Apply to HCC

Your HCC login is what you will use to access HCC online services like the MyHCC Portal, where you can check your Hawkmail email and register for classes. You will receive your HCC login in your acceptance email. Visit the Student ID and Account Management page for step-by-step instructions. 

If you think you qualify for the Florida Resident Tuition Discount and did not submit residency information with your application, learn more about proving residency. If you submitted information on your application, we will review and send you an email within 7-10 business days with your status.

All students are required to attend Orientation. Please visit the Orientation page to determine the type of orientation you should attend.

You must submit official transcripts for high school, and all colleges and universities attended. Visit our Transcripts page for information on how to submit.

There are three ways to determine your placement level in reading, writing, and math. Your advisor will help determine which option is best for you.

1. ACT or SAT test scores
2. A college placement test
3. Transcripts
   • For students with previous college level reading, writing, and mathematics coursework, all college transcripts are required.
   • For Florida high school graduates who meet exemption criteria, official high school transcripts are required.

Check out our Paying for College page to view your options for paying tuition. Apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA. Be sure to use the HCC school code 007870.

Meet with an Academic Advisor to build your academic plan. If you have not yet submitted your high school transcript and placement test scores (if taken), plan to bring copies to your advisor meeting.

For information on how to register for classes and important dates, please see our Register Now page.