Purpose: To assist students in successfully registering for classes. Admission Policies: HCC is a comprehensive community college system. As an open admissions institution it has an “Open Door” admission policy.

2. PRE-ENROLLMENT 101 Steps to Becoming a Student Submit an application for admissionSelect a program/career cluster (An early start ensures you have plenty of time to visit with an advisor and plan your course schedule) Send official transcripts(Transcripts are needed to determine placement and prerequisite requirements) Assessment(Exam results are used to determine placement in reading, writing and math courses) Advisement(Students will receive information about orientation, programs & classes)

3. Additional Resources The Student Handbook provides valuable information about the many sources available to you while you attend Houston Community College. The handbook will also inform you of the student code of conduct ( your expected behavior), your rights and responsibilities as a student of Houston Community College. http://digital.turn-page.com/title/7027 View Our Catalog http://digital.turn-page.com/title/6160 Student ID Card: http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/faculty-staff/houston-community-college-id-cards

4. How to read a class schedule

5. Managing Your Time Working students should be careful to avoid enrolling in too many classes. Job and scholastic performance will suffer if a student is overburdened. Students who wish to enroll in more than 18 hours during a regular session must have the schedule approved by the Academic Dean or Counselor Students should allow at least three hours preparation and study time for every hour actually spent in class. Approval is based on a variety of factors and each student’s unique circumstance is taken into consideration.

7. The Assessment Skills for Successful Entry and Transfer (ASSET)

8. Paper and Pencil administrated test

11. Computer administered rest

12. $ 25.00 non-refundable one time fee

14. Paper and pencil administered test

16. Services and Referrals * Financial Aid * Welcome Center * Job Placement * One Stop Shop * Learning Assistance ( Tutoring ) * Child Care * Veterans * Disability Support Services * International Students * Counseling/Academic Counseling * Career Planning * Student Support Programs * Mentoring * Honors Program * Student Organizations * Student Life and Activities * Testing Not all services are available at every location.

17. How To Pay For College Tuition invoices are not mailed. Students are expected to make arrangements to initiate payment at the time of registration. Tuition installment plans are available for all terms. ( www.hccs.edu) Students may pay on line. HCC uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption to protect personal information when using the internet. Students may pay in person at the time you register, by check, cash, and/or money order. Bank cards are also acceptable i.e. Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express. You may not use a non-USA credit card.

18. Financial Aid Awarding of Financial Aid is subject to institutional deadlines and availability. HCC Scholarship Web site:Electronic Applications www.HCCS.cc.tx.us/students/scholarships/index.htmlhttp://www.fafsa.ed.gov

19. Disability Services Students who require reasonable accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to contact the Disability Support Services Counselor (DSSC). Central (713) 718-6164 Coleman (713) 718-7631 Northeast (713) 718-8420 Northwest (713) 718-5422 Southeast (713) 718-7218 Southwest (713) 718-7910 ***For more information visit: http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/future-students/disability-services/quick-ada-faqs

20. Houston Community College! A Smart Decision! Thank you for attending Pre-Enrollment 101 www.hccs.edu