Welcome to Housatonic Community College and your new status as an HCC Scholar!
Your education, your way means that we are committed to helping you through the enrollment process with weekend and evening options:
Enroll In A Day Saturday Schedule (August 21)
Admissions Information Session
9:00 am and again 10:00am
We’re kicking off our event at 10AM with a Welcome from our Dean of Students, Dr. Kim McGinnis and a presentation by the Admissions Team. Our information session will cover Campus Resources, Admissions and Next Steps. We’ll be available to answer any general questions to help expedite your acceptance to HCC.
Haven’t applied? No need to worry. Bring your proof of high school graduation and a copy of your immunizations and we’ll help expedite your admissions process. We’ll have computers available for students to submit their online application. If interested in completing your application ahead of time, click here.
Our Admissions department will be available to assist walk-ins between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.
Need Help with Next Steps? Visit our Student Services Center
8:30am-4:00pm Having difficulty navigating the enrollment process? Our team is available to assist with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Registration.
Placement Testing
Only available to students who arrive between 9:00 am and 10:00 am
Testing will be offered to students who are unable to self-report their U.S. high school GPA, completed high school outside of the country, identify as English as a Second Language learner, and/or those who earned a GED but are unable to provide assessment scores.
Advising - Don't wait in line, schedule your Advising appointment in advance.
Between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm
The Advising and Student Success Center welcomes all new, readmit, transfer and continuing students who are accepted and ready for academic advisement to meet with our professional advisors for the Enrollment Events! To get started, be sure to have your student Banner ID number (on your acceptance email) and schedule your advising appointment in advance. Limited Walk-ins will be accommodated.
Our expert academic advisors will provide you with a host of options to help you build your course schedule. For more information on how to finalize your course selection and registration, our Student Services Center will be available to help.
Financial Aid 101
9:30 am and again at 10:30 am Need guidance with completing the FAFSA or the AACTUS application? We can help! Join our presentation for an overview of the Financial Aid process. A representative will be available to answer general questions.
Our Financial Aid department will be available to assist walk-ins between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.
Join Us For Ice Cream and Meet Your New HCC Family
Between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Join us in our courtyard between 11AM-1PM to receive complimentary ice cream and get acquainted with your new home-away-from-home.
Enrollment Week Schedule (August 16-20, August 23-27)
Check In
8:30am
Check In begins and will be available throughout the day to help you navigate our Registration Week event
Need Help with Next Steps? Visit our Student Services Center
Between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm Having difficulty navigating the enrollment process? Our team is available to assist with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Registration.
Placement Testing
9:00 am
Placement Testing will be available to students who are unable to provide their U.S. High School GPA, SAT or ACT scores.
Complete Your Admissions Process
10:00 am
Complete your Admissions process and turn in your missing documents (Immunization form and proof of high school completion)
New Student Orientation
11:00 am Complete your new student orientation
Join us for Lunch
12:30-1:00pm
Join us in the courtyard for lunch from 12:30pm to 1:00pm and get acquainted with your new home-away-from home.
Advising - Don't wait in line, schedule your Advising appointment in advance.
1:00 pm
The Advising and Student Success Center welcomes all new, readmit, transfer and continuing students who are accepted and ready for academic advisement to meet with our professional advisors for the Enrollment Events! To get started, be sure to have your student Banner ID number (on your acceptance email) and schedule your advising appointment in advance. Limited Walk-ins will be accommodated.
Our expert academic advisors will provide you with a host of options to help you build your course schedule. For more information on how to finalize your course selection and registration, our Student Services Center will be available to help.
Build Your Schedule
12:30 pm Build your own schedule and register for classes!
Learn About Continuing & Professional Education!
Are you interested in the short-term programs with industry credentials offered HCC?
Our array of programs helps to prepare students for opportunities in new careers and/or enhances their skills. These include programs in allied healthcare with training programs in CNA/Patient Care Technician, Certified Professional Coder, Community Health Worker, EMT, Sterile Processing Technician, and Pharmacy Technician as well as classes in business for Grant Writing, National Certified Bookkeeper and Real Estate. The manufacturing industry is in high demand for skilled workers in CNC Operator and Introduction to Manufacturing, both with industry NIMS credentials. Programs in information technology (CompTIA), hospitality (Food Handler & Bartending), and Personal Trainer National Certification can all lead to rewarding careers.
Our Continuing Education staff will be available to answer questions about the non-credit programs and how to apply for tuition assistance. We will provide information on available grants to help pay for the training in variety of the non-credit programs. Students can also register and get their student Banner ID with the student Badge the same day. Join us to learn more.
Continuing & Professional Education (non-credit)
I 203-332-5057 I housatonic.edu/ce
THANK YOU!
Thank you for joining us. We look forward to welcoming you to HCC this upcoming 2021-22 school year! For your convenience, below is a helpful list of departmental contact information: