View 2011 Orientation
Handbook (3.65mb PDF file)
A self-guided online orientation for HCC students!
January 2012
Dear New, Readmit, or Transfer Student,
Congratulations on your decision to attend Housatonic Community College and welcome to our beautiful campus! Now that you have made the decision to attend HCC, as a new or transfer student, you are expected to attend a New Student Orientation (NSO) session. As a readmit student you are also invited to attend. NSO is designed to give you a jump start at knowing information about programs and services at Housatonic Community College. During NSO you will have a tour of the campus, learn techniques to be a good student and meet other new students who will be starting classes during the Spring 2012 semester.
Your next step is to register for an orientation sessions which will be held at Housatonic Community College in the Beacon Hall Events Center. For your convenience an online orientation CyberOrientation is also available.
To register for an on-campus NSO, please reply by noon on Friday, January 13, 2012. Please fill out all the information required including which session you will be attending. Phone reservations will not be accepted. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please be advised that NSO is for registered students only who are new to HCC.
On Campus NSO sessions available are:
DAY SESSION: Wednesday, January 18th Reservations for Spring 2012 New Student Orientation are now closed. |
* The Exhibitor Expo is a great resource and an opportunity for you to speak one on one with individuals or get information from the HCC Library, Security, Student Clubs and Student Senate, Women’s Center, Men’s Center, Wellness Center, and more!
Before Orientation…
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Bring to Orientation…
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During Orientation…
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Sincerely,
| Linda Bayusik Director of Student Activities 203-332-5094 |
Kelly K. Hope Assistant Director of Student Activities 203-332-5094 |
IMPORTANT ORIENTATION INFORMATION
Housatonic Community College hosts NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION (NSO) to provide new students with an opportunity to get acclimated to the college, complete unfinished enrollment business, have their questions answered, receive insider information on what makes a student successful at Housatonic Community college, and connect you with how we can help you Achieve Your Dream. Basically, we prepare you to succeed here at HCC.
At the New Student Orientation you will also get a jump start at meeting other students starting at Housatonic Community College this upcoming semester. This is a great opportunity for you to build relationships with other students who will be embarking on this new journey with you. We encourage you to come with an open mind and motivated to start your college career! We encourage you to make the best of this opportunity. You will be sent a letter of invitation in the mail informing you of the date and time of New Student Orientation. Look for it in the mail soon after you register. We look forward to meeting you.
If you are a NEW Student, you must take a Placement Test (unless you have college credits). Please call (203) 332-5019 for an appointment ASAP.
All NEW and READMIT Students should be advised before registering. Please stop by or make an appointment to be advised in:
- New Students: Advising Center, Room LH- A111 (203) 332-8556
- Returning / Readmit Students: Learning Support Center, Room A108 (203) 332-5097