Hudson County Community College

I love my school!
Professor are great and if your a culinary student like me… Well you are in serious LUCK!
The school is changing as they are recovering more and more funding as they continue to grow.
This is a super busy area and the buildings are separated. (Which is fine but some may have an issue with it)
The only thing that has ever really bothered me has been with the Registar office. I feel that some employees are annoyed with students and they speak to students in a certain time that just does NOT SIT well w me. Especially w the fact to keep in mind that some of us pay out of pocket and not through financial aid.
The supervisor there is just TERRIBLE! She has the most disgusting mouth I have ever heard and she treats the people she managers really wrong. I am not sure why this lady continues to be employed here.
Besides that…
Consider HCCC. You’ll be glad that you did

I came to this school last summer as a pre-​nursing student. Getting in was easy, the staff were friendly as well. The area was never my favorite but that’s no ones fault. I only went for the summer and I know that schools in JC get a bad rep but this one was ok. Staff that work there didn’t teach less because they were teaching at a community college in JC — most times they work harder because they are trying to make a difference in a community that could use it.

As a first year adult student with a full time job, HCCC works for me. I have completed my first semester and am starting my 2^nd. The professors so far have been very helpful and so has the administrative staff. My favorite part of the school is the new library. It is very accessible and has several spaces available to sit and do what you have to do along with a small café. I will not give it 5 stars only because of a small snafu (spell check) I had with financial aid recently that was resolved quickly.

I love it here.
Very clean, staff are very helpful, friendly, welcoming, and someone is always there to help you. I been attending this school since January 2014 and so far all my professors are amazing! They motivate me to go forward with my future education.
New the library is outstanding!
Thanks HCCC!

Hudson County Community College is a great school. I took a class there in the summer of 2008 because I wanted to transfer credits to the university that I was attending at the time. The students and professors are very friendly and funny. You can also talk to the security guards if you want to. The professors seem better here than the ones I had at the university I went to. They really work out of their way to make sure students understand the material and care about you learning and being able to apply the concepts.
The buildings are spread out, but are within walking distance. Around the college are several stores and restaurants. The college has just opened a new Welcome Center in 2011. It is equipped with a computer lab, so that students can work on assignments and print what they need. There are 2 campuses: one in Journal Square in Jersey City, and the North Hudson Center in Union City.
Just be alert when you’re in the Journal Square campus because the college is not in a great area. Also, the registrar and academic advising can make things confusing, but if you encounter such confusion, don’t worry too much. They’ll be able to straighten things out, as I had to go back and forth between departments once. I haven’t been to the North Hudson Center, so I can’t really comment on that.
You can make friends easily here, as long as you’re willing to start a conversation. Right now, I’m a returning student, and after a few weeks, I’ve been talking to people in my class. There’s a lot of diversity here, so you’ll be able to talk to people from all walks of life. Students and professors are chill and laid-​back.
One time, I’ve had a security guard tell me, «Remember: no one can stop you, but you.» lol.
I would highly recommend Hudson County Community College, especially for students who are interested in Culinary Arts. I’m not a culinary student, but the school has a very good culinary arts program. There’s a variety of programs here, and is a good start for those who plan on transferring to a four-​year college or university. Even if you just want to continue your education as in my case, it’s a wonderful institution. Hudson County Community College truly is «A world of possibilities.»

This is a community college do not spec high end top of the line anything. The buildings are all around journal Square and some are in west new york you choose well those classes! I spent 3 years in this college.
Many of the staff speak Spanish, u will find many middle eastern in counters too so communication problems won’t be a problem.
Teachers: some have masters some will try sell you herbalife shakes in class lol for real! learning is your responsibility always.
Price: if u go full time and get full Financial aid u might get some hundred dollars in check. this college is cheap.
Library: there is a library in front college were they sell the books you will need. Note at 2, 3 times the price. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING THERE. don’t be lazy and find them somewhere really the prices are ridiculous. The real library to study and read is ok not too big but have copiers printers and computers.
Social: not much because the big range of different cultures that are in a class you wont find that many people to speak to. ghetto kids, arab girls, Filipinos etc I really try I am very social I was always talking to someone in class but people are not into anything. really couldn’t make more than 1 friend in 3 years of class.
WARNING MUST READ ESL: if u enter taking ESL levels is extremely hard to finish. I know people waste the whole financial aid in ESL. the famous Exit test some how you will fail it 2 or 3 times minimum. and they send everyone to ESL lol. If you can take basic literature or English class somewhere else and avoid the ESL u just saved 2 years of college in HCCC. ESL is the killer in this college believe me do not think u will pass in your first try.
If you want to transfer you credits you can not have a balance in HCCC and they don’t accept payment plans!!! so If you owe 2000 you have to pay in sum lump :)
please read my review this are really helpful stuff based on real experiences!