LibGuides: Autism in College: Guide to HCC: Maps, Departments and Services

Academic Success Center

Academic Success Centers (Tutoring)
Conveniently located on each HCC campus, our Academic Success Centers offer free tutoring and assistance in a variety of subjects. We provide services, resources and learning environments designed to help you achieve your academic goals.

Admissions

Admissions
Each year more than 42,000 students pursue their goals at Hillsborough Community College. Our small class sizes, affordable tuition and guaranteed transferability to other state colleges and universities make HCC an ideal choice. With five different campuses, plus day, evening, and online classes, you can choose where and how you want to learn.

No matter where you are in your journey, we can help with your next steps.
General Application
Submit HCC's general application if you are pursuing an associate's degree, certificate, or want to take credit classes as a non-degree seeking or transient student from another institution.

If you have or need an F-1 visa, STOP! Please visit our Center for International Education.
Dual Enrollment Application
Use this application if you are a current local Florida high school student applying to take your first dual enrollment class, either at your high school or at an HCC campus. If you will graduate high school before taking your first HCC class, please submit our general application.
See our Dual Enrollment page for details on becoming dual enrolled at HCC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of frrquently asked questions about enrollment here at HCC

Academic Advising

Advising
New Student Course Placement

There are three ways to determine your level in reading, writing, and math. Your advisor will help determine which option is best for you.

ACT or SAT test scores
A college placement test
Transcripts
For students with previous college level reading, writing, and mathematics coursework, all college transcripts are required.
For Florida high school graduates who meet exemption criteria, official high school transcripts are required.
Building your Academic Plan

Advisors help map out your entire degree path using HawkGPS, HCC’s Graduation Planning System. You will use HawkGPS to plan, register, and collaborate with your advisor throughout your time at HCC.

Art Galeries

Art Galleries
The HCC Art Galleries add educational and cultural value to the community through diverse modern and contemporary exhibitions, acquisitions and public artworks in all media. With gallery locations and public art on multiple HCC campuses, our vision is to be among Tampa’s premier art spaces, empowering students and others through experiential learning, while championing regional artists.

Bookstore

American Opportunity Tax Credit
Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's (ARRA) American Opportunity Tax Credit, textbook and other course material expenses - along with tuition and fees not covered by scholarships or grants may be claimed as a tax credit on that year's tax return. Save your receipts!

Inclusive Access
Inclusive access allows HCC to reduce student course materials costs by offering discounted electronic textbooks (e-texts) for certain courses. These e-texts are less expensive than traditional print texts, and are available to students on the first day of class in the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). Visit our Inclusive Access webpage for more information.

HART (Hillsborough Area Regional Transit)
HART bus passes are available at each campus bookstore.

Merchandise
HCC Merchandise, including the commencement ceremony cap and gown, is available online and at each campus bookstore.

Textbook Rentals
Certain textbooks are available to be rented for the semester at each campus bookstore.

Campus Maps

Having trouble finding where you need to be? Utilize these maps to navigate each campus. Includes parking maps.

Campus Factsheets

Find all the services, special programs, and degrees offered at each campus

Career Resource Center

Career Resource Centers
Each HCC campus houses a Career Resource Center (CRC) with professionals available to assist students and alumni in discovering career pathways. CRCs offer tools and services to assess skills and interests, explore various occupations, develop résumés and prepare for interviews.
The CRC's are available to help you remotely! You may contact us via email to review resumes and to assist with mock interviews.

Cashiers Office/Bursur

Cashier Offices
HCC is now fully open, with staff available to serve students on all of our campuses. We will continue to offer virtual support services for those needing flexibility. Call us at 813.253.7000 or email bursar@hccfl.edu for assistance.

Hours:

Monday and Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday – Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Counseling

Counseling Office
The Hillsborough Community College Student Services Department is pleased to offer a host of personal support services and resources to students at each of the five HCC campuses.
Counseling Services
HCC counselors are available to assist students with a variety of issues in a professional, confidential environment. Our goal is to promote emotional health and wellness among our entire student population. Our services are free to HCC students and include:Short-term individual counseling
Seminars and workshops on study skills, time management, interpersonal skills, test anxiety reduction, and career exploration
Supervision and support for students who are on academic restriction, or who have been previously academically suspended or dismissed
Areas of specialization may differ among the counseling faculty, but they have one main objective, student success.
Studnt Assistance Program
HCC’s Student Assistance Program offers resources tailored to student life, providing you with the right tools to help you through some of life's toughest challenges. HCC has partnered with BayCare Life Management to provide FREE professional and confidential counseling services.
Substance Abuse
It is not uncommon for college students to encounter binge drinking or recreational drug use. This is extremely dangerous both to self and others and can be directly associated with violence, suicide, educational failure, alcohol overdose, and other problem behaviors, even for college students who may never develop a dependence or addiction.

