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- Statement of Non-Discrimination
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- Financial Responsibility
- Registration Guides
- Additional Info
- Placement Testing
- Computer Use for Class
- Statement of Non-Discrimination
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Fast Facts For Students
- Important Info About Student Email
- Search Courses No Login Required
- Click Here for Payments & Refunds Dates for Summer 2017
- Click Here for Payments & Refunds Dates for Fall 2017
- Students needing information about their Financial Aid Application (FASFA) can call 203-332-5047
Click Here for DegreeWorks Information
- 5 Easy Ways to Register
- Registration Dates
- Academic Advising
- Building Your Schedule
- How to Drop a Class
- 5 Easy Ways to Register
- Registration Dates
- Academic Advising
- Building Your Schedule
- How to Drop a Class
5 Easy Ways to Register
Continuing Students Only • Fall 2017
1. Online 24/7
April 10 – Sept. 4
Online Registration is a registration option which involves accessing the college’s website and the link to myCommNet. In addition to an original registration, you may also add courses. Please note that this registration option is open to you only if you are paying for your courses with a credit card (VISA, Discover or Mastercard) or a financial aid award. All requirements mentioned in previous sections apply to online registration.
Please note that you CANNOT drop courses online.
More information on myCommNet here
2. Mail
April 10 – Aug. 11
Mail your completed Registration Form and payment method to HCC in an envelope. Kindly indicate that you are registering for credit courses.
Mail your registration to:
Housatonic Community College,
Registrar’s Office
900 Lafayette Blvd.
Bridgeport, CT 06604.
Drop-off, mail and fax registrations are normally processed within 24 hours of receipt. You will receive confirmation of your registration in the mail. You may also confirm registration atmyCommNet.
Download the form located on the bottom of the page.
3. Fax
April 10 – Aug. 11
Fax your completed Registration Form and payment method to 203-332-5251.
Drop-off, mail and fax registrations are normally processed within 24 hours of receipt. You will receive confirmation of your registration in the mail. You may also confirm registration at myCommNet.
Download the form located at the bottom of the page
4. Drop-off
April 10 – Aug. 11
Drop off your completed Registration Form and method of payment in an envelope and place your envelope in the Drop-Off Box outside the Security Office in Lafayette Hall. Kindly indicate on the outside of the envelope that you are registering for credit courses.
Drop-off, mail and fax registrations are normally processed within 24 hours of receipt. You will receive confirmation of your registration in the mail. You may also confirm registration at myCommNet.
Download the form located at the bottom of the page
5, In-Person
Continuous (Registrar's Office LH-B109)
8:30-5 Mon-Fri April 10-Aug.28
Forms To Download
Fall 2017 Registration Form
Registration Dates
Registration Schedule Fall 2017
| Web Registration 24/7 | April 10 – Sept. 4 |
| Process of Mail/Fax/Drop Box Registrations | April 10 – Aug. 11 |
| First Day of Classes | Tues. Aug. 29 |
| Continuous Registration | 8:30-5 Mon-Fri April 10-Aug.28 |
On Campus Extended Evening Hours
| Mon. April 10 | 8:30am- 7:00pm |
| Thurs., August 10 | 8:30am- 7:00pm |
| Wed., August 16 | 8:30am- 7:00pm |
| Thurs., August 24 | 8:30am- 7:00pm |
Super Saturday
| Saturday August 5 | 9:00am- 2:00pm |
Senior Citizen/High School Partnership
| Mon., August 28 | 8:30am- 7:00pm |
Academic Advising
Academic Advising
If you need assistance in choosing correct courses please refer to the Academic Programs on the web or to the College catalog. To view courses already taken, go to http://my.commnet.edu or use the link on the College web site. Additional information may be obtained from the Counseling Center in room A108 (203-332-5097).
Required Advising
- Advising is required for all new, readmit, continuing and new transfer students.
- Students who fall into other categories such as ESL, students on academic probation/ suspension are also be required to meet with an advisor prior to registration.
- All students must meet prerequisites in order to register.
- Prior to registration (online or in person) students are advised to check their registration status. This information is available in the secured area of myCommNet by selecting "Check Your Registration Status" from the Registration menu.
