Event Calendar

Highland Community College is closed in observance of Memorial Day read more

After high school graduation, whether you're hitting the trades, looking to get started on a 4-year degree, or earn your associate's, Highland has the right choice for you. Join us for a special … read more

Learn more about the Mass Communication program, meet instructor Jim Yeager, and check out the studio! A Highland recruiter will also be on hand to help you get started at Highland read more

Learn more about the Criminal Justice program and meet instructor Jen Roser! A Highland recruiter will also be on hand to help you get started at Highland read more

Please join us for the graduation ceremony for the GED class of 2021! The HCC Adult Education program is hosting the event. The in-person attendees are for graduates and their two guests. Attendees … read more

Highland Community College is closed in observation of Independence Day read more

If you are new to Highland this fall, consider attending the disability services two-day program. You will learn about services available, self-advocating, technical services, and more. Please dress … read more

If you are new to Highland this fall, consider attending the disability services two-day program. You will learn about services available, self-advocating, technical services, and more. Please dress … read more

Get registered for the fall semester! Drop-in to speak to an advisor, take placement tests and enroll. No RSVP needed, just walk right in or give us a call at 815-599-3573 to schedule an appointment … read more

Get registered for the fall semester! Drop-in to speak to an advisor, take placement tests and enroll. No RSVP needed, just walk right in or give us a call at 815-599-3573 to schedule an appointment … read more

New and returning students are invited to join us to get ready for the fall semester. We will have games, prizes, food trucks, and more! Take a campus tourLearn about Student ServicesGet a … read more

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination clinic is hosted by the Stephenson County Health Department. All students and employees welcome. If under the age of 18, you must have a legal guardian present. Please … read more

Fall 2021 classes begin! read more

Have a transfer plan? You should! Join Project Succeed Advisor Wes Bertram and learn the basics of the NCAA & NAIA transfer guidelines and rules. Understand what transfer path you are on. Session … read more

Feeling stressed with the start of the school year? Need to learn new ways of coping with stress? Attend this workshop on stress management for tips and tricks with New Horizons Clinical Therapist … read more

Two years moves fast, but Career Services can help you manage to make the most of your time at Highland. Join Career Services Coordinator Anthony Musso to better understand the career development … read more

Come to this workshop to learn the difference between good stress and bad stress. Join Advisor Beth Groshans and learn how to handle the stress in your life. Session limited to 30 students. … read more

Feeling stressed with the start of the school year? Need to learn new ways of coping with stress? Attend this workshop on stress management for tips and tricks with New Horizons Clinical Therapist … read more

Join Catharsis Productions for an interactive, live webinar exploring hooking up. Sexual violence and how bystanders can protect potential victims from predators will be covered. Register for … read more

The preponderance of online education has in many ways been a boon to students, allowing greater flexibility, eliminating distance, and providing a safe learning environment during a pandemic, but it … read more

Unsure how to take those college tests?  Need some strategies on multiple-choice, true/false, and essay questions? Join Advisor Vicki Schulz for an informative workshop on test-taking strategies from … read more

Join us for free food, fun, and games! Campus clubs will be set up outside building M for you to meet advisors and get involved this fall! read more

Wondering what happens if you don’t make the grade?  If you are receiving financial aid, you signed the Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. Join Director of Financial Aid Kathy … read more

Highland is closed Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day read more

The first exhibit of the fall semester showcases work by previous students from the past 15 years. Displayed pieces are from Drawing I and II, Life Drawing, Two-dimensional Design, Three-dimensional … read more

Join us for an informational meeting and get involved with Pride Club at Highland! To attend virtually and get the Zoom™ link by replying to Highland Pride in your HCC email! The Pride Club is … read more

Love performing, speaking your mind, or arguing over important topics? Want to learn life-long skills while making life-long friendships? Interested in earning scholarships and course credit for … read more

Love performing, speaking your mind, or arguing over important topics? Want to learn life-long skills while making life-long friendships? Interested in earning scholarships and course credit for … read more

Join us for a flag ceremony presented by Freeport NJROTC followed by a 1.5-mile walk (2,997 steps) representing the number of people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 read more

Join us for a presentation by Ted Williams III related to One Book One Highland! Williams will focus on the sources of America’s current inequality and political division, and the power each one of … read more

Multiple vaccines to choose from. First dose or second dose (from 9/1/21 clinic) available. Anyone over 12 years is eligible. Under 18 must have parent's consent. Walk-ins welcome. Free. For … read more

