News
HCC offers fall late-start classes
The fall semester is underway at Hagerstown Community College, but there is still time to register for late-start fall classes. Shorter sessions begin October 4, October 23, and November 7.
HCC receives $50,000 for administration of justice scholarships
Washington County Sheriff’s Office DFC Charles Enders and his wife, Tina Enders, of Hagerstown, recently made a $50,000 donation to the Hagerstown Community College Foundation, in memory of Charles’s brother, Sgt. Richard H. Good, who died suddenly, July 16, at his home. He was 68 years old.
HCC extends hours in August for fall registration
To better serve future and current students, Hagerstown Community College will offer extended hours during August. From Mon., Aug. 21 to Thurs., Aug. 24, Student Services will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HCC starts new Health Information Management Program
Starting this fall, Hagerstown Community College will offer an associate of applied science degree in health information management (HIM). Recently approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, the program was created in response to the tremendous growth opportunities in the health information management field.
HCC holds reception for TRiO Upward Bound students
Hagerstown Community College recently held its fifth annual TRiO Upward Bound Reception. The event represents an end-of-the-year celebration for the TRiO Upward Bound students and their achievements during the 2016-2017 school year.
U.S. Army Field Band Six-String Soldiers to perform August 12 at HCC
The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association will host the Six-String Soldiers of the U.S. Army Field Band as part of its annual Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series, on Saturday, August 12, at 6:15 p.m., in HCC’s Alumni Amphitheater.
257th Army Band to perform August 7 at HCC
The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association will host the 257th Army Band as part of its annual Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series, on Monday, August 7, at 6:15 p.m., in HCC’s Alumni Amphitheater.
HCC’s paramedic program receives accreditation
Hagerstown Community College’s paramedic emergency services program recently received accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Upcoming changes to EA and GA Grant Programs
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) has shared important information regarding upcoming changes that may impact award eligibility for recipients of the Educational Assistance (EA) Grant and Guaranteed Access (GA) Grant Programs.
HCC Alumni Association to host annual golf tournament on Sept. 15
Hagerstown Community College’s Alumni Association will hold its 25th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, September 15, at noon, at the Black Rock Golf Course in Hagerstown.
Events
STEM Festival
Date:The 2017 STEM Festival will be held on Saturday, November 4 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the STEM Building. The festival will include science exhibits, hands-on activities, and competitions for students in K-12. Admission is free. Refreshments will be available.
Saturday, November 4, 2017 - 10:00amAn Evening of One Acts
Friday, November 3, 2017 - 8:00pmSaturday, November 4, 2017 - 8:00pmSunday, November 5, 2017 - 2:30pmAn Evening of One Acts
Friday, November 3, 2017 - 8:00pmSaturday, November 4, 2017 - 8:00pmSunday, November 5, 2017 - 2:30pmFirst 10-week session - Classes end
Date:First 10-week Fall session
November 6 is the last day of classes. For a full list of upcoming registration dates and deadlines, visit www.hagerstowncc.edu/registration/dates-and-deadlines.
Monday, November 6, 2017 (All day)Second 5-week session - Classes end
Date:Second 5-week Fall session
November 6 is the last day of classes. For a full list of upcoming registration dates and deadlines, visit www.hagerstowncc.edu/registration/dates-and-deadlines.
Monday, November 6, 2017 (All day)Veterans' Fundraiser: “Coming Home”
Monday, November 6, 2017 - 5:00pmThird 5-week session - Classes start
Date:Third 5-week Fall session
November 7 is the first day of classes. For a full list of upcoming registration dates and deadlines, visit www.hagerstowncc.edu/registration/dates-and-deadlines.
Tuesday, November 7, 2017 (All day)Open Mic Night
Date:Open Mic Night will be held in the Student Center Main Dining Hall. Students are invited to perform poetry, spoken word, music, or comedy. Clean language is required.
Sponsored by the SGA.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 - 5:00pmTuesday, October 24, 2017 - 5:00pmTuesday, November 7, 2017 - 5:00pmTuesday, November 21, 2017 - 5:00pmTuesday, December 5, 2017 - 5:00pmShippensburg University Transfer Advisor Visit
Date:A transfer advisor from Shippensburg University will be on campus to meet with interested students in the Academic Advising area in the Student Center. An appointment is required. To schedule an appointment, call 240-500-2530.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - 9:00amTuesday, October 24, 2017 - 9:00amWednesday, November 8, 2017 - 9:00amUSM at Hagerstown Transfer Advisor Visit
Date:A transfer advisor from USM at Hagerstown Center will be on campus to meet with interested students in the Student Center lobby. No appointment necessary. For a full list of upcoming visits from four-year schools, go to www.hagerstowncc.edu/advisement/transfer-visits-events.
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 - 10:00amWednesday, November 8, 2017 - 10:00am