Getting Started in Distance Learning Courses at HCC

Preparing for Your Online Class

Ensure you have access to a computer with a webcam and reliable Internet.
Download one of the following recommended browsers.
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
Visit Student Online Accounts to set up your HCC Student Gmail and learn how to login to Blackboard.
Login to Blackboard and complete the Online Learning Orientation. Visit the Distance Learning home page to learn more).
Order textbooks/required materials (access codes, etc.) from HCC Online Bookstore

First Day of Class

Your courses will become available on Blackboard on the first day of class. Visit the following webpage to learn about important tasks you’ll need to complete on the first day: Distance Learning.

*Technical assistance is available 24/7, including weekends and holidays. For more information, refer to this Web page: Technical Assistance.

Getting Started in Distance Learning Courses at HCC

Preparing for Your Online Class

First Day of Class

NORMAL ALERT STATUS

Halifax Community College will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, February 5th, 2026.

Halifax Community College will operate remotely for Students, Faculty and Staff on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026. Continue to monitor communications for further updates.

Out of an abundance of caution, HCC will operate in a remote status for all students, faculty, and staff on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Please continue to monitor official HCC communications for updates. Stay safe and warm.

Halifax Community College will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026. Updates will continue to be shared via HCC alerts, website, social media, and local news. Stay Safe.

Halifax Community College will operate on a 2-hour delay, Thursday January 29, 2026 due to inclement weather.

Due to campus conditions, Halifax Community College will transition to a remote learning and work environment on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Please continue to monitor HCC email, website, and social media for updates and remain safe.

Due to inclement weather, Halifax Community College will be closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Students should check Blackboard for assignments. Please continue to monitor HCC Alerts via text, email, and news updates. Stay safe.

Halifax Community College will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026 due to inclement weather.

Due to weather conditions, Halifax Community College will be on Remote Learning for Students, Faculty, and Staff, Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Due to expected inclement weather conditions, Halifax Community College will transition to Remote Status for Students, Faculty, and Staff beginning at noon today, Dec. 8, 2025.

Attention, Students, Faculty, & Staff: Due to pending inclement weather, Halifax Community College will operate under a Remote Learning status, December 5, 2025.

HCC Has Extended Hours!

The Student Affairs team will extend hours from August 18 to 21, operating 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is to support students with admissions, financial aid, and course registration needs that fall outside regular operating hours.

HCC TO CLOSE AT 12 NOON

MARCH 5, 2025

Attention, Students, Faculty, & Staff:

Due to pending inclement weather, Halifax Community College will operate under a Remote Learning status, December 5, 2025.