Hanover College: The Social Experience

The Social Experience

ABOUT HANOVER COLLEGE As Indiana’s oldest private institution, established in 1827, Hanover College has higher education down to a (liberal arts and) science. For nearly 200 years, our graduates have discovered their passions through our wide variety of opportunities, from academics to athletics and social life to study abroad. That’s one of the best things about the liberal arts – you’ll choose from our 32 majors – but you’ll never be limited to just one thing! Experience and exploration are mandatory, and it sets our alumni apart. No wonder 99% of our students are working or continuing their education within 7 months of graduation.

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No other campus has 650 acres of woodlands, waterfalls and streams practically next to your dorm. It’s one of the reasons Hanover has been named one of the nation’s most beautiful campuses over and over again. You can enjoy the natural beauty of campus by watching an early morning sunrise, hiking to a waterfall or relaxing in a hammock outside on a sunny day.

EXPERIENCES Once you’re on campus, one of the first things to do is hike to Buddha’s Belly.

You may get a little muddy on the way, but the view will be worth it! Buddha’s Belly is a waterfall deep in the woods that’s on top of a huge rock as round as the belly of the Great Buddha. On a warm day, you’re guaranteed to see it on someone’s Snapchat story.

Some of us like to say Hanover’s small so you can do it all. Our students don’t have to compete for opportunities like study abroad or paid, project-based internships – they’re available (and encouraged) for everyone. More than 80% of our grads participate in at least one of these kinds of experiences in their time here.

CLUBS Ready to find your closest friends? Dominate the ultimate Frisbee game?

Host an anime movie marathon? Connect with your community to make real change? Talk politics with your peers?

There is life beyond the mini fridge! Hanover offers you four options for sustenance. Start your morning with a double espresso from the Café 1827 Starbucks We Proudly Serve. For a meal on the run, stop and grab a burrito bowl or sandwich from the Underground. Head to the Campus Center for your choice of a traditional meal (there’s always extra French fries!), vegan dish or locally grown produce. Finally, after class, join your friends for karaoke or bingo in the Shoebox, our on-campus pub that serves amazing mozzarella sticks, onion rings and milkshakes.

Hanover’s got more than 70 clubs and organizations for all of it. Thought of something new? Start your own club and find even more new friends.

College life begins in the dorms. We’ll help you find a roommate and dorm style that’s compatible to your lifestyle. Choose from traditional, suite or theme housing. Whatever you choose, there’s always someone around to grab a bite, cram for a test or binge watch Game of Thrones.

Tell your mom that it’s nothing like Animal House - Greek life at Hanover is a perfect balance of social mixers, philanthropic events, career development workshops and more. Some of the most popular campus events are hosted by sororities and fraternities, like Alpha Delta Pi’s 5K race, Lambda Chi Alpha’s wiffleball tournament and Chi Omega’s Chi Oahu Luau.

HANOVER ENRICHMENT SERIES When we say “Bill Nye, the Science Guy!” does the voice in your head shout “Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill!”? Nye was one of many distinguished speakers who have been part of the Enrichment Series. Part educational, part entertainment, we mix it up so there’s always a good show to anticipate.

Musical performer Todrick Hall and “Adam Ruins Everything” host, Adam Conover made their campus debuts this year! Get your free tickets at hanover.edu/hes.

INTERNATIONAL CLUB When students come from around the world to be Panthers, they find their home away from home in I-Club. Share and appreciate the cultures of the world no matter where you’re from! Plus, at the annual International Banquet, you can experience an Afro Beats performance, Spanish poetry and nosh on Korean bulgogi or Turkish delight!

KALEIDOSCOPE Interacting with each other is a great way to advance positive changes. That’s the philosophy of this student club that creates multicultural programming to ensure that all students come together as a family in the wake of our ever-changing world. As their motto says, think outside the box and look inside the person. Keep up on their activities at hanover.edu/kaleidoscope.

LOVE OUT LOUD Helping ensure Hanover maintains an open environment, this student advocacy group promotes inclusion and acceptance throughout the campus community. LOL celebrates people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Check them out at hanover.edu/lol.

JOURNEY Take advantage of our location and enjoy all the offerings of our surrounding cities. Louisville, Ky., Cincinnati, Oh. and Indianapolis, Ind. are all between an hour and two hours away. Catch a traveling Broadway show, go see an arena concert tour or cheer on a professional sports team – it’s all in your backyard at Hanover!

Our neighboring city’s downtown is home to the largest, contiguous National Historic District in the country. Just a few miles from campus you’ll find locally-owned coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants, galleries and more. Looking for even more to do? Madison hosts festivals, concerts, 5Ks and arts events all year long!

NETWORKING Connections are mighty at Hanover, and they’ll make a difference in your time here and post-grad. More than 13,000 of our high-achieving alumni can be found across every US state, ready to support the next generation of HC Panthers with a leg up in their industry.

