Welcome to HACC! Our mission with HACC's orientation programs is to help you smoothly transition into college life. The New Student Orientation team will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed and navigate college.

New Student Orientation is a mandatory and important part of your educational journey. After activating your myHACC account and HAWKMail, you will receive an email from YOUR Onboarding Coach with instructions on your next steps to enrollment.

Before YOUR Level Up

To get the most out of your Level Up, you’ll need to complete a few tasks in advance:

1. Check your HAWKMail account daily for updates from HACC, including an important email from YOUR Onboarding Coach with information about how to complete your new student onboarding course and placement. Check for placement exemptions.
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. Make sure you have a plan to pay for school. Or, learn more about HACC payment plan options.
4. Set up your account in Navigate to review your new student checklist.
5. Check out our tips and tricks or watch our Zoom video tutorials if you are attending New Student Orientation online.
6. Check your Zoom account settings from your myHACC portal and ensure you are joining a remote Level Up from a computer or laptop (not a tablet or phone). 

During YOUR Level Up

HACC offers both in person and remote Level Up sessions to fit your busy schedule!
During Level Up, you will learn about:

• Financial aid and paying for school
• Next steps to enrollment
• Tips for academic success
• Career/Transfer options
• Effective class registration strategies and you will register for your first semester classes during the session

All of HACC’s Level Up sessions are open to friends and family of our students.

After YOUR Level UP

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

1. Complete your Level Up completion survey (provided at the end of your Level Up session).
2. Explore Career Coach to find out more about your program and possible career options.
3. Confirm your financial aid through your myHACC student portal.
4. Get your HACC ID and parking pass.
5. Purchase textbooks and required course materials at the HACC Bookstore.
6. Check YOUR HAWKMail for an invitation to new student events throughout your first and second semesters!

Are you a Dual Enrollment or College in the High School student?

1. Check your HAWKMail account daily for important updates from HACC, including how to schedule a Dual Enrollment Orientation.
2. Attend a Dual Enrollment/College in the High School New Student Orientation or complete the self-paced online course in Brightspace/D2L.
3. Meet with a success coach to register for classes.
   *If you are a College in the High School student, you will receive an email from successcoach@hacc.edu when it’s time to register for classes.
4. Make sure you have a plan to pay for school. Learn more about HACC payment plan options.
5. Purchase textbooks and required course materials at the HACC Bookstore.
6. Email successcoach@hacc.edu for assistance.

Have Questions?

We’re here to help! If you need assistance with any part of your new student onboarding, contact us via email at nse@hacc.edu or via phone at 717-780-2513.

New Student Orientation Office Hours

• On-campus and remotely (varies) Monday -Thursday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Fridays REMOTE SERVICES ONLY 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Level Ups and Dual Enrollment Orientations are by appointment only

If you need disability-related accommodations for your new student onboarding, please contact Student Access Services for assistance.

The Level Up program is being generously sponsored by a HACC Foundation supporter: