Student Handbook - Hillsborough Community College

STUDENT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIEShttp://www.hccfl.edu/ssem/student-services.aspxHCC’s Division of Student Services includes those areas that most affect a student’snon-class activities for example - admissions, registration, financial aid, testing, counseling,advising, extracurricular activities,and services for students with disabilities.The offices within the student services division - each with its own unique service andfunction - work together to make your college experience more successful and enjoyable.For details on HCC’s services, policies and programs, contact your campusDean of Student Services.ACADEMIC ADVISINGhttp://www.hccfl.edu/ssem/advisors.aspxSometimes college can seem like a maze. Academic Advisors understand that studentshave many questions, which is why they are ready to help you get started on the rightpath. Academic Advisors have the key to the answers you are seeking. Whether youhave questions about your test scores, degree programs, choosing courses, reviewingtranscripts, graduation requirements or transferring to a four-year institution, Advisors areequipped to assist you - all you need to do is ask. You can meet with an Advisor in theStudent Services area of any HCC campus.We encourage you to obtain an advising guide and bring it with you when you meet withyour Academic Advisor. The purpose of the advising guide is to assist you in mapping outthe courses you need for degree completion. By working together with your advisor youwill begin to understand how you fit in the college process. It’s all about your future. Don’tget stuck in a maze - get started on the road to success.ATHLETICShttp://www.hccfl.edu/athletics.aspxGymnasium, Weight Room and Outdoor Sports ComplexHCC’s Tennis Complex, an innovative joint project originally among HCC, the City ofTampa, and Hillsborough County, is located at the northeast corner of the Dale MabryCampus. Students, faculty, and staff may use the sports complex at no charge whileparticipating in college credit courses. At other times, students pay a special rate whenthey present their HCC I.D. card or semester’s receipt. The public may rent the facilitiesaccording to a published fee schedule.Tennis and racquetball courts are available for educational and recreational use by HCCstudents and the community. Hourly reservations are required and reservations for tennisand racquetball courts must be made 24 hours in advance. Further details are available byphoning (813) 348-1173.204