Student Newsletter
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!
After reviewing the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Governor’s Office and recommendations report from the College’s COVID-19 task force, we have decided on the following plans for fall:
The College will remain open.
HACC’s campuses will remain closed until Dec. 31.
Classes will be taught online through remote instruction and virtual learning.
Student services will be provided online.
Only credit and Workforce Development programs with required hands-on/experiential components to meet learning outcomes will be permitted to hold on-campus classes. In these cases, class size may be limited, and personal protective equipment (PPE) and social distancing guidelines from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must be followed.
Only essential personnel or employees involved in the programs that are granted an exception by the governor may return to campus. Training will be provided on COVID-19 protocol and screenings.
This is subject to change at the direction of the Cabinet or by state mandate.
These decisions were made while keeping your safety and well-being in mind.
Please visit hacc.edu/coronavirus for more details on our fall semester plans and supports to help you continue to succeed at HACC.
Apply for FREE Money
HACC and the HACC Foundation are dedicated to providing opportunities to help YOU - our students - earn a transformational education while also removing common barriers that get in your way. Food and housing insecurity, balancing personal and professional lives with schoolwork, financial struggles and more are common barriers you may face.
The HACC Foundation offers FREE MONEY to assist with YOUR books, tuition and fees. Scholarships are FREE MONEY that reduce your student loans and do not need to be repaid. Scholarships create an opportunity to continue your education without incurring burdensome financial debt.
Did you know:
You do not need to have a 4.0 GPA to apply for scholarships. HACC students with at least a 2.0 GPA are eligible for HACC Foundation scholarships.
Once you have completed your general application, you can use the keyword search to locate additional scholarships you may qualify for. You can find additional scholarships by searching for keywords, including criminal justice, business, military and nursing.
The HACC Foundation awarded $966,683 to HACC students for scholarships in 2018-19.
Your next opportunity for FREE money opens Aug. 3. Visit hacc.edu/scholarships to apply.
Enter the drawing for $2,000 for YOUR fall 2020 semester!
HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, wants to make sure you can still pursue your goals during these unprecedented times.
Thanks to the HACC Foundation, 40 $2,000 tuition giveaways will be awarded to current and future HACC students for the fall 2020 semester.
These are not scholarships. You do not have to apply for the tuition giveaways through AcademicWorks, the online scholarship management system. Instead, you may enter the drawing for a $2,000 tuition giveaway by completing the online form and registering for fall classes.
The $2,000 will be applied to the winners’ tuition and fees for the fall semester only. The $2,000 covers almost nine credits!
Good luck!
HACC Launches Online Learning Commons
During the global coronavirus pandemic, HACC remains dedicated to maintaining our commitment to provide you with the resources and support needed throughout your academic journey in both remote and online courses.
HACC’s new Learning Commons moved key services online to make them available from the comfort of your homes. You can find a varied (and expanding) set of resources at hacc.edu/learningcommons, including information on scheduling an appointment for tutoring, requesting research assistance and contacting technical support.
The Learning Commons also provides instructions about requesting technology and internet access needed to complete your classes through HACC’s Technology and Internet Access Loan Program.
Our Learning Commons is dedicated to keeping you moving ahead despite these uncertain times. We hope you will visit our new site, use our services and leave us feedback to help us improve. We are here for you!
A New Student Orientation is Coming Soon!
New Student Orientation is under construction! As part of the One-College reorganization, HACC is working tirelessly to bring you an updated orientation. Our new program is all about serving YOUR needs and empowering you to connect with HACC resources and key employees. Most importantly, we want to motivate you to find your why, or your primary reason, for coming to HACC.
Assisting you in making a smooth transition to college and empowering you to seek assistance on your own have been our why as we are developing this new program. Our fall 2020 orientation sessions will be held remotely via Zoom, but we are hopeful to connect face-to-face again in 2021. If you have not yet attended a New Student Orientation, keep an eye on your email for more information. We are excited to welcome you to HACC and cannot wait to meet you!
HACC Student Makes Face Shields for Frontline Workers
This story is part of our “HACC Heroes” series. We recognize the severity of the global coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our communities. During this challenging time, we want to thank and recognize some of the many HACC employees, students and others who are making a difference. The hero of this story is Jake Grim, a HACC student.
Jake Grim, a student enrolled in the Business Administration Program at HACC, wanted to give back to his community during the global coronavirus pandemic. He made over 800 face shields and distributed them to organizations within the community. To read the full story, please visit our online newsroom.
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