Dental Clinic

Dental Clinic at Dale Mabry
THIS IS AN EDUCATIONAL HYGIENE FACILTY. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT APPOINTMENTS ARE THREE AND A HALF HOURS LONG AND ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS MAY BE NECESSARY TO COMPLETE TREATMENT.
We do not provide dental procedures such as extractions, root canals, implants, or fillings. We do not have provisions for dental emergencies. Please contact an emergency room or an emergency dental clinic.

Disabilities Office

Services for Students with Disabilities
Through the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (OSSD), HCC helps students with disabilities get the most out of college by providing reasonable accommodations to ensure access to all academic programs, campus organizations, services and activities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

All HCC activities, organizations, courses and academic and technical programs are open to all students. HCC facilities are, as a whole, accessible to persons with physical disabilities via ramps, automatic entrances and elevators. Accessible restroom facilities, parking spaces, telephones and water fountains are also available.

Hawk Spa at HCC Brandon

Hawk Spa Massage
HCC's HawkSpa is open to provide massages to the HCC community while giving our massage therapy students important experience. HawkSpa hours may vary but currently is open starting July, 16th on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am - 1pm for table massage appointments. Chair massages are walk-in only between the above times. Walk-ins are welcome, appointments preferred.

HOPE

HOPE Scholars
Committed to closing achievement gaps between its male learners, HCC continues to find new ways to provide sustained support to underserved students. The HOPE Scholars Initiative focuses on degree completion by improving persistence, retention and upper-division transfer rates among African American and Latino male students in the program. Through academic, personal and motivational support, students are prepared to attain high achievement in academic pursuits, career aspirations and quality of life.
Students must meet the following criteria to apply:
Full-time student at HCC.
Complete FAFSA Application.
Currently enrolled in at least nine hours.
Minimum 2.5 GPA.
Recommendation from an HCC faculty or staff member.

Housing at HCC

Hawks Landing On Campus Housing at HCC
HCC has on campus housing at the Dale Mabry Campus, an unusual perk offered and according to a report by the American Association of Community Colleges, only 26.6% of community colleges. There are currently autistic students successfully living here and both the college and Hawks Landing welcomes neurodivergent students to our campuses.
Virtual Tour of Hawks Landing
This is a video introduction to all Hawks Landing has to offer.

Food Pantry

Food Insecuirty Resources
The Hillsborough Community College campuses have set up food pantries See Food 2 Finish

Need some more ideas on locations for food distribution in your area? Google tool: findfoodsupport (Information from foodfinder.us ) and locally see Food2Finish - OTHER AREA RESOURCES

NEWS! The 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act temporarily expands SNAP eligibility to include students who either:

Are eligible to participate in state or federally financed work study during the regular academic year, as determined by the higher education institution; or
Have an expected family contribution (EFC) of zero in the current academic year. This includes students who are eligible for a maximum Pell Grant.

Library

HCC Libraries
HCC Dale Mabry Library
Brandon Library
Plant City Library
South Shore Library
Ybor Library
Online Learning
Ask-ALibrarian
Call,chat, email, or make an appointment with a librarian for all your resource needs

Online Resources through HCC

Virtual Self-Care Kit
HCC CARES ABOUT YOU
This virtual self-care kit is designed to provide you with the tools you need to get through challenging days. Remember, you are not alone.

Online Learning Resources at HCC

HCC: Orientation to Online Learning
25 minute orientation
Online Course Readiness
Online courses have many benefits, but being easier isn't one of them; online courses are rigorous. Students need strong time management and organizational skills and must be proficient with technology. To see if online learning is a good fit for you and to determine your readiness, take either of these free assessments and the orientation for online students.
HCC: Student Success Workshops for Online Learning
View over 20 online workshops covering a range of topics for achieving success in college

Opticianry Clinic at HCC Dale Mabry

Opticianry (eyeglass) Clinic
DTEC 227, (813)253-7434
Dale Mabry
Get your new custom fit prescription glasses (must have current prescription in hand) and sunglasses.
We have new selections available including
RayBan, Kate Spade, Swarovski, Lucky,
Rachel Roy, Versace, Converse, Coach,
and more.
Operating Hours
These vary by semester. By appointment only.
Contact
Call (813) 253-7434 or email lstokes@hccfl.edu.

Parking and Transportation

Paying for College

Tuition and Fees
Your tuition is determined by your residency classification. Florida residents pay a much lower tuition rate than out-of-state residents. See the requirements at Proof of Residency for Tuition Purposes.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid counselors are available on all of our campuses. For virtual assistance, please make an appointment or call 813.253.7000.
Financial Aid for Workforce Programs
Payment Information
HCC offers a variety of options to help make college affordable. Explore the options linked below and stop by a campus Cashier's Office with any questions.
BankMobile Disbursements
Florida Prepaid
Pay on Campus
Pay by Mail
Third Party Sponsors
Nelnet ePay - Online Tuition Payment
Tuition Installment Plan (TIPS)
Pay Online for Health Sciences Application, Testing, Other Fees
Pay Online for HCC Childcare Tuition
Pay Online for Workforce, Law Enforcement, Fire Fighting, EMS/Paramedic Background Check Fees
Scholarships for Autistic Students
Find a curated list of scholarships designed especially for you

Public Safety

Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety is committed to providing a safe learning and work environment for HCC students and employees. Public safety personnel are present at all campuses and provide support to all college locations.

