About HACC

About HACC

The Gettysburg Campus, established in 1990, is located close to downtown Gettysburg. The campus enrolls nearly 1,200 students in credit courses and offers a selection of workforce development courses and customized employee training programs for business and industry.

HACC renovated a 1960s shopping mall into a modern college campus. A Welcome Center brings admissions, registration, student accounts and financial aid services.

• The Learning Commons incorporates library information resources, instructional technology, career development and academic support services and comfortable study areas.

• Our spacious and colorful student commons, known as the HUB, features a fireplace lounge, Ragged Edge coffee bar, full-service bookstore, and the Robert C. Hoffman Community Room for events.

• The Gettysburg Hospital WellSpan Health Care Learning Center houses HACC’s nursing and medical assisting programs.

• The campus mechatronics labs prepare students to perform maintenance on electronic, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and other mechanical equipment.

• Campus technology includes student-focused classrooms, campus-wide wireless Internet access, and podcasting capabilities for students.

The Campus includes environmentally-friendly materials, sustainable design and energy efficient systems, including a geothermal heating and cooling system.

HACC’s Gettysburg Campus features small class sizes, individual attention from faculty, an active Student Government Association (SGA) and Student Programming Board (SPB) and a full array of student services.

The Gettysburg Campus offers full or part-time study, day or evening classes and online courses for associate degree, certificate and diploma programs. For more information, please see the individual program descriptions in this catalog or call at 717-337-3855.

The Harrisburg Campus was HACC’s first campus. Between 1964 and 1967, classes were offered at locations throughout Harrisburg. In 1967, McCormick Library, Clyde E. Blocker Hall and a student center (now Stabler Hall) opened their doors at the current location.

HACC’s Harrisburg Campus enrolls approximately 6,000 students every semester in credit courses in associate degree, certificate and diploma programs. Program offerings include a variety of liberal arts, fine arts, science, technology, engineering, health careers, and math transfer and career programs.

The Harrisburg Campus spans over 200 acres and consists of 26 academic and student service buildings. The campus serves as a public garden to the community and boasts nine distinct gardens and over 900 trees.

• The campus facilities include the McCormick Library and Learning Commons, the Bruce E. Cooper Student Center and the Rose Lehrman Arts Center, which contains a 380 fixed-seat theater and fine arts studio spaces.

• The Select Medical Health Educational pavilion houses an up-to-date nursing lab and dental assisting, EFDA, and dental hygiene along with numerous other health career programs and state-of-the art lab facilities. Students and the public can visit the dental hygiene clinic for professionally supervised dental services at an affordable cost.

• The Grace M. Pollock Childcare and Early Childhood Educational Center is a daycare facility operated by U-Gro®, Learning Care Group that provides classrooms and offices for our Education Program.

• The James W. Evans Physical Education Center is a teaching and general recreation facility that includes a fitness center, gymnasium, dance studio, and racquetball squash courts. Nearby are lighted tennis courts, a golf putting green and athletic fields. It is home to HACC’s athletic programs in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The College participates in region XIX for intercollegiate sports, including esports, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and cross country.

• The Harrisburg Campus is also home to the Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center which serves as a regional public safety training center for fire, police and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel.

• Our Midtown Trade and Technology Center, located at 1523 N 4th St, Harrisburg, PA 17102, is our premier training space for skilled trades programs including welding, HVAC, electrical occupations and precision metal working technology.

Students can choose from day, evening, or weekend offerings as well as online courses. For more information, please see the individual program descriptions in this catalog or call at 717-780-2300.

Conveniently located in the heart of Lancaster County, HACC’s Lancaster Campus has served its surrounding communities for over 30 years. With such diverse offerings and multiple partnerships with four-year institutions, it is not surprising that LNP, the newspaper for Lancaster County, awarded the campus with the Readers’ Choice Award for “Favorite Place to Take College Courses” 13 years in a row.

