Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg Area Community College is on a 212-acre campus in an urban setting in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. There are many activities and organizations for Harrisburg Area Community College students to participate in – theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Harrisburg Area Community College does not have fraternities or sororities.

Harrisburg Area Community College has a thriving Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Harrisburg Area Community College include Phi Theta Kappa, African-American Student Association, Mosiaco Club and Fourth Estate.

Does Harrisburg Area Community College Offer Student Housing?

Harrisburg Area Community College does not offer housing.

All Harrisburg Area Community College students live off campus First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.Harrisburg Area Community College does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

Harrisburg Area Community College Athletics

At Harrisburg Area Community College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the unversity, funding, and compention level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Harrisburg Area Community College:

Is Harrisburg Area Community College Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Harrisburg Area Community College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Harrisburg Area Community College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Harrisburg Area Community College offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Plan a Visit to Harrisburg Area Community College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit to Harrisburg Area Community College, take Interstate 81 to Harrisburg, PA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Harrisburg International airport.

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