Student Life @ HU
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Our location in dynamic downtown Harrisburg connects you to a diverse and exciting community that we think you will love to call home.
Recreation
Strawberry Square is the student center. 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.
Student Clubs and Organizations
You can participate in clubs or activities or create your own organizations and events. Indulge your interests, meet other students and get involved. Your fellow students are a resource for the surrounding community through volunteerism, involvement in social and cultural programs, and civic leadership.
Harrisburg Young Professionals
Our students get a free membership with Harrisburg Young Professionals. You receive a HYP Passport, which gives you discounts at your favorite places. And, 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.
Fitness U and You
University students can make use of the variety of recreational facilities and programs at Fitness U for $50 per semester. Fitness U is a full service fitness center, with the entrance located on the second level of Strawberry Square, adjacent to the food court. The club services include the latest cardiovascular equipment, circuit training, cutting edge group fitness classes, and clean locker rooms with personal showers, saunas, and towel service.
Call 717.901.5101 or click to schedule a visit or apply!