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Offices & Departments

A handy reference list for the various departments and administrative offices across the college.

  • Academic Support Services
    Contact
    Location: RCF 302
    Phone: 443-518-1320
    Fax: 443-518-4276
    Website: Academic Support
    Staff Directory: Academic Support
    Hours
    Summer 
    Day Hours
    Monday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Tuesday - Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Fall and Spring
    Day Hours
    Monday - Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Thursday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Admissions & Advising
    Contact
    Location: RCF 242
    Phone: 443-518-1200
    Fax: 443-518-4589
    Website: Admissions & Advising
    Staff Directory: Admissions and Advising Staff
    Hours

    Advising Hours

    Day  Hours
    Monday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Tuesday

    9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. in January
    Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

    Admissions and Advising will be open for advising on Saturday, January 12 and January 26 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 


    Front Counter Service Hours

    Day Hours
    Monday - Thursday 8:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    Friday 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    College Closings

    Day Events
    January 21   MLK Jr. Day
    April 15-21 Spring Recess
    Please Note: Office hours subject to change.
  • Athletic & Fitness Center
    Contact
    Location: AF 106
    Phone: 443-518-1380
    Fax: 443-518-4062
    Website: Athletic & Fitness Center
    Hours
    Weight Room - Summer hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Friday  7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Saturday -  Sunday Closed
    Pool - Summer hours
    Day Morning Afternoon Evening
    Monday and Wednesday 7:00 - 8:55 a.m. 12:05 - 2:00 p.m. 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
    Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 - 8:55 a.m. 12:05 - 2:00 p.m. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
    Friday 7:00 - 8:55 a.m. 12:05 - 2:00 p.m. No open hours
    Saturday - Sunday No open hours No open hours No open hours
    Gymnasium - Summer hours
    Day Hours
    Sunday - Saturday No open hours

     

    Dragon Stadium Track 
    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Auxiliary Services
    Contact
    Location: RCF 113
    Phone: 443-518-1400
    Fax: 443-518-4592
    Website: Bookstore
    Staff Directory: Staff Directory
    Hours

    Bookstore Hours for 12/17 - 1/4/19

    Day Time
    Monday, December 17 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (textbook rental return date)
    Tuesday, December 18 - Thursday, December 20 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Daily
    December 21 through January 1, 2019 Closed for Winter Break
    Tuesday, January 2, 2019 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (1st day winter term)
    Wednesday, January 3 - Friday, January 4 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Daily
  • AV/Learning Environments
    Contact
    Location: HW 230
    Phone: 443-518-4819
    Fax: 443-518-4993
    Website: AV/Learning Environments
    Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
    Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Cafe on the Quad
    Contact
    Location: Rouse Company Foundation Building
    Phone: 443-518-4047
    Fax: 443-518-4592
    Website: Dining Services
    Hours
    Current  Cafe and Starbucks Hours of Operation 

    Current Starbucks Hours

    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

    Current Cafe on the Quad Hours

    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

    Simply to Go Hours

    Simply to Go is now closed until the start of the spring semester.

  • Career Links
    Contact
    Location: RCF 302
    Phone: 443-518-1340
    Website: Career Links
    Hours
    Fall & Spring Semester Hours of Operation
    Day Hours
    Monday - Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Thursday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    January & Summer Hours of Operation
    Day Hours
    Monday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Tuesday - Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Thursday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Cashier's Office
    Contact
    Location: RCF 200A
    Phone: 443-518-1862
    Fax: 443-518-4994
    Staff Directory: Staff Directory
    Hours

    Day

    		 Hours
    Monday - Thursday 8:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.*
    Friday 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    * Effective February 4, 2019, the Cashier’s Office will be closing at 6:30pm Monday through Thursday. During the week before and the week of Spring and Fall semesters, the Cashier’s Office will close at 7:30pm Monday through Thursday.
  • Center for Service Learning
    Contact
    Location: MH 120
    Phone: 443-518-1885
    Website: Center for Service Learning
    Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Children's Learning Center
    Contact
    Location: CLCT
    Phone: 443-518-1360
    Fax: 443-518-4151
    Website: Children's Learning Center
    Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 7:15 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Computer Help Desk
    Contact
    Location: DH 110, CL 129
    Phone: 443-518-4444
    Fax: 443-518-4445
    Website: Computer Help Desk
    Staff Directory: Staff Directory
    Hours

    Visit the Computer Lab web pages for the latest computer lab hours and closings.
     