This session will be an opportunity for discussion of part I, chapters 1-7, of "When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir" by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and Asha Bandele. These … read more

This session will be an opportunity for discussion of part I, chapters 1-7, of "When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir" by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and Asha Bandele. These … read more

Join us to learn more about volunteering as a tutor with Highland Adult Education. We will go over program basics and volunteer duties. Volunteer tutors have flexible schedules tailored to their … read more

Join us for fun and refreshments as we celebrate midterms! read more

Based on the novel by H.G. Wells, "The War of the Worlds" radio broadcast allows audiences to imagine UFOs and Aliens invading the Ferguson Fine Arts Center Theatre. Join us for some pre-Halloween … read more

Based on the novel by H.G. Wells, "The War of the Worlds" radio broadcast allows audiences to imagine UFOs and Aliens invading the Ferguson Fine Arts Center Theatre. Join us for some pre-Halloween … read more

Based on the novel by H.G. Wells, "The War of the Worlds" radio broadcast allows audiences to imagine UFOs and Aliens invading the Ferguson Fine Arts Center Theatre. Join us for some pre-Halloween … read more

Highland is closed Monday, October 11 in observance of Columbus Day read more

Join us for a slam poetry performance on diversity with Carlos Andrés Gómez and Katie Kramer read more

Join us for a presentation by Tretara Flowers related to One Book One Highland! Flowers will address mass incarceration and the difficulty of re-entry to daily life after incarceration. She speaks … read more

Join speaker Jenny L. Davis in a discussion about the histories and realities of Native Americans in Illinois. Davis will cover the presence Native Americans have had and continue to have across the … read more

Spring 2022 registration is open October 18, 2021 - January 18, 2022. View the searchable schedule for course offerings read more

Join us for an afternoon of Broadway and movie music,old and new! read more

This session will be an opportunity for discussion of part II, chapters 8-16, of "When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir" by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and Asha Bandele. These … read more

This session will be an opportunity for discussion of part II, chapters 8-16, of "When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir" by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and Asha Bandele. These … read more

Our second fall exhibit features work from current faculty: Robert Apolloni, Alex Jansen, and Loretta Swanson. This popular annual exhibit allows the community to observe Highland art faculty in … read more

Join us for the fall Career Fair and prepare for your future! A variety of employers from human resources to manufacturing and nursing to agriculture will be in attendance. Check out the full list of … read more

Usher in the holidays with the time-honored and classic pieces as performed by the band and orchestra. Get ticket information here read more

Join us for the fall Career Fair and prepare for your future! A variety of employers from human resources to manufacturing and nursing to agriculture will be in attendance. Check out the full list of … read more

During this session, we will watch two brief videos on the Panther 21 to consider and discuss the history of political persecution of Black activists and its relationship to the experiences of "When … read more

During this session, we will watch two brief videos on the Panther 21 to consider and discuss the history of political persecution of Black activists and its relationship to the experiences of "When … read more

Plan for your future after Highland and check out what area colleges and universities have to offer! Attending institutions:Loras CollegeUniversity of Illinois—SpringfieldClarke … read more

Join the Highland Big Band for an evening of phenomenal jazz read more

Does drag challenge or reinforce the gender binary, or is that yet another binary?! Most of us have been socialized into an internalized gender as a strict binary. Unlearning can be contentious, … read more

Join us for a presentation by LeNie Adolphson related to One Book One Highland! Through the lens of the story of Chicago’s first Black hospital, Provident Hospital, Adolphson will address historical … read more

Evaluations will be done in-person at the bookstore. Email the bookstore at bookstore@highland.edu for questions. Rentals are due December 10 read more

Travel back to Renaissance England to join the king andqueen for dinner and performances of madrigalsand traditional seasonal songs. Reservations required.Ticket sales end at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, … read more

Whether you’re a current Highland student, coming back from a break, or joining us for the first time, we’re here to help you register for the spring semester! Can't make it? Call us at … read more

Travel back to Renaissance England to join the king and queen for dinner and performances of madrigals and traditional seasonal songs. Reservations required.Ticket sales end at 5 p.m. on … read more

Evaluations will be done in-person at the bookstore. Email the bookstore at bookstore@highland.edu for questions. Rentals are due December 10 read more

Evaluations will be done in-person at the bookstore. Email the bookstore at bookstore@highland.edu for questions. Rentals are due December 10 read more

