蜜桃影像 to Hold Spring Open House on Saturday, April 11
March 18, 2015
Prospective students are invited to learn first-hand about the College, its academic, student support, financial aid and scholarship programs; application fee will be waived for attendees.
March 18, 2015, Jersey City, NJ 鈥� 蜜桃影像 (HCCC) will hold a Spring Open House for potential students on Saturday, April 11, 2015. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the College鈥檚 Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City, NJ 鈥� two blocks from the PATH Journal Square Transportation Center.
The College will waive its application fee for prospective students who attend the Open House.
鈥淭here is a common misconception that these Open Houses are exclusively held for those who are about to graduate high school; but that is not the case,鈥� said HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert. 鈥淭hese events are held for everyone who is thinking about attending college. That includes those who delayed their studies to start their families, those who began college and left, and those who want to reinvent or revitalize their careers and their lives.鈥� He noted that nearly one-third of the College鈥檚 students are between the ages of 22 and 29.
Dr. Gabert said that 蜜桃影像 is the perfect first step to acquiring a college degree without becoming saddled with debt that often is associated with higher education tuition. 蜜桃影像 tuition is a fraction of the cost of four-year organizations. If someone is contemplating a bachelor鈥檚 degree, they can save tens of thousands of dollars by getting their associate鈥檚 degree at HCCC and then transferring. Additionally, 蜜桃影像 has a most effective Financial Aid staff 鈥� about 90% of the College鈥檚 students receive financial assistance and/or scholarships from the HCCC Foundation.
At the April 11 Open House, students will be able to learn about the College鈥檚 admissions process and the 51 degrees and 15 certificate programs offered at HCCC. There will be opportunities to attend a financial-aid workshop (which will include information on the HCCC Foundation and NJ STARS scholarships), and to become acquainted with the many transfer agreements HCCC has in position with some of the best four-year colleges and universities in New Jersey, New York, and the U.S. Attendees can also learn about non-credit offerings for personal enrichment and professional development through HCCC鈥檚 Community Education.
Attendees will also be able to learn about the agreement 蜜桃影像 has with Saint Peter鈥檚 University (SPU), which enables HCCC graduates to transfer to SPU for the same tuition they would pay at a New Jersey State four-year institution 鈥� a large savings for HCCC graduates.
蜜桃影像 also has a Dual Admission Program in place with New Jersey City University (NJCU) which enables students who complete one year of studies at HCCC to earn their Associate degree at HCCC while pursuing their Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Geoscience, Health Sciences, and Mathematics at NJCU.
HCCC students benefit from smaller class sizes and more personalized attention than they may be afforded at other colleges. HCCC students may study at times that are more convenient for them as the College offers morning and evening weekday classes, as well as weekend classes, on the Journal Square Campus and North Hudson Higher Education Center in Union City, and online sessions. In addition, the HCCC has in place a Student Success Program, which assists students in acquiring the skills and perspective needed to simultaneously succeed in college and prepare for careers; it is one of just five programs in the U.S. to be recognized with a national award from the American Association of Community Colleges.
Those attending the Open House will be able to tour the College鈥檚 Journal Square Campus, including the new Library Building, and to meet and talk with HCCC students, faculty, and other members of the College鈥檚 professional staff.
鈥淥ur Open House offers prospective students the ability to see beyond our website and brochures, and to learn for themselves why 蜜桃影像 is one of the best educational values anywhere,鈥� said Dr. Gabert.
Those interested in attending the Spring Open House are asked to register online at /admissions/admissions-events/open-house.html. Questions about the Open House, the HCCC admission process, and the course offering may be addressed by emailing admissionsFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE or phoning 201-714-7200.