Registration Form
- Drop-off, mail and fax registrations require completion of the registration form for Summer or Fall for credit courses. Forms will be available to download soon, please check back
NOTE: If you are a NEW or TRANSFER student, who has never applied to College, you must complete an Admissions Application before registering. Readmit students who have not attended the College in 2 years must complete a readmit application. Please contact the Admission’s Office for more informatio
Building Your Schedule
The Essentials: Building Your Class Schedule
| Step 1: | Fill out the student information part (top) of the registration form. |
| Step 2: |
Go to the home page or myCommnet - click on the red Search for Courses link. On the "Course Search" Page:
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| Step 3: | Look for the classes you want to take which are listed by subject (ART,ENG,MAT, etc.). Find the specific course (days/times) for which you would like to register. |
| Step 4: | Copy the information from the live schedule into the corresponding boxes on the Printable Registration Forms Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each course for which you are registering. |
Things to remember when creating a semester schedule:
- Record the correct Course Reference Number (CRN).
- No time conflicts (You can’t be in two places at once).
- Verify the location of each course, which building, which campus.
- Remember: Not all courses are offered every semester. Consult faculty advisor for specifics. Click for a list of advisors by major...
To help you build your schedule you may print this worksheet. It will help you manage your time and it corresponds to the way courses are listed online.
Helpful Information
It is important to note that classes are scheduled in both HCC buildings.
The “Bldg” column in the schedule contains the building in which a class will be held:
LFYT Lafayette Hall (Bridgeport)
BEAC Beacon Hall (Bridgeport)
JLHS Jonathan Law High School (Milford)
Please Note: The days classes are scheduled are indicated by the same notations found on mycommnet.
| Monday |
M
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| Tuesday |
T
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| Wednesday |
W
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| Thursday |
R
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| Friday |
F
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| Saturday |
S
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Instructional Method Legend:
CLIN = Clinical
COOP= Cooperative Learning
HYBR = Online and Classroom
INDE = Independent Study
INTN = Internship
OLCR = Online with Campus Requirement (Tests taken on site)
ONLN = Fully Online
TRAD = Classroom
How to Drop a Class
Dropping Classes
You can drop a class by filling out an add/drop form by clicking the link below or pick one up at the Registrars Office.
You can drop off the forms in person at the Registrars Office between 8:30-4:30. You can also put the form in the slot in the door of the Registrars Office, drop box by the security office in Lafayette Hall, fax to 203-332-5251 or mail to the attention of the Registrars Office.
Dropping online is not permitted.
Refunds:
- 100% refund of tuition and lab/studio fees before the first day of the semester.
- 50% refund of tuition and lab/studio fees before the 14th day of classes
For exact refund dates each semester, check here for payment and refund deadlines or call 203-332-5004.
Financial Responsibility
Check Here for Semester Dates & Deadlines
Scholarships Information NetPrice Calculator
Payment Information
Payment Plan & Financial Aid: If you entered into a payment plan agreement (installment plan) you must continue to make payments until your financial aid request has been reviewed and finalized. An official award notification will be sent to you. If you have paid more than the balance owed, you will be refunded any overpayment after financial aid funds are disbursed. (More information on Financial Aid at HCC)
Important Deadlines for Fall 2017
- Fees must be paid by 4:45PM on Monday, July 10, 2017 in order to hold our classes until Monday August 7th at which time full payment is due. If you register for a class that you do not plan to attend, you are responsible for dropping the class before the start of the semester. Failure to do so will result in tuition charges on your account. Fees are not refundable.
- Payments and/or financial aid assistance must be in place by Monday, August 7, 2017 to hold your registration for Fall 2017.
- Any student registering for Fall 2017 on or after August 7, 2017 must, on the day of registration, either pay the full amount of their tuition and fees, complete the first payment of the IPPO (Installment Payment Plan Option) in the Bursar's Office, or have an approved third party payer on file in the Bursar's Offic by 4:45 pm on August 7, 2017.
- Failure to follow the above payment requirements will result in cancellation of your registration.
- The final day to enroll in payment plan is Wednesday, September 6, 2017 by 4:45 pm.
- Refund Policy Fall 2017:
- On or before 4:45 pm on August 28, 2017, 100% tuition, lab, and studio fees.
- After 4:45 pm on August 28, 2017 and before 4:45 pm on September 11, 2017, 50% tuition and lab/studio fees.
- CSF and SAF are non-refundable.
Fall 2017 Tuition and Refund Dates, Add/Drop Dates
Please Note: No telephone withdrawals will be accepted!
August 28, 2017 On or before 4:45 pm, 100% refund of tuition and lab/studio fees... On or before 4:45 pm Last day to officially drop a class or withdraw from the College and receive a 100% tuition and lab/studio fees refund. Please see refund policy for exceptions.
September 6, 2017... At 4:45 pm deadline to enroll in Payment Plan.
September 5, 2017... Last day to add an open class without the signature of the instructor.
