Howard Community College has an open door policy for admission for students who have the maturity and ability to benefit from the college's learning programs. No student will be denied general admission to the college's credit programs except as prescribed by law.

• Standard Application for Admissions
• International (F1) Students Application

Standard Application for Admissions

If you are enrolling in credit classes at HCC for the first time or if you are seeking to return to HCC to take additional courses, you may

• online application 
• standard application - PDF

Please note: Graduating high school seniors should complete one of the applications below. All other students with the exception of those seeking admission as International (F1) Students, should complete the Standard Application for Admissions.

Download an Application

The following forms can be printed and mailed to HCC. To view and print the applications you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. Please enclose a check or money order for the application fee, if required.

Graduating High School Students

HCC has established several enrollment programs specifically for high school students.

Freshman Focus Application

• Applications for the Freshman Focus Program are no longer being accepted for Fall 2012.  High School applicants are encouraged to fill out the Standard Application for Admissions.

James W. Rouse Scholars Application 

• Applications for the James W. Rouse Scholars Program are no longer being accepted for Fall 2012.  High School applicants are encouraged to fill out the Standard Application for Admissions. 

 Silas Craft Collegians Application

• Applications for the Silas Craft Collegians Program are no longer being accepted for Fall 2012.  High School applicants are encouraged to fill out the Standard Application for Admissions.

The Early Entrance Program helps high school students who want to enroll in HCC courses during their junior or senior years.

• Early Entrance Application

International (F1) Students Application

Students applying for F1 visa status must complete the International Student Application for Credit Degree and Certificate Programs. Application Fee: $50