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There is so much that is great about Harrisburg University. It is hard to choose what is the best reason to attend college here. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is the right place to discover your passion and connect to your future. HU offers affordable private education with state-of-the-art academic resources, engaging faculty who help you find internships and provide mentoring that connects your education to your career. You will not believe the things our students are achieving! Imagine the great things you will accomplish with the resources of Harrisburg University behind you. The Harrisburg University of Science and Technology offers innovative academic and research programs in science and technology that respond to local and global needs. The institution fosters a diverse community of learners. It provides access and support to students who want to pursue a science and technology career and support business creation and economic development. Founded to address the need of Pennsylvania’s Capital Region for increased educational opportunities in applied science and technology-related fields, the vision of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is to provide academic programs at undergraduate and graduate levels for a diversity of learners, using student-centered, technologically advanced, and experiential learning designs that emphasize student success, with a sharp focus on specific interdisciplinary competencies and strong linkages to career development. The desired outcome is the emergence of well-qualified, technically expert graduates whose understanding of applied science and technology-related fields is honed by direct industry experience and rounded by a sound, cross-disciplinary liberal education. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is all about delivering the very best private education at a cost you can afford. That is why this year, we have frozen tuition. While other colleges are raising costs, we are holding firm, keeping HU one of the lowest private university tuitions in the entire state. But offering an affordable price is only part of what Harrisburg University does to make attending college here financially attractive. A full 100%of, our undergraduate student body receives financial aid. We offer merit scholarships up to full tuition merit and need-based grants up to full tuition privately funded scholarships, low-interest federal loans, and work-study opportunities that allow you to earn money while you go to college. The goal of learning at Harrisburg University is to obtain the relevant knowledge, competence, and experiences to be best prepared for an enriching career. Learning is, therefore, a multi-faceted activity that occurs throughout. Across the college experience, it integrates academic learning (acquiring and applying new knowledge) and student development (learning about oneself). Competency-based learning outcomes with intentionally designed programs to be engaging, integrative, and experiential are emphasized. Harrisburg University’s model for the assessment of student learning is structured to support learning goals. The goals of the programs and courses are clearly defined and are relevant to the mission of the University. Course syllabi establish specific learning objectives, articulate the instructor’s expectation of the student, and outline the standards against which the student’s learning will be measured. Learning assessment of coursework and experiential learning is creative. It goes beyond instructor-driven evaluation through examinations and papers in most cases and is done both inside and outside the classroom by faculty, business, and academic professionals. Further, student learning around each of the University competencies is a focus of assessment activities. Student learning assessment is anchored in the use of ePortfolios throughout the student’s program of study. The University is committed to improving its program offerings by comparing student assessment outcomes to the program and course goals. All Harrisburg University students – regardless of major – complete an internship of at least 135 hours in their field. This is a real-world experience that is highly valued by future employers. It can make a difference in whether YOU get the job or the other guy. Plus, every student completes two projects that give hands-on, real-world experience working in the field. When an employer asks if you can do the job, you will be able to say, “here is the proof!” The goal of learning at Harrisburg University is for students to obtain the relevant knowledge, competence, and experiences to prepare for an enriching career. We offer a well-rounded education that includes specialized expertise in your field of study and significant career-oriented components. Hence, you graduate with experiences that make you more prepared and competitive in your career and life. It begins with a foundation in general education courses to create competencies in areas such as critical thinking and problem solving, effective communication, understanding global and societal issues, and quantitative reasoning. The development of Specialized expertise in your major follows so you gain competencies such as technology applications, teamwork and collaboration, and management and economics of technologies. We add Experiential components to your education that bring the world of work into the classroom. The world of work becomes the classroom through our mentors, capstone projects, case studies, internships, and corporate faculty. And, regardless of your major, you graduate having demonstrated mastery of eight core competencies that employers and community leaders desire. Hence, you possess the skills necessary to enjoy a long-term career. View full university

A comprehensive undergraduate college and graduate school located eight miles east of Harrisburg, Penn State Harrisburg brings nationally accredited academic programs, award-winning faculty, and the resources of a world-class research university to Pennsylvania's Capital Region. A diverse and vibrant community, Penn State Harrisburg students, faculty, and staff come from 30 U.S. states and 40 countries. Penn State Harrisburg will be distinguished by educational excellence, innovative research, commitment to diversity, and strategic partnerships that support community building and increased access to Education. These strengths will enable us to prepare our students to lead positive and sustainable change as ethical citizens. The mission of Penn State Harrisburg is to provide an integrated and responsive approach to Education that benefits society. Our comprehensive offerings of rigorous undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and continuing education programs broaden accessibility and produce knowledgeable and skilled graduates. Our dynamic array of extra and co-curricular activities enhances learning beyond the classroom, engages students in our community, and facilitates inclusiveness and diversity. Our world-class intellectual and creative pursuits broaden our knowledge, enhance the value of teaching and learning, and promote academic excellence. Our collective dedication to innovation, applied problem solving, and critical thinking drives our Education, research, and service mission. As the largest and most comprehensive of the University's Commonwealth Campuses, we strive to achieve national and international standing in academic quality and impact society's progress. At Penn State Harrisburg, you will find a vibrant and supportive college environment with nationally-accredited academic programs, award-winning faculty, and the resources of a world-class research university. Penn State Harrisburg offers more than 65 undergraduate and graduate programs and many opportunities to expand learning beyond the classroom, including conducting research, joining honors programs, completing internships, and more. A