About HCC

About the College

Houston Community College's service area is Houston Independent School District, Katy, Spring Branch, Alief Independent School Districts, Stafford Municipal District, and the Fort Bend portion of Missouri City.

Houston Community College Mission Statement

Houston Community College is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development, and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society.

Our Vision

Houston Community College will equitably deliver relevant, high-quality education and training, ensuring success for all students, our community, economy and beyond.

The HCC Way

Accreditation

The Houston Community College System is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the official governing body of Houston Community College.

History

  • 1971: Created under governance of Houston Independent School District as a result of a public referendum
  • 1989: Separated from HISD and established own Board of Trustees
  • 1992: Restructured into a multi-college system

Alma Mater

“ALWAYS GRATEFUL”
(Houston Community College School Song)
Words and Music by Dr. Aubrey S. Tucker (2010)

All hail our alma mater
All hail to HCC
Where we soar with the eagles
Strong in unity
To Houston Community College
To friends and teachers true
We will always be grateful
When we think of you

And when we pass your portal
To our new communities
We will not forget our journey
Robed in victory
Farewell our alma mater
To friends and teachers true
We will always be grateful
When we think of you.