Highland Community CollegeStudent Guide

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Public Trade School in Freeport, IL. Operating on a semester system.

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Freeport, IL
4K+ students
@highland.edu
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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Highland Community College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026
Campus terms
12
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

16 entries
  1. Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session
  2. Fall 2026Relevant now
  3. Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Session
  4. Spring 2027 First 8-Week Session
  5. Spring 2027
  6. Spring 2027 Second 8-Week Session
  7. Pre-Summer Session 2027
  8. Summer 2027
  9. Fall 2027 First 8-Week Session
  10. Fall 2027
  11. Fall 2027 Second 8-Week Session
  12. Spring 2028 First 8-Week Session
  13. Spring 2028
  14. Spring 2028 Second 8-Week Session
  15. Pre-Summer Session 2028
  16. Summer 2028

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Campus language

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12 terms

B

Blevins
Blevins Hall

H

HCC Ambassadors
Student leadership and recruitment group

N

Newman
Newman Hall

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

R

Rice
Rice Hall

S

Scott
Scott Hall
Scottie
A Highland student or athlete, named after the Scottie dog mascot
SGA
Student Government Association

T

The Caf
The main cafeteria located in the Student Center
The Grill
The snack bar and quick-service dining area in the Student Center
The Hill
The Highland campus, frequently referenced in the phrase 'Life on the Hill'

W

Walters
Walters Hall

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details
Canvas
The online learning management system used for course assignments and materials
Culbertson
Culbertson Auditorium, the primary venue for campus events and performances
Late Start
Condensed 8-week courses that begin mid-semester
MyHCC
The central student portal for accessing grades, schedules, and financial accounts
Scottie Card
The official student ID used for meal plans, library services, and campus identification
scottie_pause
Scottie Pause
Student Center
The central hub for dining, the bookstore, and student activities
The Scottie Store
The on-campus bookstore located in the Student Center
The Wellness
The Wellness Center, containing the campus gymnasium and fitness facilities
the_cafeteria
The Cafeteria

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
12 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

Worth a look

Agriculture Club

Encourages leadership and fellowship among students with an interest in agriculture. Participates in state and national competitions, promotes the agriculture industry, and provides community outreach.

Open to all

Source: highlandcc.edu · Verified 2 months ago

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Northeast Kansas All-Star Games

A showcase celebrating outstanding high school athletes selected to compete in volleyball and basketball.

Drop in any time

Source: highlandcc.edu · Verified 2 months ago

Student Move-In Day

The official day for new and returning students to move into the residential facilities at the start of the academic year.

Drop in any time

Source: highlandcc.edu · Verified 2 months ago

Campus rituals

Art Day

A competitive exhibition designed to recognize artistic talent at the senior high level (grades 9-12) within the region, hosted by the college.

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Source: highlandcc.edu · Verified 2 months ago

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Student Orientation

An event for new students to learn about campus resources, meet with departments and advisors, and get acquainted with college life at Highland.

Drop in any time

Source: highlandcc.edu · Verified 2 months ago

Resources & spaces

Career Services

Provides information about student jobs on campus and a local area job board for employment opportunities.

Open to all

Source: highlandcc.edu · Verified 2 months ago

Recent Highland Community College Syllabus Analyses

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CSIS 120 Y

Intro to Information Systems

Fall 2026

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ITHC 101

Basic Medical Terminology I

Fall 2026

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LIBS 199

First-Year Experience Seminar

Fall 2026

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PSY 161

Introduction to Psychology

Fall 2026

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SPCH 191

Fund of Speech Communication

Fall 2026

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Life in Freeport for Highland Community College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Freeport.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Cost of Living Index

79

City Transportation

Public Transit

Pretzel City Area Transit

Nearest Airports

Albertus Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

49.5°F

Avg Snowfall

32.3 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Ellis Hall ('E' Lot)

surface_lot

Assigned to Ellis Hall residents.

Kansas/Kiltie ('K' Lot)

surface_lot

Assigned to Kansas and Kiltie residents.

Duplexes/North Apts ('D' Lot)

surface_lot

Assigned to Duplexes and North Apartments residents.

Piper/Prairie ('P' Lot)

surface_lot

Assigned to Piper and Prairie residents.

Commuter Lots ('C' Lots)

surface_lot

Located at CT Building (West) and East of Ellis/Church Parking Lot.

Main Street

street

Open parking south of major campus buildings.

Campus News

Latest updates from Highland Community College

Highland College hosts Faculty Art Exhibit

The Highland Gallery will showcase the works of Visual Arts faculty members Robert Apolloni, Jocelyn Chase, and Arthur Santoro starting October 21.

Oct 5, 2026

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Highland Community College Announces Summer 2026 Graduates

The college released the names of students who were awarded associate degrees and certificates during the summer 2026 term.

Sep 3, 2026

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Highland Community College Lifelong Learning Offers Variety of October Classes

Lifelong Learning announced a schedule of non-credit classes for October including pickleball, beekeeping, and deep-dish pizza making.

Sep 11, 2026

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Trustee Shawn Boldt Elected President of ICCTA

HCC Trustee Shawn Boldt has been elected as the President of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association.

Aug 12, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Highland Community College

16-week Midterm

October 9, 2026

Highland Community College Campus

Midterm examinations for 16-week courses.

Holiday – HCC Offices Closed

October 12, 2026

Campus-wide

Highland Community College offices are closed in observance of the holiday.

2nd 8-week Classes Start

October 13, 2026

Highland Community College Campus

The second session of eight-week classes begins.

Braver Angels – How to Disagree Respectfully

October 14, 2026

Welcome Center

A workshop presented by Braver Angels on National Stop Bullying Day focusing on respectful disagreement.

Fall 2026 Intent to Graduate Forms Due

October 14, 2026

Admissions and Records - Building H

Deadline for students graduating with degrees or certificates to submit their Intent to Graduate forms.

Faculty Art Exhibit Opening Reception

October 21, 2026

Highland Gallery, Ferguson Fine Arts Center

Opening reception for the annual exhibit featuring works by current HCC Visual Arts faculty members Robert Apolloni, Jocelyn Chase, and Arthur Santoro.

Senior Lifestyle Expo

October 22, 2026

Highland Community College – Sports Center/YMCA (Building S)

A free community event for older adults and caregivers featuring 50+ vendors and free health screenings.

Fall Instrumental Music Concert

October 30, 2026

Ferguson Fine Arts Center

An evening of live music featuring Highland's Concert Band and Orchestra.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Highland Community College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

23 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Claymont

Room types: double, single

Colony Point

Room types: double, single

Cornerstone

Room types: double, single

Crestview

Room types: double, single

Degginger

Room types: double, single

Ellis Hall

Room types: single, private

Hampton

Room types: double, single

Hearthford

Room types: double, single

Heritage

Room types: double, single

Highlander

Room types: double, single

Hollyoak

Room types: double, single

Holly Oak

Room types: 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom

Huntington

Room types: double, single

Kansas

Room types: double, single

Kiltie

Room types: double, single

Lorenz

Room types: double, single

Piper

Room types: single, private

Prairie

Room types: single, private

Ruberti

Room types: double, single

Rubeti

Room types: 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom

Scottie

Room types: double, single

Scottie Place

Room types: 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom

Sunflower

Room types: double, single

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@highland.edu

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