We are excited that you are ready to begin your journey as a Hawk! HCC offers more than 200 academic options and transfer pathways, which you can browse on our degrees and certificates page. Once you're ready to apply, choose the application that is right for you!
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General Application
Submit HCC's general application if you are pursuing an associate's degree, certificate, or want to take credit classes as a non-degree seeking or transient student from another institution.
Use this application if you are a current Florida high school studentapplying to take your first dual enrollment class, either at your high school or at an HCC campus. If you will graduate high school before taking your first HCC class, please submit our general application.
See our Dual Enrollment page for details on becoming dual enrolled at HCC.
Once you have been accepted, follow the below steps to get ready to register for classes. For more detailed steps based on your student type, please visit our Steps to Enroll page.
Set up your HCC Login
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.
Submit Residency Documents and Pay Less Tuition
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.
Sign up for Orientation
All students are required to attend Orientation. Please visit the Orientation page to determine the type of orientation you should attend.
Submit Transcripts and Determine Placement
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.
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.
Paying for College
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.
Connect with an Advisor
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.
Register for Classes
For information on how to register for classes and important dates, please see our Register Now page.
More Information
I have questions about applying.
Curious about what HCC has to offer or have questions about the application process? Our Recruitment Team is here to help you start your journey!