Apply to HCC

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.

If you have or need an F-1 visa, STOP! Please visit our Center for International Education.

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Dual Enrollment

Use this application if you are a current local Florida high school student applying 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.

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International Students

This application is for degree-seeking international students who plan to attend on an F-1 visa.

How to Apply

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Public Safety Academy Programs

Use the buttons below if you are interested in applying to one of our Public Safety Academy Programs.

Law Academy Fire Academy

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Institute for Corporate and Continuing Education

Continuing education courses do not require an application. Click the button below to browse courses.

Find a course 

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Next Steps

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.

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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! 

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I've been accepted, what's next?

Have questions about your next steps? Our campus Admissions & Registration offices can help with questions about residency, transcripts, and more.

Office of the Registrar