Admissions

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Each year more than 42,000 students pursue their goals at Hillsborough Community College. Our small class sizes, affordable tuition and guaranteed transferability to other state colleges and universities make HCC an ideal choice. With five different campuses, plus day, evening, and online classes, you can choose where and how you want to learn.

No matter where you are in your journey, we can help with your next steps.

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Sign up for a tour and explore one of our five campus locations with a member of our Admissions team.

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Ready to start at HCC? Applying is free and easy. You're just a few steps away from getting accepted to college!

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Open Houses

Explore HCC’s degree, certificate, and workforce offerings at an Open House this October. All information will be delivered in both English and Spanish. Students can attend one or multiple events to explore one or more of our campuses. These events are free and open to the public. Register today to reserve your spot!

Ven a explorar las ofertas de títulos, certificados y fuerza laboral de HCC en un evento de “Open House”. Toda la información se entregará en inglés y español. Los estudiantes pueden optar por asistir a uno o varios eventos para explorar uno o más de nuestros campus. Gratis y abierto al público. ¡Confirma tu asistencia hoy!

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The HCC Experience

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Find your Passion

HCC offers more than 200 academic options. Whether you want to transfer and earn a bachelor's degree, get a great job or take a course for personal interest, HCC can help you make it happen!

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Discover the Affordability

With tuition up to 50% less than state universities, and a variety of scholarships, loans, grants and work-study programs available, your education is more affordable than ever.

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Get Involved

HCC students enjoy fulfilling college experiences beyond the classroom, complete with sporting events, performing arts and a variety of clubs and organizations on each campus.

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Hawk Testimonials

“Being a full-time student hasn’t been easy. I’ve had long nights and spent hours speaking with professors and visiting the tutoring centers, but it’s all part of the journey of getting a degree and achieving success.”

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Devin Paladino Class of 2023

“HCC was the best decision I could have made, and I think people need to break the stereotype of what community college is. To anyone that is coming into college and is worried about affording their education, why not come to a community college and benefit from the long-term effects? If someone says to you, ‘Oh, you must not have been good enough to go to a university,’ you look them straight in the eye and say, ‘No, HCC had more of what I needed at the time, and they offered me the support to continue my education.’ I can’t say it enough, HCC has been the best experience and has been the foundation on what is going to be an incredible medical career for me.”