Hilbert College offers the college experience in a small package. It's great if you're coming from a small/large high school. Everyone is friendly and willing to help if you need assistance.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Don't let the size of Hilbert fool you. It may be small, but it can still give you the real college experience. Hilbert has qualified teachers, and amazing staff. Because it is small, the teachers are able to get to know on a personal level. So they will know if you are struggling, and they can offer some assistance.
The students at Hilbert are also great people. They are friendly, and helpful. If you are lost and don't know where to go on campus, all you have to do is stop someone and ask them, they will be more than happy to help!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The classes can be challenging at times; but the professors are always there if you need additional help. They have office hours, and you can make appointments.
The professors are also very understandable if you are an athlete. Being a college athlete means that you might miss class for a game every now-and-then. The professors will understand if you give them notice in advance; and the will usually let you make up the work that you missed. They also are very understanding if you need to miss class for any other viable reason.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms are amazing! They are much larger than most college dorms, which is always a plus. Hilbert has two dorm buildings: Trinity Hall and St. Joes, and four apartment buildings: Leo, Katherine, Agnes, and Rufino. Trinity usually houses freshmen and some upperclassmen. It has three floors with four washers and dryers on each floor. The washers and dryers are free of charge, and available at any time. Trinity also has an accessible basement that contains a computer lab, game room, and two locker rooms for the athletic teams. St. Joes houses sophomores and juniors. It has two floors with four washers and dryers on each floor. They too are free of charge and accessible at any time. St. Joes also has a kitchen on the second floor along with a game room. On the first floor, St. Joes has a counseling center, nurse's office, lounging center, and computers. Microwaves are not allowed in any of the rooms in either Trinity or St. Joes; however there are microwaves on each floor of both buildings. The apartments are based on credits; and there are four apartments in each building. Rufino is a 21-over apartment building; meaning only people 21 and older can live in them. Each apartment building has two floors and two washers and dryers. Each resident hall has Wi-Fi, heating, and fire exits.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The dining hall is open for three meals a day. The food is prepared daily and fresh. It is all-you-can-eat once you sign in, and is usually served in a timely fashion. The dining hall also has a salad bar that has fresh vegetables, pasta salads, and fresh fruits everyday. Just recently, the dining hall has added a pasta bar; where you can order custom pasta whenever you please.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
I play soccer, and the Hafner Center is open late. A lot of students will go there to play basketball, soccer, or workout. The are in the process of adding an athlete's lounge to the Hafner to make it more enjoyable for the athletes. However, the gym is still open for all Hilbert students.
Occasionally, Resident's Life or SGA will put on an event for the students. Some events are Country Night, Open Mic Night, and Dances. A lot of students attend these events and they are usually a lot of fun. The clubs and organizations on campus try to have an event at least once a month.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Hilbert College is a bit pricey because it is a private school. It is worth it though. Hilbert has brought me many new friends in the past two years I have been here. The advisors make scheduling easy, and the professors are approachable. It may not be the biggest college there is, but it's perfect for any student who wants the college experience.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Hilbert College has a Quad Party every year. It is basically a huge party that the entire campus gets involved in. There are carnival rides and games, and food everywhere! It is a ton of fun, and a great way to relax before finals week of second semester.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Hilbert College is great for students who are coming from a small town. If you aren't used to big class sizes, Hilbert is a great place to start your college career.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are a lot of clubs to choose from at Hilbert. And if there isn't a club that you want, it's easy to try and start one up. All you have to do is get members, and then go to the Hilbert College SGA for more assistance.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The campus safety at Hilbert is like every other campus safety. They take their jobs seriously. They are there when you need them, and always willing to unlock your dorm if needed.
Hilbert College offers the college experience in a small package. It's great if you're coming from a small/large high school. Everyone is friendly and willing to help if you need assistance.
Don't let the size of Hilbert fool you. It may be small, but it can still give you the real college experience. Hilbert has qualified teachers, and amazing staff. Because it is small, the teachers are able to get to know on a personal level. So they will know if you are struggling, and they can offer some assistance. The students at Hilbert are also great people. They are friendly, and helpful. If you are lost and don't know where to go on campus, all you have to do is stop someone and ask them, they will be more than happy to help!
The classes can be challenging at times; but the professors are always there if you need additional help. They have office hours, and you can make appointments. The professors are also very understandable if you are an athlete. Being a college athlete means that you might miss class for a game every now-and-then. The professors will understand if you give them notice in advance; and the will usually let you make up the work that you missed. They also are very understanding if you need to miss class for any other viable reason.
The dorms are amazing! They are much larger than most college dorms, which is always a plus. Hilbert has two dorm buildings: Trinity Hall and St. Joes, and four apartment buildings: Leo, Katherine, Agnes, and Rufino. Trinity usually houses freshmen and some upperclassmen. It has three floors with four washers and dryers on each floor. The washers and dryers are free of charge, and available at any time. Trinity also has an accessible basement that contains a computer lab, game room, and two locker rooms for the athletic teams. St. Joes houses sophomores and juniors. It has two floors with four washers and dryers on each floor. They too are free of charge and accessible at any time. St. Joes also has a kitchen on the second floor along with a game room. On the first floor, St. Joes has a counseling center, nurse's office, lounging center, and computers. Microwaves are not allowed in any of the rooms in either Trinity or St. Joes; however there are microwaves on each floor of both buildings. The apartments are based on credits; and there are four apartments in each building. Rufino is a 21-over apartment building; meaning only people 21 and older can live in them. Each apartment building has two floors and two washers and dryers. Each resident hall has Wi-Fi, heating, and fire exits.
The dining hall is open for three meals a day. The food is prepared daily and fresh. It is all-you-can-eat once you sign in, and is usually served in a timely fashion. The dining hall also has a salad bar that has fresh vegetables, pasta salads, and fresh fruits everyday. Just recently, the dining hall has added a pasta bar; where you can order custom pasta whenever you please.
I play soccer, and the Hafner Center is open late. A lot of students will go there to play basketball, soccer, or workout. The are in the process of adding an athlete's lounge to the Hafner to make it more enjoyable for the athletes. However, the gym is still open for all Hilbert students. Occasionally, Resident's Life or SGA will put on an event for the students. Some events are Country Night, Open Mic Night, and Dances. A lot of students attend these events and they are usually a lot of fun. The clubs and organizations on campus try to have an event at least once a month.
Hilbert College is a bit pricey because it is a private school. It is worth it though. Hilbert has brought me many new friends in the past two years I have been here. The advisors make scheduling easy, and the professors are approachable. It may not be the biggest college there is, but it's perfect for any student who wants the college experience.
Hilbert College has a Quad Party every year. It is basically a huge party that the entire campus gets involved in. There are carnival rides and games, and food everywhere! It is a ton of fun, and a great way to relax before finals week of second semester.
Hilbert College is great for students who are coming from a small town. If you aren't used to big class sizes, Hilbert is a great place to start your college career.
There are a lot of clubs to choose from at Hilbert. And if there isn't a club that you want, it's easy to try and start one up. All you have to do is get members, and then go to the Hilbert College SGA for more assistance.
The campus safety at Hilbert is like every other campus safety. They take their jobs seriously. They are there when you need them, and always willing to unlock your dorm if needed.