Take Classes On-Campus or Online
Information for Students
Step 1: Apply
You only need to apply once as a high school student. Your application remains active until the graduation date you provide.
1. Meet the Placement Requirements
You must meet any placement requiements before registering for classes. For placement information (including accepted waivers and qualifying scores), visit our Testing Center page.
2. Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial assistance is available to help cover the cost of classes. Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about grants and scholarships.
3. Meet With an Academic Advisor and Register
- Students who have not taken classes on-campus/online should call to make an appointment with an advisor. Advisors are also available for drop-ins in the Community Commons Building on Heartland's Normal campus.
- Students who have previously taken classes on-campus/online may: (1) make an appointment with an advisor, (2) come to HCC during drop-in hours, or (3) email the Advisement Team
| Advising Appointments |
Call: (309) 268-8027 Email: Advising@heartland.edu |
|---|---|
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Drop-in Hours (Normal Campus) |
Mon-Fri, 12-2pm Community Commons Building 1000 |
| Lincoln-Area Students |
call (217) 735-1737 |
| Pontiac-Area Students |
call (309) 268-8960 |
Step 2: Review Course Options
Review the Heartland Class Schedule for a list of available courses and any placement requirements.
Step 3: Meet Placement Requirements
Review the Heartland Class Schedule for a list of available courses and any placement requirements.
Step 4: Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
Step 5: Meet with an Academic Advisor and Enroll
- Students who have not taken classes on-campus/online should call to make an appointment with an advisor. Advisors are also available for drop-ins in the Community Commons Building on Heartland's Normal campus.
- Students who have previously taken classes on-campus/online may: (1) make an appointment with an advisor, (2) come to HCC during drop-in hours, or (3) email the Advisement Team
| Advising Appointments |
Call: (309) 268-8027 Email: Advising@heartland.edu |
|---|---|
|
Drop-in Hours (Normal Campus) |
Mon-Fri, 12-2pm Community Commons Building 1000 |
| Lincoln-Area Students |
call (217) 735-1737 |
| Pontiac-Area Students |
call (309) 268-8960 |
Step 6: Review Important Information After Enrollment
Heartland Student Benefits
- Get a Heartland student ID card to receive discounts and access student services.
- Learn more about HCC Tutoring Services Center and Success Coaching for support.
- Contact HCC Student Access & Accommodation Services (SAAS) for your accommodation requests.
Drop/Withdrawal Instructions
*If taking Heartland courses for dual credit, talk with your high school counselor before following these instructions to drop/withdraw from a Heartland course:
- Log into my.heartland.edu
- Select Student Center, then enter your username and password.
- Choose the Manage Classes option; you should see Drop Classes in the left panel to continue the process.
- Click on the term header (i.e., Fall 2022, Spring 2023) to view your currently enrolled courses and select the appropriate course(s) for drop or withdrawal.
View HCC's academic drop and withdrawal deadlines:
- When you drop a course before the drop (refund) deadline, you will receive a refund, and no "W" will appear on your HCC transcript.
- When you withdraw from a course after the drop deadline but before the withdrawal deadline, you will not receive a refund, and a "W" will appear on your HCC transcript.
Graduating? Continue At HCC!
Successfully completing HCC courses as a College NOW student means you can easily continue on to earn a degree or certificate at Heartland! Simply resubmit the Heartland application, but this time as a First Time College Student with Credit. Don't worry! You'll keep the HCC login credentials and email address. Then, you can plan your transfer to another college/university!
Access Your College Transcript
The grade you earn will be recorded on your unofficial and official HCC transcript.
- You can download and print a copy of your unofficial transcript instantly from your Student Center.
- If you intend to transfer your Heartland credits to another college/university, you can request your official transcript after your last HCC course.
*Colleges use official transcripts to determine your financial aid eligibility. If you continue your college education after high school graduation and plan to seek financial aid, you must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