  • Counseling, Career Services, and Job Assistance
    Contact
    Location: RCF 302
    Phone: 443-518-1340
    Fax: 443-518-4499
    Website: Counseling, Career Services and Job Assistance
    Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Disability Support Services
    Contact
    Location: RCF 302
    Phone: 443-518-1300
    Fax: 443-518-4276
    Website: Disability Support Services
    Hours

    Videophone: 443-539-8186

    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Monday - Friday Evening hours available by appointment
  • Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development
    Contact
    Location: HR 100
    Phone: 443-518-1700
    Fax: 443-518-4333
    Website: Continuing Education
    Hours
    Main Campus
    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Charles I. Ecker Business Training Center

    Phone: 443-518-1660 
    Fax: 410-313-6342

    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • English Institute
    Contact
    Location: HR 200
    Phone: 443-518-1681
    Fax: 443-518-4067
    Website: English Institute
    Hours
    Summer Office Hours (May through August)
    Day Hours
    Monday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Saturday - Sunday Closed
    Fall/Spring Office Hours (September through November and February through April)
    Day Hours
    Monday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Saturday - Sunday Closed
    Winter Office Hours (December through January)
    Day Hours
    Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Saturday - Sunday Closed
  • English Language Center
    Contact
    Location: HR 200
    Phone: 443-518-1680
    Fax: 443-518-4067
    Website: English Language Center
    Hours
    Fall/Spring Office Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday & Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Wednesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    Sunday Closed
    Summer Office Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Saturday & Sunday Closed
    Winter Office Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Saturday - Sunday Closed
  • Facilities
    Contact
    Location: PO 010
    Phone: 443-518-1900
    Fax: 443-518-4909
    Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Finance Office
    Contact
    Location: RCF 201
    Phone: 443-518-1860
    Fax: 443-518-4461
    Staff Directory: Finance Office Staff Directory
    Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Financial Aid
    Contact
    Location: RCF 222
    Phone: 443-518-1260
    Fax: 443-518-4576
    Website: Financial Aid
    Hours


    Front Counter Service 

    Day Hours
    Monday - Thursday 8:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    Friday 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


    Counseling Services 

    Day Daytime Hours Evening Hours
    Monday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Tuesday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. No Evening Hours
    Friday Counseling By Appointment Only No Evening Hours

     

    College Closings
    Winter Break Dec. 20. 2018 closing at 5:00 p.m.
    Dec. 21, 2018 - January 1, 2019
    MLK Jr. Day January 21, 2019
    Spring Recess April 15-21, 2019
  • HCC Educational Foundation
    Contact
    Location: MH 102
    Phone: 443-518-1970
    Website: Development & Alumni
    Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Howard P.R.I.D.E.
    Contact
    Location: RCF 302
    Phone: 443-518-1300
    Fax: 443-518-4276
    Website: Howard P.R.I.D.E.
    Staff Directory: Howard P.R.I.D.E.
  • Human Resources
    Contact
    Location: HW 100
    Phone: 443-518-1100
    Fax: 443-518-4447
    Website: Human Resources
    Staff Directory: Human Resources Staff Directory
    Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Instructional Media
    Contact
    Location: CL 232
    Phone: 443-518-4848
    Fax: 443-518-4993
    Website: Instructional Media
  • International Education and Study Abroad
    Contact
    Location: CL 113
    Phone: 443-518-1640
    Fax: 443-518-4571
    Website: International Education & Study Abroad
    Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Learning Assistance Center
    Contact
    Location: RCF 340
    Phone: 443-518-1320
    Fax: 443-518-4092
    Website: Learning Assistance Center
    Staff Directory: Learning Assistance Center
    Hours
    Day Office Hours Tutoring Hours
    Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Library
    Contact
    Location: Clark Library Building - Second Floor
    Phone: 443-518-1460
    Fax: 443-518-4993
    Website: Library
    Staff Directory: Library
    Hours
    Fall & Spring. Regular Hours.

