Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
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General Institutional Information
Accreditation and Approvals
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Program offerings are authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission granted approval of an authorization to operate at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center for the Master of Science in Learning Technologies and Master of Science in Information Systems Engineering and Management degree programs.
Approved to participate in the federal Title IV, HEA student assistance programs by the U.S. Department of Education.
Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for veterans and eligible dependents to obtain education benefits through the Veteran’s Administration (VA).
Approved by the Veterans Administration to participate in the "Yellow Ribbon" program.
Approved by the Department of Homeland Security – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (DHS-USICE) as an eligible institution for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) to enroll foreign students.
An articulation agreement with another institution of higher education permits students enrolled in certain associate degree programs to transfer credits seamlessly into specific degree programs at the university. The university has an articulation agreement with the following institution:
Harrisburg Area Community College, Community College of Baltimore County and Lehigh Carbon Community College
Additional articulation agreements are being pursued with various institutions of higher education.
The University has an articulation agreement with the following institution: Dover Area School District with respective courses in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
A consortium agreement with another institution of higher education allows a student to remain enrolled at the university while also taking credits at the visiting institution. The university has a consortium agreement for certain nanobiotechnology courses with the following institution:
The Pennsylvania State University – University Park Campus
and, the University has a consortium agreement for certain computer science courses with the following institution: Saint Francis University
Educational Programs
Please see pages 50-100 (undergraduate programs) or 164-173(graduate programs) using the Catalog link.
Faculty
Please see pages 193-194 of the Catalog.
Transfer of Credit Policy
Please see pages 37-38 of the Catalog.
Textbook Information
Textbook information is available at www.NEEBO.com/PSU. All textbook information is distributed to students at the time of registration on the course schedule.
Price of Attendance
The tuition rate is $11,250 per semester for full-time enrollment (12 -16 semester hours) during the 2011-2012 academic year. Accordingly, the total tuition for two semesters is $22,500.
The 2011-2012 per credit hour tuition rate is $950 per semester hour for undergraduate students. The credit hour rate applies to a student registered for less than 12 credits in a semester and a student who registers for greater than 16 semester hours in a term.
The tuition rate is $9,750 per semester for full-time graduate enrollment (9-12 semester hours) during the 2011-2012 academic year. Accordingly, the total tuition for two semesters is $19,500.
The approved 2011-2012 per credit hour tuition rate remains at $716 per semester hour for graduate students. The credit hour rate applies to a student registered for less than 9 credits in a semester hours in a term.
Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Aid
Please see pages 20 & 21 of the Catalog.
Net Price Calculator
http://www.harrisburgu.edu/NetPrice/npcalc.htm
Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
The university building is accessible for persons with physical disabilities. Enhanced listening devices are available for the hearing-impaired. There are no other special accommodations or on-site services for students with other types of disabilities.
Copyright Infringement Policy
Please see the Student Handbook.
Computer Use and Peer-to-Peer File Sharing
Please see the Student Handbook.
Student Diversity
The university is an urban institution that has a significant minority population.
Student Activities
Activities are scheduled throughout each semester, such as movie nights, dinner functions, and Harrisburg Young Professionals meetings. The university also has a diversity club that has quarterly activities.
Career and Job Placement Services
Career and job placement assistance is coordinated by the Office of Student Services with Arcus, Inc., a private employment placement firm.
Student Financial Assistance
Federal, State and Institutional Financial Aid Program
Please see pages 23-25 of the Catalog.
Federal Student Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
Please see the Student Handbook.
Student Loan Information – Initial Loan Counseling and Exit Counseling
Please refer to the federal Direct Loan website at www.studentloans.gov
Health & Safety
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
Please see the Student Handbook.
Vaccination Policy
The university does not require any specialized vaccinations. The student and parent are asked to self-certify that vaccinations required by state law for attendance in grades K-12 have been met.
Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics
Please see the Student Handbook.
Student Outcomes
Retention Rate
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
Graduation Rate
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
Transfer-Out Rate
The transfer-out rate for 2008-2009 is 12%.
Job Placement for Graduates
Job placement assistance is available and coordinated by the Office of Student Services.
Job Placement Rate for Graduates
The job placement rate for all graduated students from 2006-2010 is 92%.
Graduate Student (M.S. degree) Job Placement Rate
The job placement rate for all MS degree graduated students from 2006-2010 is 100%.
Voter Registration
Pennsylvania voter registration information is available at www.votespa.com