To request to have your car jumped, campus escort or report suspicious activity, call 813.253.7911.

To report an emergency, call 911 for police/fire/rescue and 813.253.7911 for HCC Public Safety.

Services
Parking
Employment

Quiet Room - Dale Mabry

Quiet Room available for Sensory Overload or for a minute to yourself. It is for meditation, prayer, and quiet contemplation. Located on the 2nd floor of the DLRC building room 225

Hours:

8-7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday

8-1:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Registrar

Office of the Registrar
Commencement
Drop/Withdraw
FERPA
Residency
Transcripts
Request HCC Transcripts
Each campus offers an Admissions and Registration Office, where our helpful staff members can assist with admissions, registration, and records questions.
We will continue to offer virtual support services for those needing flexibility. Call us at 1-813.253.7000 or email registrar@hccfl.edu for assistance.

SGA

Student Governent Association
The Dale Mabry Student Government Association (DM SGA) is comprised of the Executive Board Officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Chief of Staff), Senators, Representatives from each Recognized Club and Legislative Aides. The guiding principles of the DM SGA is to Lead, Serve, Learn; By leading their peers, SGA members serve their communities and learn more about themselves and others.

The DM SGA meets to discuss matters relevant to the student body and allocate funds for SGA-sponsored initiatives such as free menstrual products, free sex health products and the Quiet Lounge Keurig. The DM SGA also provides funding for a wide variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from Guitar Series concerts, community-focused celebrations (Hispanic Heritage, Pride on the Quad, Black History Celebration, International Festival, etc.), and de-stress activities like Sports Day and Road Safety Day.

The DM SGA’s office is connected to the Student Activities Office in DSSC 148. This area features a Quiet Study Lounge, student organization conference room. It is connected to the Starbucks Lounge, where current students may borrow pool, ping-pong, or board game equipment from the Activities Office with their Hawk Card (HCC ID).

Technical Support

Technical Support
For questions regarding your HCC login or general technical support, contact our IT helpdesk at 813-253-7000 and select option two or submit a ticket with the online support center.
HCC Live Online Support
Manage your passwords
Live chat
Help articles

Testing

Testing Services
The following information/materials are needed on the day of testing:

Current photo ID
Proof of payment from the Bursar’s office (receipt) when paying fees. If paying online, please email a screenshot of your receipt to your campus testing center. Fees are charged for retakes of PERT and Accuplacer CLM, LOEP. There is also a proctor fee for CLEP, CPE, and Proctored Exams for other institutions.
Placement Testing
Placement testing is offered on a walk-in basis. On the day of testing, please bring your Placement Test Referral, a valid photo ID, and proof of payment (if applicable).Faculty Make-Up Exams
Students with accommodations or extenuating circumstances are required to make an appointment for make-up exams. Students should schedule 24 hours ahead of time and bring a photo ID on the day of the test.

CLEP
Students must schedule an appointment at least 48 business hours in advance by emailing a test center. We ask that you arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time for check-in purposes. For more information on CLEP, please visit our CLEP FAQ's.

Florida Civic Literacy Exam
The State of Florida Rule: 6A-10.02413 states that students initially entering a Florida College System institution or state university in 2018-19 and thereafter must demonstrate competency in civic literacy. For more information please see our Civic Literacy webpage.
Honor Lock
Honorlock combines the power of live proctoring with AI to protect exam integrity and improve the testing experience.
From detecting cell phones and speech during exams to preventing the use of ChatGPT, Honorlock’s remote proctoring protects academic integrity from all angles.Honorlock's remote proctoring services and support are on-demand, which means exams can be taken anytime, day or night, no scheduling required; and live support (from a person) is available if needed.

TRIO

TRIO
TRIO Student Support Services is a federal program that helps students stay in college and achieve their goals. The program enhances students’ academic skills, increasing their retention and graduation rates.

Who is eligible to participate in TRIO Student Support Services program?
The following criteria must be met to be eligible:

Be a citizen or national of the United States or meet the residency requirements for Federal Student Financial Assistance.
Be enrolled at Hillsborough Community College or be accepted for enrollment in the next academic term at HCC.
Have a need for academic support.
Students must be:
Low-Income OR
First Generation College Student OR
Disabled

Academic advising, tutoring, career exploration and assistance with technology.
Assistance with the financial aspects of college, including applying for Financial Aid, the TRIO scholarship, and additional scholarships.
Cultural diversity and enrichment activities, such as theatrical and musical performances, visits to museums and historical sites, community forums, and campus events.
Educational experiences that provide the skills to become a more successful student.

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