Houston Community College is one of the largest community colleges in the United States. Five area colleges and one specialty college, as well as an extensive distance education program within the system serve the 618 square mile area including Houston and the surrounding regions.

Houston Community College awards associate degrees and certificates in academic studies and workforce programs. Houston Community College is committed to meeting the needs of its diverse communities, providing academic courses for transfer to four-year institutions, terminal degrees and certificates in more than 70 fields of work, continuing education and corporate training, lifelong learning and enrichment programs, and the largest adult and literacy programs in Texas.

Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of our students by removing the financial barriers that prohibit access to higher education, by providing comprehensive financial aid programs and awareness opportunities, and by providing counseling services to help students achieve their educational goals.