 1.

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