
Office of International Education
The Office of International Education is now offering in-person, Zoom, and telephone appointments for students interested in international academic opportunities including COIL, Global Distinction, and upcoming Study Abroad programs. All appointments must be arranged in advance by emailing intled@howardcc.edu or calling 443.518.1640.
Discover a World of Possibilities!The Office of International Education helps globalize the HCC campus through international programs and initiatives. We strive to help the community explore diverse perspectives and global content, gain international experience and global skills, and thrive in an interconnected world.
We do this by offering travel and virtual study abroad and away programs, creating collaborative online international learning (COIL) opportunities, coordinating the Global Distinction program, facilitating international faculty travel grants, and developing international partnerships.
Diversity is what makes the world exciting to explore; consequently, we strive to help the HCC community have access to and participate in global education opportunities.

Choose a COIL course and you can participate in an online project with peers from one of HCC’s international partners. Learn more about these engaging courses here.

HCC also offers virtual study abroad programs for credit. These are courses that include virtual tours and talks from experts abroad - no travel required.

Did you know that you can earn academic credit while you travel abroad or away on one of HCC’s faculty-led study abroad programs? Explore how to apply for travel study abroad programs and scholarships to help pay for them.

Globalize your studies at HCC and broaden your career options while completing general education requirements. Learn more about the Global Distinction Program here.

Start here to learn more about International Education and who to contact for assistance.

Discover how you can engage in international education at HCC.

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