September 11, 2017... On or before 4:45 p.m. Last day to officially drop a class or withdraw from the College, receive a 50% refund of tuition and lab/studio fees and be removed from the class roster.
After 4:45 pm September 11, 2017... No refunds are given after this date. Students dropping and adding courses after 4:45 p.m. on February 2, 2017 will be charged full rate for the additional courses and will not be eligible for a refund/credit for the dropped courses.
September 29, 2017 by 4:45 PM...2nd installment of Payment Plan due by 4:45 pm
October 27, 2017 by 4:45 PM... 3rd and final installment of Payment Plan due by 4:45 pm. At this time student should be Paid-in-Full
September 25, 2017... Last day to submit an audit form
November 17, 2017... Last day to formally drop/withdraw a class from the College.
Financial Aid Information
Financial Aid
For more information students ,
in person in Room LH- A102, or call (203) 332-5047.
IRS Data Retrieval Tool Video
Financial Aid ProgramsHousatonic Community College is committed to providing access to higher education by minimizing economic barriers. HCC participates in all state and federal financial aid programs. The amount of assistance is based primarily on need, satisfactory academic progress, and availability of funds. To be eligible for Financial Aid, students must have a high school diploma or GED, be a US citizen or an eligible non-citizen and be enrolled in a degree or eligible certificate program. Financial aid is available for credit courses only; audit or non-credit courses are not covered by financial aid. To Apply for Financial Aid Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov. For Fall semester enrollment the FAFSA should be completed by May 1. HCC’s Federal School code, 004513, must be included for proper processing. The Financial Aid Office must receive the results of your FAFSA and Financial Aid and the HCC Admission application process must be complete before an award can be made. Please Note: You are now expected to link your FAFSA directly to your IRS tax information. Students who fail to do this correctly and are selected for verification will need to bring IRS Tax transcripts. We will no longer accept copies of 1040 Tax returns. Students who complete their FAFSA after May 1, 2015 will not, in all probability, have an official financial aid award in place before classes begin on August 31, 2015 and must explore other means of payment (cash, check, credit card, payment plan) or risk having their registration cancelled. Please Note You do not have financial aid until you have received an official award notice via e-mail or letter. Students who register for classes before receiving the official award letter must pay for their classes (cash, check, credit card, payment plan) or run the risk having their registration cancelled. Students who want to register before their financial aid processing is complete must pay all fees on the day of registration thereby holding their classes until 4:45 pm, August 7, 2015. Fees are non-refundable. Financial aid awards are based on your enrollment status as of the 14th calendar day of the semester. Any courses added after that time will not be covered by financial aid but billed directly to the student. Students who officially withdraw during the first two weeks of classes will have all financial aid cancelled. The Business Office will bill these students for 50% of their tuition, all fees and book charges if any. Tax Credit Programs The American Opportunity Tax Credit provides for qualified education expenses. Eligible students can receive up to $2,500 tax credit for the first four years of post-secondary education. The Lifetime Learning Credit helps students pay tuition for upgrading job skills or career training. The Lifetime tax credit is 20% of qualified tuition and fee expenses, up to $2,000 per year, with some income-based limitations. For more information on these programs, consult your tax advisor or the IRS website at www.irs.gov
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Tuition & Fees - Fall '17
Payment Methods
- Financial Aid
- VISA, MasterCard, Discover
- Payment Plan (Deadline is 4:45 p.m. September 6, 2017)
- Check, Cash (except online registration)
Tuition & Fees Information
Fees are subject to change.
College presidents, with the approval of the Board, are authorized to waive General and Special Fees of students enrolled in special programs when the circumstances justify such action.
New England Regional Student Program
Each New England state has agreed to admit out-of-state New England residents for study at its public, degree-granting colleges, universities and institutions. At HCC, these students pay the same student activity fees as students from Connecticut, and the same tuition and college services fee, plus a 50 % tuition and college services fee surcharge.
Tuition and Fees Payment Schedule
Tuition and fees are payable in advance in accordance with deadline dates announced each semester. Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Housatonic offers an Installment Payment Plan option (requires a $25.00 fee) for qualified students. Inquire at the Business Office.
Continuing Education/Lifelong Learning Courses
For information about the fees applicable to Continuing Education/Lifelong Learning courses, see the information available in advance of each semester or special session.
Waiver of Tuition for Senior Citizens, Qualified Veterans and the Children of Certain Servicemen
Connecticut residents aged 62 or older who have been accepted for admission to Housatonic Community College shall be exempt from payment of tuition, general fees, and the application fee provided if, at the end of the regular registration period, there is space available in the course(s) in which the person intends to enroll. Proof of age must be submitted to the Business Office to complete the eligibility requirements for this waiver.
