Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology - Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology

Harrisburg University of Science & Technology is a four-year private non-profit university in Pennsylvania's capital, Harrisburg. The school was founded in 2001, opened its doors in 2005, and first accredited in 2009. As of September 1, 2016, the University has 500 undergraduate, 3,600 graduate students and 150 full-time faculty and staff.

Academics and student life

Harrisburg University has 7 undergraduate and 5 graduate programs in science and technology related disciplines. The university follows a trimester system.

The University partners with many local civic organizations for student clubs and activities, such as the Harrisburg Young Professionals (HYP). HU students receive free membership in the organization, which involves students in various community programs.

The university only has 1 academic building. Although the school does not have a cafeteria, students in the apartment housing have complete kitchens in each room. Many often eat at Strawberry Square, a food court and shopping area located close by the school. The university's academic center along with housing are all located in urban downtown Harrisburg. The university is within walking distance of the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, which provides numerous cultural events for students.

Accreditation

Harrisburg University is accredited by the Middle States Commission of Higher Education.

Criticism

An aggregated source of criticism was watchinghu.com [1], which was run by the husband of a former professor of Harrisburg University. Along with this, Harrisburg University had faced a financial crisis, and problems with retaining accreditation.

References

External links

• Official website