Admissions

The Office of Admissions promotes and supports the mission and vision of a community college education to prospective students within the community. Our staff will assist you with application process to the college and assess your needs and goals in order to refer you to the appropriate programs and services. For information please contact the Office of Admissions by calling 443-412-2109, emailing admissions@harford.edu, or by visiting the Admissions website for more information.

Advising, Career, and Transfer Services

Advising, Career and Transfer Services provides individual assistance with academic and career planning, career decision making, and study skills to currently enrolled students. During the first semester, each student seeking a degree or certificate, who has selected an academic program of study, or is undeclared, is assigned a designated advisor through our Advisor Connect program.  Advisor Connect is an interactive process in which the advisor partners with their student to set and achieve academic goals, acquire relevant information and support services, and make meaningful decisions consistent with each student's interests, goals, abilities and completion requirements. The office provides information about academic program requirements, College policies, and transfer institutions. The career advisors assist students with the career discernment process through the use of career assessments and credit bearing courses in career and life planning, and job search techniques. Assistance is also available to currently enrolled students in resume writing and interviewing skills. The office has an online job posting system, College Central Network, which is used by area employers to advertise full- and part-time jobs, internships, and cooperative education opportunities through an online job database.  For more information, please call 443-412-2301 or visit Advising, Career, and Transfer Services website.

Alumni & Friends

Harford Community College empowers students to continually learn, improve and set a course for their future, and this doesn’t end with the completion of their classes. We want our alumni to be life-long partners. Our goal is to build an alumni community that supports growth and enrichment through continuing education and training, career services, volunteer opportunities, cultural and athletic events, and special programs like the Athletic Hall of Fame and the Distinguished Alumni Award. Visit the Alumni Network to update your information and stay connected to HCC.

Athletics

The Harford Fighting Owls athletic program encompasses the Susquehanna Center building, APG Federal Credit Union Arena and the Harford Sports Complex outdoor facilities. A wide array of offerings are available in varsity athletics, club and recreational sports, intramurals, various fitness and wellness offerings, as well as the excitement of spectator opportunities for the Fighting Owl teams.

HCC offers 12 intercollegiate, varsity teams as a Division I member of the National Junior College Athletic Association. The intercollegiate athletic program provides the opportunity for eligible student-athletes to represent the institution in high-level competition, while enhancing their educational experience in areas of skill development, teamwork and sportsmanship. For further information please contact the Athletics Office at 443-412-2568 or by visiting Harford Athletics. 

Access to the Fitness Center during Open Recreational hours is specific to the student's semester of enrollment. The Fitness Center offers individual exercise program instruction designed to facilitate independent Fitness Center usage. A valid Harford Community College I.D. card must be swiped through the electronic scanner upon entry into the Fitness Center. For additional information, including Open Recreation hours, go to the Fitness Center webpage or call 443-412-2370.

Additional athletic spaces within the indoor and outdoor complex include the Arena court, auxiliary gymnasium, dance studio, multi-purpose rooms, swimming pool, stadium and practice fields, baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, and a walking track.

Care Team

The mission of the Care Team is to identify and assist students who are struggling and/or exhibiting concerning behaviors so they may become more connected to campus and community resources and services. The Care Team reviews Harford Cares Referral Forms that is submitted. Members of the Care Team assess concerning behavior reports, may meet with a student in question, assess the situation, provide resources, and/or mandate an assessment.  Students and employees are encouraged to report concerning or threatening behaviors through the use of the Harford Cares Form, located in Owlnet and on the College’s website.  Such reports may be made anonymously; however, reporting parties are encouraged to provide their contact information to assist the Care Team with clarifying questions they may have about the situation.

Those who observe threatening behavior that may involve the safety and security of campus stakeholders should be reported directly to the Department of Public Safety at 443-412-2272.

College Store

The College Store rents and sells new, used and digital textbooks as well as a wide variety of merchandise. For further information please contact the College Store at 443-412-2209 or visit the College Store webpage.

Course material requirements can be found in the online schedule (by clicking on the CRN and using the Locate Books link at the bottom of the window) and within OwlNet.

Community Standards and Interventions

The Office of Community Standards administers the Student Code for Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct. Our community standards professionals are advocates for the rights of both students and the institution, ensuring the process is fundamentally fair. The Student Code process exists to address behavior that is inconsistent with Harford Community College's mission, values, and policies while providing the student with opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. The Student Code outlines clear expectations of students as members of the College community, unacceptable behavior that may result in disciplinary action, and sanctions and disciplinary proceedings utilized when the Student Code is not observed. The Student Code is designed to provide educational guidance to assist in developing good citizens and to respond appropriately to behavior that interferes with the learning environment.

By facilitating educational outreach, the office serves students and the College in providing an environment that is respectful. In addition, community standards professionals provide students, regardless of their role within the process, the opportunity for their voice to be heard. Our community standards professionals have a responsibility to ensure that the student's institutional rights are protected. They also serve as an institutional advocate, protecting the integrity of the academic mission of Harford, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, addressing issues, promoting community standards, and working toward developing safe and healthy learning environments.  For more information, please call 443-412-2073.

Dining Services

Harford Community College's Dining Services' provides food services for the employees and students of the college (hot/cold entrees, sandwiches, drinks, etc.) as well as a second location in Joppa Hall. For further information please contact Dining Services at 443-412-2216. 

Accessibility

eLearning

eLearning offers student assistance with Blackboard and eLearning resources.  eLearning can be reached at 443-412-2256. For more information, please email elearning@harford.edu.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available to help you meet your financial needs. The financial aid staff is available to assist you with the financial aid application process. The department also assists with veteran's benefits programs, federal and state aid programs, and scholarships. For further information please contact the Financial Aid Office at 443-412-2257 or by visiting the Financial Aid webpage.