Evaluations will be done in-person at the bookstore. Email the bookstore at bookstore@highland.edu for questions. Rentals are due December 10 read more

Evaluations will be done in-person at the bookstore. Email the bookstore at bookstore@highland.edu for questions. Rentals are due December 10 read more

Evaluations will be done in-person at the bookstore. Email the bookstore at bookstore@highland.edu for questions. Rentals are due December 10 read more

Whether you’re a current Highland student, coming back from a break, or joining us for the first time, we’re here to help you register for the spring semester! Can't make it? Call us at … read more

As scheduled in the academic calendar, Highland Community College is closed for a winter break read more

Whether you’re a current Highland student, coming back from a break, or joining us for the first time, we’re here to help you register for the spring semester! For remote placement testing, call … read more

As scheduled in the academic calendar, Highland Community College is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day read more

Classes for the spring 2022 semester begin read more

Speaker Clint Smith will celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and discuss the impact of slavery, civil rights, and immigration on Black American history in the United States. Click here … read more

Highland is hosting a vaccine and booster clinic including Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines and boosters. Walk-ins are welcome! Schedule your appointment here. Learn … read more

Meet with clubs and organizations and learn about resources available to you with Highland faculty and staff. Winterfest 2022Join Project Succeed for Winterfest and get connected with Highland and … read more

Did you know thousands of dollars in scholarship money goes unclaimed each year? Sit down with us to get help finding the best scholarships for you and filling out scholarships! Presented by … read more

Discover your career path or learn about the steps you can take to be successful in your career. Resumes and cover letters will be covered and we'll watch virtual job shadowing videos. Winterfest … read more

The Highland Peer Mentor Program is designed to provide you with support and guidance to reach your goals. Join us to meet the mentors, learn more about the program, and enjoy a snack! Sponsored by … read more

Join us to learn more about volunteering as a tutor with Highland Adult Education. We will go over program basics and volunteer duties. Volunteer tutors have flexible schedules tailored to their … read more

Meet with 4-year college and university representatives and start thinking about your next step after Highland. Winterfest 2022Join Project Succeed for Winterfest and get connected with Highland … read more

Learn more about financial aid available at Highland, the financial aid process, and what you need to do to maintain your financial aid, including when to apply and re-apply! Presented by … read more

Join Career Services in learning how your personal values can contribute to your decision-making process. This will be a hands-on workshop, and we'll cover other Career Services offerings! Sponsored … read more

Grab a snack and join the advising staff for an informal back-to-campus reception! Learn more about how your advisor can help you from mapping a course schedule to finding your transfer school. … read more

Join the Clarence Mitchell Library for "New Philadelphia, IL: Let America Be America Again" with speakers Gerald McWorter and Kate Williams-McWorter. The Black History Month presentation will … read more

Sit down with a representative from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville and plan your future after Highland! read more

As scheduled in the academic calendar, Highland Community College is closed in observance of Abraham Lincoln's birthday read more

Registration for summer 2022 courses opens. Check out course listings here read more

Sit down with a representative from Iowa State University and plan your future after Highland! read more

Highland is hosting a vaccine and booster clinic including Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines and boosters. Walk-ins are welcome! Schedule your appointment here. Learn … read more

New Horizons Counseling Center Therapist Kelley Munda and a student mentor will be on hand virtually to share 50 minutes to give support, answer questions, give feedback, or just talk! Get the … read more

Join the Clarence Mitchell Library, Theatre Department, and Highland Diversity Committee to celebrate contributions black poets have made, and continue to make, to the art of poetry. We invite you … read more

Meet virtually with more than 25 colleges from across the state! Get the Zoom™ link here. Participating Institutions Aurora University Blackburn CollegeColumbia College ChicagoDeVry … read more

Join the Highland Concert Band for a recital of small and large chamber ensembles read more

New Horizons Counseling Center Therapist Kelley Munda and a student mentor will be on hand virtually to share 50 minutes to give support, answer questions, give feedback, or just talk! Get the … read more

New Horizons Counseling Center Therapist Kelley Munda and a student mentor will be on hand virtually to share 50 minutes to give support, answer questions, give feedback, or just talk! Get the … read more

Join the Women in Science Club for a screening of "Picture a Scientist," highlighting gender inequality from the perspective of three female scientists. Please RSVP to … read more

Sit down with a representative from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville and plan your future after Highland! read more