Qualified veterans, who were residents of Connecticut when accepted for admission to Housatonic Community College, may be exempt from payment of tuition. Persons who believe they may qualify for this waiver of tuition should speak with the Veteran's Affairs Office for further information about eligibility requirements.
The dependent children of certain servicemen who have been declared missing in action or prisoners of war are eligible for a full or partial waiver of the tuition. Details about this waiver are available from the Veteran's Affairs Office.
Registration and Fee Deposit
Students registering for credit general fund/ tuition account courses prior to the tuition due date must pay a non-refundable deposit of applicable college services and student activity fees to hold their registration.
The total tuition and any mandatory usage fees are payable in one installment and are due no later than the announced deadline. Failure to have made all payments by the announced deadline will result in the cancellation of the student's registration unless an installment payment plan option has been approved.
All registrations between the announced deadline and the first day of classes shall be accompanied by full payment of all tuition and fees applicable to the course unless an installment payment plan option has been approved.
Failure to make payments in accordance with an installment payment plan option will also result in the cancellation of the student's registration.
Students presenting bad checks must replace them within seven days of the college's receipt of such notification, or the student's registration will be immediately cancelled.
Refunds of Tuition Only
Requests for the refund of tuition must be made in writing. Requests made by telephone or email will not be accepted. Fees will not be refunded. All refunds take 2 to 3 weeks for processing. Please refer to the appropriate schedule of classes for the semester that lists specific dates for registration, tuition payment deadline and refund dates.
Fall and Spring Semester Courses
Students who wish to withdraw from the college shall direct their requests for withdrawal to the Registrar's Office. Refunds are made according to the conditions and in the amounts set forth below.
If written notice of complete withdrawal from the college, indicated by completion of an official withdrawal form, is received by the last business day prior to the first day of classes for that semester, 100 percent of the total tuition, lab and studio fees for all courses in which one has registered will be refunded. If a notice of withdrawal is received through the first 14 calendar days of the semester, a 50 percent refund of tuition, lab and studio fees will be granted both full-time and part-time students. No refunds will be granted either full-time or part-time students beyond the 14th calendar day of the semester. The College Services Fee and Student Activity Fee are not refundable.
Summer School Courses Supported by the Educational Extension Account
In the event the college cancels a summer school course, students will receive a complete refund. A student who withdraws from a summer school course prior to the first day of the session will receive a full refund of credit tuition, lab and studio fees, provided that a written request for refund shall have been received by the Registrar's Office not later than 4 p.m. on the last business day preceding the first day of the session (requests must be received by 4 p.m. Friday for sessions that begin on the following Monday).
No refunds are granted if withdrawal is made on or after the first day of the session. Program fees are non-refundable.
Registration Guides
If you need additional information to enroll select one of our Registration Guides.
Registration Guides
Follow the steps below to enroll at HCC!
New Student
New Students
(Never Applied, or *Applied but Never Attended)
- Submit an Admission’s (blue) Application & Request SAT Waiver If eligible at the Admissions Office (LH-A106), (203) 332-5100. (You can APPLY ONLINE when available or download the application here.) (* If you have applied but never attended see below.)
- Prepare for Placement Test at Center for Academic Progress (CAP) (LH-A227), (203) 332-8585.
- Schedule Placement Testing with Banner ID, (203) 332-5019 & bring SAT Waiver to LH-B116.
- Contact Health Services for MMRV (Measles/ Mumps/ Rubella/ Varicella) immunization requirement (LH-A113).
- Meet with an Advisor in Room LH-A108.
- Check Status of Financial Aid (LH-A102), (203) 332-5047.
- View course schedule here or in the Self Help Room (LH-B107) and complete Registration Form
- Register at the Registrar’s Office (LH-B109) and proceed to Bursar’s Office (LH-A104) if no Financial Aid.
- * Students who have applied to HCC in the past but have never attended should use the Reactivation Application, download here.
Readmit Student
Re-Admit Students
(Not Attended HCC in 2 or More Years)
- Pick up a Re-Admit Form at the Admissions Office (LH-A106) or fill it out online.
- Contact Health Services for MMRV (Measles/ Mumps/ Rubella/ Varicella) immunization requirement (LH-A113).
- Meet with an Advisor in Room LH-A108.
- Schedule Placement Testing in the Academic Support Center if recommended by Advisor (LH-B116)
- Check Status off Financial Aid (LH-A102), (203) 332-5047.
