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about:
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| Is
there an application deadline? |
No,
but we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. |
| How
long does it take to process an application and
when will the acceptance letter be mailed? |
An
acceptance letter will typically be sent out 5 -
7 days after all necessary documents are received. |
| Is
an application fee required and if so, how much? |
There
is a $50 non-refundable application fee. |
| What
is the average fall enrollment? |
Around
2,400 |
| What
credentials must be submitted to properly file an
application? |
FRESHMEN
- copy of high school transcript, ACT or SAT score,
application and fee, and letters of recommendation
(Level II, III, IV Admission)
TRANSFERS (less than 24 hours) - ACT or SAT scores
and high school transcript required
TRANSFERS (24+ hours) - final
copy of all college transcripts, application,
and fee |
| Does
the college require a minimum SAT/ACT for admission? |
Yes.
Admission without restriction requires an ACT of
20 or an SAT of 1390 (New SAT with writing). |
| Is
an interview, references, or essay required for
admissions? |
Students
who do not meet our regular Level
I Admission are required to submit 3 letters
of recommendation. |
| Must
a physical examination be submitted prior to admission? |
No |
| Must
a prescribed curriculum be completed in high school? |
YES:
• English - 3 units
• Science - 2 units
• Math - 2 units
• Social Sciences - 2 units
• Electives - 7 units |
| Are
high school honors courses weighed in favor of the
grade point average and what is the minimum GPA
required? |
No,
courses are not weighed in favor of GPA and you
must have acceptable grades and SAT/ACT scores for
admission. |
| Will
the college accept the General Education Diploma? |
Yes,
with a score of 450 or better. |
| Will
the college honor a home study program or diploma
from an unaccredited private high school? |
Yes
, Click Here to view admission requirements. (although, a GED is required
if you plan to apply for Financial Aid; SAT based
on new SAT with writing.) |
| How will the college
evaluate or use two or more sets of SAT/ACT scores? |
We accept the
highest score, but scores from separate tests can't
be combined. |
| Does
the college offer an Early Admissions Program (EAP)? |
Yes.
Please see the University
Undergraduate Bulletin for exact details. |
| Is
there a waiting list for admissions? |
No |
| What
are the transfer admission requirements? |
Must
have 24 transferable hours with a cumulative GPA
of 2.0. If less than 24 transferable hours, freshman
admission requirements apply. |
| Is
admission open for freshmen and transfers at any
semester? |
Yes |
| Does
the college offer a Concurrent Enrollment Program? |
Yes
- high school students wishing to take college courses
while finishing school may take credits as long
as they have completed their junior year and have
a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
| Does
the college offer an Intercollegiate Program? |
Yes
- Our School of Nursing is offered in collaboration with both McMurry and
ACU. |
| Does
the college offer remedial or development studies? |
Yes
- Developmental English, Math, and Reading courses
will be required for students not scoring high enough
on the coordinating sections of the SAT or ACT (See Requirements
for Admission page). A Student
Success Seminar is also offered to equip some
incoming freshmen for the courses ahead of them. |
| Will
the college honor either the SAT or ACT? |
Yes. The writing portion is required for both exams. |
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| Does
the university have a core curriculum or general
education requirement? |
Yes |
| How
many majors and degrees are offered? |
Over
50 Majors, 32 minors, and 6 degrees (BA, BS, BBS,
BBA, BSN, BM) at the undergraduate level are offered
at HSU. |
| Are
internships, cooperatives, or study abroad available? |
INTERNSHIPS:
Several departments such as Communication, Business,
Social Work, Political Science, Leadership (minor
only), and Criminal Justice, offer internships for
students.
STUDY
ABROAD: Dr. Dan Cooper heads up our study abroad
programs which include:
• Harlaxton College in England
• The Salzburg College Program
in Austria
• The Homerton College Program
for juniors in Cambridge
Several other travel courses are also offered through
different departments at various times throughout
the year. |
| Explain
the difference between quarter and semester system? |
We
are on a semester system where the normal terms
are Fall and Spring semesters. A quarter system
offers shorter terms with fewer classes that are
generally offered in Fall/Winter/Spring terms to
equal the two semesters. |
| Will
the college honor AP or CLEP and if so, what are
the minimum scores to receive credit? |
Yes.
