ADMISSIONS
It is the responsibility of the Office of Admissions and Advising to ensure that all students admitted to the college receive the pre-enrollment services necessary to ensure the successful completion of academic, ­career, and personal goals.
The Admissions and Advising staff advises prospective, newly admitted, transfer, and international (F1) students. The staff also assists visiting students from other institutions (who must also consult their home institution advisors). A special effort is made to prepare students for that most critical first semester of college. In addition to pre-enrollment advising, other services provided by the Office of Admissions and Advising include academic and transfer advising for currently enrolled students, and transcript evaluation and course clearance based on coursework completed at other postsecondary institutions, through the military, other designated organizations, and specific national examination programs (see pages 33-34).
The Admissions and Advising staff welcomes the opportunity to inform students about programs and services that will help them fulfilll their goals.

Programs for High School Students
The college offers a variety of programs for current and graduating high school students including:

JAMES W. ROUSE SCHOLARS PROGRAM–The James W. Rouse Scholars Program is a selective, challenging honors and leadership learning community designed for transfer to distinguished four-year colleges and universities at the end of the sophomore year. The program combines academic opportunities, development of leadership skills, mentorships, cultural and recreational experiences and travel opportunities, including international travel. Rouse Scholars and program faculty and staff work closely with transfer institutions. A number of scholarships specifically designated for this program are available. Admission to the program is competitive based on grades, college entrance exam scores, course selection, intellectual interests, extracurricular activities, recommendations, and other indicators of academic excellence and leadership potential. In certain circumstances, consideration will be given to students for whom traditional indicators of success are not always valid.

SILAS CRAFT COLLEGIANS PROGRAM–The Silas Craft Collegians Program is designed for recent high school graduates whose past academic performance does not reflect their true potential. The program maximizes ­academic achievement, graduation, and transfer. Program features include a customized curriculum that ­prepares students for transfer and for their chosen ­career, skills assessment and development, academic support, men­toring, and various extracurricular, enrichment and travel experiences. A number of scholarships specifically designated for this program are available. Admissions is ­selective and is based upon academic potential, motivation, and specific English and math skill levels.

FRESHMAN FOCUS PROGRAM—Early preparation is directly related to college success. The Freshman ­Focus Program is an award winning program designed specifically for graduating high school seniors who are Howard Community College’s incoming freshmen. The program provides the opportunity to be tested, advised, and registered early, prior to the hectic pace and more limited course selection of general registration. Students who take advantage of this program complete the college registration process prior to high school graduation and prior to all other new students.

EARLY ENTRANCE PROGRAM–Enrollment opportunities are available for high school students throughout the year under certain circumstances. These opportunities include concurrent, early admission, and summer enrollment. Special enrollment conditions apply based upon state law, public and private school regulations, and college policies.
The Early Entrance Program facilitates the enrollment of high school students planning to enroll concurrently at the college during the fall and/or spring of their senior year. The program enables students to plan their high school and HCC schedules at the same time and complete all or most procedures, including application, testing, and registration, well in advance of general registration periods. Students must also fulfill public school system or private school requirements necessary to participate. High school juniors also use Early Entrance procedures but may only take classes after high school hours and/or during the summer. Additional procedures apply for students in the eighth through tenth grades and home schooled students. (See pages 13-14.)

The college reserves the right to grant admission to secondary school students on an individual basis. More information about programs and admissions policies and procedures for current and graduating high school students is available on pages 13-14. For further information, please contact 410-772-4599 or hsinfo@howardcc.edu. Information is also available on the college website at www.howardcc.edu/admissions.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
The New Student Orientation program prepares students for the critical first semester of college. By providing important information about academic policies and procedures, registration options, college services and student activities, the New Student Orientation program helps students avoid potential obstacles to the achievement of their goals while enhancing the enjoyment of campus life. Important information about the transfer process and career preparation is also provided. Students have the opportunity to meet college faculty and staff, as well as fellow students. Comprehensive New Student Orientation programs are conducted immediately prior to the fall and spring terms. In addition to the general New Student Orientation, some programs may require orientation sessions. Additionally, specific workshops are offered by various departments throughout the entire semester for both new and returning students. Further information is provided to students as part of the enrollment process and through the Office of Student Life.

