Transfer from Harford Community College

Transfer Partnerships

Drexel University Online

This collaborative partnership between Harford Community College and Drexel University Online, allows eligible HCC graduates, as well as HCC employees and immediate family, to earn a top-ranked degree or certificate and receive special tuition rates when enrolled in one of Drexel's distinguished online programs. For detailed information on the HCC and Drexel University Online partnership, please visit https://online.drexel.edu/harfordstudents.

Suggested HCC to Drexel University Online program guides:

Elizabethtown College

Guaranteed admission to Elizabethtown College for students who earn an Associate degree from HCC with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Fulltime/traditional students will be considered for merit scholarship funding. Access to transfer counselor will also be provided. Special Admission requirements apply for certain programs. Please consult the agreement and an advisor for more information. Visit the Elizabethtown College website for more details.

Goucher College: Bachelor of Professional Studies at the Welch Center for Graduate & Professional Studies

Under this agreement, qualifying student may transfer from Harford Community College into Goucher College for the completion of the Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) degree. Goucher College will accept the full Associate of Applied Sciences (A.A.S.) degree awarded at Harford Community College in one of the eight (8) A.A.S. programs listed below (60 credits total) as completion of the first two years of the Bachelor of Professional Studies program at Goucher. Transferring students will complete an additional 60 credits at Goucher College online with no residency requirement to fulfill the third and fourth year of the BPS program (see articulation for remaining coursework). A.A.S. to B.P.S. transfer opportunities include:

Accounting, A.A.S. to Business Management, B.P.S.
Agribusiness, A.A.S. to Business Management, B.P.S.
Entrepreneurship, A.A.S. to Business Management, B.P.S.
Human Resources, A.A.S. to Business Management, B.P.S.
Marketing, A.A.S. to Business Management , B.P.S.
Computer Info Systems, A.A.S. to Business Management, B.P.S.
Criminal Justice, A.A.S. to Business Management, B.P.S.
Paralegal Studies, A.A.S. to Business Management, B.P.S.
Technical & Prof. Studies, A.A.S. to Business Management, B.P.S.
Early Childhood Education, A.A.S. to Early Childhood Education, B.P.S.
Paraeducation, A.A.S. to Early Childhood Educcation, B.P.S.
Medical Assisting, A.A.S. to Health Services, B.P.S.

Visit the website for information on how to apply.

Goucher College

The Honors Programs of Harford Community College and Goucher College have partnered to offer HCC's eligible honors students academic opportunities at Goucher College. Students who meet Goucher College's criteria are eligible for guaranteed admission and scholarship offerings.

Hood College

The transfer agreement between Harford Community College and Hood College is allows HCC degree completers to transfer into parallel programs at Hood College. This agreement allows students to transfer in up to 62 credits and offers students who enroll full-time the opportunity for merit based scholarships ranging from a 25%-40% tuition reduction. Students who are interested in transferring to Hood College should talk to an advisor.

Neumann University

Graduates from one of HCC's associate degree programs will benefit from a wide variety of educational opportunities that are available through Neumann University's traditional baccalaureate degree programs. Qualified students who have been admitted to Neumann University as traditional, full-time students are eligible for traditional transfer scholarships based on GPA. For more information, view the HCC/Neumann University Dual Admissions Agreement for Traditional Undergraduate Programs and talk to an advisor.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Harford Community College is pleased to partner with the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) to ease the transition of fine arts transfer students seeking to continue on to a BFA degree. This partnership is for graduates of the HCC AFA degree programs, will transfer in up to 63 transfer credits, offers a Community Connection scholarship and opportunities for other merit based aid. Please see the transfer agreement and an advisor for additional information.

Shepherd University

Shepherd University, located in Shepherdstown, WV, offers a wide variety of degree programs. Under this transfer agreement, students who have earned an associate degree from HCC with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 are guaranteed admission to the University and on-campus housing. Application fees are waived for those who apply and students who transfer under this agreement are eligible for a 25% tuition waiver for each semester of full-time enrollment (for up to six semesters).

Stevenson University Online

HCC's partnership with Stevenson University Online (SUO) provides opportunities for graduates of HCC the ability maintain a positive school/life balance while earning a degree in one of the nine undergraduate degree programs offered by SUO. These programs are career-focused and designed to meet the needs of adult learners. Eligible students can receive a 20% tuition discount.

Visit SUO's Admissions and Aid page for information on admission deadlines, start dates, financial aid, veterans needs, and requirements.

University of Baltimore

Harford Community College is pleased to participate in University of Baltimore's BeeLine Dual-Admission Program, which provides early access to information and transfer support to current and future students. The BeeLine includes unique transfer services, such as pre-transfer advising, ongoing pre-admission transfer credit evaluations, invitations to UB events, guaranteed admission, access to the UB library and facilities, and much more. Visit the BeeLine Dual Admission Program webpage for more information on BeeLine benefits, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)

The Transfer Student Alliance (TSA) offers eligible students who intend to earn their bachelor's degree at UMBC upon completion of their associate degree at Harford Community College the opportunity to benefit from joint programmatic efforts, shared resources, and other privileges while still enrolled at HCC. Upon transfer to UMBC, eligible students may be guaranteed admission, scholarship, and housing.

HCC and UMBC have also established a guaranteed admissions agreement for students of the Honors Program. Contact HCC's Honors Program Coordinator and see the agreement for more information.

University of Maryland University College (UMUC) Alliance Agreement

Since 2004, HCC has teamed up with UMUC to help create a seamless path for students to move from their associate degree to bachelor's degree. UMUC accepts up to 70 credits toward a bachelor's degree. Alliance students are able to take advantage of benefits, including dual enrollment opportunities, guaranteed admission, completion scholarships, and more. Talk to an advisor for more information and visit the UMUC Community College Alliances webpage for more!

Wilmington University

The Direct Transfer Agreement between HCC and Wilmington University in Delaware allows HCC graduates to be conditionally admitted with junior status into related bachelor's degrees at Wilmington University. Eligible students have earned an associate degree from HCC with a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. See the Parallel Programs listing for information on related HCC and Wilmington University programs. See Wilmington University's Transfer Student Admissions webpage for information on applying.