Why Hastings College?
We've reimagined rethought redesigned the college experience.

What students say:

“Having people support me and tell me that I was worth it, that I could do something really amazing, it’s changed my life.”

“The community here was unlike anything else that I experienced. At Hastings you really get that opportunity to do and be a part of everything, or as much as you want.”

“I really like the block schedule because it gives us more time to learn and do hands-on activities. We can go into more detail, ask more questions and get to know classmates better.”

“Hastings College has a really unique mission in that they're not just trying to get you out in four years. They're trying to make you a workforce ready, professional on day one after college.”

“I realized how much less stress I have only having to focus on two classes at a time.”

“On my first visit and observing professors asking students how they were doing and making jokes and the students just being so close. It was somewhere I wanted to be.”

“Everyone here wants you to succeed, and they are going to do what they can to support you to help you get where you want to go.”

“I really like the block schedule because it gives us more time to learn and do hands-on activities. We can go into more detail, ask more questions and get to know classmates better.”

The world has changed — and so have we.

We’ve reimagined everything with you and the future in mind, and aligned what we do with advice from CEOs, leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs and others who advise, hire and work with students and graduates.

Your experience matters — it’s one of the best things about being intentionally small. Small class sizes. A student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Focusing on your experience? It’s who we are.

Scroll down. Get a sense of where we’re coming from.

A four-year plan.

“What do you do with four years of college?”

We recognize it’s not always easy to choose a college. Or decide what to major in. That’s why we developed a plan to help you discover your own path, grow your strengths and be ready for wherever life takes you.

Your First Year

This is where it starts, where first-year programming encourages you to explore all Hastings has to offer, build on what motivates you, connect to a support team and figure out life as a college student!

You deserve to experience college at its best.

During your first weeks on campus, you’ll complete a TruMotivate assessment.

It uses your stories of achievement and success, and more than half a century of behavioral data and research, to reveal what motivates you and drives you to perform your best. It helps you:

Take charge of your education and academic journey.
Take advantage of everything campus has to offer.
Take ownership of your value, engagements and actions.
Take control of your career path and future.

Everything a college should be.

During your first semester you’ll discover all the ins and outs of college life during STUS 100, a course packed with practical know-how, opportunities to grow as a person and activities designed to build a common experience.

It’s just the start of your first year of incredible learning opportunities at a place that’s reimagined everything college should be.

Propelling you into the world.

Our four-year plan sends you out into the world in the most successful position possible.

You’ll become something you never thought possible.

Read more about our Four Year Plan.

We’re preparing future leaders.

And we’re preparing you for life after Hastings College.

Join us.

Take {just} two.

What if you only took two classes at a time? Could you focus more intently on each class? Could you dive in, absorb information and have a better learning experience?

Yes, absolutely!

Block schedule.

Five years ago we divided our semesters into blocks — so students take fewer classes at a time. It’s changed campus. And it’s good.

Professors say students are more engaged in class — and more engaged students do better! Since you meet every day in our schedule, you’re continuously learning, discussing and mastering new things.

But there’s more.

More time for you.

Class periods allow more time to work on team building and collaborative projects — and to build a mentoring relationship with your professor — it’s one of the great things about Hastings.

Plus, students say our block schedule reduces stress and that they’re more connected to what they’re learning.

It’s all about creating a better learning experience. And that’s a win.

This is the place for you!

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Hastings College: A campus of performers.

Most students come to Hastings wanting to be part of a group or team, whether that’s in athletics, the arts or other activities. It’s the best (go Broncos!) for a lot of reasons.

But here’s two:

Scholarships (view)

Finding “your people”

Plus one…what?

You’ll get a scholarship for doing something you already love because we love to recognize you for your talent and potential. We call these “plus one” scholarships because we add them to your academic scholarship (shown here).

That’s right, whether you’re part of an athletic team, playing in the band or involved in media, we’ll give you a scholarship to help pay for school.

Our academic scholarships are automatically awarded when you apply to Hastings — it couldn’t be easier!

Cheering for you.

Besides helping pay for school, joining a team or group helps you find your people.

This is group you’ll hang out with. Go to events with. Get in a snowball fight with. Stay up all night with.

They’ll be your biggest cheerleaders and support team — it’s what makes college so great.

Your time to shine.

We love to see students performing at their best — your experience matters!

In the classroom and in whatever area you’re involved in.

The bottom line?

Hastings is where you belong.

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Our faculty are the best. Here’s some words of wisdom from those who want you to succeed here.

“We're rooting for you on every assignment, test or quiz. We want you to succeed!”
– Dr. Amanda Solem, biology professor

“These can be some of the best years of your life. Try to find your balance of learning, getting involved and maintaining ‘margin’ for socializing and just...being.”
– Dr. Brett Epperson, music professor

“College might be intimidating. You might miss your family, your friends, your hometown, your routine, etc. But you will LOVE college if you give it a chance. I always tell students that college was where I found MY PEOPLE!”
– Dr. Jessica Henry, communications professor

“Visit with your professors. Before class, after class or stop by their office. We choose to teach at Hastings College because we want to work with and get to know our students. That is why this is a great place to be!”
– Dr. Darci Karr, teacher education professor

“Some of us eat at the same tables you do at lunch and some have even slept in the very same dorms you do. We get it. And more than anything we want to be your advocate, your mentor and your cheerleader.”
– Rev. Doodle Harris, chaplain

"The professors at HC are there because they care about being good teachers and mentors." — Bob Amyot, political science professor

"YOU CAN DO THIS and you are not alone!" — Stephanie Furrer, psychology professor

Why Hastings College? We've reimagined rethought redesigned the college experience.