The Learning Center

The Learning Center offers- walk-in, group, online and individual learning sessions for most courses offered at HCC. Assistance is available for specific course content, learning strategies, and developing skills for success. For more information, please call 443-412-2588 or visit the Academic Support webpage for contact information or to book an appointment with the Learning Center.

Library

The Library offers students assistance with library resources and research (including one-on-one research consultations), as well as access to computers for student use (including access to course-specific software in the Library Computer Lab), video viewing, group/individual study rooms, and print, audiovisual, and digital resources. For more information, please call 443-412-2268 or visit the Library webpages.

Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety Department is committed to maintaining a safe environment for all students, employees, and visitors on College property. The department also provides physical security, investigative services, public safety education, first aid, and other assistance in a professional and courteous manner. For further information please call the Public Safety Office at 443-412-2041. For emergencies or after normal business hours, call 443-412-2272. Visit the Campus Safety webpage for more information.

Registrar's Office

The Registrar's Office offers information on enrollment status, registration and OwlNet. This office also processes enrollment verification requests, graduation applications, and transcripts (with Parchment)  For further information please contact registration@harford.edu.

Services for Military and Veteran Students

The Harford Community College Office of Military and Veteran Services recognizes and honors the sacrifices and values the life experiences that military connected students bring to our campus. We stand committed to providing military connected students with support and administrative services designed to meet their needs. It is our goal to help students make the the transition from active duty to college life as smooth as possible. We are also here to guide and assist students who are on active duty and wish to take online courses. The Military & Veteran Services office provides information to students on VA Educational benefits and how to apply for benefits. All Veterans educational benefit certifications are processed through this office. To better serve our Military connected students, Harford has established two office locations - one on campus and another on site at Aberdeen Proving Ground.  Both offices offer a full range of student services. For more information, please call 443-412-2100. The Military and Veteran Services webpage also offers a wide variety of information and services to assist Military connected students as they transition to college life.

Sexual Harassment and Discrimination

Harford Community College will not tolerate sexual harassment or discrimination by anyone--employees, students, contractors, or any person on campus or involved with College-related activities. The College has implemented specific measures to ensure that all allegations of sexual harassment or discrimination are investigated and resolved in a timely, discreet, fair and impartial manner. For more information see the Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Policy and Procedures document or contact HCC's Title IX Coordinator:

Title IX Coordinators

Carrianne DeCarlo
Director, Human Resource
Title IX Coordinator
Harford Community College
401 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
443.412.2415 or cdecarlo@harford.edu

Dr. Meredith Hoch-Oescher
Associate Vice President for Student Development
Title IX Coordinator
Harford Community College
401 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
443-412-2142 or mhochoescher@harford.edu

SOAR ASAP

SOAR ASAP @Harford is a student success and completion program designed to help students earn a degree with less stress and more support. The program provides academic, personal and professional, and financial support.

Students in the SOAR ASAP program must have:

• declared a qualifying major (nursing, dual enrollment, and certificate programs are not eligible).
• no more than two semesters needed of transitional course requirements
• earned a high school diploma or equivalency by the time you start the program
• 21 or fewer program-applicable college credits earned or in progress when accepted into SOAR ASAP (does not include credits earned through dual enrollment) and be in good academic standing  

For information, email: SOAR@harford.edu.

Student Life

The Office of Student Life (OSL) offers comprehensive programs, activities, community involvement opportunities, and services that enhance the student experience. This office oversees the Student Government Association and Registered Student Organizations (clubs). For more information, please call Student Life at 443-412-2628 or visit the Student Life webpage.

Student Life offers a variety of co-curricular programming for students, including social and multicultural programming, leadership development, community building, service learning, and civic engagement. All program events and activities are open to any Harford Community College student wishing to participate. 

 Information on these programs can be found on the Clubs and Organizations webpage.  For more information on Registered Student Organizations or any other OSL offerings please contact the Office of Student Life at studentlife@harford.edu. 

Student Well-Being

Everyone needs support—to listen, to help, and to share. The Office of Student Well-Being at Harford Community College provides holistic health and well-being services for students, including assistance with basic needs, stress management, and opportunities for healthy interaction and engagement. The Office works to reduce barriers, address challenges, and support student success. Resources and services are available to help alleviate stressors and allow students to focus on being students.

For more information, email studentwellbeing@harford.edu.

Community Standards

The Office of Community Standards administers the Student Code for Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct. Our community standards professionals are advocates for the rights of both students and the institution, ensuring the process is fundamentally fair. The Student Code process exists to address behavior that is inconsistent with HCC’s mission, values, and policies while providing the student with opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. The Student Code outlines clear expectations of students as members of the College community, unacceptable behavior that may result in disciplinary action, and sanctions and disciplinary proceedings utilized when the Student Code is not observed. The Student Code is designed to provide educational guidance to assist in developing good citizens and to respond appropriately to behavior that interferes with the learning environment.

By facilitating educational outreach, the office serves students and HCC in providing an environment that is respectful. In addition, community standards professionals provide students, regardless of their role within the process, the opportunity for their voice to be heard. Our community standards professionals have a responsibility to ensure that the student's institutional rights are protected and to work with the student to address whatever harm has been caused. They also serve as an institutional advocate, protecting the integrity of the academic mission of Harford, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, addressing issues, promoting community standards, and working toward developing safe and healthy learning environments.  For more information, please call 443-412-2132.

Test Center

The Test Center offers proctoring for academic skills assessment, course make-up testing, and nursing dosage exams. It is also a site for CLEP, DSST, ATI-TEAS and division exams.  Testing accommodations are provided as approved by Office of Accessibility. For more information, please call 443-412-2352 or visit the Test Center webpage.