Hawks Corner
WELCOME BACK STUDENTS!
Hello, HACC Hawks!
Welcome to the student newsletter. HACC is dedicated to providing news that matters most to you in an easy-to-read format. We will continue to share relevant information and keep you “in the know” as we serve and support you.
This newsletter is shared with all current HACC students.
Thank you!
HACC's Important Dates in August, are listed below:
August 2 Tuition and 2023-24 Certificate of Residency Due
August 28 Classes begin (Classes can be added up to day prior to class start)
August 31 100% Tuition Refund Deadline (No "W" status) for 1st 7 Weeks classes
For more events happening in August at HACC, click here.
Be In the Know
2023-24 HACC Student Handbook
Click on the image or here to view and download the student handbook.
HACC Course Catalog
The HACC 2023-24 course catalog has a new look! Check out the 2023-24 course catalog and view this video to see some of the highlights of the publication.
Join Our Amazing Team!
Do you remember your first semester at HACC? Were you nervous or overwhelmed? Do you want to help students turn their nerves into excitement and energy? Are you excited to share your story and what you have learned? Would you like to do all of this and develop your leadership skills, make new friends and get involved with the HACC community?
Learn why HAWKGuide and recent HACC graduate McKenzie Hall loved working with the NSO team:
“Being a student worker for the New Student Orientation team has helped me build interpersonal skills and leadership qualities. The greatest gift I received from the NSO team was their amazing support and encouragement throughout my educational journey. The flexibility of the job made it easy to find the balance between work life and school life. It was a pleasure meeting and working with Nakia, Ayelet, and Jenny as well as the other departments here at HACC, and the students that I had the opportunity to mentor.”
Search no more! Apply NOW to become a HAWKGuide with the New Student Orientation Unit!
Learn how to plan and implement new student orientation programs, improve your public speaking skills, collect and analyze data and more!
For more information, or to apply, visit College Central Network or email us at orientation@hacc.edu.
ATTN: Fall 2023 GRADUATING students!!!
Apply to graduate by Oct. 1, 2023 to receive your diploma.
Commencement ceremony information will be sent to YOUR HawkMail in mid-October.
Get to Know HACC’s International Student Services!
HACC’s International Student Services will be hosting an open house in Cooper 217 to launch a student study space in the Cooper Student Center on the Harrisburg Campus. Come join us in enjoying some sweet treats and relaxing in the space where we hope you’ll finish many assignments! We also have a hang-out space outside that frequently has goodies for students to take (see the attached picture to check out your new favorite spot!)
Who are HACC International Student Services, you may ask? We primarily serve students studying at HACC with an F-1 visa - a group currently 160 strong and counting! - but we always welcome anyone that wants to drop by and say ‘Hi!’
Student Study Space - Open House
Date: Aug. 28 – Sept. 1
Location: Cooper C217 - Second Floor of the Cooper Student Center
Interfaith Prayer Rooms at Harrisburg and Lancaster Campuses
The Harrisburg and Lancaster campuses have dedicated interfaith prayer rooms. These rooms are open to all students and employees of all faiths for prayer and meditation. These rooms are provided particularly in response to our Muslim students’ request to have a safe and comfortable place to perform mandatory prayers throughout the day. Those who wish to utilize the room are encouraged to bring their own prayer rugs, however, mats are also available to use.
Locations:
● Cooper 130 at the Harrisburg Campus
● East Building 311B at the Lancaster Campus
Students and staff may contact internationalstudent@hacc.edu with any questions.
Submit Your Writing and Artwork to The Copper Quill!
Do you enjoy writing poetry or short works of prose (fiction or nonfiction), taking photographs, and/or creating works of art? If so, please consider submitting your work to HACC’s online literary magazine, The Copper Quill, for possible publication in an upcoming issue! Feel free to reach out to us with questions at haccliteraryjournal@gmail.com and to submit your work via the following weblink.
HACC Learning Commons Fall Hours
As of Monday, Aug. 28, HACC Learning Commons will be open for the following hours for the fall semester.
Gettysburg
Monday: Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Harrisburg
Monday: Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lancaster
Monday: Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lebanon
Monday: Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
York
Monday: Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Opening hours are subject to change. For the most up-to-date hours, please visit our hours page.
Gearing Up for the Fall Semester? Why Career Services Is Worth Your Attention Now.
The fall semester is right around the corner, and with it comes a whirlwind of activity: registering for classes, buying textbooks and course supplies, and making sure you have the necessary technology, whether in the classroom or online. You may know where to go for help with choosing classes or financial aid, but do you know where to go for career help? Now is the perfect time to check out all that Career Services offers.
Career Services is here to assist you with all of your career-related decisions and support your professional growth. Visit soon, and as frequently as possible. Our team can help you with:
Career Exploration & Direction
Choosing or Changing Your Major
Informational Interviewing & Job Shadowing
Resume Writing
Job Search & Preparing for Interviews
Internships
Student Employment
Volunteering
Finding a Mentor
Creating a LinkedIn Profile
Networking
Transfer Decisions
And more…!
