Harrisburg University Launches First Year in Philadelphia Program

April 16, 2013 - PRLog -- Students accepted to Harrisburg University of Science & Technology may now begin their college education in Philadelphia. The University will be offering the entire first-year curriculum in Philadelphia at Independence Mall in the historic Bourse building, home to Hussian School of Art.

All bachelor’s degree programs may be started in Philadelphia and seamlessly transition to the Harrisburg campus after the student’s first year to complete the 4 year degree. Students majoring in New Media Design & Production* may complete their entire program in Philadelphia if they so choose.

Students participating in the First Year in Philly program are considered fully matriculated students of Harrisburg University of Science & Technology. The same policies and procedures outlined in the University Catalog apply to students studying at this location.

There are no additional fees for students attending the First Year in Philly. The tuition structure is the same for both campuses. Students are eligible for all traditional sources of financial aid; scholarships, grants and loans. Housing is not provided in Philadelphia.

Students interested in taking part in the First Year in Philly program may contact the Admissions Office at Admissions@HarrisburgU.edu or 717.901.5101.

Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Harrisburg University is a private, not-for-profit university offering undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in science, technology, and math fields. For more information on the University's affordable market-aligned programs, call 717.901.5146 or email, Connect@HarrisburgU.edu