ADVISING SERVICES

Academic Advising
One of the college’s most important responsibilities is to provide comprehensive ­academic advising services. Students are responsible for fulfilling the requirements of their learning program for the catalogue year that applies to them and/or for fulfilling the requirements of other academic goals they may have. Therefore, it is also each student’s responsibility to meet with an advisor prior to each term, during each term and more often, if needed. Advisors provide students with information and recommendations regarding learning programs, course selection, and graduation and transfer preparation. Students in selected programs are assigned to specific academic or faculty advisors as appropriate. All other students are assigned to the Office of Admissions and Advising. Advising is available to all students year round through the Office of Admissions and Advising.
Advising Weeks are scheduled during the first two weeks of each major term’s General Registration period. While advising is available year round, the purpose of the Advising Weeks period is to place special emphasis on early registration options for upcoming terms.
Advising services and the college’s many academic support services are designed to contribute to student success. Students who are notified through the academic warning process that they are at risk are required to meet with an advisor and take additional steps as well.
Important academic and transfer advising information is available to each student on the Office of Admissions and Advising’s website at www.howardcc.edu/advising.  Students are also strongly encouraged to utilize HCC Express’s My Profile feature to check on the accuracy of their personal information such as address, phone, e-mail, learning program, and catalogue year.  For further information, contact the Office of Admissions and Advising at 410-772-4856, then select #3, or Adm-Adv@howardcc.edu.

Transfer Information and Advising
To ensure a successful transfer to other institutions and/or specific programs within institutions, it is each student’s responsibility to regularly meet with an advisor and utilize transfer resources.  For example, the University System (USM) of Maryland institutions have designated certain programs as Limited Enrollment Programs. These programs differ by institution and may include such majors as business administration, computer science, engineering, teacher education and others. It is critical that students work closely with an advisor to ensure they are meeting general and specific requirements, application deadlines, and other criteria right from the start and visit the Transfer Center regularly. 
The Transfer Center is part of the Office of Admissions and Advising (RCF-242; overlooks the campus quad). It provides the following services:
• Transfer Advising and Assistance
• Transfer Website
 www.howardcc.edu/advising–This website offers access to general information, a transfer activities and events calendar, ­college and university websites, transfer scholarship information, other online resources, information about articulation agreements, and more.
• Transfer Fairs–the college conducts general and specialized transfer fairs during the fall and spring terms to inform students about their many transfer options. representatives from a broad range of both public and private, and in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities are available to provide information. Specialized transfer fairs are also held for specific majors, such as teacher education, and nursing and allied health.
• Transfer Workshops–Transfer workshops are conducted throughout the year and focus on various topics, including transfer scholarships, transferring as an international student, limited enrollment programs, professional school opportunities, and others.
• Joint Transfer and Career Programs– Programs are available throughout the year.  These sessions focus on career fields and academic preparation for these fields.
• Transfer Representative Visits–representatives from individual schools visit the college throughout the year and are available to meet with students on an individual basis.
• ARTSYS–An online transfer system designed to provide guidance to students planning to transfer to Maryland public colleges and universities, and several private institutions.
• CollegeView–A computer program offering virtual tours of North American college campuses.
• Internet–Access to college, scholarship and financial aid websites, as well as many related websites.
• Transfer Library–A collection of guidebooks, catalogues, viewbooks, transfer applications, scholarship materials, and other resources are available.
• Specialized Transfer Information–Information is available for students with specific concerns or interests, including information for international students, students with disabilities, athletes and others.

For further information, visit or contact the Transfer Center located within the Office of Admissions and Advising (RCF-242; 410-772-4266; transfer@howardcc.edu).
Excelsior College Consortium
HCC has developed a consortium agreement with Excelsior College in Albany, NY, providing an avenue for HCC students to complete degrees at both the associate and bachelor levels.  Students may transfer to Excelsior up to 90 credits earned at HCC, and may be eligible for discounted rates on Excelsior’s tuition and fees.  Excelsior provides generous transfer benefits to students who have earned college credits through both traditional and non-traditional avenues, including CLEP and DSST exams, military, and employment experience.  Students can complete the bachelor’s degree programs from home, through a combination of online classes and credit by examination.  For more information about this consortium, visit
www.howardcc.edu/excelsior or contact the Office of Admissions and Advising (410-772-4266; transfer@howardcc.edu).