Contact the University
Registrar for score requirements. |
| How
many courses are considered a full load? |
12
credit hours or more is considered a full load. |
| When
must an academic major be declared? |
A
major must be declared after the completion of 60
hours. |
| Does
the college offer a tutorial service? |
Yes
- there is a tutorial
center opened in the evenings and some departments
have evening lab hours as well. |
| Will
"D's" transfer in from other colleges? |
No,
but a "D Petition" can be made in the Registrar's
office. |
| Is
physical education required? If so, can it be waived? |
Four
(4) physical education credits are required and
they cannot be waived. |
| What
are the college's largest academic areas? |
Education,
Business, Math/Science |
| Does
the college have a graduate school? |
Yes
- HSU currently offers the following graduate
programs:
• Master of Arts - English, Family
Ministry, Family Psychology, History, and Religion
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Education - Counseling
and Human Development, Elementary Education, Gifted
and Talented Education, Physical Education, Reading
Specialist Education, Secondary Education, Sports
and Recreation Management
• Master of Music - Church Music,
Performance, Music Education, Theory and Composition
• Master of Science - Environmental
Management, Nursing
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Master of Divinity |
| How
long does it take to graduate? |
An
average of 4-5 years depending on program and number
of hours taken each semester. |
| What
major agencies accredit the college? |
The
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,
Georgia 30033. Phone #: 404.679*.4501) to award
Bachelor's and Master's degrees.
Association of Collegiate Business Schools and
Programs
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy
Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Council on Social Work Education
National Association of Schools of Music
Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
Texas Board for Educator Certification |
| What
is the student-faculty ratio? |
14:1 |
| How
many full time faculty are employed and how many
hold a doctorate or terminal degree? |
We
have 118 full-time faculty, of which 74% have terminal
degrees in their field. |
| Does
the college offer pre-registration or telephone
registration? |
Yes,
both pre-registration and registration by phone
or mail. |
| What
is the total number of volumes in the library? |
259,210
volumes; however, the Abilene Library Consortium
holds 1,475,570 volumes. |
| May
freshman have cars on campus? |
Yes |
| Do
national fraternities and sororities exist? |
Most
departmental fraternities, sororities, and honor
societies are national; social organizations are
not. |
| Are
students required to purchase a meal plan? |
Only
if they are living on campus |
| Is
there a dress code? |
While
there is no strict dress code, appropriate dress
is expected. |
| What
campus organizations emphasize religious activities? |
BSM,
FCA, and some of the service or social clubs |
| Is
there an infirmary or health facility on campus? |
Yes
- the nurses office is located in the Student Center |
| What
music groups exist (i.e. marching band, choir, ensemble)? |
The
World Famous Cowboy Band, concert band, orchestra,
Chorale, Simmons Classic, New Song, and various
student ensembles |
| Does
the college sponsor a drama or theater club? |
There
is a drama department and auditions for school plays
are open to everyone. There is also Alpha Psi Omega,
which is an honorary dramatics fraternity. |
| How
long are the holiday and term breaks? |
Spring
Break - 1 week
Fall Break - 1 day
Good Friday - 1 day
Christmas Break - 1 month
Thanksgiving - 3 days
Summer - May to August |
| Is
there a job placement service or career day? |
The Career
Services Office, located in the student center,
helps with job placement and publicized career days
throughout the year. |
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| Does
the college offer an option between residence halls
and apartment living? |
A
student must live in the dorm until the completion
of 60 hours or until they turn 21 unless they are
married or live with their family. Off campus housing
and campus apartments are available for students
eligible to live off campus. |
| Do
co-ed residence halls exist? |
No |
| Name
the residence halls and briefly describe each? |
HSU
has 2 men's dorms and 3 women's dorms. Visit our Housing
Link for specific information about each dorm. |
| Are
the residence halls staffed with a resident house
director? |
Yes,
they have both dorm directors and resident assistants. |
| Are
students allowed to keep alcoholic beverages, firearms,
or pets in their rooms? |
Absolutely
not and no exceptions will be made. |
| Do
fraternities and sororities have separate housing? |
No |
| What
appliances are permitted in the residence hall room
(i.e., fax machines, phone, computers, TV's, refrigerator,
etc.)? |
Phones,
computers, TV's and small refrigerators are allowed.
