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New Student Orientation
Who?
Students who have never been to college anywhere, never been to HCC, not been to HCC in a while, parents, spouses, friends and others are all welcome at New Student Orientation
Why?
Through New Student Orientation you will receive a comprehensive balance of academic and co-curricular information. This is a chance to have staff and faculty address your concerns about registration, academic advising, and the culture of our campus community. The event is also designed to encourage interaction with other incoming HCC students who may share the same experiences, questions and concerns that you have. Meet the faculty and staff who are here to help you and get your questions answered in a welcoming and open atmosphere. You will also get a chance to see the campus and locate your classrooms before the rush.
What is it?
The event is structured so that you have plenty of time for questions, breaks and mingling. When you check in you will get your meal ticket and a guide to the different information sessions that will be offered that day. You can choose which sessions to attend and when. Each session is a power-packed half hour of relevant, useful information.
Where?
All the New Student Orientations check in at the Student Lounge (Building 2, First Floor). There will be NSO signs to help you find your way. If you are driving to campus, please be sure to park in Student parking lots. They will offer you free parking for the day of your event. These lots are identified on the Campus Map. You can find Campus Maps located in all schedule books and the College Catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I have to stay the whole time? Can I come late or leave early?
Arrive early and plan to stay through the end. It will make you experience much more enjoyable if you are not rushing in and out.
To encourage you to get the most out of the event, prize tickets will be given at each stage of the day. The more sessions you attend, the more chances you have to win.
2. What if I have not registered yet?
At this point you should have applied, been accepted, taken placement tests and registered for your courses. If you have not completed these steps you should do these NOW. If you need help completing these steps online, then you may want to attend a Registration Session. Call 845-9129 for more information on becoming enrolled and registered.
3. What do I need to bring?
- Any of your HCC information and receipts that you have completed and/or received. This information will help us answer any questions you may have about your specific situation.
- Your MyUH login information in case you want to go into your account that day.
- You will need a photo ID and proof of payment to get a Student ID.
- You will be getting lots of information & materials. You may want to bring a comfortable bag or back pack and something to use to take notes during the sessions.