Academic

On Mon., Feb. 1, a representative from Shenandoah University will be on campus to meet with students who are interested in transferring to Shenandoah. No appointment necessary

The transfer advisor will meet with students from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Valley Eatery (upper level Career Programs Building).

HCC's annual CREAS (Criminal Response Emergency Assessment Scenario) mock trauma event will be held on Sat., April 10, beginning at 8 a.m. This event involves HCC students and staff from the nursing and health sciences division. Additional details will follow.

For more information, contact Pat Williams at 301-790-2800, ext. 303, or via e-mail at williamsp@hagerstowncc.edu.

Spring graduation application deadline is Mon., March 1. Please apply through WebAdvisor (follow the link under Academic Profile). If you are planning on attending the May 15 ceremony, please be sure to check your student e-mail for further instructions regarding your cap and gown order.

If you have any questions, contact Wendy Schneider at 301-790-2800, ext. 526 or e-mail schneiderw@hagerstowncc.edu.
 

HCC’s biotechnology program began in 2007. The College held its first summer institute for high school students in 2009 and will hold the 2010 Biotechnology Summer Institute from June 14 through Aug. 9. Participating high schools students can receive seven college credits. Tuition and fees are free for qualified ESSENCE students. Application deadline is March 19, 2010.

Hagerstown Community College’s math and science division will a host a Biotechnology Open House on Mon., Feb. 1, beginning at 7 p.m., in HCC’s Career Programs Building, room 214.

Participants will have an opportunity to tour the biotechnology labs, learn about the summer biotech institute and discover internship and job opportunities available to students in the biotechnology program.

For more information about the Biotechnology Open House, contact Mylynh Nguyen at 301-790-2800, ext. 268, or via e-mail at nguyenm@hagerstowncc.edu.

The annual HCC spring transfer fair will be held on Mon., Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in The Merle S. Elliott Continuing Education and Conference Center, rooms 211-213 (on the upper level).

Representatives from a variety of colleges and universities will be present, including:

The Nurses' Pinning ceremony will be held in the Kepler Theater on Fri., Jan. 8, beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, call 301-790-2800, ext. 380.

New Student Orientation will be held on Sat., Jan. 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, in the Student Center. Register online or call Student Activites Coordinator Heather Barnhart at 301-790-2800, ext. 225, or e-mail barnharth@hagerstowncc.edu.

Free pizza luncheon will follow.

You can also check out HCC's virtual orientation.

Spring classes begin. For more information, contact Admissions, Records, and Registration at 301-790-2800, ext. 238, or via e-mail at admissions@hagerstowncc.edu.

Student FAFSA applications are due on Mon., March 1. For more information, contact the Student Financial Aid Office at 301-790-2800, ext. 473, or via e-mail at finaid@hagerstowncc.edu.

For more information about FAFSA, go to www.fafsa.gov. For more information about state financial aid, go to www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/apply.asp.