Microwaves are only allowed if micro-fridges are
rented from the school. |
| Are
freshmen permitted to live off campus? |
Only
if they are married or live with their family until
the accumulation of 60 semester hours. |
| May
students have private rooms? |
Yes,
depending on availability. To have a double room
to oneself, there is a $350 per semester private
room fee. |
| How
many students share a room? |
Two
(2) |
| Are
the residence halls air-conditioned? |
Yes |
| Is
there a tuition or room deposit required to reserve
space? |
A
$100 room deposit is required. |
| Do
residence halls have laundry facilities? |
Yes |
| Do
the rooms have private or hall baths? |
It
depends on the dorm. Behrens and Nix have both,
Lange and Anderson have all suite baths, and Ferguson
has all hall baths. |
| Are
students subject to curfew? And how are residence
halls secured for the evenings? |
No,
but the doors are locked at midnight with access
given only with an ID and code to residents of each
specific dorm. |
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| What
athletic scholarships are available? |
None
- NCAA Division III is non-scholarship |
| In
what athletic association(s), division(s), and conferences
does the college participate? |
NCAA
Division III and the American Southwest Conference |
| In
what intercollegiate sports does the college participate
(men and women)? |
MEN
- Football, Basketball, Baseball, Golf, Soccer,
Tennis
WOMEN - Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Golf,
Soccer, Tennis |
| Does
the college offer an intramural program and if so,
which sports are the most popular? |
Yes
- flag football, basketball, softball, and volleyball
are popular. Check out the Rec
Sports website for more info. |
| Does
the college offer varsity and junior varsity cheer
leading opportunities? Scholarships? |
We
have a varsity cheer program, as well as a drill
team/pom squad, but no scholarships are available. |
| What
general athletic facilities exist for overall student
use (i.e. pools, tennis courts, weight room, fields,
etc.)? |
We
have a campus pool, tennis and basketball courts
(when not in use), a workout facility, located in
Mabee Athletic Complex, and an intramural field
for student use. |
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FINANCIAL
AID & EXPENSES |
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| What
are current expenses for room, board, and fees? |
Average
per Year:
• Room - $2602
• Board - $2348
• Fees - $896 |
| Does
out-of-state tuition apply? |
No |
| Are
jobs available on the college campus? |
Yes
- through work study programs, which can be applied
for through Career Services. |
| How
much are books? |
Average
$25 per hour - will vary |
| How
do I apply for financial aid? |
By
applying for admission and the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible
after January 1st. |
| Will
the college bill me for tuition and fees and when
are fees due? |
Yes
- Pay 1/3 of bill up front (or at time of registration)
and 1/3 monthly until bill is paid. |
| Will
the college take a credit card? |
Yes |
| What
is the refund policy? |
90% -- 1st eight days of class
70% -- 2nd eight days of class
50% -- 3rd eight days of class
0% -- thereafter |
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GENERAL
COLLEGE QUESTIONS |
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| How
large is the campus in acreage? |
96
acres |
| How
many buildings are located on the campus? |
There
are 27 buildings on the main campus. View our Campus
Map. |
| What
year was the college founded? |
Founded
in 1891. |
| Is
there a visitation day for prospective students? |
Yes
- Fall Preview; Winter Preview; Spring Round-Up
weekend, every April. Cowboy
Fridays are held one Friday each month. Appointments
for visitation can be made with our visitor
coordinator any time of year. |
| Is
there a mini-term or summer school? |
Yes
- May Term, Summer I, and Summer II |
| From
what geographical area does the college get most
of its students? |
Most
are from the Abilene/Big Country area and the Metroplex. |
| Is
an ROTC program available? |
No |
| What
is the size of the Abilene community? |
About
117,000 |
| What
attractions are in reasonable distance to the college
(amusement parks, beaches, mountains, lakes, recreation,
etc.)? |
The
Grace Museum, Paramount Theater, the Abilene Zoo,
Dyess Linear Air Park, Buffalo Gap Historic Village,
Frontier Texas, and a near by State Park |
| In
what ways has the campus been adapted for people
with handicaps? |
We
are fully adapted with ramps, elevators, and handicap
accessibility. |
| What
is the minority enrollment? |
Minority
Breakdown:
• White - 77.6%
• Black - 4.5
• Hispanic - 7.4%
• Asian Pacific Islander - 0.8%
• American Indian / Alaskan -
0.5%
• Unknown/Other - 9.1% |
| Where
can students cash out-of-town checks? |
The
Cashier’s Office can cash checks up to $100,
provided the student has a valid ID. |
| What
is the class attendance policy concerning cuts? |
Absence
for more than 25% of classes is considered excessive
and may warrant a grade of "F". |
| What
is the ratio of enrolled males to females? |
53.8%
female to 46.2% male |
| Does
the college offer a freshman orientation program? |
Yes,
one week prior to the start of Fall classes. |
| Does
the college have a campus security force? |
Yes
- We have a full-fledged police force. |
| Does
the college provide overnight housing for prospective
student visits? |
Only
during Spring Round-Up |
| Will
the college accommodate special service needs such
as diets, medications, psychological counseling,
etc.? |
Medical
needs are provided in the Nurse's office. Counseling
is provided by our Family Psychology Center. |
| Who
are some well-known graduates/alumni (i.e. actors,
athletes, politicians, authors, business people,
etc.)? |
Dan
Blocker (TV show Bonanza), Fess Parker (played Daniel
Boone on TV), Stedman Graham (founder of Athletes
Against Drugs), and Clyde “Bulldog” Turner (Pro
Football Hall of Fame player for the Chicago Bears)
are just a few of HSU's well-known graduates or
former students. |
| How
does this college compare in size to others in the
state? |
HSU
is average in size compared to other small Christian
universities in Texas. |
| Does
the college have a toll free phone number or will
it accept collect phone calls from prospective students? |
Toll
free - 877.GOHSUTX
Fax - 325.671.2115
E-mail: enroll@hsutx.edu |
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