| The following are the questions most frequently
asked about advising. You are always welcome to contact the Office
of Advising for more information.
How do I get started as a new student at HCC?
The first step for students, who wish to attend HCC, is to
complete an admissions application that they can receive online,
within the Office of Registration (CP110), or inside a course schedule
book. The second step is to schedule a placement assessment date
within our Testing Center. You may reach the Test Center at 301-790-2800,
ext. 305. For those students who have taken the SAT and score at
least a 550 verbal and 550 Math, you are exempted from taking the
placement test. ACT scores of 21 or higher or passing of a college
level english are exempted from the reading and writing assessment.The
third step is to order or collect official transcripts from all
previously attended institutions. The fourth step, is to bring your
placement test scores , SAT/ACT score sheet, and official transcripts
with you to share with an academic advisor, who will then assist
you in planning your academic plan.*Test scores longer than five
years are not valid.
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Can I request a specific advisor?
If a student prefers to meet with a specific advisor, specify
the name on the sign-in sheet when visiting the advising office.
Students may also call or email the advisor they wish to speak to
or schedule an appointment to go over their advising questions.
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Where are advisors located?
Advisors are currently located within the Administration &
Student Affairs Building. To schedule an appointment call the HCC
Connection Center at 301-766-4HCC (4422) or email to advise@hagerstowncc.edu.
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When can I see an advisor?
Advisors are available during the daytime 8:30 a.m. - 7:00
p.m. Monday-Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. Selected
Saturdays for advising during peak registration times are also available.
Students may walk-in or schedule by appointment with an academic
advisor or call the HCC Connection Center at 301-766-4HCC (4422).
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How often should I meet with an advisor?
Students are required to meet with an advisor prior to their
first semester. They are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor
until they have declared a major. Students will then be assigned
to a faculty advisor in the academic program that the student chooses.
Veterans, student athletes, academically dismissed, or students
on academic probation should see an advisor each academic term.
Other than this, how often students meet with an advisor is a personal
decision and will differ from one student to another depending on
each student's needs, goals, and circumstances.
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What should I discuss with my advisor?
Students can address concerns such as: whether or not they
are on track for completing an associates degree, certificate, or
letter of recognition. Some students seek assistance for filling
out registration forms or college applications. They also may need
to know what courses are still required for graduation and/or transfer.
Advisors are available to offer their expertise on various academic
concerns. For additional questions regarding HCC , transfer or career
programs, HCC orientation programs, college visits, placement test
results, academic resources, come by the Office of Advising and
see how we can help!
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What is the difference between a transfer program and career
program?
Transfer programs meet the basic requirements of the first
two years of college programs for students who plan to transfer
to an upper-level college or university and complete the last two
years of study. Career programs meet the requirements for students
who wish to develop entry-level skills in industry, business, and
public service.
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What is the difference between a certificate program and a
letter of recognition?
Certificate programs prepare students for employment after
one year or less of intensive study. Students have the option of
continuing their education and earning associates degree. Letters
of recognition are for students who satisfactorily complete a sequence
of courses not in excess of 11 credits.
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Do I need to meet with an advisor if I haven't decided what
I want to study and/or where I want to transfer?
At some point in a student’s academic career, they will
need to research colleges and transfer programs or inquire as to
what is their next step. The Academic Advisors are on hand to assist
students in creating their academic plan, assist for deciding upon
a major and can provide useful information that will ease the transfer
process.
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How can I meet with advisors from colleges and universities
to which I'm interested in transferring?
On various dates throughout the year, the Office of Advising
invites college and university representatives to come meet with
students individually about the application process and transfer
requirements. Students should contact the advising office to find
out when colleges are scheduled to be in the Advising Office and
to schedule an appointment.
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Can I send my advising questions by email?
Advisors will gladly respond to e-mail inquiries about general
advising information. Because the security of e-mail can not be
completely guaranteed, in order to protect each student's privacy
we will not use e-mail to discuss confidential information such
as grades, placement test results, etc. If the advisor you have
been working with has given you their personal e-mail address, please
contact them directly. Otherwise, e-mail advising inquiries may
be directed to: advise@hagerstowncc.edu.
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What is an Articulation Agreement?
Hagerstown Community is dedicated to creating partnerships with
four-year colleges and universities. One important way of doing
this is by forming articulation agreements. An articulation agreement
is an officially approved agreement that matches coursework between
schools. These agreements are designed to help students make a smooth
transition when transferring from Hagerstown Community College to
a four-year institution. Currently, HCC has out of state college
partnerships, with colleges such as Shephard College and Shippensburg
University. Additional partnerships also exist between HCC and Maryland
schools. To find out which schools they are, students should log
onto ARTSYS. All Maryland
public institutions and many private schools show listings under
"Recommended Transfer Programs" that spell out which courses
to take at HCC in order to transfer smoothly into a specific major.
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