FAQs and More about Hastings College
Have a question? We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions (with answers!).
Academic FAQs
Your academic advisor can assist you with developing a plan for academic growth and success. They assist you with choosing classes, registering for them, and are available for academic guidance.
Your academic adviser will be assigned to you at class registration and they can be contacted by:
- Sending them an email (addresses are easily found in our GoogleMail platform),
- Calling them on the phone (extension directory can be found in OurHC) or
- Visiting them during their office hours.
NOTE: as a general courtesy, if it’s after 9pm, please send an email instead of calling or texting.
Your course schedule and the locations of your classes can be found via Self-Service through OurHC. A campus map is at hastings.edu/maps.
You can only make changes to your schedule within in a scheduled time frame and all changes must be approved by your academic adviser. You may complete the request via the “Office of the Registrar” link through OurHC, or you can pick up an add/drop form at the Registrar’s Office in Hurley-McDonald.
Complete and return the required form via the “Office of the Registrar” link through OurHC.
- >Accommodations assistance and tutoring arrangements
- Computer and printer use
- Writing labs with one-on-one paper/presentation support
Textbook requirements will be listed in your Canvas syllabus for each of your courses.
However, Hastings College covers the cost to access to all required textbooks, both digital and physical (print) rentals. Digital books will be uploaded to your HC-issued iPad. Physical (print) books will be available for pick up in the bookstore; the bookstore will email you when they are ready to be picked up.
Grades will be posted on Canvas (and are also available via OurHC.).
For more information on studying abroad, financial support and planning, contact Director of International Studies, Grant Hunter: +1.402.984.8825 or ghunter@hastings.edu.
Time and Money Management FAQs
You can make arrangements to pay for college tuition and fees at hastings.edu/payment. If you have questions about billing, please visit the Business Office in Hurley-McDonald, M-F, 8am-5pm.
You can check your student account balance anytime via selfservice.hastings.edu.
Please have scholarship checks sent to the Financial Aid Office:
Hastings College
Financial Aid Office Box 10
710 N Turner Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
Please send check payments to the above address but include: Attn: Business Office Box 3.
Quick Tips for Time Management
Keeping notes and lists will help you keep track of everything you need to get done.
Housing and Campus Safety FAQs
We’ve put some great recommendations for what to (and what not to) bring to campus on this page. There are also suggestions found in the student handbook online at ourhc.hastings.edu.
Student Life and Campus Community FAQs
The campus calendar on OurHC, the Student Activities page and the Hastings College Google calendar are helpful in staying up to date on the latest activities and events.
Greek Life at HC ranges from social and spiritual activities to service and academics. There are three fraternities and six sororities. They will also be at the the Involvement Fair so that you can learn more about them!
Yes! There are many student discounts available around down.
The Student Engagement Office is located in the lower level of the Daugherty Student Engagement Center on the south side of campus.