All students seeking enrollment in nursing and/or other allied health programs must initially follow Howard Community College's general admissions procedures.  Additional admissions requirements and procedures vary by program.  The college reserves the right to revise admissions policies for all of its clinical healthcare programs in accordance with state law and accreditation requirements, and for reasons deemed necessary for student and program success.

Articulation agreements between HCC and other colleges may be a factor in admission to specific programs.  Students presently planning to change their learning program to nursing and/or other allied health programs must see an academic advisor to complete a change of learning program form.

Admission to the clinical component of allied health programs requires the successful completion of certain prerequisite courses.  Please note that science courses taken at other colleges with online labs may not necessarily transfer to HCC.  Students should check with an allied health advisor before taking a course at another college in pursuit of an HCC allied health program.

Students are encouraged to research their interest in allied health careers through a variety of sources, including web sites such as http://www.explorehealthcareers.org/en/index.aspx and HCC's own Career Services office.  Informational program brochures are also published on this website.  For more information on allied health programs offered by HCC please follow the links on the left-side navigation bar, or contact us at 443-518-4230 or alliedhealth@howardcc.edu.

HCC offers a variety of resources to help students understand the college enrollment process, including managing the cost of their education.  Financial assistance includes grants, scholarships, loans, work-study, and payment plans.  Please visit our Pay for College website and Financial Aid Services to learn more.

Students who have been admitted to the clinical portion of an allied health program at HCC should click here for more information regarding orientation and clinical requirements.  Students must be physically and academically prepared to participate in clinical assignments which occur at different times in a variety of geographical locations.