Hagerstown Community College invites prospective students and their families to attend an information session and tour. This is a convenient way to learn more about HCC’s admission requirements, academic programs, financial aid opportunities and tour the campus. An information session and tour will be given every Friday at 10:00 am and the last Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm. (Sessions will not be held on holidays or days the college is closed.) For more information or to register for the session, contact the Office of Admissions and Registration at admissions@hagerstowncc.edu or 240-500-2238. All sessions are held in the Student Center Conference Room.
Students wishing to take credit classes must first apply for admission to HCC. Applying is easy. Simply apply online or mail in an Application for Admission to: Office of Admissions and Registration, 11400 Robinwood Drive Hagerstown, MD 21742-6590. Learn about admissions or call 240-500-2473.
If you plan to use Financial Aid to finance your college education, you must complete the online FAFSA form. Learn about Financial Aid or call 240-500-2473. Financial Aid TV is available 24 hours a day. Check out Financial Aid's Twitter page.
Free testing assures proper course placement for all students seeking a degree or certificate, or attempting their first college-level English or Mathematics course. Learn about placement tests.
Bring your placement test scores, SAT/ACT scores, and official transcripts with you to share with an academic advisor. Advisors will help you choose your program from our academic divisions, each offering a wide array of programs and courses. Advisors are available on a walk-in basis. Students in the ESSENCE Program (early to college) must call 240-500-2238 to set up an appointment to register for classes.
Learn about payment options, including our FACTS payment plan.
Get connected with the many services available to HCC students: clubs and organizations, student email, emergency alerts, HCC bookstore, disability services, library, food services, and more.
The Administration and Student Affairs (ASA) Building offers students a central location to register for classes, apply for financial aid, pay tuition, meet with academic advisors, and request transcripts. It houses registration for credit and non-credit students, Financial Aid, Finance, Student Records, Academic Advising, Job Training Student Resources, the Information Center, and the Offices of the President; Human Resources; Internship and Job Services; and Public Information and Government Relations. The Children’s Learning Center adjoins the ASA Building, with a separate entrance on the side.
The Advanced Technology Center (ATC) was established to provide college-level education and training in applied technologies needed by the citizens of Washington County and the neighboring quad-state region. The Center also endeavors to assist in regional economic development and in the transfer of technology to local industries. The College’s technology and computer studies division is located in the ATC. The ATC’s Distance Education Center includes facilities for teleconferences, upper division telecourses, and interactive distance learning. It also houses the offices of the Vice President of Administration and Finance and the Dean of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness.
The Alumni Association Amphitheater includes a state-of-the-art theater, dressing rooms, orchestra pit, performer restrooms, paved parking area, 672 permanent seats with additional lawn seating, lighting, concession stand, ticket booth, sky boxes, public restrooms, and handicapped accessibility. The amphitheater was a gift to the College from the alumni and friends.
The Athletic, Recreation and Community Center (ARCC) was completed in 1988. The facility has a seating capacity of 5,230. In addition to sporting events, the ARCC accommodates large cultural, community, and social events. The building also houses the HCC Fitness Center and the Washington County Recreation Commission. Outdoor athletic facilities consist of tennis courts, a baseball field, a softball field, an eight lane all-weather track, a soccer field, and a cross-country running/jogging course.
Facilities for instruction and faculty offices are provided in the Behavioral Sciences and Humanities Building, which also houses a 200-seat lecture hall.
Renovation of the Behavioral Sciences and Humanities Building
In December 2011, renovation of the Behavioral Sciences and Humanities Building began, providing improved classroom and instructional space, upgraded computer equipment, and updated faculty offices and meeting rooms.
The newly renovated Career Programs Building was dedicated in 2009. It is now home to The Merle S. Elliott Continuing Education and Conference Center, with five conference rooms and an expanded Valley Eatery, a tiered lecture hall that seats 66 students, science labs, a comfortable atrium, an outdoor fountain, and outdoor seating area at the Valley Eatery. It is also home to state-of-the-art facilities for nursing, radiography and other health sciences programs, as well as the industrial technology program and HCC’s Reprographic Services, IT department, and campus mail room.