RECORDS AND REGISTRATION
The Office of Records and Registration oversees all forms of registration, including online (HCC Express), Touchtone Telephone and in-person registration services. This office is also responsible for related processes such as enrollment verification, the posting of grades, and the issuance of official transcripts. The Office of Records and Registration also administers the graduation process, including the graduation petition process, issuance of diplomas and certificates, and commencement.  Students will be asked to provide a valid photo ID (preferably a Student ID) in order to access registration services in person. More information about these services is available on page 31, or by contacting the Office of Records and Registration (RCF-233; 410-772-4764; records-registration@howardcc.edu).
 The Office of Records and Registration also assists members of the Maryland National Guard with eligibility verification for tuition discounts.  (More information is available on page 17, through the office’s website or by contacting the office directly.)  Veterans Affairs are also administered by the Office of Records and Registration (see below).

VETERANS AFFAIRS
Howard Community College is particularly concerned with the educational, career, and personal advancement of men and women who have served in the Armed Forces and their qualified dependents. Veterans Affairs services are administered by the Office of Records and Registration. The coordinator of veterans affairs provides assistance to former military personnel, active duty military personnel, reserve duty military personnel and dependents of veterans who are disabled or deceased in the course of active duty military service. These services include working with veterans and their qualified dependents to initiate processes necessary to activate and maintain their benefits, arrange participation in the college’s Veteran’s Deferred Payment Plan and tutorial services. The coordinator of Veterans Affairs also facilitates access to other college services such as financial aid and scholarships, disability support services and HCC’s Veterans’ Deferred Payment Plan (more information is available on pages 22 and 42). For more information on veterans benefits, visit www.howardcc.edu/admissions/pay/veteran_benefits/index.html, or contact the coordinator of veterans affairs in the Office of Records, Registration and Veterans Affairs (RCF-233; 410-772-4514; veteransaffairs@howardcc.edu).

FINANCIAL AID SERVICES
It is the college’s goal that no student should be restricted from attending HCC because of limited financial resources. To meet this goal the college maintains a program of grants, scholarships, loans and part-time employment for eligible students who are accepted and enrolled in the college as certificate or degree-seeking students in good standing. Students enrolled in programs not leading to a degree or certificate awarded by Howard Community College are not eligible for financial aid. Detailed information regarding financial aid and scholarships is located on pages 25-29. For further information, visit or contact the Financial Aid Services Office (RCF-222; 410-772-4912; finaid@howardcc.edu.)
For a full overview of all the college’s services to help students pay for college, go to www.howardcc.edu/admissions/pay.

WELCOME AND INFORMATION CENTER
The Welcome and Information Center operates the campus switchboard and also provides counter service locations throughout the campus, including in the Rouse Company Foundation Student Services Hall (main location), the Hickory Ridge Building and the Burrill Galleria. The center provides students with general information regarding college programs, courses, and services. Information regarding office hours, locations, and directions to and from the campus are also available at each Welcome Center location. Notary services, voter registration information, and various college publications, such as the catalogue and credit and noncredit class schedules, student handbook, and campus maps, are also available through the Welcome and Information Center. The Welcome and Information Center oversees the Student Ambassadors Program. Students interested in participating in this program should contact the Welcome and Information Center at 410-772-4800 or visit the main Welcome and Information Center location (RCF first floor).
To reach the Welcome and Information Center, call the college’s main number at 410-772-4800 (TTY users call via Maryland Relay).

CHILD CARE SERVICES
The Children’s Learning Center provides child care services for the children of students, faculty and staff. Part-time and full-time educational early childhood programs are available for children (ages eight weeks through 24 months) of HCC students and for children (ages 24 months through five years) of HCC students, staff and faculty. Rates vary depending on the age of the child, part-time or full-time enrollment status. HCC students may be eligible for income based subsidies to offset the costs of child care. The center is open Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Children’s Learning Center is also a lab school for students in the Early Childhood Development Program and other programs ­requiring learning experiences with young ­children.
For further information concerning the Children’s Learning Center, contact the Director at 410‑772-4150.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT, COUNSELING AND CAREER SERVICES

Career and Life Planning Services
Whether deciding on a major, preparing to enter the job market, or considering a career change, career and life planning services are available to students, prospective students, alumni and community members. The college offers a wide range of career and life planning services which help students focus on their values, interests, skills, and personality traits. These services include individualized career counseling, special topic workshops, career assessments, and job assistance services. The Resource Library is open to the public and provides a variety of job and career materials, including printed resources, video tapes, and computerized self-assessment and career exploration programs. For further information, contact the Counseling and Career Services Office, room RCF-302 or call 410‑772‑4840. For additional resources, please visit our website at www.howardcc.edu/career.

