Step 1 - Review HCAT Programs on the HCAT web page or visit the college catalog.

Step 2 - Apply to College – application is free!    
You can apply online or in person at the Arnold Camps, Glen Burnie Town Center, Arundel Mills or Fort Meade Army Education Center.

Step 3 - Seek and Complete Financial Aid Information and Application

Step 4 - Take Placement Tests     
If you are a new student pursuing a degree and have not completed courses at other colleges in the areas of mathematics, English, or reading, then you are required to take a placement test. You can use ACT or SAT scores instead of college placement scores. Placement testing scores can be transferred within the community college system of Maryland. Placement test for AACC's students is FREE! Visit or call one of AACC's testing Offices: Arnold 410-777-2375 and GBTC 410-777-4008. 

Step 5 - Meet with an AACC College Advisor
One of AACC's college advisors can help you select your general Education courses and provide transfer information.

Step 6 - Meet with an HCAT Faculty Advisor    
Once you've met with a college advisor and know whether you plan to transfer to a four-year school and determined what general education courses are required, an HCAT advisor can talk with you about your area of interest help you select hospitality and culinary courses that fit your needs. 

Prospective Pastry Students:                     
David Ludwig             410-777-2063 drludwig@aacc.edu
Virginia Olson             410-777-2208 volson@aacc.edu

Prospective Culinary Students:         
Shawn Harlan              410-777-1165 srharlan1@aacc.edu
John Johnson               410-777-1225  jvjohnson1@aacc.edu

Prospective Hospitality Students:         
Ken Jarvis                     410-777-2722 kjarvis@aacc.edu
Lou Woods                   410-777-1156 lrwoods@aacc.edu

Step 7 - Register for Classes     
First-time students should register in person. Returning students can then register online or STARS.

Step 8 - Order Uniforms, Knives and Books
Uniforms can be ordered online at My Culinary Classics or in the College Bookstore. Knives and books must be purchased from the college bookstore. If ordering online, you may want to print out and follow these online uniform instructions.^PDF

Step 9 - Attend AACC Student Orientation
Check back for future dates or contact us.

Step 10 - Attend HCAT Orientation   
Attend a mandatory HCAT student orientation. Check back for future dates or contact us.