New Student Orientation
Welcome to HCCC! You Belong Here.
Congratulations and welcome to the Hudson County Community College family!
Whether you're attending college for the first time, transferring from another institution, or returning to school, we're excited to help you get started.
Before classes begin, take advantage of opportunities designed to help you feel confident, connected, and prepared for your first semester.
Meet new people, explore campus, discover valuable resources, and learn everything you need to succeed at HCCC.
We have organized three ways you can prepare for your first semester at HCCC:
Campus Tour = Navigate the campus with a Peer Leader, locating your class and student resource locations.
In-Person Orientation = Experience HCCC with Peer Leaders and fellow students, building connections while exploring resources and opportunities for success.
Online Orientation = Learn about being at student at HCCC through a self-paced online experience, learning about the campus, academics, resources, technology, and more. Revisit the information as you need throughout your first semester.
Choose How You Want to Get Started
Explore HCCC before your first day. Take a guided tour with a Peer Leader, find your classrooms, locate important student resources, and become familiar with campus before classes begin.
Perfect for students who want to:
- Find their classrooms
- Learn where key offices are located
- Meet other new students
- Feel confident navigating campus
Start your HCCC journey with connections and confidence. Meet fellow students, Peer Leaders, faculty, and staff while exploring campus resources. Get hands on with technology, student life, and everything you need to begin your first semester prepared for success while building your HCCC community.
Perfect for students who want to:
- Meet other new students and build connections
- Learn about campus resources and support services
- Discover clubs, events, and leadership opportunities
- Feel confident and prepared for their first semester
- Participate in fun activities, eat free food, and get free giveaways!
Learn everything you need to know before classes begin. Our self-paced online Orientation provides an in-depth introduction to HCCC, including academics, financial aid, technology, student life, campus resources, and tips from current students to help you start your college journey with confidence.
Perfect for students who want to:
- Learn at their own pace from anywhere
- Explore HCCC services and campus resources in depth
- Understand academic expectations and important policies
- Review information whenever they need it
Complete the Online, Self-Paced New Student Orientation
Log in with your HCCC email address and password.
Contact Information
Student Life and LeadershipJournal Square Campus
81 Sip Avenue - 2nd Floor (Room 212)
Jersey City, NJ 07306(201) 360-4195
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North Hudson Campus
4800 John F. Kennedy Blvd., 2nd Floor (Room 204)
Union City, NJ 07087(201) 360-4654
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