You Need to Know

Emergency Alerts

Snowstorms, fires, and other emergencies can result in a campus closing. You don’t want to drive to HCC and discover it’s closed! Sign up and tell us how to reach you, and we’ll provide emergency alerts via phone, text, or email.

Consumer Information

The federal government mandates the disclosure of certain information to you as a consumer. This includes statistics on crime and safety, the cost of education, privacy, and more. All this information is available on HCC’s Consumer Information page.

Student Policies

Ignorance is definitely not bliss: you need to know your responsibilities and rights at HCC! It’s all in the Student Handbook—your first “must read” text at HCC. It might not win a Pulitzer prize, but we guarantee you’ll find loads of information you didn’t know. Start your education here!

Commencement

How do I get my cap and gown? When is Awards Night? How many guests can attend Commencement? Where and when will it take place? How do I purchase a Commencement photo? If your question has to do with Commencement, the answer is on the Commencement page.

Academic Calendar

When does the semester start? When is the last day to drop a class? When is spring break? Final exams? Priority registration? Commencement? It’s all in the academic calendar—make sure it’s on your calendar, too!

Student Services