Featuring the renovated Kepler Theater and the new Performing and Visual Arts Education Center at Kepler.
In Jan. 2012, HCC completed renovation of the existing Kepler Theater, which was first constructed in 1978. Renovation included the addition of the Performing and Visual Arts Education Center, which features a dance studio / black box theater, campus gallery, classrooms, practice rooms, art rooms, and faculty offices. The renovated 491-seat Kepler Theater renovation includes expanded dressing rooms, a costume shop, and extended wardrobe storage.
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) houses the William M. Brish Library, the Student Success Center, distance learning classrooms, a television and editing studio, classrooms, computer laboratories, and faculty offices.
The William M. Brish Library within the LRC, offers services to HCC students, faculty and staff, as well as the surrounding community. With over 50,000 books, 175 journals and magazines, 35 Web-accessible databases, 22,000 e-books, and a variety of audio and video recordings, the library offers materials for every subject taught at the College, plus a generous fund of recreational material. The library also houses 75 public-access computers, two group study rooms, two conference rooms, and can seat over 140 people throughout its space.
In January 2012, renovation of the Learning Support Center (formerly known as the Science Building) began. The building will be home to all developmental education and tutoring services, faculty offices, and three classrooms. The current science function of the building (lab and science instruction space) has been relocated to the STEM Building, which opened to the public in January 2012.
The Student Center, formerly called the College Center, is the focal point of student life on campus. The Hilltop Grill, HCC Bookstore, Student ID Center, Student Government Association and HAWK (student newspaper) offices are housed here. Students can hold meetings in one of two conference rooms, relax on the outdoor patio or the lounge/game room area and access the Web via computers in the commons area of the building. The Student Center also houses the offices of the Dean of Student Affairs and TRiO/Student Support Services.
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Building opened in January 2012. This five-story, 65,000 square-foot structure is home to all the science programs, as well as the alternative energy technology, cybersecurity, mechanical engineering, and mathematics programs. The building features green roof components, as well as solar, wind, and geothermal energy components.
The Technical Innovation Center (TIC) is a full-service business incubator with a mission to help stimulate the growth of high wage employment. The TIC provides business development consultation services along with laboratories, office facilities, and flex space to life science, information technology, manufacturing, and other technology oriented firms. In addition to the center’s myriad shared resources, clients of the TIC can gain access to other HCC resources and student interns and graduates.
As a business incubator, the TIC can provide a broad array of back office services so that the entrepreneur can focus on product and sales development. Each incubating client receives a package of support services custom tailored to meet the firm’s needs. The TIC works directly with other local, state, and federal agencies to assist the firm in developing new technologies, markets, and funding sources. Existing businesses and entrepreneurs wishing to receive more information on incubation services should visit the Web site at www.technicalinnovationcenter.com or call the TIC at 240-500-2399.
For more information on the baseball program, contact Coach Jennings at: baseball@hagerstowncc.edu or 240-500-2467
Head Coach - Scott Jennings
Assistant Coach - Justin Everhart
Assistant Coach - Chad Secrest
For more information regarding the men's soccer program, contact Coach Eichelberger at: MensSoccer@hagerstowncc.edu or 240-500-2469.
Head Coach - Brian Eichelberger
Assistant Coach - Brandon Rethemeyer
Volunteer Assistant Coach - Brian Kukucka
Head Coach - Amy Sterner
Assistant Coach - Marsha Moats
Assistant Coach - Nina Chiaruttini
For more information regarding the cross country and track programs, contact Coach Snyder at: nrsnyder@hagerstowncc.edu or 240-500-2471.
