S1: E19 | Your Next Step Starts Here: Transfer Pathways at LSCO

Gator Bites

Gator Bites
S1: E19 | Your Next Step Starts Here: Transfer Pathways at LSCO
Feb 23, 2026 Season 1 Episode 19
Lamar State College Orange

What happens after LSCO? In this episode of Gator Bites, Daniel McLemore sits down with Kendra De La Fuente and Karina Salgado Estrada to talk about LSCO’s upcoming Transfer Fair - an event designed to connect students directly with four-year universities ready to welcome Gators into bachelor’s programs. From understanding core completion and seamless transfer agreements to exploring scholarships and reducing credit loss, this conversation breaks down how students can confidently take their next step and turn long-term goals into a real, actionable plan.

About Lamar State College Orange:
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) is a two-year, state-supported institution located on the banks of the Sabine River in Orange, Texas. As part of the Texas State University System, LSCO is committed to transforming lives and communities through the continual pursuit of academic, professional, and personal excellence. Serving more than 5,500 students, the College offers associate degrees and certificates in academic, technical, and workforce fields, providing new and unique opportunities for growth and success. With a focus on accessibility, affordability, and innovation, LSCO serves a diverse student population, including a high percentage of first-generation college students. Through strong community partnerships, dedicated faculty and staff, and innovative student support services, LSCO is the bridge connecting those it serves to a bright, Orange future.

Episode Artwork S1: E19 | Your Next Step Starts Here: Transfer Pathways at LSCO 14:24 Episode Artwork S1: E18 | Ten Months to a New Career: Dental Assisting at LSCO 13:59 Episode Artwork S1: E17 | Every Word Matters: Inside LSCO’s Court Reporting Program 26:28 Episode Artwork S1: E:16 | Meeting You Where You Are: Workforce Pathways at LSCO 25:56 Episode Artwork S1: E15 | Built to Last: Inside LSCO’s New Machine Shop Program 35:00 Episode Artwork S1: E14 | Credit for Service: Empowering Texas’ Juvenile Justice Workforce 8:59 Episode Artwork S1: E13 | Balancing Books and Bedtime: The Journey of a Student Parent 14:27 Episode Artwork S1: E12 | Access, Community, and Opportunity: LSCO in Polk County 17:35 Episode Artwork S1: E:11 | Finding Your Voice: Inside Student Leadership at LSCO 26:23 Episode Artwork S1: E10 | Your Future. Our Focus: Student Leadership in Action 21:05 Episode Artwork S1: E9 | The Heart of Nursing: LSCO’s First RN Students in Polk County 10:44 Episode Artwork S1: E8 | Behind the Supply Chain: Inside LSCO’s Logistics Program 23:05 Episode Artwork S1: E7 | Investing in Students: Banking Education at LSCO 17:31 Episode Artwork S1: E6 | Dispatching Help, Delivering Hope: Jillian’s Journey 20:05 Episode Artwork S1: E5 | Future Leaders, Present Impact: Inside LSCO’s FBLA 16:24 Episode Artwork S1: E4 | From Student to Storyteller: Elaina’s LSCO Journey 12:30 Episode Artwork S1: E3 | Leading the Way: Student Ambassadors at LSCO 6:45 Episode Artwork S1: E2 | CSI: Gator Style – The Forensic Science Program at LSCO 12:21 Episode Artwork S1: E1 | What Dr. Wendy Elmore Plans for LSCO’s Gator Community 14:19