News
Giuseppe joins HCC dance department
The English and Humanities Division at Hagerstown Community College recently announced that dancer Gabriella Di Giuseppe has joined HCC’s dance department as an adjunct faculty member. At HCC, Giuseppe will be teaching hip-hop dance courses in which students will further develop their own hip-hop style and voice in choreography, strengthen their hip-hop dance technique, and further their knowledge of hip-hop dance history.
229th Army Band to perform June 25 at HCC
The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association will host the 229th Army Band as part of its annual Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series, on Sunday, June 25, at 6:15 p.m., in HCC’s Alumni Amphitheater.
HCC to offer EMT-I to Paramedic program this fall
Hagerstown Community College is offering an EMT-I to Paramedic Bridge Program this fall. This one-year transition program allows those who are already EMT-I certified to become paramedics.
HCC receives second Upward Bound grant
Hagerstown Community College recently received its second five-year Upward Bound grant, totaling $1.28 million, from the U.S. Department of Education. This grant is designed to increase the high school graduation and college completion rates of low-income, first-generation students.
HCC Alumni Association to host cruise preview on June 17
The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association will host a free cruise preview meeting on Saturday, June 17, at 10:30 a.m., in the Learning Resource Center, room 108, on HCC’s main campus, for the upcoming 2018 Alumni & Friends Cruise. The 12-day cruise will be held from April 19 through May 1, 2018, aboard Holland America’s “ms Koningsdam.”
HCC names Rebok as new head volleyball coach
Ashlyn Rebok has been named head volleyball coach for the 2017-18 academic year at Hagerstown Community College. A HCC alumna, Rebok helped the Lady Hawks to two consecutive Region XX titles and trips to the NJCAA Division II National Championships in 2009 and 2010.
New law allows HCC to lower tuition for bordering out-of-state counties
For Hagerstown Community College, that means that residents in Franklin and Fulton Counties, Pa.; Berkeley, Morgan, and Jefferson Counties, W.V.; and Loudoun County, Va.; will pay $230 per credit this fall, compared to $246 for other out-of-state counties. This will save these residents $48 on each three-credit course and at least $960 on a 60-credit associate degree.
HCC and Joint Veterans Council held meeting
(May 25, 2017) – Hagerstown Community College recently held a meeting with members of the Joint Veterans Council of Washington County to discuss recruitment, enrollment, retention, and support services for student veterans at HCC.
Volleyball camp offered at HCC this summer
Volleyball camp will be offered at Hagerstown Community College this summer, for students in grades five through 12. Camp for grades five to eight will be held July 31 to August 3, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Grades nine to 12 will meet July 1 to August 3, from 1 to 4 p.m.
HCC announces spring 2017 dean’s list
Hagerstown Community College recently announced its dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must be attending school full-time (12 credits or more) and must maintain a GPA of 3.5 and above.
Events
Beach Volleyball Pickup Game
Date:Join HCC students and employees for beach volleyball pickup games outside the Student Center every Wednesday, from 6 - 8 p.m., through the month of October. Drinks and music will be provided.
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 - 6:00pmWednesday, September 13, 2017 - 6:00pmWednesday, September 20, 2017 - 6:00pmWednesday, September 27, 2017 - 6:00pmWednesday, October 4, 2017 - 6:00pmWednesday, October 11, 2017 - 6:00pmWednesday, October 18, 2017 - 6:00pmWednesday, October 25, 2017 - 6:00pmUMUC Transfer Advisor Visit
Date:A transfer advisor from the University of Maryland - University College (UMUC) will be on campus to meet with interested students in the Student Center Lobby. An appointment is not required. For a full list of upcoming visits from four-year schools, go to www.hagerstowncc.edu/advisement/transfer-visits-events.
Thursday, September 7, 2017 - 9:00amThursday, September 14, 2017 - 9:00amThursday, September 21, 2017 - 9:00amThursday, September 28, 2017 - 9:00amThursday, October 19, 2017 - 9:00amThursday, October 26, 2017 - 9:00amThursday, November 2, 2017 - 9:00amThursday, November 9, 2017 - 9:00amThursday, November 16, 2017 - 9:00amThursday, November 30, 2017 - 9:00amThursday, December 7, 2017 - 9:00amLip Sync Battle
Date:Located in the Student Center Main Dining Hall. You pick the song! Free to enter. Prizes will be awarded.
Thursday, September 21, 2017 - 6:30pmThursday, October 19, 2017 - 6:30pmThursday, November 16, 2017 - 6:30pmThursday, January 18, 2018 - 6:30pmThursday, February 15, 2018 - 6:30pmThursday, March 22, 2018 - 6:30pmThursday, April 19, 2018 - 6:30pmFirst 7.5-week session - Classes end
Date:First 7.5-week Fall session
October 20 is the last day of classes. For a full list of upcoming registration dates and deadlines, visit www.hagerstowncc.edu/registration/dates-and-deadlines.
Friday, October 20, 2017 (All day)FAFSA Lab
Date:Need help completing your FAFSA? Members of the HCC Student Financial Aid Office will be available to help students complete their FAFSA during the above days and times in the Learning Resource Center, Room 335.
Friday, October 6, 2017 - 9:00amFriday, October 6, 2017 - 1:00pmFriday, October 20, 2017 - 9:00amFriday, November 3, 2017 - 1:00pmFriday, November 17, 2017 - 9:00amFriday, November 17, 2017 - 1:00pmFriday, December 1, 2017 - 9:00amFamily Book Club
Date:HCC's Family Book Club will be held in the Student Center Skills Lab, Room 170. Listen to a story, complete a craft activity, and enjoy a snack with your preschool - early-elementary age children.
Saturday, September 16, 2017 - 10:00amSaturday, October 21, 2017 - 10:00amSaturday, November 18, 2017 - 10:00amSaturday, December 16, 2017 - 10:00amSaturday, January 20, 2018 - 10:00amSaturday, February 17, 2018 - 10:00amSaturday, March 17, 2018 - 10:00amSaturday, April 21, 2018 - 10:00amSecond 7.5-week session - Classes start
Date:Second 7.5-week Fall session
October 23 is the first day of classes. For a full list of upcoming registration dates and deadlines, visit www.hagerstowncc.edu/registration/dates-and-deadlines.
Monday, October 23, 2017 (All day)Game Night
Date:Game Night will be held in the Student Center Main Dining Hall. Enjoy music and games for all ages, including Uno, Monopoly, and Apples to Apples, or bring your own games to play.
Sponsored by the SGA.
Monday, September 25, 2017 - 5:00pmMonday, October 23, 2017 - 5:00pmMonday, November 27, 2017 - 5:00pmMonday, January 22, 2018 - 5:00pmMonday, February 26, 2018 - 5:00pmMonday, March 26, 2018 - 5:00pmMonday, April 23, 2018 - 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 - 9:00amSecond 7.5-week session - Last day to add a class for a refund
Date:The last day to add a class for the second 7.5-week session of the Fall 2017 semester is October 25, 2017. For a complete list of registration dates and deadlines, visit http://www.hagerstowncc.edu/registration/dates-and-deadlines.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 (All day)