--- title: "ESL Club - Halifax Community College" canonicalUrl: "https://halifaxcc.edu/esl-club/" excerpt: "Mission Statement/Purpose: Provide an avenue for access and inclusion through the establishment of a campus-wide club for all enrolled HCC students who do not speak English as their primary/first language." datePublished: "2025-11-03T14:07:24+00:00" dateModified: "2025-11-03T17:10:44+00:00" --- ESL Club - Halifax Community College ** # English as a Second Language Club * ## Welcome! Motto: **From Many Cultures to One Community* ## Mission Provide an avenue for access and cultural acceptance through the establishment of a campus-wide club for all enrolled HCC students. ## Mission Increase student retention and engagement within the academic environment by fostering a sense of belonging for enrolled students at HCC.  ### Resources [**HCC Counseling Center**](https://halifaxcc.edu/services-support/counseling-services/) Halifax Community College’s counseling team provides an array of services to support students in academic, career, and personal realms. [**HCC TRIO Student Support Services**](https://halifaxcc.edu/services-support/trio-sss/) The TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) program offers academic development opportunities, helps students meet basic college requirements, and encourages them to complete their postsecondary education successfully.  [**Purdue Online Writing Lab**](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/multilingual/multilingual_students/index.html)**Advice and Resources for ESL Students in Higher Education. #### Contact Information Club Facultly Sponsor Club Email Address Club Location on Campus (Building and Room Number) ![](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/new-curve-white-gold-transparent-2.svg) ![17th Annual Golf Tournament: Friday, Sept. 4th at Chockoyotte Country Club in Weldon, NC](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Golf-tournament-FB-header-1.webp) ### Wanna get out on the course? Join us for the 17th Annual Halifax Community College Foundation Golf Tournament on September 4, 2026, at Chockoyotte Country Club! Tee off is at 8:30 am.** [Register for the Golf Tournament!](https://halifaxcc.edu/give/hcc-foundation/foundation-golf-tournament/) ## Out of an abundance of caution, due to the expected severe threat of storms, Halifax Community College will be closed tomorrow, March 16th 2026, for students, faculty, and staff. Please be safe. [](#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aclose%26settings%3DeyJkb19ub3Rfc2hvd19hZ2FpbiI6IiJ9) #### NORMAL ALERT STATUS Halifax Community College has returned to **Normal Alert Status**. We appreciate the cooperation, patience, and responsiveness shown by our students, faculty, staff, and community partners during the brief Enhanced Alert period. Your commitment to safety helps us maintain a secure learning environment for everyone. #HalifaxCC #CampusSafety ## 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. ![](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/small_c_popup-150x150.webp) [close menu icon](#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aclose%26settings%3DeyJkb19ub3Rfc2hvd19hZ2FpbiI6IiJ9) ## 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. [Contact Admissions](https://halifaxcc.edu/getting-started/) [](https://halifaxcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-Instant-Admission-Day-Flyer-2.png) ## HCC TO CLOSE AT 12 NOON ## MARCH 5, 2025 Due to severe weather expectations: HCC will close at 12:00 noon today 3/5/2025. Please be safe