Join us to de-stress and celebrate making it to midterms with snacks, fidgets, and fun! read more

Join the Death and Dying (SOCI 174) class for a discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. The purpose of a Death Café is to increase awareness of death and help participants make the … read more

Highland is hosting a vaccine and booster clinic including Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines and boosters. Walk-ins are welcome! Schedule your appointment here. Learn … read more

New Horizons Counseling Center Therapist Kelley Munda and a student mentor will be on hand virtually to share 50 minutes to give support, answer questions, give feedback, or just talk! Get the … read more

As part of Women's History Month, join the Highland Diversity Committee and Pride Club for a memorial reading of the works of feminist scholar bell hooks. Attendees are welcome to bring one of hooks' … read more

New Horizons Counseling Center Therapist Kelley Munda and a student mentor will be on hand virtually to share 50 minutes to give support, answer questions, give feedback, or just talk! Get the … read more

New Horizons Counseling Center Therapist Kelley Munda and a student mentor will be on hand virtually to share 50 minutes to give support, answer questions, give feedback, or just talk! Get the … read more

Sit down with a representative from the Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences and plan your future after Highland! read more

Join the Highland Speech and Debate Team over Zoom for a sampling of our most successful performances as we prepare to head off to nationals! Five team members will give thought-provoking … read more

Global Taskforce Speaker Katherine Kafka Walts will discuss current US anti-trafficking laws, new and promising practices, challenges, and a call for a broader human rights framework to empower … read more

New Horizons Counseling Center Therapist Kelley Munda and a student mentor will be on hand virtually to share 50 minutes to give support, answer questions, give feedback, or just talk! Get the … read more

Learn more about Agriculture at Highland with hands-on workshops and program highlights! We'll also give you a campus tour and talk about registration and scholarships over lunch! Register for the … read more

The Highland Theatre Department and Summerset director are seeking a diverse group of talented singers, dancers, and actors, ages 16 and older. The musical includes numerous adult roles of various … read more

Enjoy the music of 14 cultures sung in 10 original languages while surrounded by the exquisite 19th century stained glass windows of the Grace Episcopal Church chapel. The concert is free and open … read more

Prepare for fall classes with placement testing, advising, and registration all in one visit! Contact your school counseling staff, email testingcenter@highland.edu, or call 815-599-3680 to join … read more

New Horizons Counseling Center Therapist Kelley Munda and a student mentor will be on hand virtually to share 50 minutes to give support, answer questions, give feedback, or just talk! Get the … read more

Prepare for fall classes with placement testing, advising, and registration all in one visit! Contact your school counseling staff, email testingcenter@highland.edu, or call 815-599-3680 to join … read more

As part of National Poetry Month, enter the realm of poetry with Illinois Poet LaureateAngela Jackson! Enjoy a poetry reading with some perspective from Jackson onpoetry and her role as the Illinois … read more

Prepare for fall classes with placement testing, advising, and registration all in one visit! Contact your school counseling staff, email testingcenter@highland.edu, or call 815-599-3680 to join … read more

Prepare for fall classes with placement testing, advising, and registration all in one visit! Contact your school counseling staff, email testingcenter@highland.edu, or call 815-599-3680 to join … read more

New Horizons Counseling Center Therapist Kelley Munda and a student mentor will be on hand virtually to share 50 minutes to give support, answer questions, give feedback, or just talk! Get the … read more

Prepare for fall classes with placement testing, advising, and registration all in one visit! Contact your school counseling staff, email testingcenter@highland.edu, or call 815-599-3680 to join … read more

Highland Community College will host speakers Dr. Tim Hoellein, Jodi Anne Flaws, Ph.D, and John W. Scott for discussions on how microplastics enter the environment, the ecological effects of … read more

Prepare for fall classes with placement testing, advising, and registration all in one visit! Contact your school counseling staff, email testingcenter@highland.edu, or call 815-599-3680 to join … read more

Prepare for fall classes with placement testing, advising, and registration all in one visit! Contact your school counseling staff, email testingcenter@highland.edu, or call 815-599-3680 to join … read more

Shot of Reality hosts are talking booze! What it is, how it affects our behavior, the laws regarding alcohol consumption, and some of the consequences of overdrinking. Overall, have fun, because this … read more

Prepare for fall classes with placement testing, advising, and registration all in one visit! Contact your school counseling staff, email testingcenter@highland.edu, or call 815-599-3680 to join … read more

