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Highland Campus
Highland, KS
Technical Center
Atchison, KS
Western Center
Baileyville, KS
First-Time, Transfer, and Technical Students
College is an exciting milestone — and at Highland Community College, we’re here to help you begin your journey with confidence.
Whether you’re looking for a fresh start, a more affordable path to a degree, or a supportive environment to complete your studies, Highland Community College is ready to help you reach your goals. Transfer students are those who have previously attended another accredited college or university.
We believe education should prepare you for the real world. Our technical programs
are designed for students who want hands-on training, industry-recognized credentials,
and a direct path to meaningful employment.
International, Online & Military
At Highland, you’ll find a close-knit campus where professors know you by name, classmates become lifelong friends, and our staff helps you navigate every step of studying in the United States. From your application to your arrival on campus, our International Office is here to ensure your transition is smooth and successful.
Whether you’re balancing work, family, or other commitments, HCC Online provides flexible, affordable, and high-quality learning opportunities designed to fit your schedule.
We want to thank members of the Kansas National Guard and all who serve in our nation’s military. Highland is a proud supporter of our service members and veterans, and we want to make starting your education here easier than ever.
Scottie Gold Initiative
The Scottie Gold Initiative offers up to 12 credit hours tuition-free to help you claim your gold medal of achievement by completing your degree.
Check EligibilityCommon QUestions Regarding Admission
YES, if you fall into one of the categories below:
- It's been over a yearsince you took a class at Highland Community College.
- You took classes while in high school, but have since graduated.
- You earned a degree/certificate from Highland Community College since you last took classes with us.
- You applied for the wrong semester/term.
You will receive a "success message" after submitting your application.
If you do not see the "success message,"
- You may have missed a field on the form or not entered something in the correct format.
- Scroll to the top of the form and read the red lettered error instructions.
- Look for a red asterisk (*) on the form to find the field that needs corrected.
After your application is processed, you'll receive an email to your personal email
address (the email you used on your application) with MyHCC login information. This
can take 2-3 business days. Then, you'll receive an email with "Next Steps."
Nope. There is no cost to apply for admission.
YES, if you are a high school graduate seeking a degree from Highland Community College and have not submitted transcripts in the past. Note, if you are receiving financial aid to pay for classes, you'll need to submit official transcripts. Only transcripts sent electronically, by mail, or faxed directly to HCC from the issuing institution are considered official.
NO, if you are a current high school student.
NO, if you are not seeking a degree from Highland Community College but are simply taking classes as a guest "special" student. Note, "guest / special students" will pay out of pocket for HCC classes. If your class has a prerequisite, you may need to submit a transcript showing completion of the required class.
NO, ACT/SAT scores are not required but are extremely helpful for enrollment purposes.
Free placement testing is available through Highland for enrollment, if needed.
YES, while WorkKeys is an ACT product, there are no equivalent scores. You can schedule a WorkKeys assessment here.
YES, if you answered "Yes" to any of the TB form questions. A TB Form is available here.
NO, if you are only taking online courses at Highland Community College.
NO, if you are taking classes at your high school.