The Student Experience

HACC combines vibrant student programming with a practical, flexible academic experience built to suit your needs. Our more than 12,800 degree-seeking students and more than 2,500 workforce development students across five campuses come from many different backgrounds, with varied goals and aspirations for their time at HACC. Whether you’re about to graduate high school, looking to make a career switch, or continuing your education after a break, explore testimonials of current students and alumni to learn about all the ways HACC can serve as the next step in your journey.

 

Alumni

“Thousands of local residents have attended HACC, and many have gone on to jobs leading to better lives.” 

Meet Michael: Proud to be a HACC Grad

Alumni

“It reminded me that it’s never too late to grow, and that with the right support, big changes are absolutely achievable.”

Meet Aram: Making a Career Change

Student

“HACC was the most affordable and enhanced college that gave me the opportunity to gain another career path in healthcare.”

Meet Christina: Trusting the Process and Serving Her Community

Student

“HACC is a huge family network like no other.”

Meet Timothy: Learning for Life

Student

“I didn’t have any worries because HACC sent me all the information I needed to make an informed choice.”

Meet Amanda: Changing Her Life for Her Children

Student

“[My son] would not want me to stop… and so I pressed on, and here I am…”

Meet Audrey: Achieving Her Dreams at HACC

Alumni

“Every time I walk out of class, there will be a party or some kind of awesome event going on, and it definitely brightens up the mood of being at college.”

Meet Jeffrey: First-Generation Police Science Student

Alumni

“HACC has several resources for people who may be struggling to find ways to go back to school and manage their jobs and lives.”

Meet Tamara: Overcame Hardships to Earn Her Degree

Alumni

“HACC offers great instruction and allows you to manage your own time and pace of your degree.”

Meet Joshua: Engineered His Success

Student

“One thing that I don't think people know about HACC is that all the professors are genuinely here to help us students out no matter what the color of our skin is.”

Meet Paul: Faculty Helped Put Him at Ease

Student

“I’m trying to push myself to succeed and try my very best.”

Meet Bailey: Striving to Succeed Through Art

Student

“Progress is never linear, but little by little I became a woman and mother that I could be proud of.”

Meet Michelle: Taking Non-Linear Journeys

Alumni

“HACC provided me an opportunity to become a better version of myself, exceed expectations, leave my mark on planet Earth and add more to my legacy.”

Meet Ethan Poetic: Resiliency in Action

Student

“HACC was a highly recommended and close school for me to receive my emergency medical technician certification.”

Meet Aidan: Getting Ahead

Student

“HACC has made me feel like accomplishing something, no matter how long the process may take.”

Meet Devin: Overcoming Roadblocks to Move Forward

Student

“I wanted to accomplish my set goal so the end result would be my testimony.”

Meet Verna: Facing Tests for Her Testimony

Alumni

“I am thankful that I am able to give back to so many students and hopefully make a positive impact on their lives.”

Meet Jennifer: Alumna Returns to HACC to Educate Students

Student

“I have never been more successful than I am here.”

Meet Kayla: First-Generation Student Finds Her Path Student

Alumni

“HACC has awesome professors. Professors that know who you are, know that you’re a busy person, and they work with you.”

 

Meet Diwash: Balanced High School and College

Student

“HACC is enriched with a very welcoming environment and faculty members that anyone can count on.”

Meet Tsighereda: First-Generation Student Realizing Her Dream

Alumni

“HACC gave me the foundation to begin a career in culinary arts.”

Meet Thomas Long: Savoring Success

Student

“I chose HACC because it was a great school that allowed me the flexibility and time to take care of my family and attend the classes that I needed.”

Meet Elijah: Training to be a First Responder

Alumni

“Believe in yourself, set your standards high and watch as you shatter expectations and exceed your own goals.”

Meet La-Kita: Helping Women Discover Their Purpose

Student

“I’ve been able to continue pursuing my dream career while maintaining a work, life and school balance.”

Meet Lindsey: Dedicated to Helping Veterans

Alumni

“At bigger colleges, you feel more like a number than a student.”

Meet Stevens: Scholarship Helped Him Focus on School

Alumni

“The student services HACC offers are wonderful, and the faculty is welcoming and willing to help every single student succeed.”

Meet Jordyn: Developed Amazing Friendships at HACC

Alumni

"HACC has made my life better because it gives me the motivation to work for my education."

Meet Katherine: Motivated to Reach Her Goals

Student

"HACC is a fast-paced environment. You get out what you put in."

Meet Stephen: Becoming His Best at HACC

Student

“I'm receiving a top-notch education, and I feel smarter already. I’m envisioning my future, and it looks beautiful!”

Meet Amber: Ready for a Beautiful Future

Alumni

“You have to see it to believe it at HACC!”

Meet Richard: Found a Second Chance at HACC

Alumni

"From the moment I stepped on campus, I felt welcomed by a supportive community of peers, advisors and instructors."

Meet Chanraksmey: First-Generation Student Finds Success at HACC

Student

“HACC has made my life better by providing an amazing education and the opportunity to study in a country with numerous possibilities.”

Meet Maira: Pursuing a Career in Orthodontics

Student

“HACC opened a door, one through which I walked and saw a chance to succeed as an individual in a renowned country like the U.S.”

Meet Melissa: Always Dreamed of Attending HACC

Student

"I already feel twice as motivated to study as I did in high school."

Meet Melanie: Family Inspired Her to Attend HACC, Pursue Medical Career

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