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FAQ

Q: How many international students attend HACC?
A: 207 Total

Q: How many different countries are represented at HACC?
A: Approximately 60

Q: What kind of services do you have for international students?
A: HACC offers orientation, advisement, assistance with immigration matters including paperwork, help with finding housing, and other non-academic matters.

Q: Is there an International Student Club?
A: Yes! The International Awareness Club (IAC) consists of students from all over the globe as well as American students. The purpose of the IAC is to improve cultural awareness. Meetings are bi-weekly.

Q: What is HACC's total enrollment
A:  20,000, both full-time and part-time students

Q: Does HACC offer On-Campus Housing?
A: No, HACC does not provide on-campus housing, however assistance is available to International Students who are looking for housing. Please contact the International Admissions Coordinator for more information.

Q: Where exactly is Harrisburg?
A: Harrisburg is located in south central Pennsylvania, approximately 100 miles from Philadelphia. It has a population of about 600,000.

Q: What is the climate like?
A: The Climate here is moderate with four seasons, spring, summer, winter, and fall. Temperatures range from 30 deg. C in the summer to -5 deg. C in the winter

Q: What is the application deadline for the Fall semester? Spring? Summer?
A: Recommended submission dates are as follows:

FALL - 5/01
SPRING - 10/01
SUMMER - 3/01

Q: How much does it cost per year to attend?
A: The proposed costs for one year including tuition, living and other expenses is $23,000. This is the amount that must be shown by your sponsor.

Q: Is the TOEFL exam required for admission into the ESL program?
A: NO, a TOEFL score is not required for a student who wishes to take ESL classes. However, if you are planning to forego ESL classes and start standard college level courses, you must have a TOEFL score of at least 550 for the written exam, 79 or 217 for the computerized exam.

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