New Student Orientation
New students are strongly encouraged to attend New Student Orientation. Of the new students who attend orientation, over 80 percent return the following spring, compared to 60 percent of those who do not attend an orientation.
Learn how to be successful academically, meet new and experienced students, and learn about the resources that will INSPIRE your success at Howard Community College!
New Student Orientation (Spring 2022)
- In-Person Student, Parent and Family: Monday, January 24th, 2022, 8:30am-12noon
- Virtual Student: Tuesday, January 25th, 2022, 5:30pm-9:00pm
- Via Zoom Meeting, link pending
Virtual Parent & Family Orientation (Spring 2022)
- Virtual: Thursday, January 27th, 2022, 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Via Zoom Meeting, link pending
Virtual Orientation Videos (Fall 2021)
VIRTUAL New Student Orientation
Parent & Family Virtual Orientation
A recording of the Tuesday, August 11, 2020 Zoom meeting.
Online Orientation
The online orientation is a great resource for all new students, or if you just want to revisit some helpful information about HCC resources. View Now
What You Will Learn
At New Student Orientation, you will learn about:
- Important deadlines: class withdrawal, refunds, etc.
- Student accounts: billing, payments, etc.
- Financial aid
- Self-service
- Canvas
- Important campus resources