While enrolled at HACC’s Lancaster Campus, students are well supported. The campus provides an inviting Welcome Center, supportive advising and career development teams, a resource-rich Learning Commons, which includes a campus library, and centers for testing and tutoring, and an IT user support area. The entire campus aims to create a positive college experience for all students.

• Additionally, as a leader in the region’s economic and workforce development training, HACC’s Lancaster Campus plays an active role in assisting industry leaders with recruiting and retaining the highly skilled workforce required to compete in increasingly competitive markets.

• Known for its quality academics, HACC offers programs in allied health and nursing, business, social sciences, biology, engineering, and early childhood education, as well as many others, at the Lancaster Campus.

Each year, over 600 students complete clinical rotations, practicum experiences, child care and education placements, and internships at over 100 sites in Lancaster County. HACC’s Lancaster Campus is proud to support students who are working to directly enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution. For more information, please see the individual program descriptions in this catalog or call 717-293-5000.

The rich history of HACC’s Lebanon Campus, providing education excellence to the Lebanon Valley, began in the fall of 1990 when the newly renovated Francis J. Dixon Hall opened its doors. However, soon after, a fire destroyed the campus and nearby businesses. The campus was rebuilt on its original site, and the new building opened in January 1992.

Today, HACC’s Lebanon Campus is charting a new course. The building was purchased by the City of Lebanon in June 2020. The HACC campus is located on the third floor, with a classroom laboratory on the second floor.

• Serving the Lebanon Valley for more than 25 years, the campus remains a vital hub offering a Welcome Center that brings admissions, registration, financial aid and advising into one convenient location.

• Lounge areas and wireless internet throughout the second and third floor areas will continue to provide students with the opportunity to study and socialize conveniently.

• The newly constructed Learning Commons area houses a student life space, the Pushnik Family Library, lounge area, tutoring and testing, on-site support and comfortable spaces for individual and group study.

• Computers are available for student use and online access to academic information and virtual reference services are provided 24/7 for all HACC students.

The Lebanon Campus offers workforce development courses and many of the general education courses for HACC’s programs can be completed at the Lebanon Campus.

Students can choose from day, evening, blended, and virtual course offerings. In addition, students have access to support services offered by the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging, career and transfer services and military and veteran’s affairs. For more information, please see the individual program description in this catalog or call 717-270-4222. 

HACC’s York Campus includes three academic buildings, the Arthur J. Glatfelter Community Room, a campus services building, large parking lots, and a Rabbit Transit bus transfer station. 1,700 students are enrolled in classes making the York Campus the third-largest campus of HACC.

The York Campus offers associate degree, certificate, and diploma programs as well as workforce development courses and employee training for business and industry. Students attending the York Campus will receive a quality educational experience in a student-centered environment.

• Our career training programs provide students with hands-on, skills- based learning in preparation for the workforce while our transfer programs enable students to begin working toward a bachelor’s degree.

• The Governor George M. Leader building is home to a full-service bookstore, library, allied health, nursing program and science labs.

• The William F. Goodling Center is home to our trade and technology programs and houses computer and networking labs, an electrical occupations lab, automotive lab, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) lab and welding lab.

• The Cytec building houses a computer graphics lab, classrooms and a fitness classroom.

• Wireless internet access in all buildings is part of our campus learning environment.

• Students have access to free tutoring, academic skills workshops and a writing lab.

• Student Government Association (SGA), clubs, and an active Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society chapter provide students with opportunities to be involved on campus and in their local community.

With students from 9 countries attending classes, HACC’s York Campus is one of the most diverse places in York County. This multicultural learning environment prepares students to work and live in a global community.

Flexible day, evening, and weekend class schedules are offered at the York Campus. Most of the general education and science courses for health career programs can be completed at the York Campus. For more information, please see the individual program description in this catalog or call 717-718-0328.