No matter where you are in your career development or decision-making process, Career Services provides resources that can help you reach your career goals. Check out our landing page to:
View Upcoming Workshops, Career and Internship Fairs
See Career Resources, Handouts and Guides
Explore College Central Network (CCN), HACC’s Career Services platform that hosts resources and an online job and internship board
Schedule an Appointment with a Career Advisor
Take the time now to get to know where to go for career help: check out our online resources, locate our offices on campus, mark your calendar for upcoming workshops and events, and activate your CCN account to start exploring on-campus student openings, internships and various other employment opportunities. Visit soon and visit often – we are here to help you reach your career goals!
Wellness, Athletics, Recreation and Engagement (W.A.R.E.)
W.A.R.E in collaboration with Men of Color hosted three Community Open Gyms this summer June 21, July 12 and soon to come, Aug. 9 from 6-8 p.m. The Open Gyms received a great turnout from students within the Harrisburg Area as they came to beat the heat and play some basketball! This fall W.A.R.E will continue to provide students with programming from physical health, financial wellness, HACC community engagement programs and much more!
HACC Hawks Athletics will be back in action this fall 2023 semester. This fall make sure to catch a game and support your HACC Hawks as they compete within the EPAC conference and Region 19 of the NJCAA in women’s volleyball, esports and men's & women’s soccer. For a complete schedule and updates, please go to the HACC Hawks Athletic webpage, which can be found here.
Fall Tryouts and Physicals for the 2023 seasons will be the week of Aug. 14, 2023, located in the Evans PE Center at 5 p.m. in Room 105. Students who are interested in joining a HACC Hawks athletic program must be enrolled full-time and complete all NJCAA paperwork found on the Hawks website. Students must attend the athletic physicals session in order to participate in the Fall season.
In other exciting news, the NJCAA has announced the All-Academic Teams for the 2022-23 year. Each year the NJCAA recognizes student-athletes for their unwavering dedication in the classroom on the NJCAA All-Academic Team. The honorees are listed below. W.A.R.E. congratulates our student-athletes for their academic success!
NJCAA All-Academic First Team:
Mackenzie Maass – Women’s Volleyball
NJCAA All-Academic Second Team:
Sydnee Wishard – Women’s Volleyball
NJCAA All-Academic Third Team:
Elana Grove – Women’s Volleyball
Kyla Kolivoski – Women’s Volleyball
Check out the Hawks in action and Hawk Esports. For all Wellness programs and Events please visit the Wellness Calendar on the Hawks website.
W.A.R.E. Contact Information:
Email: athletics@hacc.edu or esports@hacc.edu
Gamers for 2023 Fall eSports Season
HACC is looking for gamers to fill in the rosters for the 2023 fall eSports season.
Please join our Discord and join us in weekly official matches/practices, as we compete in the cyber arena against 2-year colleges, nationwide.
Registration ends, Sept. 21, 2023.
REQUIREMENTS
Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher
Must be a full-time student
Must complete an affidavit and physical
Contact Coach Perez (DM Coach "Getm" Perez) for additional details at esports@hacc.edu.
A Community Fair - India Day
A Community Fair, India Day happening Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
It will be the perfect way to spend time outdoors with friends, family and with the whole community! And experience India in a day with Indian culture, food, entertainment, shopping and much more.
Come on out and enjoy the fair at HACC, Harrisburg Campus located at 1 HACC Drive.
Hope to see you there!
Looking for a Job at HACC?
Student Employment Program at HACC
The student employment program encourages the part-time employment of students who need income to help pay for their educational costs. HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College believes that students will gain the experience needed in the workplace or their field of study through the student employment program.
What are the types of Student Employment Programs (SEP)?
Federal Work Study (FWS)
Student Employment Program (SEP)
Off-Campus Federal Work Study
What are the qualifications for student employment?
Federal Work Study (FWS)
Student Employment Program (SEP)
Have a valid Social Security number.
Must be at least 18 years old
Be enrolled at HACC and actively taking a minimum of one credit.
Be a U.S. citizen, eligible noncitizen
International Students with a valid F-1, J-1, or J-2 VISA may be eligible to work on campus through Student Employment
All international students with a valid F-1, J-1 or J-2 VISA must be approved by the Director of International Student Services
Work Hours
A Student Employee can work up to 20 hours per week
Pay Rate
$11/hour
Where to Apply
Open positions are listed on College Central Network (CCN) (HACC's Career Services Platform)
Search for Student Employment to view open opportunities
If you have questions about student employment, please email the Student Employment Team.
Soccer Team Tryouts
Greetings HACC students,
Please mark your calendars. Tryouts for the fall 2023 HACC Hawks Soccer Teams will be held Aug. 14 and 15. See below.
Aug. 14
ALL student-athletes who are trying out MUST have a signed medical release form. Come to Evans Physical Education Center at 5:00 PM to have your Medical Form signed.
Aug. 14
6 PM - 7:30 PM
MEN'S TRYOUTS
Aug. 15
6 PM - 7:30 PM
WOMEN'S TRYOUTS
Aug. 25
6 PM - 7:30 PM
There will be another opportunity to try out for those who could not attend the previous two tryout dates. This date is open to both Men AND Women who wish to try out.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Head Coach Trevor Stynes at tjstynes@hacc.edu or by calling 717-780-1150
HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE FIELD!