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Online Learning: First Time Student

Online Student Admissions

Online Learning: First Time Students

 

Apply to HACC at www.hacc.edu/applynow.

Within five to seven business days after applying to HACC, you will receive a letter from your campus admissions counselor welcoming you to HACC.  Once you receive it, please review your letter for the following:

  • Your HACC ID. 

  • A link to set up your college e-mail account.

  • Your program of study and the term in which you are starting.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at http://www.fafsa.gov.

HACC's code for the FAFSA application is 003273.

Please visit studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa or download the myStudentAid app in the Apple App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) to complete the form.

 

Placement Testing

HACC campuses have walk-in placement testing available or to complete testing online, please contact your Admissions Counselor.

  • For additional information about placement testing, including exemptions, hours, and preparation material, visit www.hacc.edu/placement.
     

Develop YOUR Educational Plan 

Work with an advisor/counselor to review placement test results and register for classes.  All students should contact the Harrisburg Campus Advising office by calling 1-800-ABC-HACC (Select 3 for Harrisburg and 5 for Advising) to schedule an appointment.  

 

Attend New Student Orientation  

After you register for classes, check your email for an invitation to attend new student orientation via Zoom. If you have questions or did not receive an email, please call 717-780-2513 or email orientation@hacc.edu.

 

Pay Tuition and Fees

Submit payment to the Welcome Center or online in HACC. Tuition information is available at www.hacc.edu/tuition.

 

Attend a Jump Start YOUR Success Welcome Event

Learn tips to start off as a successful online student. Register for an event or view the recording at www.hacc.edu/jumpstart.
 

Purchase Books at a Campus Bookstore

For online purchases and to determine the required textbooks, visit www.bookstore.hacc.edu/harrisburg.

Log In to Brightspace by Desire2Learn from myHACC on the first day of class

We are committed to your success in online learning! If you need any assistance, please contact us at the information provided below.