Hudson County Community College

About Hudson County Community College

Hudson County Community College is a comprehensive urban community college. The mission of the College is to offer high quality programs and services that are affordable, accessible, and community-centered. All programs and services are designed to meet the educational needs of a linguistically and ethnically /racially diverse community, and to promote the economic, technological, cultural, social, and civic development of Hudson County and its service areas. The provision of a supportive and affirmative educational environment, and the principles of lifelong learning, excellence, and opportunity are central to all programs and services.

Admissions

Hudson County Community College is an open admissions institution. All high school graduates, those holding a GED certificate, and other persons 18 years of age or older are eligible for admission. Individuals who are 18 and no longer attending high school are eligible for regular admission.

Registration is the process of advisement, selecting classes and developing a semester schedule. Students register part-time or full-time, for day or evening classes or a combination, and may shift from full-time to part-time each semester depending on their educational goals and the needs of their personal schedules.

Hudson County Community College provides various opportunities each semester to register for classes. They are: Mail-in Registration, In-Person Registration, and Phone-in Registration. The method by which students may register is determined by their current enrollment status. To insure that all course requirements are met, continuing students are encouraged to take advantage of early in-person registration following consultation with their advisors.

Students may apply as either matriculating [degree-seeking] or non-matriculating [non-degree seeking] students. Matriculating students may enroll as full-time [12 to a maximum of 18 credits] or part-time [11 credits or fewer]. Non-matriculating students are not eligible for financial aid assistance, and may be required to take the College Placement Test [CPT] based on their course selection.

Academic Programs

Hudson County Community College offers a full range of associate-degree and certificate programs, many of which may lead to immediate employment. Students may select courses of study in Allied Health, Business, Computer Science, Culinary Arts, Education, Engineering/Technology, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

If you opt for an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program, you will be able to immediately work in your chosen field, or you may go on to pursue a bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university. If you choose to study for an Associate in Science (A.S.) or Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree, you will graduate fully prepared to transfer to a bachelor's degree program. The College has articulation agreements with a variety of four-year institutions. These agreements enable students to transfer their credits to our partner colleges.

Why Should I Enroll at HCCC?

The answer to this question lies in you, as you survey your choices of college and weigh your options. But perhaps we can help you make your decision if we remind you of the following:

• HCCC is affordable. Tuition is currently $70.00 per credit, the lowest in the county.
• HCCC is convenient, in the heart of your community.
• At HCCC, you'll find yourself mixing with an energetic and dedicated group of people, all, like you, committed to getting ahead in life.
• HCCC offers both career and transfer programs in a wide variety of subjects.
• At HCCC, you'll work with a knowledgeable and caring faculty who'll help you learn what you need to know.
• HCCC has created agreements with many local colleges to accept credits in transfer.
• At HCCC, Financial Aid is available if you need help with paying for your college education. Many of our students receive this very useful support.
• HCCC offers a full range of Academic Support Programs, including academic counseling, pre-college courses, learning communities and free tutoring in any subject.

Where are HCCC's classes held?

Most classes are held in Jersey City, at our Journal Square campus, where we have several recently renovated buildings within easy walking distance of each other, and a new Culinary Arts/ Conference Center is under construction.

A percent of our classes are held in our West New York facility at 65th. and Polk Street . New buildings at Kenndy Boulevard and 48th. Street will be finished later this decade.

HCCC also offers a small number of classes in the evenings at area High Schools, to help students who live or work in Kearny, Secaucus, Hoboken and Bayonne.

Does HCCC offer evening and weekend classes?

Yes. In fact, about 39% of our students attend in the evenings and/ or on weekends. In Fall and Spring, HCCC offers classes mornings, afternoons and evenings and on Saturdays and Sundays. HCCC also schedules two intensive Summer Sessions of 6 weeks each. There are also concentrated Winter Session classes in January, and Express classes in Math and English at other times of the year.

For more information, please contact:

Hudson County Community College 70 Sip Ave. Jersey City, NJ 07306 Phone: 201-714-7100 Website: www.hccc.edu