Health Science is a selective admission degree program designed for actively credentialed or licensed health care professionals currently working in their fields.
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:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FA) at 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.
Transcripts
If you would like previous college credits to be evaluated for transfer, please choose one of the following options to submit your transcripts: complete (record@hacc.edu); fax (717-901-4296); or mail (e-mail, Attn: Central Records Office, One HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110).
Placement Testing
HACC campuses have walk-in placement testing available or to complete testing online, please contact your Admissions Counselor.
Credential Verification
Contact Vicki Gentzel, vlgentze@hacc.edu to have your credential verified. After verification of your credential, have your employer mail an employment verification letter to:
Vicki Gentzel, HACC
One HACC Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
If you are self-employed, send something on your own letterhead stating that you are self-employed.
Attend New Student Orientation
If you will only be taking online courses, access the online new student orientation via HACC under advising in the student tab. If you will be taking online AND campus courses, call 800-ABC-HACC to schedule the orientation on campus after the online orientation.
Develop YOUR Educational Plan
Work with an advisor/counselor to review placement test results and register for classes.
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.
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Good luck!