New Student Orientation

Welcome to HACC!

To help you get started on your educational journey, HACC offers in-person and online New Student Orientations. Dates, times and campuses vary. New Student Orientation is a mandatory part of your enrollment process.

After activating your myHACC account and HAWKMail, you will receive an email with instructions on your next steps to enrollment, including scheduling your New Student Orientation.

New Student Orientation prepares you to transition into college life at HACC. During the session, we will cover:

• HACC policies and your rights as a HACC student
• Student resources and services
• Financial aid and paying for school
• Tips to navigate HACC technologies (pdf)
• Next steps to advising and registration
• Tips for academic success
• How to get involved at HACC

All of HACC’s New Student Orientations are open to friends and family of our students.

Check out Orientation Homebase for important enrollment information and more.

Before New Student Orientation

To get the most out of your New Student Orientation, you’ll need to complete a few tasks in advance:.

1. Check your HAWKMail account daily for important updates from HACC.
2. Submit documentation of high school completion or its equivalent, along with your transcripts. These documents should be sent to admissionsrecords@hacc.edu, and must be submitted before you can receive financial aid.
3. Review your financial aid package and make sure you have a plan to pay for school. Contact the financial aid office to learn more about HACC payment plan options.
4. Complete any placement tests that may be required.
5. Set up your account in Navigate to review your new student checklist.
6. Check out our Tips and Tricks or watch our Zoom video tutorials if you are attending New Student Orientation online.
7. Be ready to take notes during your orientation session.

After New Student Orientation

You’re almost ready to start at HACC! Before your first day of class, be sure to:

1. Meet with your advisor to register for classes and build your educational plan.
2. Meet with a success coach to register for classes if you are a dual enrolled student.
3. Talk to a career coach to find out more about your program and possible career options.
4. Confirm your financial aid through your myHACC student portal
5. Purchase textbooks and required course materials at the HACC Bookstore.

Have Questions?

We’re here to help! If you need assistance with New Student Orientation or any part of your enrollment process, please contact us by email at orientation@hacc.edu or by phone at 717-780-2513.

Summer 2024 Hours:

• On-campus and remotely (varies) Monday -Thursday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• HACC campuses are closed on Fridays until Aug. 9 
• Level Up orientations and DE Orientations are by appointment only

If you need disability-related accommodations for your orientation, please contact orientation@hacc.edu at least five days before your orientation date.