Tips for a Successful Semester
You’ve registered for classes, gotten your textbooks, and even received your student ID and parking pass. You’re prepared for the new semester, but how do you keep the momentum going to ensure your success? Read more about the services and resources available to you as an HCC student, to help you get there, from here.
Develop your support network
Students will tell you the support they receive from faculty and staff is one of the best things about attending HCC. You can find mentoring, counseling, group activities, and one-on-one attention with academic support programs designed to help students with the rigors of college and with career preparation and life skills development. Whether you’re a single parent, first generation college student, minority, or someone who needs additional support — we are here for you! Visit RCF-302 to get started!
Improve your study skills at the Learning Assistance Center
The Learning Assistance Center, located in RCF-340, provides tutoring, workshops, and math reviews to help students achieve academic success. Improve your study skills, polish up your writing, or get help with a subject you’re having a difficult time with. Email LACstudent@howardcc.edu to make an appointment!
Take advantage of the library, study areas, and computer labs
In search of a quiet and comfortable place to get some work done? The HCC Library is much more than a collection of books. The library is outfitted with group study rooms, quiet zones, and seating areas for comfortable reading. Plus, the computer labs around campus offer additional quiet space! Are you a student parent who would benefit from a safe space to study while keeping your child(ren) occupied? Learn more about our on-campus Family Study Room.
Have fun with Student Life
Much of your college education will take place outside the classroom. At Student Life you’ll find a wide range of opportunities to learn, grow, explore, get involved, and create new relationships. Student Life programs offer everything from sports, to wellness, volunteer opportunities, clubs, and more. HCC’s student portal app — Campus Groups — helps you find and register for those events, as well as locate helpful resources. Download the app today!
Be well and be successful
HCC offers resources to help you with basic needs and daily essentials such as access to food assistance, housing, and health care. The Fueling Dragons program offers food nutrition and an on-campus food pantry as well as recipes, video tutorials, and workshops. A variety of on-site services in our Wellness Center offers programs for health, stress reduction, and personal well-being.
Stay “in the know”
Be sure to sign up for HCC’s mobile alerts for instant notification of important campus information. The college’s official social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube will help you stay connected with everything happening on and around campus! And be sure to share your fun campus photos using #howardcc.
Looking ahead – get advised for next semester!
Not sure what classes to take to graduate with the degree you want? Advisors are ready to help you with your schedule, provide answers to questions about majors, transfer requirements, policies and procedures, and the requirements that apply to you in your unique situation. Learn more about advising!