Join members of Highland's EARTH Club in their efforts to clean up campus! The club will meet at the Greenhouse attached to the Natural Science Center to get started read more

Join the Highland Big band for a night of music, including “All of Me,” as recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra, “I Got Plenty of Nuttin,” as recorded by the Bill Potts Big Band on “The Jazz Soul of … read more

New Horizons Counseling Center Therapist Kelley Munda and a student mentor will be on hand virtually to share 50 minutes to give support, answer questions, give feedback, or just talk! Get the … read more

Join Women in Science and EARTH Clubs speaker Jennifer Kuroda for a discussion about following her health care career path while fulfilling many roles to support conservation efforts in Illinois. The … read more

Prepare for fall classes with placement testing, advising, and registration all in one visit! Contact your school counseling staff, email testingcenter@highland.edu, or call 815-599-3680 to join … read more

Prepare for fall classes with placement testing, advising, and registration all in one visit! Contact your school counseling staff, email testingcenter@highland.edu, or call 815-599-3680 to join … read more

Prepare for fall classes with placement testing, advising, and registration all in one visit! Contact your school counseling staff, email testingcenter@highland.edu, or call 815-599-3680 to join … read more

Prepare for fall classes with placement testing, advising, and registration all in one visit! Contact your school counseling staff, email testingcenter@highland.edu, or call 815-599-3680 to join … read more

Prepare for fall classes with placement testing, advising, and registration all in one visit! Contact your school counseling staff, email testingcenter@highland.edu, or call 815-599-3680 to join … read more

Hear what instrumental and vocal music students have been working toward during the spring semester. Cooper Chapman"Drum Corps on Parade" - John S. PrattElizabeth Lagos"Angels, Ever Bright and … read more

Enjoy the high-energy vocal jazz performances of the Royal Scots featuring the seven-piece Highland Watch band! Selections include “Over the Rainbow” (from The Wizard of Oz), “Therapy” (duet from … read more

Miss the first round of auditions for Summerset 47? Join the Highland Theatre Department and Summerset director for a second round of "Working: A Musical" auditions. We seek a diverse group of … read more

Enjoy an afternoon of song with the Highland Chorale and Youth Choir! The choirs will perform pieces from France, England, Japan, America, and more! The Youth Choir will highlight rock and roll … read more

Prepare for fall classes with placement testing, advising, and registration all in one visit! Contact your school counseling staff, email testingcenter@highland.edu, or call 815-599-3680 to join … read more

New Horizons Counseling Center Therapist Kelley Munda and a student mentor will be on hand virtually to share 50 minutes to give support, answer questions, give feedback, or just talk! Get the … read more

Prepare for fall classes with placement testing, advising, and registration all in one visit! Contact your school counseling staff, email testingcenter@highland.edu, or call 815-599-3680 to join … read more

Support Organization Advocacy Responsibility (SOAR) Join us for an interactive tour that focuses on resources to help students with disabilities fuel their success as college students. Career … read more

Prepare for fall classes with placement testing, advising, and registration all in one visit! Contact your school counseling staff, email testingcenter@highland.edu, or call 815-599-3680 to join … read more

Join the Clarence Mitchell Library and Highland honors students as they present their spring 2022 honors projects! Get the Zoom™ link here. StudentCourseProject DescriptionPaityn BroshousBIOL … read more

Close out the spring concert season with the Highland Concert Band and Orchestra! Purchase tickets here. The Highland Orchestra will play pieces including, "Selections from The Lord of The … read more

Pick up your cap, gown (steamed), Honors Chords, and PTK Stoles ahead of graduation! read more

After grabbing your cap and gown, swing by the picnic and challenge your friends to a race through the inflatable obstacle course and carnival games. Then fuel up on a free walking taco! You've … read more

Start your summer break ready for fall! Current Highland students can get ahead with advising, placement testing, and registration before finals kick-off! If you can't make it, give us a call at … read more

Learn more about what the Nursing and Allied Health department has to offer! We'll cover the various programs we offer, tour the new Mildred F. Ferguson Simulation Hospital, and sit down with current … read more

Celebrate the class of 2022! Due to the forecast calling for rain and cool temperatures, the ceremony will be held in the gymnasium located in the HCC Sports Complex. Guests should park in lot C … read more

Whether you’re interested in pursuing a trade, starting on a 4-year degree, or earning your associate degree, Highland is the right choice for you. Stop in to take a placement test, meet with an … read more