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Deposited Students

We can't wait to see you on campus!

Below are the steps you need to complete before the fall semester starts. All of these tasks are located in your Admission Portal:

Access Your Hood Admission Portal

  • Access your Hood Admission Portal 
    • Hood College email setup instructions
      • Check your personal email for your Hood Admission Portal sign up information. Once sign up is complete, access the portal.
    • Links to complete all required forms
  • Submit your signed enrollment agreement
  • Submit your required medical forms
  • Complete placement exams
  • Sign and submit your official financial award letter
    • Log in to hood.edu/netpartner
  • Complete your housing and food services contract
  • Register for a Hood Ready Event
    • Attend this one day on-campus summer event (for incoming Fall semester students only) 
  • Submit your final, official transcripts
    • Inform your high school counselor that you are attending Hood College and request they send your final, official transcripts to registrar@hood.edu
    • If you took classes for credit at a community college, college or university for a Dual Enrollment, Early College, or a similar program, request to have your transcript sent from that institution to registrar@hood.edu
  • Submit your official ACT/SAT scores (OPTIONAL)
  • Schedule a visit
    • Schedule a time to get on campus—whether it's your first time or fifth time!
  • Learn more about campus alerts
    • All students are automatically enrolled, but you can visit hood.edu/hoodalert to access timely safety alerts and campus closure information.

Fall 2026 Semester 

  • Housing Contract | Due June 30
  • Placement tests | Due June 1
  • After placement exams, check your Hood email for details from your academic advisor
  • Medical Forms | Due June 30
  • Hood ReadyEvents | July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29 (transfer students)
  • Move In | August 13
  • New Student Orientation | August 13
  • Start of Classes | August 17
Accessibility Services 

Emailaccessibilityservices@hood.edu 
Phone: (301) 696-3421

Undergraduate Admission Counselors 

Email: admission@hood.edu
Phone: 301-696-3400

Financial Aid 

Emailfinaid@hood.edu 
Phone: 301-696-3411
Fax: 301-696-3812

Residence Life 

Email:  residencelife@hood.edu
Phone: 301-696-3577

Student Success Center

Emailstudentsuccess@hood.edu 
Phone: 301-696-3569
Fax: 301-696-3952

Registrar

Email: registrar@hood.edu 
Phone: 301-696-3616

 

College is hard work—that’s why we provide you with exceptional student support services.

  • Tutoring - One-on-one tutoring in any subject, online or in-person at the Writing Center.
  • Health and Wellness - Mental health counseling, urgent care, nutrition tips and more.
  • Career Center - Connect with internship and networking opportunities, fine tune your resume or receive career coaching.