Automotive Technology courses inform novice and skilled automotive technicians of the regulations, procedures and requirements pertaining to Pennsylvania’s safety inspection of vehicles. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate hands-on tactile skills and complete the requirements to become PA Vehicle Safety Inspection and Enhanced Emissions Inspector Certification certified. Please call 717-780-2315 for more information.

Career Readiness programming delivers essential job readiness skills through the STEP Academy, as well as offers workforce skills assessments, as a local provider of the National Career Readiness Certificate (WorkKeys). Please email pncastro@hacc.edu or call 717-780-2588 for more information.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training prepares students for a career in the high-demand trucking industry. Courses include Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) in both Class A and Class B, refresher/upgrade classes and personalized training as well as customized training for individual and company drivers. The CDL program is a licensed third-party testing site for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and testing is available by appointment only. For more information, call 717-221-1357.

Computer and IT Training provides customized and public enrollment computer training in a comprehensive assortment of Microsoft Office Suite software applications such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Certification training is also available for CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+. For more information, email corptrain@hacc.edu or call 717-780-2650.

Environmental Protection courses are available for activated sludge handling, wastewater collection systems, wastewater lab and maintenance, wastewater solids handling and effluent disposal and wastewater treatment operators. For more information, please call 717-780-2315.

Continuing Education and Personal Enrichment courses in Adult Basic Education, GED Test Preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), American Sign Language (ASL) and PA KEYS Early Childhood Education are available. Please call 717-780-2442 for more information.

Customized Corporate Training and Professional Development creates bottom-line results for stronger organizational performance. HACC’s workforce staff coordinates with an organization’s leadership team to customize curriculum and deliver professional training that facilitates achievement of strategic company goals. Training is suitable for all employees within an organization, but can be focused on particular levels of management, employee classes or locations, as needed. Highly qualified instructors host learning sessions in a variety of locations and provide in-demand topics including, but not limited to, performance management, leadership, communication, team building, diversity and interpersonal skills. Partnerships are in place with various providers to offer students training in a number of areas through such organizations as GreenFlower and Ed2Go. Training can include Medical Cannabis, Advanced Manufacturing Agent, Advanced Dispensary Associate and Advanced Cultivation Technician. In addition, Ed2Go offers short-term training courses in a variety of topics designed to improve an individual’s writing skills, computer skills, etc. Please email corptrain@hacc.edu or call 717-780-2650 for more information.

Forklift training is offered as an introductory or recertification course, which consists of virtual self-paced training followed by hands-on instruction. New and experienced Forklift Operators will gain the knowledge and fundamentals needed to achieve certification in a high-demand occupation. Please call 717-780-2315 for more information.

Healthcare Education and Training provides an ever-expanding variety of workforce development programs and courses including Birthing Doula, Certified Recovery Specialist/Certified Family Recovery Specialist, End of Life Doula, Massage Therapist, Medical Assistant/CCMA, Medical Coding Specialist, Nurse Aide, Nursing Home Administrator, Personal Trainer, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Physician Office Assistant, Reflexology, and RN/LPN Re-activation and Refresher. These comprehensive programs and courses prepare students to enter healthcare careers. Continuing education offerings help current healthcare professionals meet their continuing education requirements. Many of the entry-level courses prepare students to sit for professionally-recognized certification exams.

Completed coursework can often be counted towards college credits for those students who wish to continue their education in one of HACC’s healthcare credit programs. For more information on workforce development healthcare programs, please call 717-221-1352.

Industrial Safety and Quality courses provide training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in general industry. OSHA-10 and -30 classes for general industry are open to everyone. Please call 717-780-2315 for more information.

Manufacturing Technology offers a variety of courses including Computer Numeric Control (CNC) technology tracts for precision machinist, CNC operator and CNC programmer. Welding is also offered. All courses utilize our training labs dedicated to each of these discipline areas. Please call 717-780-2315 for more information.

