Welcome to the International Education - Globalizing the Campus Office (IE-GCO) website at Howard Community College.   As a means to globalize the HCC campus, and thereby enhance the ability of its students, faculty, and staff to understand and respond to a rapidly changing world, the IE-GCO provides leadership and direction for the college’s international/global programs, including:

• Advocacy and Awareness of Global Education Issues
• Internationalizing Curriculum
• Exchange Programs with International Colleges and Institutions
• Study Abroad Programs
• International Education Week
• International Grants for Faculty
• International Visitors
• Represent HCC to External Organizations, Colleges, and Institutions
• International Articulation Agreements
• Fundraising and Scholarships
• Maryland Community College International Education Consortium (MCCIEC)

From this site you will be able to explore programs and services available through our office, including numerous study abroad opportunities.  Our staff is pleased to help you pursue opportunities to expand your world knowledge through a variety of program options.