New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation (NSO)
New Student Orientation is strongly encouraged for all new incoming students to complete. Over 80 percent of new students who complete an onboarding experience return the following spring, compared to 60 percent of those who do not attend an orientation program. It is also a great tool for returning students to revisit helpful information about HCC resources.
What You Will Learn
New Student Orientation will provide you with information on the following topics:
- Campus technology like myHCC, Self-Service, Canvas, student email, and more
- Important deadlines: class withdrawal, refunds, etc.
- Student accounts: billing, payments, etc.
- Financial aid
- Important campus resources
- Academic and student support programs
- Student enrichment
New Student Orientation Programs
There are a series of programs that we strongly encourage new students to participate in beyond completing New Student Orientation. Below, find the 4-step process that we recommend for new students to fully acclimate to the HCC Dragons community!
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Step 1: New Student Orientation
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Step 2: Dragon Days
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Step 3: Welcome Week
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Step 4: Dragon Connection Fair