Early College Students
The Early College Program permits all high school students in Hudson County to enroll in up to 18 college-level credits per academic year and earn credits that may be applied towards a college degree upon high school graduation. Students participating in specific programs with partner high schools may have the opportunity to earn more credits or a full Associate Degree while still enrolled in high school.
By following these steps, you’ll be on your way to achieving your goals as an HCCC Early College Student.
Apply to HCCC
Applying online is fast and easy.
Note: Students applying to the Early College Program should complete the Early College Application (not the Undergraduate Application).
It is important to follow these steps below when completing your application to ensure you receive the discount for Early College Students:
- Create an account.
- Under “I will be entering as” select "Early College (participating high school student only)."
- Under School Attended, search for and select your high school.
- Please enter the year you started high school in Graduated/Attended to Month and the year you will graduate in Graduated/Attended to Year.
- Anticipated Entry Term is the first term you will take classes as an Early College student.
- Academic Level is "Early College."
- Academic Program is “High School – Non Degree.”
- Make sure you write down the e-mail address and password you use to create this account!
- Once your account is created, click on “Create a New Application.”
- Click on Start a new “Early College Application.”
- Click the button that says “Click Here to Start Application.”
- Under Student Type, Select “Early College.”
- Complete all other fields and submit application.
- Ignore if asked for supplemental materials.
- Within 2 business days (or sooner) your HCCC user name and student ID number will be sent to the e-mail you used to create your account. PLEASE SAVE THAT E-MAIL!
Dates and Deadlines
For important dates and deadlines, contact the Early College Program at (201) 360-5330 or email earlycollegeFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE.
After You Apply
You may begin taking HCCC classes now at our Journal Square and North Hudson campuses, Secaucus Center, or online! Here’s what you need to do to get started:
- After submitting an application — please complete the Student Agreement.
- Obtain the signatures required on the application form (yours and those of your Guidance Counselor and parent/guardian).
- Submit the completed form to the Early College Office to earlycollegeFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE.
- Our staff will contact you to schedule a day for taking the College Placement Test (CPT) and help you enroll in classes.
The state of New Jersey requires that we ask all students who are enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or more) to provide proof of measles, mumps, rubella, and hepatitis B immunizations. All new students, regardless if they are full-time or part-time, must provide proof of the meningococcal immunization, unless they are exempt. Students can provide evidence that they are exempt because of the following reasons:
- Medical reasons (such as pregnancy or immunity): Show a physician's statement or official record.
- Religious reasons: Show a statement from an official of the religious organization.
- Anyone born before January 1, 1957: Still must provide proof of hepatitis B immunization.
We accept the following as evidence of immunization:
- An official school immunization record.
- A record from any public health department or physician.
Download and Fill Out Our Immunization Record Form.
Being at HCCC
We’re excited to meet you! After you register, we will send you more information about an upcoming orientation.
Contact Information
Early College2 Enos Place, Room J104
Jersey City, NJ 07306Phone: (201) 360-5330
Fax: (201) 360-4308
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