Student Life

There's plenty to do and to see in Harrisburg. Our location in the dynamic Harrisburg connects you to a diverse and exciting community that we think you will love to call home. Money Magazine rates Harrisburg as one of the nation’s top “Up and Coming Cities” and the area is ranked 12th in the “Best Places to Live” category by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. Harrisburg was named to Relocate-America's "100 Top Places to Live" and MSN ranks the mid-state third in its annual rankings of most affordable housing markets. You can see all the places to visit, things to do, and exciting happenings on our “city campus” by clicking the website www.Spotobe.com.  With so much going on, it’ll be hard not to over-schedule yourself.

There's plenty to do and to see in Harrisburg. Our location in the dynamic Harrisburg connects you to a diverse and exciting community that we think you will love to call home. Money Magazine rates Harrisburg as one of the nation’s top “Up and Coming Cities” and the area is ranked 12th in the “Best Places to Live” category by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Harrisburg was named to Relocate-America's 100 Top Places to Live.

Strawberry Square Mall and the numerous retail stores surround the University. The Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts provides auditorium space and numerous cultural events. Restaurant Row and City Island provide countless dining, shopping, sporting and socializing events. The scenic nature areas along the nearby Susquehanna River offer a relaxing escape from classes and are the site for local concerts, art festivals, and shows. You can also tour Harrisburg’s many historic museums, workout at the local fitness clubs, visit the theatres or take in a minor league baseball game. Our location puts you close to hockey arenas, ski resorts and amusement parks, too.

We invite you to take in everything Harrisburg has to offer:

• Go to a minor league baseball game or visit the theatre.
• Shop, dine, socialize or play downtown along hip “Restaurant Row.”
• Enjoy the scenic and restful natural areas along the Susquehanna River.
• Meet friends at trendy dance clubs and restaurants.
• Tour the latest science exhibits at the Whitaker Center…or the historic State Museum.
• Check out these links to other downtown activities.

Community Groups & Harrisburg Young Professionals

Many social and professional opportunities arise from our partnerships with various civic groups in the area, including the Harrisburg Young Professionals (HYP). HYP is a group of young, active, civic-minded professionals who create events and programs that make Harrisburg a great place to live, work, play, and shop. HYP is an influential group in Harrisburg, and they coordinate community projects as well as many different kinds of social activities.  Our students get a free membership with HYP and a HYP Passport, which provides students discounts at area restaurants and businesses.

Questions? Contact the Admissions Office at 717.901.5101 or email Connect@HarrisburgU.net