Hutchinson Community College Viewbook 2023-2024

2023 - 2024

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WELCOME AT A GLANCE

Interested in becoming a Blue Dragon? For over 90 years, Hutchinson Community College has provided a quality, affordable education for thousands of students. Whether you’re interested in making HutchCC a pathway to a higher college degree or a career, we’ve got you covered.

Total Students Per Semester: 5000

Student to Teacher Ratio:

Main Campus: 2500

18:1

Centrally Located Community of 41,000

Areas of Study

75

A fraction of the cost

Compared to Universities in Kansas

86% of students receive financial assistance

Athletic Teams: 12

Clubs & Organizations: 54

NJCAA Championships Hosted on Campus: 3

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ACADEMICS TRANSFER DEGREES

take these with you as you move on to another college or university towards a higher degree

AS: Associate of Science AA: Associate of Arts AFA: Associate of Fine Arts For More Information: www.hutchcc.edu/studies To learn how your classes will transfer within the state, check out: www.kansasregents.org/transfer_articulation

AGRICULTURE

Agriculture

BUSINESS

Accounting Business Administration Sport Management

COMPUTERS

Computer Science Cybersecurity Management Information Systems

EDUCATION

Education - Elementary Education - Music Education - Physical Ed & Coaching Education Secondary Education - Secondary: Business Education - Secondary: English Education - Secondary: History Education - Secondary: Journalism Education - Secondary: Math Education - Secondary: Modern Language Education - Secondary: Science Education - Secondary: Speech Communication Education - Secondary: Theater/ Drama

FINE ARTS

Art Associate of Fine Arts (Liberal Studies) Graphic Design Music Music Theatre Technical Theatre Theatre

GENERAL STUDIES

Associate of Arts Associate of Science

HEALTH & MEDICAL PRE-PROFESSIONAL Chiropractic - Pre-Professional Dentistry - Pre-Professional Medicine - Pre-Professional Nursing (BSN Transfer) Nutrition/ Dietetics Optometry - Pre-Professional Pharmacy - Pre-Professional Physical Therapy - Pre-Professional Physician Assistant Pre-Professional Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Medical Laboratory Science Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant Speech Pathology Sports Medicine

HUMANITIES

English Modern Language Philosophy & Religion Speech Communication

PUBLIC SAFETY

Criminal Justice Administration

SCIENCE & MATH

Architecture - Pre-Professional Biological Sciences Chemistry Construction Science Engineering - Pre-Professional Exercise Science Geology Mathematics Meteorology Natural Resources Management Forestry Recreation Resources Wildlife & Fisheries Biology Physics Veterinary - Pre-Professional Zoo Science

SOCIAL SCIENCE

History Law - Pre-Professional Political Science Psychology Social Work Sociology

VISUAL MEDIA DESIGN

Animation and Game Development Media Communication & Production Journalism

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TECHNICAL DEGREES & CERTIFICATES take these with you directly to a career

AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Diesel Mechanics Farm and Ranch Management

BUSINESS

Business Admin Technologies Accounting Services Office Support Management & Entrepreneurship Sales Associate Supervision

COMPUTERS

Computer Drafting Technology Computer Support Specialist Networking Networking: Emphasis in Security Web Development

COSMETOLOGY

Cosmetology Cosmetology Instructor

EDUCATION

Early Childhood Education

GENERAL STUDIES

Associate of General Studies

HEALTHCARE

Health Information Management Health Information Management: Emphasis in Cancer Registry Healthcare Coding Home Health Aide Medication Aide Nursing Aide Nursing - ADN Nursing - Practical Nurse (LPN) Phlebotomy Physical Therapist Assistant Radiologic Technology Respiratory Care Restorative Aide Surgical Technology

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

PUBLIC SAFETY

Applied Technologies EMT - Basic Automation Engineer Technology EMT - Advanced Automotive Collision and Emergency Medical Science Refinishing Technology Paramedic Automotive Technology Fire Officer Construction Fire Science Construction Technology Paralegal Electrical Apprenticeship Police Science - Law Enforcement Heating, Ventilation, Air VISUAL MEDIA DESIGN Conditioning, and Refrigeration Media Communication & Production Industrial Electrical Technology Visual Media Design Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Animation/Game Development Machine Technology Graphic Design/Web Manufacturing Engineering Technologies Technology Renewable Energy Technology Transportation AGS: Associate of General Studies Commercial Truck Driver AAS: Associate of Applied Science Welding Technology

CERT: Certificate

For More Information: www.hutchcc.edu/studies To learn about career opportunities and job placement in Kansas, visit: http://ksdegreestats.org

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CLASSROOM STYLES Prefer a mix of both?