Cooperative Education/Internships
Cooperative education (co-ops) and internships are supervised work experiences directly related to a student’s learning program and/or career interests. The basic purpose is to integrate classroom theory with work applications. For further information, contact the Counseling and Career Services Office, room RCF-302 or call 410‑772‑4840.

Employment Counseling
Employment Counseling is available to students, alumni and community members who are interested in pursuing full time, part time, permanent and temporary positions.
Available resources include:
• job books listing current openings in the Baltimore/Washington corridor.
• job hunting reference materials featuring books and videos about resume writing, interviewing skills, creative job search techniques, and related topics.
• HCC Jobs Online, job matching database that can be accessed via the internet at www.howardcc.edu/career.

Employment Counseling services include:
• individual assistance in resume writing and interviewing/job search techniques provided on an appointment basis.
• customized workshops on a wide range of topics as requested by the college community.
• job fairs are held each semester and on campus recruiter visits are scheduled regularly.

For further information, contact the Counseling and Career Services Office, room RCF-302 or call 410-772-4840.

Personal Counseling
College can sometimes be a difficult and stressful time for students. With students trying to juggle school, work, and family responsibilities, there are times when these demands can be overwhelming. Personal counseling provides an opportunity to talk with an objective professional about your concerns. What is discussed with a personal counselor will remain confidential and will not be shared with others. There is short-term individual  counseling, as well as crisis intervention, available to students who are struggling with a variety of issues. Personal counseling services are free of charge to HCC students. In addition, there are educational resources available on a wide range of mental health ­issues, as well as information and referral to community programs and services. Personal counselors are available by appointment. To schedule an appointment or for further information, contact the Counseling and Career Services Office, room RCF-302, or call 410-772-4840. Please feel free to visit our webpage at www.howardcc.edu/counseling for additional resources.

Learning Assistance Center
The Learning Assistance Center provides tutoring and academic support services to all students enrolled in credit courses who would like to become more successful and efficient learners. The LAC, located in RCF-340, provides free group tutoring in most courses offered at the college. Drop-in tutoring services are scheduled and advertised each semester. The LAC conducts workshops on study skills, learning styles, time management, memory building, notetaking, and test-taking. Drop-in help for writing assignments is available in the Write Room, located inside the LAC. Tutoring, writing, and study skills software are available for use on computers. For further information, call 410-772-4822.

Student Support Services
Student Support Services is a federally-funded program offering free comprehensive services to eligible students. Eligibility criteria include low-income and/or first generation college (neither parent received a four-year college degree), and/or a documented disability.
The program’s goal is to increase the retention and graduation rates of students at the college. The Student Support Services Program provides free, individualized instruction by academic specialists in the areas of math, reading, writing, English as a second language, and study skills. Learning disabilities specialists assist students who have varying learning styles. Free individual tutoring is available in most courses. Personal, academic, financial aid, career, and transfer counseling is available to program students. Advocacy, assistance with accommodations, and equipment are also available for students with disabilities. For further information, call 410-772-4629 or come to room RCF-302.

Services for Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Disability Support Services Office upon admission to the college or when contemplating attending the college. A minimum of two weeks notice before classes ­begin is necessary to schedule some accommodations. This will give the college ample opportunity to respond to any special needs of the student, as well as provide the student an opportunity to see what services are available. Prior to receiving accommodations and services, students must initiate a request with the Disability Support Services Office and supply appropriate documentation of a disability. This information is kept confidential unless the student signs a written waiver of release. Services provided to students with documented disabilities include: advocacy, tutoring, interpreters, notetakers, test-taking accommodations, counseling, and academic advising. Equipment such as computer systems with Kurzweil 3000, text Help!, Dragon Naturally Speaking and Zoomtext is available for student use along with other assistive and adaptive technology, closed circuit TV, tape recorders, listening devices, and magnifiers. Students in need of sign language interpreters must contact the Disability Support Services Office at least two weeks prior to the start of classes. For further information, call 410-772-4629 V/TDD or come to room RCF-302.

Vocational Support Services
The Vocational Support Services is designed for students in vocational/career programs who are having academic difficulties or who have disabilities. Vocational Support Services Program provides free small group and individual tutoring in vocational courses, such as nursing, accounting, and electronics. Career Counseling is available from a Career Specialist located in Career Services, room L-140. Group test reviews for vocational courses, and study skills and test-taking workshops are also available. The program assists students with disabilities majoring in vocational/career programs in arranging accommodations and specialized ­equipment.

