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For more than 50 years, HACC has provided an accessible and affordable higher educational opportunity. As Pennsylvania's first and largest community college, we are proud that more than 20,000 students are enrolled at one of our five beautiful campuses or taking classes online.
Welcome message from Dr. Ski
Greetings! Welcome to HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College! For more than 50 years, HACC has provided an accessible and affordable higher educational opportunity. As Pennsylvania's first and largest community college, we are proud that more than 20,000 students are enrolled at one of our five beautiful campuses or taking classes online.
Professionally YOURS, we offer more than 150 degrees and dozens of certificate and workforce education programs designed to help professionals advance their careers. It is clear that HACC is transforming lives in a positive way, and I am proud to be a part of it. Please find out more about what the College has to offer, and you will see why our 50,000 graduates have chosen HACC!
Sincerely YOURS,
Dr. Ski
*All data is provided by the school or compiled from IPEDS as of May 2013
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| Accounting and Business/Management | ||||||
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ||||||
| Actuarial Science | ||||||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | ||||||
| Adult Development and Aging | ||||||
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | ||||||
| Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Architecture | ||||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | ||||||
| Auctioneering | ||||||
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | ||||||
| Banking and Financial Support Services | ||||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | ||||||
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other | ||||||
| Building/Construction Site Management/Manager | ||||||
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | ||||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | ||||||
| Business/Commerce, General | ||||||
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | ||||||
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | ||||||
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ||||||
| Chemistry, General | ||||||
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ||||||
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | ||||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | ||||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | ||||||
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Computer Science | ||||||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ||||||
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Construction Trades, General | ||||||
| Corrections | ||||||
| Court Reporting/Court Reporter | ||||||
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | ||||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ||||||
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ||||||
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ||||||
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General | ||||||
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ||||||
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ||||||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | ||||||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | ||||||
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other | ||||||
| Dietetics/Dietitian | ||||||
| Dietitian Assistant | ||||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | ||||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ||||||
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Electrician | ||||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ||||||
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ||||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other | ||||||
| Engineering, General | ||||||
| Engineering-Related Technologies, Other | ||||||
| Environmental Science | ||||||
| Environmental Studies | ||||||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | ||||||
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ||||||
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | ||||||
| General Studies | ||||||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ||||||
| Graphic Design | ||||||
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Health Services Administration | ||||||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ||||||
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/ | ||||||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | ||||||
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | ||||||
| Human Services, General | ||||||
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ||||||
| Information Technology | ||||||
| International Relations and Affairs | ||||||
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | ||||||
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ||||||
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ||||||
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | ||||||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | ||||||
| Mathematics, General | ||||||
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ||||||
| Music Management | ||||||
| Music, General | ||||||
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | ||||||
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ||||||
| Photography | ||||||
| Physical Sciences | ||||||
| Precision Metal Working, Other | ||||||
| Psychology, General | ||||||
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ||||||
| Real Estate | ||||||
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ||||||
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | ||||||
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | ||||||
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | ||||||
| Retailing and Retail Operations | ||||||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | ||||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ||||||
| Securities Services Administration/Management | ||||||
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | ||||||
| Small Business Administration/Management | ||||||
| Social Sciences, General | ||||||
| Social Work | ||||||
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ||||||
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | ||||||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | ||||||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ||||||
| Welding Technology/Welder | ||||||
Pennsylvania is certainly a U.S. state international students can count on to deliver a top-notch American study abroad experience! With an abundance of historic, cultural, and scenic attractions to be discovered, including the two major U.S. cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania offers plenty of incentives that will encourage international students to explore the world beyond the classroom. The best part is, these attractions only serve to enhance the many smart reasons international students seek to enter the programs of its world-class colleges, universities, and research centers each year!
Read our full article on studying in Pennsylvania
Beata is a pre-nursing student from Romania. She discovered the HACC York Campus while she was visiting Central Pennsylvania on vacation. She decided ... More
"HACC has been a great opportunity for me."
Beata is a pre-nursing student from Romania. She discovered the HACC York Campus while she was visiting Central Pennsylvania on vacation. She decided to apply to the nursing program at HACC. When she graduates, she will be more marketable as a nurse in Romania.
Han is a student from Vietnam studying the field of Business Administration . She attends HACC's Gettysburg Campus. She plans to transfer to a four-ye... More
"HACC has been a great place to start my education, which I will continue after my time here."
Han is a student from Vietnam studying the field of Business Administration . She attends HACC's Gettysburg Campus. She plans to transfer to a four-year university in the Pennsylvania or New York area to complete her Bachelor's Degree after completing her general education requirements at HACC.
Karen is a Business Studies student from Jamaica at the HACC Lebanon Campus. She has found leadership opportunities at HACC. She is currently the Secr... More
"I've found a place where I can prosper at HACC."
Karen is a Business Studies student from Jamaica at the HACC Lebanon Campus. She has found leadership opportunities at HACC. She is currently the Secretary of the Student Government Association and the co-liaison for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She received the Campus Services Student Award in May 2011. Karen plans to transfer to complete her Bachelor's Degree in Business after graduating from HACC.
Below are some frequently asked questions about international admissions.
There are currently 197 total international students attending HACC.
Approximately 58 different countries are represented.
HACC offers:
Orientation Advisement Assistance with immigration processes, including paperwork Help with finding housing Other non-academic matters
The International Awareness Club (IAC) consists of students from all over the globe. IAC also consists of American students. The purpose of the IAC is to improve cultural awareness. We hold bi-weekly meetings.
HACC enrolls a total of 23,000 full-time and part-time students.
HACC does not provide on-campus housing. Assistance is available to International Students who are looking for housing.
The climate is moderate with four seasons —spring, summer, winter and fall. Temperatures range from 30 degrees Celsius in the summer to negative five degrees Celsius in the winter.
Apply by the date listed below for your semester:
Fall Semester (August Start Date) —Apply by June 1 Spring Semester (January Start Date) —Apply by Oct. 1 Summer Semester (May Start Date) —Apply by March 1
We recommend you submit your application materials by the deadline listed above. This will give you enough time to complete the enrollment process and register for classes.
You must submit your application and supporting documents at least four weeks before the start of classes.
We do not require a TOEFL score if you are taking ESL classes. The exam is required if you are starting standard college-level courses instead. To be accepted into college-level courses, your TOEFL score must be at least 550 for the written exam. Computerized exam scores may differ.
By applying to HACC, you have the opportunity to apply for a full-ride scholarship! HACC will fund two years of your education – enough to complete your associate degree.
Thanks to the support of the HACC Foundation, the College is able to offer FREE money to support future students, like you, in reaching your educational goals. Six full-ride scholarships are available – one from each of the five campuses and one through HACC’s Virtual Learning Program.
Please note that current students are not eligible for the full-ride scholarships. However, there are more than 250 scholarships available for current students.
