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Office: 443-518-1240
Fax: 443-518-4426
Location: RCF-233
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Records and Registration Services

Request or update your student record information

If you need a transcript, your enrollment verified, a duplicate diploma or need to tell HCC that something’s changed, take a look below to see all the ways the Office of Records, Registration and Veterans' Affairs can serve you.

  • Request Your HCC Transcript

    Request your HCC transcript one of three ways. Transcripts are generally processed in 2-3 business days; allow extra time during the start and end of term, Commencement and peak registration.

    1. Online:

    • Order a PDF transcript, mailed paper transcript, or transcript for pick-up.
    • Current students should access Parchment, our online transcript ordering system, directly through myHCC.
    • Former students will need to create an account with Parchment.
    • There is a $2.25 fee per transcript for this service.

    2. By mail, fax or email:

    • Download, print and fill out the transcript request form.  
    • Send the completed form to:
      Office of Records, Registration and Veterans' Affairs
      Howard Community College, RCF-233
      10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
      Columbia, MD 21044
      Fax: 443-518-4426
      Email: HCCtranscript@howardcc.edu

    3.  In person:

    • Fill out the transcript request form.
    • Bring required photo ID and your completed form to the Office of Records, Registration and Veterans' Affairs. (A maximum of two copies may be picked up each day) 
    • After hours? Just leave it in the drop box outside the main office entrance.

    In accordance with MD HB-283, students have the right to a free transcript from HCC. There is no charge for transcripts ordered directly from HCC, either in person or via mail, fax, or email.

  • Request an Enrollment Verification

    Request an enrollment verification form one of two ways:

    1. Online

    • Visit the National Student Clearinghouse.
    • Your enrollment information is submitted to the Clearinghouse approximately once a month during the fall and spring terms, beginning the first week of classes. Enrollment will be reported once during the winter term, and twice during the summer term. Your enrollment verification will be available online once your registration information has been received by the Clearinghouse.

    2. In Person

    • Fill out the enrollment verification request form.
    • Bring required photo ID and completed form to the Office of Records, Registration & Veterans' Affairs (RCF-233).
    • Note: During peak times, these requests may take up to five business days.
    • All Department of Education loan deferment requests are required to be processed after the third week of the fall and spring semesters. Winter and summer enrollment verifications will be processed as submitted to RRVA.
    • After hours? Just leave it in the drop box outside the office entrance.
  • Change Your Contact Information

    Did your contact information change? Did you move? Let the Office of Records, Registration and Veterans' Affairs know so you don't miss out on important information.

    By mail, fax or email:

    • Fill out the Change of Information form.
    • Send the completed form to:
      Office of Records, Registration and Veterans' Affairs
      Howard Community College, RCF 233 
      10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
      Columbia, MD 21044
      fax: (443) 518-4426
      email: register@howardcc.edu

    In person

    • Fill out the Change of Information form.
    • Bring required photo ID and completed form to the Office of Records, Registration and Veterans' Affairs.
    • After hours? Just leave it in the drop box outside our office entrance.
  • Change Your Residency

    Did you move into Howard County or the state of Maryland? Complete and submit an Appeal for Change of Residency Status along with two supporting documents. Requests for a change in residency status will be considered during the first three weeks of fall and spring terms or the first week of winter and summer terms. After that time, requests will be considered for the next term. 

  • Order Duplicate Diploma

    Can't find your Howard Community College diploma? Have it replaced in one of two ways:

    1. By Mail

    • Download, print and fill out the Request for Duplicate Diploma form.
    • Provide a check or money order for $25.
    • Send the form and payment to: 
      Office of Records, Registration and Veterans' Affairs
      Howard Community College, RCF 233 
      10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
      Columbia, MD 21044

    2. In Person:

    • Fill out the Request for Duplicate Diploma form.
    • Pay $25 at the Cashier’s Office.
    • Bring required photo ID, receipt and completed form to the Office of Records, Registration and Veterans' Affairs.
  • Protect Your Student Record Information
    • When you enroll at Howard Community College, you become responsible for all actions taken on your student record. All changes to your student record must be done by you via your HCC email or in writing. Your parents, spouse or others cannot make these changes.
    • In addition, never share your username or passwords to college-assigned accounts. This ensures that your online identity remains both protected and authenticated. Learn more about how HCC protects your student record information.
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