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.

Current and Graduating High School Students

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

• Freshman Focus Application

This application is for graduating high school seniors. This program provides an opportunity for seniors to be admitted, tested, advised, and registered prior to high school graduation and HCC's general new student registration period. Application Fee: Waived

• The Freshman Focus Application for Admissions - Online | PDF
• The Freshman Focus Scholarship Application - PDF

• James W. Rouse Scholars Application

The James W. Rouse Scholars program is a selective admissions honors and leadership program designed for graduating high school seniors. Application Fee: $35

• The James W. Rouse Application for Admission - Online | PDF
• • The James W. Rouse Application - Student Essay
  • The James W. Rouse Application - Secondary Report
• The James W. Rouse Scholarship Application - PDF

• Silas Craft Collegians Application

The Silas Craft Collegians admissions program is for students whose performance in high school does not reflect their academic potential. Application Fee: $25

• The Silas Craft Collegians Application - PDF
• The Silas Craft Collegians Scholarship Application - PDF

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