Hastings College is a small college with a beautiful campus and friendly environment. The students and faculty are driven and always helpful. With it's capacity to help you develop a personalized degree and Liberal Arts Program, you really can pursue your passion.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Plan ahead. There are many classes to choose from outside of your majors and minors that are worth taking. And taking the time to get involve in campus activities makes your stay more enjoyable.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The classes here can be tough, but once you find your groove it works out. The professors are more than willing to help you if you have questions, too.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms can get a little rowdy in the various lounges, but the floors have group activities that are a blast. Just get involved!
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There is a wide variety of food to eat at the Student Union. Along with regularly served meals, there are salad bars, a make your own sandwich counter, and ice creme. The food is delicious.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
HC does weekends often shows a movie on the lawn, dances, kick-ball tournaments, and much more. If you want to get off campus, the local YMCA and Champions (now part of the YMCA) and downtown area are full of different activities like go-karting, bowling, and concerts at the Blue Moon.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
New Student Days, the Melody Round Up parade for Homecoming, and stand cheers for the games are some of our more well known traditions, but we also have an annual health and fitness day and sing our Alma Mater after our football victories.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Because of our various facilities and majoring opportunities, Hastings College is open to everyone: athletes, musicians, computer wises, student leaders, actors/actresses, as well as your basic branches - math, English, and Science.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
You can choose to join the various clubs on campus - such as the Student Senate, The Communications Group (our Collegian, webpage design, radio and television hosts), the band and choir ensembles, the Religious and Political Organizations, and our Campus Conservative. If there is a club you would like to join but doesn't exist you can even start your own.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are over a dozen Greek organizations to choose from, all of which are involve in the community and host their own activities.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Safety is a priority at the college. One of our safety tools is the FOB (an electronic key) that allows you into your dorm building and grants access to different locations on campus.
Hastings College is a small college with a beautiful campus and friendly environment. The students and faculty are driven and always helpful. With it's capacity to help you develop a personalized degree and Liberal Arts Program, you really can pursue your passion.
Plan ahead. There are many classes to choose from outside of your majors and minors that are worth taking. And taking the time to get involve in campus activities makes your stay more enjoyable.
The classes here can be tough, but once you find your groove it works out. The professors are more than willing to help you if you have questions, too.
The dorms can get a little rowdy in the various lounges, but the floors have group activities that are a blast. Just get involved!
There is a wide variety of food to eat at the Student Union. Along with regularly served meals, there are salad bars, a make your own sandwich counter, and ice creme. The food is delicious.
HC does weekends often shows a movie on the lawn, dances, kick-ball tournaments, and much more. If you want to get off campus, the local YMCA and Champions (now part of the YMCA) and downtown area are full of different activities like go-karting, bowling, and concerts at the Blue Moon.
New Student Days, the Melody Round Up parade for Homecoming, and stand cheers for the games are some of our more well known traditions, but we also have an annual health and fitness day and sing our Alma Mater after our football victories.
Because of our various facilities and majoring opportunities, Hastings College is open to everyone: athletes, musicians, computer wises, student leaders, actors/actresses, as well as your basic branches - math, English, and Science.
You can choose to join the various clubs on campus - such as the Student Senate, The Communications Group (our Collegian, webpage design, radio and television hosts), the band and choir ensembles, the Religious and Political Organizations, and our Campus Conservative. If there is a club you would like to join but doesn't exist you can even start your own.
There are over a dozen Greek organizations to choose from, all of which are involve in the community and host their own activities.
Safety is a priority at the college. One of our safety tools is the FOB (an electronic key) that allows you into your dorm building and grants access to different locations on campus.