Head Coach - Nick Snyder
HCC’s Valley Mall Center is located on the back side of the Valley Mall, with a marked entrance between JCPenney and the Bon-Ton. For more information about Valley Mall course offerings, contact Sharon Rhodes, Lead Extension Center Associate, at 240-500-2564, or via email at syrhodes@hagerstowncc.edu
The Valley Eatery is newly renovated and open for business with new equipment and an expanded menu. Located on the upper level of the Career Programs Building in The Merle S. Elliott Continuning Education and Conference Center. Includes indoor and outdoor patio seating.
Fall / Spring Hours
Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m,
The Hilltop Grill is housed at the College Center next to the Book Store and is well known for its wonderful waffle fries and wraps. The Grill is able to seat 100 people. The outside patio off of the dinning room has a view for everyone to enjoy. The Grill also serves breakfast and lunch items, such as made to order sandwiches, soups and many more delicious foods for the on-the-go student.
Fall / Spring Semester Hours
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Summer Semester Hours
Closed
The Courtside Café is located in the ARCC lobby and is run by The Al Sheaffer ARCC Volunteer Corps. All proceeds earned from the Courtside Café concession stand operation benefit scholarships for student-athletes. It also assists with other College projects, as needed. Courtside Café offers sandwiches and light fare items and is only open for athletic events. For donations and/or if anyone is interested in volunteering with the ARCC volunteers and/or Courtside Café, please contact the Athletic Department at 240-500-2289.
Bob Evans provides homestyle food and friendly service to customers and is known for its signature favorites like The Rise & Shine breakfast, sausage gravy 'n biscuits, and turkey and dressing. Bob Evans also offers up favorites like chicken salad, Bob Evans Bob-B-Q, pumpkin pie, among many others. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
1721 Dual Highway
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Brothers Pizza offers authentic old world style pizza baked in stone ovens with homemade crust, hand tossed and made to order. Brothers offers more than just pizza - homemade lasagnas, spaghetti, Italian sausage, calzones, Stromboli, New York style wings and much much more. Carry out or free delivery.
1732 Dual Highway
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Offers a great selection of authentic Chinese cuisine and sushi.
11205 John F Kennedy Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Gourmet sandwich shop featuring eat-in, carry-out, and delivery. Bread is baked in-house everyday and served fresh. Meat and veggies are sliced fresh in-house everyday. The turkey is real turkey, the roast beef is real roast beef – no additives, no vegetable-based fillers, no fake stuff.
1723 Dual Highway
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Maloo’s is dedicated to providing excellence in customer service and casual pub fare. The menu reflects their desire to bring a little taste of everything to everyone.
11353 Robinwood Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Home of the Big Mac, Chicken McNuggets, and Happy Meals, McDonald’s is one of the world’s leading fast food service retailers.
1737 Dual Highway
Hagerstown, MD 21740
An independently owned restaurant offering authentic New York style pizza that has been in business since 1982. They also provide other delicious food such as Stromboli, calzones, hot and cold subs, and pasta dinners. They are open 7 days a week, serving dine in, delivery, and take-out.
11351 Robinwood Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Safron Bakery & Cafe is a family owned and operated Parisian-inspired cafe and bakery, located in Hagerstown, MD. Safron Bakery is dedicated to producing authentic cakes, pastries, and breads, along with the freshest salads, sandwiches and panini, made with organic ingredients.
11205 John F Kennedy Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
The Sciulla family has been in the seafood and food service business for more than 35 years. Crab cakes are made fresh daily, clams shucked to order, and soups are made with freshest ingredients.
11205 John F Kennedy Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
For more than 50 years, Sonic has built a dominant position in the drive-in restaurant business. They did it by sticking to what made drive-ins so popular in the first place: made-to-order American classics, signature menu items, speedy service from friendly Carhops and heaping helpings of fun and personality.
1710 Dual Highway
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Founded in 1965, the Subway restaurant chain is the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise, with more than 34,000 locations in 91 countries offering a fresh, healthy alternative to fast-food restaurants.
