Welcome to the Hostos Family!
At Eugenio María de Hostos Community College, we recognize that families, guardians, and support members play a key role in every student’s success. As your student progresses through college, we want to help you stay informed and connected to the services that support their academic and personal growth.
We understand that navigating college life can be a new experience for many families, and you don’t have to do it alone; we are here to support both you and your student every step of the way.
Tips to Support Your Student at Hostos
1. Encourage Campus Involvement
Students who participate in clubs, leadership opportunities, and campus events often feel more connected and confident. Two key offices help students get engaged:
- Office of Student Activities – Offers student organizations, campus events, orientation activities, wellness programs, athletics, and more.
- Student Leadership Academy – Provides leadership training, mentoring, community service opportunities, professional development, and specialized student leadership programs. Learn more here.
2. Promote Communication with Faculty
Encourage your student to communicate directly with professors and use office hours. Building strong relationships helps students stay on track with course expectations, deepen understanding of class material, and address academic concerns early.
3. Connect with Academic Advising
Every Hostos student is assigned an advisor or Student Success Coach to help plan courses, understand degree requirements, and support long-term goals. Regular advisement meetings build confidence and ensure progress toward graduation. For general advisement information: Advisement Services - Hostos Community College
4. Stay Up to Date with College Communications
Encourage your student to check their Hostos email (Office 365) and course platforms like Brightspace regularly. These systems provide important updates, deadlines, assignments, and college announcements.
5. Support Academic Success and Tutoring
Hostos offers free academic support across subjects through the Hostos Academic Learning Center (HALC) and the Writing Center. These services help students strengthen study skills, prepare for tests, and improve performance.
Tutoring Resources:
6. Encourage Mental Health & Counseling Support
Professional counselors at Hostos help students with emotional wellness, coping strategies, stress, and personal challenges. Counseling can be a valuable resource during transitions and academic pressures.
Learn more: Health and Wellness Center - Hostos Community College
Helpful Hostos SDEM Resources for Parents
Hostos CC Catalog
The Carlos L. González Counseling Center
Health and Wellness Center: One Stop Program
Office of Financial Aid