OWL Looking for some adventure? The Outdoor Wilderness Leadership (OWL) program provides on and off-campus hiking, canoeing and camping trips, as well as low-cost equipment rentals for your own adventures. Go white water rafting in West Virginia for spring break! Want more?

Earn your Wilderness First Aid certification or become a trip leader and apply for a paid OWL internship!

PERFORMANCE Join our active arts scene! From The Other Place, our up-close-and-personal black box theater, to the Fitzgibbon Recital Hall, our theatre and music students have ample opportunity to perform for their peers and the community.

Feeling musical? Play in the band, orchestra, saxophone ensemble, or join the concert choir or chamber singers. Acting out? Bare your soul on stage, or write and direct your own creation. More of a 2-D or 3-D artist? Share your work in our Greiner Art Gallery.

THE QUAD The Quad is the place to be on beautiful days to play frisbee or lay out in the sun.

It’s also where the campus-wide snowball fight erupts on the night of the first snowfall every year! Regardless of the weather, you’ll run into your friends, professors and even President Lambert and his family.

Whether you’re chilling in a hammock, walking a slackline or playing bubble soccer, you’ll always feel Hanover’s strong sense of community surrounding you.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE At Hanover, 96% of our students live on campus all four years.

This on-campus experience is required for most of our students because community is an integral part of the liberal arts experience so we embrace that to the fullest. Start your time in one of our first-year dorms, and then move into a suite, on-campus house or go Greek!

From men’s basketball going to the Elite 8 to dual conference championships in men’s and women’s soccer, athletics are a huge part of Hanover! In fact, we have won 33 conference championships and made 15 NCAA III national tournament appearances in the last five years. Plus, after securing top two finishes in the men’s and women’s all-sports standings in 2018-19, the Hanover College Athletic Department won the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Commissioner’s Cup. Whether through varsity, intramural or club sports, there are plenty of opportunities to stay active.

MEN’S: • Baseball • Basketball • Cross Country • Football • Golf

• Lacrosse • Soccer • Swimming • Tennis • Track & Field

WOMEN’S: • Basketball • Cross Country • Golf • Lacrosse • Soccer • Softball

• STUNT • Swimming • Tennis • Track & Field • Volleyball

Home runs and stolen bases are a small part of Hanover’s most exciting time of year! Grab your roommate, lab partner or best friend and make a team! Ask any student, the annual Lambda Chi Alpha Wiffleball Tournament is a blast, but it’s only one piece of Hanover’s unique May Term experience.

TRAVEL ABROAD Whether it’s four weeks or four months, on your own or with your favorite professor, in your first language or a foreign one, do it. At Hanover, a four month semester abroad is included in your tuition - pay for your flight, and we cover the rest!

Recent May Term courses include Tropical Biology in Belize, Shakespeare in London and Early Christianity in Italy.

If you’ve ever had the desire to eat six servings of gelato, climb a rock wall and take hilarious pictures in a photo booth with your friends, you’ll love this original event. Held during May Term and sponsored

by Hanover’s Student Senate, Unity Fest’s goal is to unite the diverse student body at Hanover through an afternoon of celebration. Learn more about Hanover’s commitment to diversity at hanover.edu/unity.

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VOLUNTEER A true Hanoverian doesn’t focus simply on self-improvement, but the betterment of their community as a whole. Look no further than our active student body, whether it’s College Mentors for Kids, Best Buddies, Hanover College Dance Marathon or our Earthwide Outreach group.

Zero in on your story at Hanover with a campus visit. Live a day in the life of a HC Panther before you commit! Attend classes, grab lunch in the CC and spend a night on campus – our visits are tailored to you! Ready to schedule yours?

Head to hanover.edu/visit

YOU Y is for YOU - and what you’ll accomplish at Hanover. While you’re here, serve in the Student Senate, be an NCAA athlete, take the lead on an independent research project, travel, then land a job or get into the grad school of your choice. The point is: At Hanover you will be prepared to make a living, make a life and make a difference.

At a Glance 1104 Students from 22 States and 18 Countries

Top Programs Business Scholars Program Psychology Pre-Medicine Education Kinesiology/ Int. Physiology Communication Biology Political Science

15%

Multicultural Students

32

Academic Programs

17

Average Class Size

12:1

Student/Faculty Ratio

650 Acres

60%

Off-Campus Study

Cost

Cost Structure for 2019-20: Tuition — $37,980 Fees — $770 Room — $5,950 Board — $6,000 Orientation Fee — $350 Comprehensive total — $51,050 Additional Estimated Expenses: Books and Supplies — $1,200 Miscellaneous Expenses — $900 Transportation — $600

98%

Receive Financial Aid

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