Public Safety Center

HACC’s Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center, provides a wide variety of training curricula in law enforcement, fire, rescue, hazardous materials and emergency medical services personnel, as well as response and safety training in business and industry environments. Most training is provided throughout South Central Pennsylvania at locations, which are convenient to the students, or at our 12-acre state of the art training public safety training facility located on the Harrisburg Campus of HACC. Some public safety courses require criminal background checks or related prerequisites prior to enrollment.

Law Enforcement training programs and courses meet the needs of current law enforcement professionals as well as those seeking to enter the law enforcement field. The Municipal Police Academy is authorized to provide the Act 120 certification required for all new and prospective municipal police officers as well as mandated and elective continuing education for veteran police officers. In addition to training officers who have already been hired by police departments, the Academy accepts pre-service cadets. Those who complete the Police Academy can also obtain college credits for their work when transferring into HACC’s Criminal Justice AA or Police Science AAS degrees. HACC provides continuing education for county probation and parole officers across the Commonwealth. Finally, HACC is an authorized provider of Act 235 (lethal weapons) certification training under the authority of the State Police.

The Indoor Firing Range at the Piccola Law Enforcement Complex is utilized for a wide range of law enforcement training programs as well as for basic handgun safety and marksmanship courses for civilians. It is also rented to a wide variety of law enforcement agencies including private, local, county, state and federal. 

In the Fire Training Unit, HACC’s Career Fire Academy is designed to prepare cadets for a career in the fire service. The Academy offers structured training in firefighting, emergency, hazardous materials and rescue. Participants test for Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Emergency Medical Technician and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations level certifications throughout the course of the Academy. Academy graduates may be awarded college credit applicable to HACC’s Fire Science Technology AAS degree. 

In addition to the Fire Academy, HACC also offers a wide assortment of education and training designed to recruit and prepare individuals for volunteer or career positions within fire departments across the Commonwealth. HACC continues to be a valued partner to many businesses and industries throughout the region, providing customized fire, rescue and hazardous materials training to those who may be expected to respond while in the workplace. 

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training is available for HACC’s entire service region. Certification courses are: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), Paramedic (NRP) and Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN). Along with in-class instruction, all of the certification courses are offered in online and blended formats. The EMS training provides a full-time educational opportunity for those interested in beginning a career in this field. All offerings prepare students to become eligible for the PA Department of Health certification and National Registry exams. Finally, as an American Heart Association Community Training Center, HACC offers various certifications in First Aid and CPR/AED for both the public and for Healthcare Professionals in addition to Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. For general information, please call 800-222-4222, ext. 2510 or 717-780-2510. 

Safety and Security

The Department of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) provides public safety services to the HACC community. Our goal is to serve with integrity, efficiency and professionalism.

What does DPSS do?

• Provides continuous patrol of HACC campuses by foot, bicycle and marked and unmarked vehicles.

• Controls access to campus buildings.

• Inspects Campus property for safety deficiencies.

• Responds to and provides assistance during emergency situations.

• Maintains Lost and Found services.

• Provides Escort Services.

• Provides lock-out and jump start vehicle services.

Who can I call for public safety and security assistance?

• Harrisburg Campus - including Midtown —717-780-2568

• Gettysburg Campus —717-339-3528

• Lancaster Campus —717-358-2999

• Lebanon Campus —717-270-6368

• York Campus —717-801-3268

How does the DPSS issue alert notices?

DPSS issues alert notices when we become aware of a potential safety and/or security risk to HACC community. These risks may be on college property or within our immediate vicinity. DPSS will also advise local and state police agencies of potential risks.

We will issue alerts through:

• e2Campus

• Voicemail

• E-mail

• Bulletins

• Electronic signage
  
  

e2Campus: Please sign up for e2Campus, HACC's free, collegewide alert system. For more information visit www.hacc.edu/e2campus. 

For more information about HACC’s Safety and Security, including the annual security report, visit www.hacc.edu/AboutHACC/PublicSafetyandSecurity.