Transfer Profile

Harrisburg Area Community College-HACC

HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, was established February 14, 1964 as Harrisburg Area Community College. Since that time, HACC has been dedicated to the community and to the individual. The college's devotion to the community arises from its mission to foster educational, cultural, workforce development and economic growth of HACC's regional service area by giving each individual student the tools and environment to succeed. HACC offers nearly 200 career and transfer associate degrees, certificate and diploma programs to more than 24,000 students at five regional campuses in Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York and online through its Virtual Campus.

Address:
Harrisburg Campus of HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College One HACC Drive Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110 United States
Transfer Admissions Contact Information:
Danielle J. Brookhart Campus Director, Recruitment, Enrollment Services 717-780-3217 djbrookh@hacc.edu
Transfer Services Contact Information:
Mary L. Fourlas Transfer Counselor, Retention Services 717-780-2407 mlfourla@hacc.edu
Phone Number:	717-780-2300 or toll-free 1-800-ABC-HACC
Email:	admit@hacc.edu
Website:	www.hacc.edu

Additional Contacts

International Admissions Contact

Jill Landis Matolyak
Coordinator, International Admissions, Enrollment Services
717-780-2403
jlmatoly@hacc.edu

Additional Branch Campuses

Lancaster Campus of HACC 1641 Old Philadelphia Pike Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602 717-293-5000 www.hacc.edu	Gettysburg Campus of HACC 731 Old Harrisburg Pike Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 717-337-3855 www.hacc.edu	Lebanon Campus of HACC 735 Cumberland Street Lebanon, Pennsylvania 17042 717-270-4222 www.hacc.edu
York Campus of HACC 2010 Pennsylvania Avenue York, Pennsylvania 17404 717-718-0328 www.hacc.edu	Virtual Campus of HACC One HACC Drive Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110 717-221-1300 extension 1510 www.hacc.edu

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:	Yes
Transfer Applications Received:
Transfer Applications Accepted:
Percentage Accepted:	Open admissions policy. Admission to the college does not ensure acceptance into selective programs.
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
Transfer Agreements:

Information for Transfer Out Students

Number of Transferring:
Transfer Agreements:	HACC communicates extensively with a large number of transfer institutions to ensure efficient student transfer. Transfer information can be found at www.hacc.edu, Student Services>Transfer Services>Agreements
Special Programs:	Academic advisors help students select the courses necessary for the HACC associate's degree and prepare the student for transfer to a bachelor's degree granting institution. Students should work closely with their advisor/counselor and Transfer Services.

Transfer Scholarships and Financial Aid

HACC participates in the following federal and state-funded programs: Pell, FSEOG, ACG, PHEAA, Federal Work-Study, and Stafford Loan. Scholarships are offered through the institution or non-institutional organizations.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:
Official Transcripts:	Students transferring from another college must submit an OFFICIAL transcript from all previously attended colleges/universities. The college accepts transfer credits from other similarly accredited institutions.
SAT Scores:
Letters of Recommendation:	Generally not required unless applying to certain selective programs.
Essay:	Generally not required unless applying to certain selective programs.
Application Fee:	One-time $35.00 application fee.
Interview:	Generally required for selective programs.
Other Requirements:	Students seeking admission to a selective program have additional requirements. For specific program information see www.hacc.edu/Academics/Program and Course Search
Apply Here:	www.hacc.edu/index.cfm?fuseaction=studentServices.Admissions

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:	Generally credit is awarded only for coursework in which the student has received credit with a letter grade of A, B, or C, except for Physical Education credit, which will transfer if a grade of P or S was received.
Credits (Min/Max):	A maximum of 45 credits may be transferred. No more than 30 credits by examination may be applied toward the 45 credits transferred.
Transfer Policy Document:	652 Transfer of Credit into HACC Credit Programs.doc
Transfer Credit Appeals Process Document:	663 Appeal of Academic Decisions.doc

Last updated on 9/1/2010 3:44:32 PM by Harrisburg Area Community College-HACC.