HACC Student Services and Resources
HACC offers a wide variety of student services for YOUR educational journey.
Advising
HACC encourages you to get to know YOUR academic advisor. Meeting with them on a regular basis will ensure you are on track to achieving your academic goals. Visit Advising for more information and to make an appointment today!
Bookstore
HACC's bookstore offers you the opportunity to purchase new, used, or rental textbooks, official HACC insignia items, and course supplies. For specific campus information, visit campus contacts.
CARE (Consultation, Advocacy, Referrals, and Empowerment) Center
HACC cares about your success and well-being, and we are here to help. If you need support outside of the classroom, visit the CARE Center to learn about resources available to you for non-academic challenges.
Career Services
Career Services can help to support YOUR professional growth and career development. The Career Services office also works to connect you to local businesses and community partners for job opportunities, internships, and more. Visit Career Services to receive job information, get assistance in choosing a major, and learn job readiness skills.
Child Care
Your HACC campus location may provide child care services. Visit the Visit Child Care for more information.
College Calendar
HACC offers a variety of calendars for planning purposes and the content is updated frequently. Check the calendar of events often for new or revised information.
First Year Seminar
The FYS courses at HACC are designed to offer support, guidance and resources for students to be successful in college. The learning outcomes of an FYS course include the following:
- Create an academic plan utilizing the College’s career and advising resources
- Demonstrate goal-setting skills
- Demonstrate acceptance of personal responsibility
- Apply a decision-making model
- Use technology resources including the College’s student portal, email and online course management system
- Locate College policies related to the student experience including grading, attendance, academic honesty, code of conduct, registration and financial aid
Students pursuing a degree are required to take a 1 or 3 credit FYS course based on your HACC placement test scores and program requirements. For some programs, such as Business Administration, the FYS experience is embedded into the introductory course. Other students can take a ‘stand-alone’ FYS course such as FS 100 or SCI 100. We strongly recommended that students take an FYS course during their first semester. Your advisor can help you choose the best FYS course requirement for your program. Students should also note that there is a credit by examination option for the 1-credit FS course. More information can be found at placement testing.
A full list of FYS courses can be viewed here.
Financial Services
PSECU has partnered with HACC since 2000 to provide comprehensive banking services and financial education to the campus community. As a not-for-profit member owned institution, PSECU offers many money saving membership benefits while you are a student and after graduation. Scholarship opportunities also available.
Get Involved
We encourage you to get involved, either on campus or virtually. HACC students can participate in a wide variety of events, clubs and organizations, student government, and more!
International Students
HACC is home to nearly 200 student visa holders from 47 countries. Learn more about our International Student services here.
KEYS Program
KEYS is a collaborative program between the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges. Learn more about the KEYS program and complete a referral!
Learning Commons
Through HACC’s comprehensive Learning Commons, you can receive a wide variety of academic support services including Library, Testing, Tutoring, and Tech Support. Tutoring at HACC is a FREE service and is also available 24/7 through our online service, SMARThinking.
Military and Veteran Affairs
HACC is proud to welcome all veterans, currently serving members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents. All students who qualify for benefits will receive comprehensive services and will be in good company with our over 1,000 veterans across all five campuses and taking virtual classes each year. Visit MVAO for more information.
Register Online Guide
HACC students, you CAN do this. Whether you’re continuing your education with us or just taking a few classes, we’re here for you. Find information about the steps you need to take before you register, how you can register online and answers to YOUR frequently asked questions. We’re here for you. We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way.
Student Access (Disability) Services
Student Access Services is committed to equal educational opportunity and full inclusion for students requiring accommodations for disabilities, temporary or permanent. You can schedule a meeting with a campus representative to review accommodations.
Student conduct
HACC enforces student conduct guidelines. These guidelines protect student rights. They also protect the rights of the educational institution. Reference the Statement of Individual Rights (pdf) and Statement of Unacceptable Conduct (pdf) for more information.
Each HACC campus has a Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT). Each team reviews behaviors of concern. BIT will connect with students to intervene and provide support. They can also provide student conduct resources.
Tips for Student Success
Many HACC professors suggest that students adapt to a 2:1 ratio. They encourage students to spend 2 hours studying for every 1 hour of class.
Students should complete work outside of the classroom. This includes reading textbooks, completing homework, participating in group projects, writing papers and studying. Successful students apply what they learned in class.
The top 6 tips for success
We adapted John Gardner's Your College Experience: Strategies for Success, 8th Ed. Boston: Wadsworth Cengage, 2009. Students can benefit from the top 6 tips for success:
- Attend every class. Contact your instructor about potential absences.
- Be on time. You will miss important information if you are late to class.
- Use campus resources. Visit your professor's office hours as needed. You can also visit the Office for Academic Success for tutoring. The library and Career Services office provide other resources.
- Seek help. Do not fall behind on your work. Ask for help from instructors, counselors or the Office of Disability Services.
- Do your work on time. Come to class prepared. Complete readings and assignments ahead of time.
- Take notes. This will allow you to review information from class lectures.
Maintaining good grades
Successful students must also maintain good grades. Students can experience negative consequences with low grades. Remember to:
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Students maintain SAP by completing at least 67% of the credits you attempt. You must also maintain SAP to keep financial aid.
- Regularly attend class. Do not miss too many classes. HACC can drop you from your course for too many absences. You can also earn an unsatisfactory grade and lose money.
- Work for a spot on the Dean's List. Good grades can lead to a spot on the Dean's List. You can also receive Academic Honors at HACC.
View Academic Standing information in myHACC for more information.
Transfer Services
HACC students have access to educational planning services. Transfer Services can also provide transfer information and dual admissions agreements. Visit Transfer Services for details.
Wellness Resources
YOUR wellness is of the utmost importance to us. Look here for more information about crisis interventions, HACC’s EAP services, and other mental well-being resources.