- View course schedule here or in the Self Help Room (LH-B107) and complete Registration Form
- Register in Person at the Registrar’s Office (LH-B109) and proceed to Bursar’s Office (LH-A104) if no Financial Aid.
Transfer Student
Transfer Students
(From another college must provide a copy of an unofficial transcript)
- Pick up a blue Application Form at the Admissions Office (LH-A106). (You can APPLY ONLINE when available or download the application here.)
- Contact Health Services for MMRV (Measles/ Mumps/ Rubella/ Varicella) immunization requirement (LH-A113).
- Meet with an Advisor in Room LH-A108.
- Schedule Placement Testing in the Academic Support Center if recommended by Advisor (LH-B116)
- Check Status off Financial Aid (LH-A102), (203) 332-5047.
- View course schedule here or in the Self Help Room (LH-B107) and complete Registration Form
- Register in Person at the Registrar’s Office (LH-B109) and proceed to Bursar’s Office (LH-A104) if no Financial Aid.
Winter/Summer
Winter or Summer Classes Only
(Student must provide an unofficial transcript(s) if pre-requisite was taken at another school other than HCC)
- Go to the Admissions Office (LH-A106).
- If Math or English was never taken at a College/ University then Placement Testing is required.
- Schedule Placement Testing in the Academic Support Center if recommended by Advisor (LH-B116).
- Or meet an Advisor with your transcript in LH-A108.
- View course schedule here or in the Self Help Room (LH-B107) and complete Registration Form.
- Register at the Registrar’s Office (L:H-B109).
- Proceed to Bursar’s Office to make payment (LH-A104) if no Financial Aid.
International
Information for International Students
There are TWO files required for International Student admission, you must download and submit BOTH of the following:
- International Student Packet (required)
- I-901 Form (required, this form may be completed on the computer)
The Admissions Office assists anyone needing further program information. A personal interview is optional, and those who wish may make an interview appointment by contacting the Admissions Office at 203-332-5100 or by Email to .
Additional Info
If you are looking for specific courses or need further information on the programs we offer, click on the links below. Also, our catalog is available to download here as well. If you are looking to graduate this semester, you will also find the form that will need to be filled out here.
Files to Download
Placement Testing
ACCUPlacer
Click here for further information. To schedule, reschedule or cancel a test, please click here.
Foreign Language
Click here for further information. To schedule a test, please click here.
Computer Use for Class
Expectations for Student Use of Computers in Courses
Any Housatonic Community College course may require substantial computer based learning including use of the Internet, e-text books, instructional software, Blackboard*, research data bases, online assignments, etc., for the completion of class assignments, homework, research and assessments.
Computer- based learning experiences may be used in place of or in addition to traditional lectures for some lessons. All students have access to computer laboratories in both Beacon Hall and Lafayette Hall. Computer access is also available in the college library.
*Blackboard e-Learning Platform
Blackboard is an e-Learning platform used by the Connecticut Community Colleges to deliver and manage course material on the web. All online and hybrid courses are taught using Blackboard. Additionally, all college faculty post their class syllabi on Blackboard and many also use Blackboard as a supplement to classroom instruction. For example, to post announcements and course materials, administer examinations, submit student grades, and communicate with their students through e-mail, discussion forums, etc. Students are required to check Blackboard for course activity information in the event of a course cancellation.
Students can learn about how to use Blackboard by visiting our distance Education office in Beacon Hall Room 272, calling Ryan Farrington (Education Technology Specialist) at 203-332-5088, or online at the Housatonic web site:
www.housatonic.edu/webct/DL OR by visiting the Frequently Asked Questions for BBLearn.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
Housatonic Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or genetic information in its programs and activities. In addition, the College does not discriminate in employment on the additional basis of veteran status or criminal record.
Housatonic Community College no discrimina con base en la raza, color, creencias religiosas, edad, sexo, origen nacional, estado civil, descendencia, historia de enfermedades mentales presentes o pasadas, discapacitación física o mental, orientación sexual, identidad y expresión de género o información genética en sus programas y actividades. Además, Housatonic Community College no discrimina en el empleo con base adicional en el estatus de veterano o antecedentes criminales.
All programs are open to students. These programs are described in the Degree and Certificate Programs section of the College Catalog and Student Handbook. Selective admission criteria are in place for the following Career and Technical Education Programs: Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Physical Therapy Assistant. Refer to the programs for special admission requirements.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources/Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX, Mrs. Theresa Eisenbach Room LH-A203, phone (203) 332-5013; and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Dean of Students Office, Room LH-A110, phone (203) 332-5183; Housatonic Community College, 900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT 06604.