Learning Commons

One of the most critical academic services provided by the College to support HACC students is its Learning Commons–available to students on each campus and online.


The Learning Commons is the one-stop shop for all student academic support needs, whether on campus or online. It includes the Library, Testing and Tutoring, and Technical Support. The Learning Commons can help students reach their academic goals through access to resources and research instruction, technology questions, testing needs, and tutoring for that extra boost. To get more information about the Learning Commons and the resources available, please visit this webpage: https://libguides.hacc.edu/learningcommons. 

Library

The HACC Library is here to support student success, with five physical locations, online resources, and a dynamic group of faculty librarians and professional staff to assist each student. Library faculty can help with defining research topics and using appropriate resources. They’re also involved in classroom and online instruction, and are available for individual research appointments. Students can contact the HACC Library at library@hacc.edu. HACC Library resources include books, magazines, journals, DVDs, medical models and more. HACC’s online databases include eBooks, eJournals, newspaper articles, streaming videos and reference materials.

 

Visit the Library website https://libguides.hacc.edu/learningcommons/library to find all the available resources, as well as contact information, hours of operation, and a link to the HACC Library’s live chat. When students are not on campus, online Library resources can be accessed through a student’s HACC login credentials.


Please visit https://libguides.hacc.edu/learningcommons/usersupport for more information as well.

Technology Support Center/User Support

Technology Support is here for all student technology solutions.


For more information about receiving technology loans, please visit https://libguides.hacc.edu/learningcommons/techloan.


For other technology questions, please email any time at support@hacc.edu or call 717-780-2570. 

Test Center

Testing is the chance for students to prove what they know. The Testing Center offers academic makeup tests, extended-time exams for students with accommodations, TEAS proctoring, and placement tests remotely or on campus. SAS Students with extended time accommodations are paired with a proctor throughout the semester, which helps reduce testing stress. It is important for students to work with their instructor(s) to schedule academic makeup exams. Questions about testing can be directed to HACCTesting@hacc.edu.

To learn more about testing, please visit, https://libguides.hacc.edu/learningcommons/testing. 

Tutoring Center

Tutoring is a vital resource for academic success. Whether a student needs extra support or just wants that extra edge, HACC tutors can help, on campus and online. The Tutoring Center offers drop-in sessions on campus and online through Zoom as well as scheduled appointments via TutorTrac. Tutoring is offered in a variety of subjects including English, math, biology, nursing, and accounting. To make an appointment or see the current schedule, please visit https://libguides.hacc.edu/learningcommons/tutoring.


Tutoring is also home to HACC’s in-class tutoring (ICT) program, where a specially trained tutor is paired with particular classes and provides in-class and out-of-class support to students in that specific class. Students can check with their instructor to see if they’re in an ICT course. 


HACC tutors are both professional and peer; professional tutors have at least a bachelor’s degree while peer tutors are high-caliber fellow students. HACC’s Online Writing Lab (HACC OWL) is a tutoring service for students who would like asynchronous feedback on writing projects. The HOWL accepts submissions 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Students receive a professional review of their submission in less than 72 hours. The HOWL can be accessed here: https://libguides.hacc.edu/learningcommons/tutoring/HOWL. 


Academic coaching is available to students who would like to improve their time management, organization, test-taking and/or note-taking skills. To request an academic coaching appointment, please visit https://libguides.hacc.edu/learningcommons/tutoring/academiccoaching.