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We are excited you are applying to HCC! Whether you're a recent high school graduate, transferring to HCC, attending another college, or returning to college as an adult, HCC has what you need. And, online courses and programs make it easy to achieve your goals from anywhere and at any time.

Howard Community College (HCC) believes that learning is a lifelong process and knowledge is acquired in many ways. In addition to the traditional classroom setting, mastery of college-level knowledge, competencies, and skills may occur as a result of noncredit training and nontraditional learning experiences. Find out more about HCC’s Credit for Prior Learning policy to get started.

Please review our New Student Enrollment Checklist.

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Enrollment Steps for Credit Programs

Your application to HCC is just the first step. Follow this guide to the enrollment process and get there from here!

How to Apply to HCC

How to Set Up Your HCC Credentials

International and Immigrant Students

Howard Community College is a smart choice for your college courses and English language learning - a quality education built on value. We offer programs and courses for in-demand careers on a campus that's exactly what you'd expect at a U.S. college - green open spaces that invite students to stay and study.

International Student Resources

Current HCC Students Applying to Nursing and Allied Health

Once you're a student at HCC, find out the distinct admissions requirements of your particular field of interest. Admission to the clinical component of allied health programs requires the successful completion of certain prerequisite courses. Always check first with an allied health advisor before taking a course elsewhere because it may not transfer to HCC.

Nursing and Allied Health Admissions

Register for noncredit classes

If you’re interested in enhancing job skills or exploring a personal interest, sign up instead for one of our noncredit courses. There’s no need to apply for noncredit classes. Continuing Education classes are offered throughout the county on days, evenings, and weekends. There are no grades or exams (except for licensure courses) - just learning and enjoyment.

Explore HCC’s Continuing Education Division