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!

Virtual New Student Orientation (Fall 2021)

• Monday, August 23rd, 2021, 8:30am-12noon
• Via Zoom Webinar, register here

Virtual Parent & Family Orientation (Fall 2021)

• Wednesday, August 25th, 2021, 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Via Zoom Meeting, register here

Virtual Orientation Videos (Fall 2020)

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