comprehensive college, Penn State Harrisburg, enrolls more than 5,000 students and offers more than 65 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs and the first two years of study, leading to more than 160 majors offered throughout Penn State. The college serves students from all Penn State campuses and those from community colleges and other accredited institutions at the transfer level. Penn State's tuition and fees vary by campus, credit hours completed, program and residency – the student tuition calculators, provide specific tuition rates for individual students. Conducting research can provide students with a better understanding of their field and hands-on experience with real-world applications. Penn State Harrisburg offers undergraduate and graduate students with numerous research opportunities. From NCAA Division III athletics to student government to Penn State's renowned THON, Penn State Harrisburg offers students many opportunities to grow outside of the classroom, including nearly 90 clubs and organizations, intramural sports, and community service activities. We also provide a range of programs, services, and staff members focused on student health and safety, academic success, residential life, leadership development, and more. The Career Services Office provides resources for students, alumni, and employers. Students will find numerous career-related, web-based tools that provide access to full and part-time employment opportunities, co-ops, and internships. The office also assists Penn State Harrisburg alumni with career planning, and job hunting and aids employers recruit new employees. Each year, Penn State Harrisburg becomes the home of hundreds of international students from several dozen different countries. The Office of International Student Support Services (ISSS) houses the International Student Advisers. It provides support services for international students in matters relating to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) paperwork, social, and cultural issues. Continuing Education offers programs in various deliverables for topics relevant to business, engineering, Education, environmental, healthcare, and more. We offer programs in various in half and full-day sessions, including workshops, seminars, webinars, and hybrid learning options. Penn State Harrisburg Continuing Education is your local resource to the expansive knowledge available through Penn State. Our faculty are world-renown, working with your organization to identify performance gaps that can be addressed through Education and training. Continuing Education provides a wide variety of opportunities to earn credits towards your goal of earning a degree. We cater to working adults challenged by juggling work, family, and pursuing their Education. At Penn State Harrisburg Continuing Education, we pride ourselves on making available the resources proven to help adult learners successfully meet their educational goals. Penn State Harrisburg offers two honors programs for highly motivated students to achieve academic excellence and wants more out of their college education. The two programs are the Capital College Honors Program and the University's Schreyer Honors College. Both programs provide students with special honors courses in various disciplines, supervised research opportunities, and support for international travel and study abroad. The Honors Programs aim to build a learning community that provides a unique learning experience for motivated students. The Honors Programs at Penn State Harrisburg are a learning community of students who have demonstrated a commitment to learning and distinguished themselves through high academic achievement in various academic programs. View full university

At Harrisburg Academy, we view education as a fantastic journey of self-discovery and challenges not only met but surpassed. Our students, preschool through high school, are well-rounded scholars and artists, talented athletes and musicians, and globally-minded philanthropists. They all benefit from the advantages of a small learning community every day -- and the advantages are many. The Academy is the Harrisburg area's flagship independent school and is widely considered the best private school in Central Pennsylvania. We partner with families who value education as a priority in their family setting, seek an institution that encourages deep, authentic learning, and desire an alternative to public and religious school offerings for their child. Our families appreciate the right partnership in learning between student, teacher, and parent thanks to small class sizes. Our student body currently draws from 27 school districts and six counties in the Midstate, representing families of all socioeconomic, racial, religious, and geographic backgrounds. With a strong, college preparatory-focused liberal arts program, we provide a rigorous core curriculum of "reading, writing, and arithmetic," science, the arts, and technology. However, we also incorporate 21st-century learning strategies and innovation into our students' experience. Our institution maybe 234 years old, but we operate as a forward-thinking school of the future. Education is a personal learning journey at the Academy – a journey that is challenging and nurturing at the same time. Our public school colleagues must focus on enabling a group of children to meet an established set of standards determined to be "proficient." On the contrary, as a small school community, the Academy can maximize our families benefit from being small. Most importantly, our faculty and staff know each child, focus on educating the "whole child" through the liberal arts, effectively partner with students and their parents, and achieve an environment that supports deep, meaningful learning with a globally-minded perspective. Our school may be physically located in Central Pennsylvania, but our community's reach extends across the globe. At the Academy, we define global education as the study and discovery of worldwide culture and philosophy, including the subject areas of art, science, music, and history. This approach instills lifelong learning skills and stimulates a desire and enthusiasm to ask questions and to seek new knowledge from a global perspective. One way our emphasis on global education is demonstrated is through our success with the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and the introduction of the IB Scholarship for Summer Study for our high school-aged students. This global perspective is also evident in our student population (including 157 international students from 28 countries since 1989!), our curriculum, and our global outreach. The Academy's numerous unique advantages inspire children in a fundamentally different way to grow, think critically, and treat one another in a caring manner. Our faculty provides dynamic, collaborative learning opportunities that promote discovery, creativity, and innovation while providing the one-on-one attention necessary to ensure each student's success. At the center of the Academy, the experience is its parent-school partnership. We partner consistently with every family in our diverse and globalized Academy community. The student outcomes we measure demonstrate the success of our approach. Our students learn and grow as we ignite a passion for learning that enables them to reach their full potential, develop a strong sense of integrity, and seek to better our local and global communities. Perhaps the greatest testament to our parent-school partnership is our alumni. They live proof of the power of the educational journey that is Harrisburg Academy and its countless advantages experienced through their connection with our school. Although our alumni have since left our campus, they carry the Academy's spirit and its essence at their core, across the globe, in all they do. Our graduates are remarkable people, in part, because of the Academy's role in their growth. View full school