11347 Robinwood Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
From hand-cut steaks and fall-off-the-bone ribs, to legendary margaritas, Texas Roadhouse has one goal — to give your family a place to go for great food and good times at a fantastic price.
120 S Edgewood Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hotel features spacious one-room suites with micro-fridge, coffeemakers, hairdryers, safes, irons/boards, work area with high-speed internet access. Indoor pool, spa, exercise room and business center.
1801 Dual Highway
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Econo Lodge hotels are easy to find, easy to book and easy on the wallet. Free extras include continental breakfast, high-speed Internet and premium movie channels.
1101 Dual Highway
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Hagerstown Hotel and Convention Center is one of the most established hotels in the area. A short drive from Washington, DC or Baltimore, MD, our hotel offers affordable luxury second to none. Formerly known as Four Points by Sheraton, this hotel has an air of sophistication where the welcome is genuine, and the hospitality warm.
1910 Dual Highway
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Hampton Inn Hagerstown hotel is located at the corner of Edgewood Drive and Route 40 (Dual Highway), two miles southeast of downtown Hagerstown, Maryland and ten miles from the Washington County Airport.
1716 Dual Highway
Hagerstown, MD 21740
A small franchise hotel that offers clean rooms and friendly service at a reasonable rate.
1220 Dual Highway
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Find impressive savings at Adidas, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Coach, Gap Outlet, Guess, J.Crew, Kate Spade, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour and more.
495 Prime Outlets Blvd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Super regional shopping center with over 100 national and regional specialty shops. Featuring a food court and a 16 screen megaplex theature.
17301 Valley Mall Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Antietam was the bloodiest single-day battle of the Civil War, fought September 17, 1862. Union troops halted the Confederate invasion of the North and the Maryland Campaign of 1862. Five days later, Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. Films, ranger programs, a museum, hiking trails, and driving tour maps are available at the Visitor Center.
5831 Dunker Church Road
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
Models of canal boats, pictorial history, memorabilia, exhibits, etc.
1850 Dual Hwy #100
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Often called "America's second most beautiful municipal natural park," the park's centerpiece is a 50-acre lake, home for more than 250 waterfowl. Home of the Jonathan Hager House, Mansion House Art Center and Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. Fitness trails. Call for information on other city parks and playgrounds.
501 Virginia Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21740
This “hands on” learning museum includes exhibits that promote science, technology and history through displays and programs that are both educational and entertaining.
101 W Washington St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Contains books, artifacts and pictures of African-American History in Washington County. One-of-a-kind private collection.
540 N Locust St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Fairgrounds Park is the City's largest active recreation park, offering many sports-related activities and amenities. In addition, the City hosts community yard sales in the stables behind the Grandstand.
351 N Cleveland Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Greens at Hamilton Run is a beautiful golf course that is owned and operated by the City of Hagerstown. Nestled along Hamilton Run, this 9-hole, par 34 course features one par 5, five par 4's, and three par 3's that will challenge golfers of all ages and abilities.
2 S Cleveland Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Hagerstown Speedway is a true half mile track with straightaways over 900 feet long and 70 feet wide. The track is 90 feet wide in the turns. The racing surface is made of the finest red clay in the nation. The smooth, wide surface makes Hagerstown Speedway one of the fastest and safest dirt tracks in the U.S. on which to race.
15112 National Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Hagerstown Suns are a Minor League Baseball team that plays in the South Atlantic League. The Hagerstown Suns Municipal Stadium boasts the honor of being one of the three oldest Minor League baseball stadiums in the country.
274 Memorial Blvd E
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Museum has earned the coveted accreditation of the American Association of Museums (AAM), an honor extended to fewer than ten percent of the nation’s museums. With a permanent collection of over 7,000 objects, visitors can view American paintings, Old Master and European works, African and Asian Art; works by Picasso, Rockwell, Remington, and changing exhibitions of regional and national artists.
401 Museum Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21740