    Full upcoming library hours, exceptions, exam preparation

    Day Hours

    Monday - Thursday

    8:00 am - 11:00 pm

    Friday

    8:30 am - 5:00 pm

    Saturday

    1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Sunday

    1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Nursing & Allied Health Admissions
    Contact
    Location: RCF-242
    Phone: 443-518-4230
    Fax: 443-518-4589
    Website: Nursing & Allied Health Admissions
  • Planning, Research & Organizational Development
    Contact
    Location: MH 208
    Phone: 443-518-4907
    Fax: 443-518-4480
    Website: Planning, Research & Organizational Development
    Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • President's Office
    Contact
    Location: MH 250
    Phone: 443-518-1820
    Fax: 443-518-4964
    Website: Office of the President
    Staff Directory: President's Office
    Hours
    Day  Hours
    Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Procurement
    Contact
    Location: RCF-201
    Phone: 443-518-1865
    Fax: 443-518-4461
    Website: Procurement
    Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Project Access Office
    Contact
    Location: RCF 302
    Fax: 443-518-4276
    Website: Project Access
  • Public Relations & Marketing
    Contact
    Location: HW 230
    Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Public Safety
    Contact
    Location: RCF First Floor
    Fax: 443-518-3149
    Website: Public Safety
    Staff Directory: Public Safety
    Hours

    Emergencies: 443-518-5555 
    Non-emergencies: 443-518-5500

    Day Hours
    Everyday All day
  • Records, Registration, and Veterans' Affairs
    Contact
    Location: RCF-233
    Fax: 443-518-4426
    Website: Records, Registration, & Veterans' Affairs
    Staff Directory: Staff Directory
    Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Thursday 8:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    Friday 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    Veterans Affairs Counseling Hours*

    Day Hours
    Monday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    *Please note: Office hours are subject to change.

    Records, Registration and Veteran’s Affairs will be open on Saturday, January 12 and January 26 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Veterans Affairs counseling hours will be available during this time.

  • Step UP
    Contact
    Location: DH310A
    Website: Step UP
    Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Student Computer Support
    Contact
    Location: CL 119
    Fax: 443-518-4445
    Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
    Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Student Life
    Contact
    Location: CL 250
    Fax: 443-518-4280
    Website: Student Life
    Hours
    Main Office, CL 250
    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
       
    Game Room, CL 162

    Note: Game Room is closed during the summer and winter terms.

    Day Hours
    Monday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Saturday & Sunday Closed
  • Student Support Services (TRiO)
    Contact
    Location: RCF 302
    Fax: 443-518-4276
    Website: Student Support Services (TRiO)
    Staff Directory: Student Support Services (TRiO)
    Hours
    Summer hours
    Day Hours
    Monday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

     

    Fall and Spring hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Thursday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Teaching & Learning Services
    Contact
    Location: CL 228
    Fax: 443-518-4993
    Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Test Center
    Contact
    Location: RCF-359
    Fax: 443-518-4257
    Website: Test Center
    Staff Directory: Staff Directory
    Hours

    Fall and Spring Semester- Test Center Hours

    Day

    Academic

    (Make up & online course exams)

    Students will not be permitted to enter the Test Center 30 minutes prior to closing

    		 Placement

    Certifications & Credit by Exams~

     (Certiport, CLEP, DSST)

    Proctored Exams~

    (for other institutions)
    Monday 9:30 am - 8:00 pm 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

    10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    (PearsonVue & GED only)

    		 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 
    Tuesday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm  None
    Wednesday 9:30 am - 8:00 pm 9:00 am - 7:00 pm 10:00 am - 4:00 pm  10:00 am - 5:00 pm 
    Thursday 9:30 am - 8:00 pm 9:00 am - 7:00 pm 10:00 am - 4:00 pm  10:00 am - 5:00 pm 
    Friday 9:30 am - 3:00 pm 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

    None

    		 None

     

    Please see individual test pages for scheduling protocols:NOTE:~ Certification, Credit by Exam & Proctored Exam services are NOT available during our peak testing periods

  • The Music Institute
    Contact
    Website: The Music Institute
    Hours
    Monday – Friday: 9:30am to 4:30pm 
  • The Rider School
    Contact
    Location: HR 100
    Phone: 443-518-4808
    Email: ride@howardcc.edu
    Website: The Rider School
    Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Monday - Thursday 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

    Email: ride@howardcc.edu

  • Welcome Center
    Contact
    Location: RCF 114
    Website: Welcome Center
    Hours
    The Rouse Company Foundation Student Services Hall (RCF) and Hickory Ridge Building (HR)
    Day Hours
    Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Wellness Center
    Contact
    Location: CL 178
    Phone: 443-518-4950
    Fax: 443-518-3113
    Website: Wellness Center
    Hours
    Day Hours
    Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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