Continuing Education Student Admissions

Affordable courses that fit your schedule.

Female continuing education student sitting on a bench

Are you ready to take the next step toward a new career or a job promotion? Do you have a hobby or interest that you want to pursue more deeply? HCC’s short and affordable non-credit CE courses are the place to start! View our programs to see classes that can easily fit into your busy schedule.

Here we’ll walk you through the steps of applying and enrolling:

  1. Apply to HCC
  2. Register and pay for classes

Read on for more details. Or get in touch with us using our online information form.

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Steps for Continuing Education Students

  1. Apply to HCC

    You have the option to apply online or in-person. Upon completing the application, you will receive your acceptance letter and a welcome email that contains your HCC Student ID number and P-number (if assigned).

    Apply Online

    To start, go to HCC's online application:

    1. Start a new application or continue with a saved application form.
    2. If you selected "Start a new application," on the next screen select "Continuing Education" from the menu and proceed to complete the application.

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    Apply In-person

    1. Download and fill out our Continuing Education Enrollment Form (in English or Spanish).
    2. Submit the filled-out form in person by visiting one of our many convenient locations.

    Campus Locations

    Already have a HCC ID?

    If you already have a HCC student ID number, skip the admissions and application steps and login to the Student Center to enroll.

    Student Center

  2. Register & Pay for Classes

    Once you have received your welcome email, you can proceed to sign in to the Student Center and and enroll in classes. On your dashboard, you will see a menu icon for "Continuing & Adult Ed Classes." Click on it and start adding classes to your schedule.

    HCC has affordable course options to help you reach your educational goals. Visit Paying for College to view all your options for cover class costs. 

    Note: Some CE programs may require you to contact them directly before enrolling.

    Enroll Now

    Need help enrolling in classes?

    Watch our helpful video tutorials on how to enroll in classes.

    Video Playlist

Additional Resources

Get prepared for your first day of class with these helpful links.

Our Locations

Learn more about our campuses and on-site resources.

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The Houston City College School of Continuing Education faculty and staff are committed to providing outstanding instruction and services to our community in areas such as: business, languages, industrial technology & energy, information technology, construction, manufacturing, transportation, public safety, and health. We are proud of the expertise our faculty bring to the classroom. Whether changing careers or updating your skills, the School of Continuing Education can help you achieve your goals.

Continuing Education Hotline

Reach out to us for questions and info

Central College

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

South Campus

Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Coleman College for Health Sciences

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Northeast College

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Northwest College, Hayes Road

Monday-Thursday, 9:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Katy Campus

Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Alief-Bissonnet Campus

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Spring Branch Campus

Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, 8a.m.-1 p.m.

Southeast College

Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Southwest College, Brays Oaks

Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am -7:00 pm

West Loop

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.