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Advising Services

Academic Advising

Academic Advisors will be available for scheduled appointments and weekly drop-in meetings.

 

Drop-in hours change on Thursday, July 17th. 

Drop-ins will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 17th.


What is an Academic Advisor?

Advisor Responsibilities:

 You can expect your advisor to:

  • Be available, approachable and respectful
  • Encourage and support students as they develop realistic goals and attainable educational plans
  • Be efficient and accurate when discussing program requirements
  • Discuss student’s academic performance and its impact on future goals
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Be knowledgeable about college resources, support services and opportunities;

 

Student Responsibilities:

As a student, you have responsibilities in this advising partnership in order to make it successful.

  • Be respectful of their advisor
  • Schedule appointments with their advisor, be on time and come prepared for appointments
  • Check your Hawkmail regularly and become familiar with Navigate and Degree Works.
  • Ask questions and keep lines of communication open
  • Familiarize yourself with the academic calendar and be aware of important deadlines.
  • Follow through on suggested actions, resources, or referrals
  • Keep contact information up-to-date (email, phone numbers, address)

Academic Advising Syllabus 


Make an Academic Advising Appointment 

You can schedule an appointment with your advisor in Navigate. Meetings can be in-person and via Zoom

  • Download the Navigate app or use desktop version
  • Log in using your student account.
  • If this is your first login, complete the intake survey.
  • Select the Appointments tab.
    • To meet with your assigned advisor, click My Team.

Need help setting up a Navigate account? 
Visit the Navigate website to view tutorials, videos and frequently asked questions.

 

Why should you make an appointment rather than drop in?

Appointments Scheduled through the Navigate appDrop-in Advising Service Offered in-person and via Zoom
  • Sessions scheduled for 30-45 minutes.
  • Long-term educational planning discussed in detail such as:
    • Graduation
    • Major requirements
    • Career exploration
    • Academic difficulty, etc.
    • Goals and long-term planning
    • Customized, individualized success plan
    • Completion of FS assignments
  • Sessions limited to 15 minutes
  • First-come, first-serve basis. You may have to wait, and wait times increase close to registration deadlines.
  • Current semester planning only. Services are limited to:
    • Registration assistance
    • Course changes/canceled courses
    • Course and prerequisite overrides

 

Academic Advising Drop-ins

The schedule is subject to change throughout the year, so please check this webpage regularly.

  • Drop-ins are available on
    • May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
    • June 5, 12, 26

    • July 3, 10, 17 (closing at 3 p.m.), 24, 31

      Drop-ins will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 17th.

  • Campus Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Zoom Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Please note that students are seen for drop-in meetings on a first-come, first-served basis, and wait times may vary.
  • Advising Zoom link
  • To drop in via Zoom, sign in from your computer or tablet (phones are not recommended)

New Students should ensure they have completed their onboarding steps, including:

  • Completion of placement testing if applicable
  • Submission of FAFSA form if applicable
  • Submission of official HS or GED transcripts
  • Submission of any college-level transcripts for credit evaluation if applicable
  • Completion of Level Up before accessing academic advising and registration
  • Check your HACC e-mail for communication on how to submit these items to complete your steps

 

Before scheduling an Appointment or coming to Drop-ins you should know that,
  • Placement testing must be completed or transcripts submitted before speaking with an advisor.
  • Appointments can also be scheduled through the Navigate student app.
  • Advising/Alternate PINs cannot be given over the phone, and require a meeting with an advisor by Zoom, by appointment or during in-person drop-in times.
  • Due to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations, we can only release academic information to the student.
     

Contact Us

If you have questions, please email us at advising@hacc.edu or call us at 717-780-2498.

Academic Advising office locations:

  • Gettysburg Campus - Main Building G101
  • Harrisburg Campus- Cooper 219
  • Lancaster Campus - Main Building 221
  • Lebanon Campus - Not available at this time, please use remote services or another campus.
  • York Campus - Leader 102

Please note, academic advising is closed on Fridays during the summer.

To request a change of advisor, please complete the Request for New Advisor form.

To view a list of core knowledge area requirements, please visit our Program FAQs.

 

Mission Statement 

Academic Advising at HACC equips students to be active, self-directed learners who can identify goals, develop plans, and access resources. Advisors foster inclusively and belonging by creating partnerships with students.

 

Purpose  Statement

Advising at HACC exists to assist students on their pathway to success through a collaborative relationship based on an ethic of care, shared responsibility and ongoing support.