Retention Services
Retention Services assists in the development of retention plans that support students’ academic persistence and success. This includes student monitoring, assessment, follow-up, skill reinforcement, co-curricular programming, and learning community involvement, which complements enhanced student performance. Programs monitored by Retention Services include Early Alert, Peer Mentoring, and Academic Suspension Appeals. For further information, call 410-772-4822.

Career Links
The Career Links program assists low-income single parents, displaced homemakers and single pregnant women to become economically self-sufficient. The goals of the program are to achieve education and career goals toward long-term economic self-sufficiency.
Career Links staff will help participants determine their goals and decide on the type of work they would like to do based on their interests and past experiences. If appropriate, the staff will help participants plan a program of study, assist with the application for college admission and financial aid, as well as facilitate the registration process. Information on resume writing, interviewing skills, the job search process, and job retention is provided. The staff will also assist program participants with concerns that interfere with job or school activities. Staff members can make referrals to a wide variety of community services. The Career Links program assists with any difficulty participants may encounter on their way to economic self-sufficiency.
Low-income single parents, displaced home­makers, or single pregnant women should contact the Counseling and Career Services ­Office for further information and to attend a Career Links program orientation. For further information, call 410-772-4954 or 410-772-4840.

TEST CENTER
The Test Center provides the college community and members of the larger community with secure, accessible, and professional testing services and resources. It enables students and other test takers to demonstrate knowledge, achieve certification, engage in professional development, enhance competencies, and validate skills developed through lifelong learning. 
Among the exams administered by the Test Center are academic, placement and professional certification exams, including the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), Dantes Subject Standardized Test (DSST), and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS). The Test Center is an authorized testing site for Prometric, Pearson VUE, and Castle, administering industry-based certification examinations. It also offers proctoring services for students attending other national and international postsecondary institutions.
The Test Center administers the nursing entrance exam. This exam must be taken to complete application requirements to the Nursing Program’s clinical segment. The fee for this exam must be paid and submitted to the Cashier’s Office in order to sit for any nursing entrance exam. See page 16 for more information.
All examinees must present a current HCC student identification card, a photo identification card from another academic institution, or an unexpired government issued photo identification document (i.e., driver’s license, passport) with a current photo. No exceptions to this policy will be made.
No food or drink is permitted in the Test Center, including bottled water. No hats or head coverings of any kind will be permitted in testing areas unless worn for religious or medical reasons. Regardless of the reason for allowed headwear, the tester’s ears must be shown to a testing administrator in a private setting to ensure that no recording or listening devices are present. The Test Center will provide any calculators, writing utensils, or scrap paper required for testing. Under no circumstances are children or other individuals besides the examinee allowed in the Test Center. All personal items must be placed in lockers including books, notes, pens, pencils, calculators, cellular telephones, listening and recording devices, electronic devices, purses, watches, wallets, and keys. Lockers are available inside the center.
Proctoring fees are not charged for HCC academic or placement exams. Proctoring fees are charged over and above the cost of the exams for CLEP, DSST and other non-HCC exams. Proctoring fees are paid at the Cashier’s Office. Fees are subject to change. Different charges and payment procedures apply depending on the type of examination. Further information is available on the Test Center website (www.howardcc.edu/admissions/advising/testcenter).
The Test Center’s schedule is published each semester and is subject to change. All tests must be turned in by the posted closing time ­regardless of the time allocated for the exam. The Test Center works closely with HCC’s Disability Support Services Office to provide accommodations for all examinees with disabilities. The Test Center is located in RCF-359.  Further information is available on the Test Center website at www.howardcc.edu/admissions/advising/
testcenter or by contacting the center directly at testcenter@howardcc.edu or 410-772-4853.

STUDENT LIFE
Student Life is comprised of the Student ­Government Association (SGA), the Student Programming Board (SPB), Student Newspaper (The HCC Times), Co-Curricular and Diversity Programs, Wellness, the Game room, Clubs and Leadership Development. Each area provides a distinct service and opportunity to HCC students that complement the classroom through social, multi-cultural, experimental and leadership experiences. Activities are planned based on student input and participation. Any student who has the desire is strongly encouraged to get involved with Student Life as a leader, participant, or volunteer to ensure that these programs are reflective of the interests of the student body.
Student Life also plans several off campus trips such as Broadway plays, amusement parks, museums, and student leadership conferences. Discounts are also offered to local movie theatres, the Maryland Renaissance Festival and the National Aquarium.
All Student Life programs are funded by student generated fees.
Location: Second floor of the Student Activities Center (SA 201).
For further information, call 410-772-4896.

Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) allows for student involvement in the development and administration of college policies and serves as the official voice of the student body. The SGA is comprised of the SGA president, his/her officers and general membership. Working with the student life team, SGA is responsible for designating student funds to college clubs and organizations, as well as selecting specific themes and issues for programs brought to the college by the student body. SGA members also play a significant role in representing the student body on various college and statewide committees. All students are invited and encouraged to participate. For more information on the SGA structure and how to get involved, call or stop by the Student Life or Student Government offices. Email address: SGA@howardcc.edu.
Location: Second floor of Student Activities Center (SA 201B).
For further information, call 410-772-4573.

Student Program Board
The Student Program Board (SPB) is responsible for selecting, planning and implementing a diverse offering of social and educational activities for all HCC students. This board is overseen by the SPB chairperson and comprised of full and part-time students. Students wishing to serve on this board are invited to join by talking with the SPB chairperson (SA 201E) or contacting the Assistant Director of Student Life (SA 201). Activities include, but are not limited to dances, concerts, lectures, films, cultural arts and special events. Email address: SPB@howardcc.edu.
Location: Second floor of the Student Activities Center (SA 201E).
The HCC Times
The student newspaper is published monthly by students for the college community. The editor and staff cooperate with the many different departments on campus to keep the school population informed about school events, resources and club activities.
The paper needs student participation and wishes to encourage any student having an interest in working on the newspaper staff to contact the paper’s editor (SA 201C) or a Student Life staff member. Opportunities exist for experiences in photography, ­desktop publishing, layout and design, advertising, ­creative writing and reporting. Email address: newspaper@howardcc.edu.
Location: Second floor of the Student Activities Center (SA 201C).
For further information, call 410-772-4937.

The Wellness Center
The Wellness Center provides a centralized location for students to learn more about wellness related topics, address health concerns, and take action toward self-improvement. The main goal of the Wellness Center is to empower students to make informed decisions about their health, ultimately enhancing their wellbeing and quality of life. The Wellness Center will have a variety of educational materials, host educational health workshops, plan awareness activities and provide students with referrals as necessary.  Areas of focus include but are not limited to, stress management, nutrition, fitness, reproductive health, alcohol and substance abuse and preventative health services. Visit the wellness center and find balance and harmony in all aspects of your life.  The Wellness Center also provides discounted acupuncture, massage and zero balancing to current students. To schedule an appointment visit www.howardcc.edu/wellness. For more information, please call 410-772-4640 or 410-772-4950.
Location: L 178

The Game Room
The Game Room is equipped with a widescreen TV, pool tables, table tennis, and video arcade games free of charge for students. Board games and tables are also ­provided for student enjoyment. See the Coordinator of Co-Curricular ­Programs or stop by the Student Life office for details.
Location: First floor of the Student Activities Center (SA 101).
For further information, call 410-772-4896.

Clubs
Clubs are formed by students who have a common interest and wish to explore topics and issues that relate to a particular subject; sometimes sharing information with the college community. A list of existing clubs is available in the Office of Student Life. If students desire to start a club, they should contact the Student Government Association president or stop by Student Life (SA 201).

Athletics
The intercollegiate athletic program is an integral part of the college’s educational objectives. The program is part of a network of services provided to enhance the student life environment. As a member of the NJCAA, the Maryland JUCO, and Region XX Conferences, the college provides programs to appeal to a vast majority of the Howard Community College student body.
At present, our sports program offers men’s and women’s lacrosse, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s basketball, cross country, and outdoor track. Participation requires full-time academic enrollment, unless a student possesses a documented learning disability or has accumulated 24 credits over one calendar year with part-time enrollment and has never been full time at any institution. For further information, contact a coach in the Athletic & Fitness Center at 410-772-4804.

Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA)
HCC is a Division III school (Division II in Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Division I in Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse) and a member of the Maryland Juco Athletic Conference and NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association). The college does not offer ANY athletically related aid to Division III  programs. There are available athletic scholarships to Division II programs which are men’s and women’s basketball. The athletic program is funded through a portion of student consolidated fees. A full disclosure of gender participation, expenditures and other resources are made available by the college in the main office in the Athletic & Fitness Center.

Athletic and Fitness Center
All students must have a current student ID to show to the lobby monitor upon entering the building. There is a limited number of daily lockers available. Bring your own lock.  There are open swim, gym and weight room times available for student use. All students need to sign in on a daily basis. Information is located in the Center or at the website www.howardcc.edu.