Welcome to HACC!

Fall 2022 Edition

Congratulations on
YOUR acceptance
to HACC!
We are thrilled to be welcoming you to
YOUR community college, HACC, Central
Pennsylvania's Community College.
Throughout your HACC journey, we'll be
here to support you.

This document provides information on the

visa process, orientation, housing and other
important items. Table of
Table of Contents
Your time at HACC will provide you with Contents
new experiences, as well as the opportunity
to make lifelong friends, while advancing 1. Welcome!
your education.
2. Applying for a Visa
If you have any questions, please feel free to
contact iadmissn@hacc.edu.
3. Orientation Information

More inside! Pg. 1.

Applying for a Visa
• You must have the form I-20 and visa to enter the United
States in F-1 status.

• Your I-20 document will be mailed to you for you to apply for
your F-1 visa.

• Please contact us at iadmissn@hacc.edu once you have

received your visa.

• Please note that Canadian and Bermudian citizens are not

Please review the sample visa
questions below PRIOR to YOUR
required to apply for a United States visa but they must pay
the SEVIS fee and show receipt at the port of enter. visa appoinement:
Please follow the process below: 1. Tell me about yourself.
2. What major do you plan to
1. Pay the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System study? (See box below!)
(SEVIS) Fee. Please see the enclosed instruction sheet on 3. How did you learn about HACC?
how to pay your SEIVS fee. We recommend that you pay
4. Why did you choose HACC and
your program?
your SEVIS fee on-line at www.fmjfee.com. 5. Have you ever been to the United
2. Complete the visa application (DS-160) and pay the States before?
6. Where will you be living?
application fee. Please review the website of the United
7. Who will finance your studies?
States consulate where you will apply for the specific 8. How do you know your financial
instructions. You will need to print the DS-160 receipt bar sponsors?
9. What is your educational goal in
code after submitting it on-line. the USA?
3. Schedule the visa appointment on-line. 10. What do you plan to do upon
Please use the United States consulate website for instructions
completion of your studies?
11. Do you have any relatives in the
on how to schedule an on-line visa appointment: USA?

What major do you plan to study?

HACC has a multitude of programs. However, it is very important that you review
the major on your I-20 document to make sure it matches your education goal prior
to your visa interview. Most students receive an I-20 for an "Education Level of
Other: Pathway Program." Please note that if you are starting with English as a
Second Language (ESL) classes and intend to complete a degree:
• English Language Training is listed under Major 1.
• Your intended major (Ex: nursing, business, engineering, etc. will be listed
under Major 2.
• You will start in HACC's English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
before starting your major courses.
• Your I-20 will be updated to an associate degree I-20 upon complete of any
required English training. classes.

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 4. Attend YOUR visa appointment.
Please review the consulate website for a list
of required and recommended document for your
visa appointment.

5. Notify HACC at iadmissn@hacc.edu that

you received your visa!

6. Keep your documents with you while you

travel. You must have your passport, I-20 and
Orientation financial documents with you at all times when
Information you travel.

At HACC's orientation, you'll learn about HOUSING INFORMATION:

immigration requirements, academic
HACC does not have any on-campus housing
support services and clubs and facilities and international students must make
organizations Please note that orientation their own housing arrangements to secure living
accommodations in the community.
is required for all new international
students at HACC. Additionally, you are Options include:
1. StudentRoomStay Concierge
required to take your placement tests and
register for classes before orientation. 2. International House of Harrisburg
3. Immerse International in Lancaster
Note that all placement tests can be
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completed on-line. If you have questions
.. regarding your placement test, please
contact iadmissin@hacc.edu.

2. Check your HAWKMail account, your

HACC email account, to schedule a time to
attend the general orientation session.
General orientation is also required for all
new international students.

Save the date! Orientation for all new

3. students will be held virtually on Aug. 24,
2022. Detailed information will be sent in
July.

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 Health Insurance
HACC requires all international students to be enrolled in the HACC group health insurance plan through
LewerMark. Please note that HACC does not accept any alternative forms of insurance. All international students
who are registered for classes at HACC will automatically be enrolled in the health insurance plan and your student
account will be billed for the health insurance fee. If you have a pre-existing medical condition or illness, or are
pregnant, we recommend that you do not cancel any current insurance coverage until you consult with LewerMark.
We will review additional information on health insurance at orientation.

We cannot wait to meet you!

Jennifer Daley, director of international programs,

and Jill Matolyak, assistant director of international
and virtual admissions, are here to help you with
your arrival and transition to HACC. Jennifer will
be your academic advisor during your first year at
HACC. You can contact Jennifer at
internationalstudent@hacc.edu. Please contact Jill
with any questions at iadmissn@hacc.edu.

About HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s

Community College
About HACC
HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community
College, is the first and largest of Pennsylvania’s
15 community colleges. HACC offers over 100
career and transfer associate degree, certificate and
diploma programs to approximately 17,000
students. Also, the College serves students at its
Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and
York campuses; through virtual learning; and via
workforce development and continuing education
training. For more information on how HACC is
uniquely YOURS, visit hacc.edu. Also, follow us
on Twitter (@HACC_info), like us on Facebook
(Facebook.com/HACC64) and use #HACCNews.

HACC was founded in 1964 as one of the first community

colleges in Pennsylvania. Over the past 50 years, the
College has expanded to include five beautiful campus
locations and a robust Virtual Learning program.