Prefer a traditional class?

Prefer an online class?

from a low student teacher

complete programs, you set

At HutchCC you will benefit ratio of 18:1 in our

face-to-face courses.

With online courses and

your time and schedule.

Several courses at HutchCC

are offered in a hybrid format.

A portion of the class is taught online, while other portions such as labs, studios and

group work are completed in a face-to-face format.

LEARNING LOCATIONS Need a more convenient classroom location?

HutchCC has outreach locations in the McPherson and Newton communities. Both locations offer a

variety of services, including advising, counseling, bookstores and face-to-face classes.

HONORS Interested in challenging yourself academically? HutchCC offers a

prestigious, student-centered Honors Program with courses taught by award-winning faculty and engaging opportunities ouside of the classroom.

Find out more information at: www.hutchcc.edu/honors 6

ACADEMIC SUPPORT CAREER ADVISING

Students receive personalized advising throughout their academic career through one-on-one advising. Not sure what you want to do?

Not a problem! We have advisors to help you navigate through the career decision-making process as well. Career advisors assist students in making career decisions using a variety of assessments including interest and personality inventories and work-value questionnaires.

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

HutchCC is committed to providing equal access to students with disabilities, through appropriate accommodations and services, based on individual, documented need. For more information email accessibilityservices@hutchcc.edu

PERSONAL COUNSELING

Personal counseling services are designed to assist students with emotional and behavioral issues that may interfere with the successful attainment of college goals.

RIMMER LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER

Located in the heart of our main campus, the RLRC is equipped with all of your on-campus learning needs: computer labs, free printing services, John F. Kennedy Library, tutoring services, extended hours to accommodate students’ schedules, and student tech support.

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AFFORDABILITY 2023 - 2024 TUITION & FEES

By offering an affordable tuition structure, HutchCC helps students save money. In fact, we are a fraction of the cost of universities in Kansas.

For more information visit: www.hutchcc.edu/cost-and-fees Cost

In State

Out of State

Tuition

$97

$128

Fees

$27

$27

TOTAL

$124 per credit hour

$155 per credit hour

Estimated Textbooks

$1000 per year

$1000 per year

This is an estimate of general charges. Depending on your program of study or course you choose, you may have additional fees.

Reno County residents will receive a $10 per credit hour tuition discount.

FINANCIAL AID

To apply for federal financial aid, you must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

• Complete the FAFSA: www.studentaid.gov • Apply for Aid using the FAFSA form • HutchCC’s code is 001923 • Submit any requested information to the Financial Aid office www.hutchcc.edu/financial-aid

KANSAS PROMISE ACT SCHOLARSHIP

Select fields of study at Hutchinson Community College will be available at no cost to eligible students when other forms of aid are not sufficient to cover the cost of books, tuition and fees.

For a list of student eligibility and current list of educational options visit: www.hutchcc.edu/promiseact

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Over 1.6 million in scholarship dollars are awarded to HutchCC students each year. The scholarships are limited in number and awarded on a competitive basis. Students will have access to the scholarship application (in DragonZone under the Finance tab) in September of their senior year and should complete it by the priority deadline of February 15th.

ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS MEN’S: Football, Basketball, Golf, Baseball, Track & Cross Country WOMEN’S: Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track & Cross Country For more information about athletic scholarships and playing options, please contact the respective coaches found on BlueDragonSports.com

ACTIVITY SCHOLARSHIPS AGRICULTURE Crops & Soil Judging Livestock Judging AMBASSADORS ARTISTS’ COALITION ATHLETIC TRAINER E-SPORTS

SPORTS MANAGER

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Wind Symphony Pep Band Jazz Band

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

JOURNALISM Newspaper Magazine

VOCAL MUSIC Concert Choir Select Jazz Ensembles

SPIRIT SQUAD Cheer & Dance Team

THEATRE

ENDOWMENT & DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS Amounts and requirements vary based on awarding party. Students must be full-time (enrolled in at least 12 credit hours) and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Please make sure you have indicated your area of study in your DragonZone.

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ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

HutchCC offers a unique opportunity for students when it comes to academic scholarships. Rather than simply receiving a scholarship, these students receive an academic experience.

Presidential Gold Scholars will enroll in honors course(s), participate in an academic project with a faculty member and receive tuition for up to 15 credit hours per semester plus books.

Requirements: Incoming freshman from a Kansas high school, ACT score of 28 or higher and a GPA of 3.75+, one letter of recommendation and completed personal statement on scholarship application.

Presidential Scholars will enroll in honors course(s), participate in an academic project with a faculty member and receive $1500 per year towards tuition plus books.

Requirements: Incoming freshman from a Kansas high school, ACT score of 25 or higher and minimum GPA of 3.25 OR cumulative high school GPA of 3.75, and completed personal statement on scholarship application.

Leadership Scholars will enroll in a leadership class, participate in a club or organization, complete community service hours, and participate in an internship to explore career choice.

Students will receive $1500 per year towards tuition plus books.

Requirements: Incoming freshman from a Kansas high school, GPA of 3.25+, two letters of recommendation, and completed personal statement on scholarship application.

Honors Merit Scholars will enroll in honors course(s), and be active members of the Honors Student Council. Students will receive up to six credit hours of tuition for honors classes per semester plus books. This scholarship has the ability to be stacked with Presidential and Leadership scholarships.

Requirements: ACT score of 27 or higher OR a GPA of 3.75+

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RESIDENCE HALLS LIVING ON CAMPUS

HutchCC Residence Halls provide on-campus housing for over 500 students.

Apartment townhouses, suites and traditional dorm rooms are options for living spaces. By choosing to live in the Residence Halls, students are able to get connected to the campus community and meet many other Blue Dragons. On-campus living spaces traditionally fill up quickly, so make sure to complete the dorm application early. The housing application will open up in February and can be found at www.hutchcc.edu/residence-life.

Kent Hall

Kent Hall sits at the northern edge of main campus. With three floors and six wings, it can house 200 students at double-occupancy. Kent Hall rooms are traditional dorm rooms with one common bathroom in each hallway.

COST PER YEAR INCLUDING ALL-ACCESS MEAL PLAN Double Occupancy.......................$6,830.00

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Elland Hall North & South

Elland Hall North & South is a traditional residence hall that houses approximately 175 students with two students assigned to a room with a common bathroom in each hallway.

COST PER YEAR INCLUDING ALL-ACCESS MEAL PLAN Double Occupancy.......................$6,830.00

Elland Hall Suites

Elland Suites house 84 students with four students to a suite.

These four students share a bathroom that conjoins the two rooms.

COST PER YEAR INCLUDING ALL-ACCESS MEAL PLAN Double Occupancy.......................$7,430.00

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Dragon’s Landing

Dragon’s Landing is an apartment style residence hall that houses close to 50 students with four students assigned to an apartment. Each apartment has a shared living room, kitchenette, dining room and bathroom. Returning sophomores are given priority over new students. Apartments come with limited furnishings and students must participate in the all-inclusive meal plan with this style of living.

Room Specs: Two Bedroom Apartments 8 Two story options 6 Single story options - 2 floorplans available One Bedroom Apartments 2 Single story options

COST PER YEAR INCLUDING ALL-ACCESS MEAL PLAN Double Occupancy.......................$7,530.00

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BEING A BLUE DRAGON DINING OPTIONS

The recently renovated Dining Center on campus is top notch. The cafeteria has a pizza oven, grill, salad & soup bar, crave station (demonstration area), and sandwich bar. The neighboring Grab & Go store offers specialty coffee drinks, breakfast and snack items, plus to-go orders. Both areas are open to the public and off-campus students. Every on-campus housing student has the all-you-can-eat meal plan to access the cafeteria whenever open.

STUDENT RECREATION

Have down time between classes? Our campus and student union has great options for recreation, fitness, study spots and more. The Union basement has a large area with study rooms, pool tables and ping pong tables, lounge areas, charging stations and fitness equipment.

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

HutchCC participates in a community partnership with PrairieStar Health Center, a local medical clinic serving the Hutchinson area. Students can use the services of PrairieStar with a voucher provided by the College.

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FINE ARTS

Whether you are a performer or a patron, you will want to check out our stellar Fine Arts programs. We offer theatre, art, instrumental and vocal music programs. HutchCC students get in free to Fine Arts events with their student IDs.

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CAMPUS EVENTS

Get involved! A variety of campus events are held throughout the year to help our students be engaged, learn, and have fun. As a Blue Dragon you can socialize at our Homecoming and Spring Fling weeks, learn how to be healthy at our Wellness Fair, connect with potential employers at our Career Connections Job Fair, plus much more!

We have over 50 different clubs and organizations on campus.

Attend our Activities Fair at the beginning of the school year to find your niche.

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ATHLETICS

BLUE DRAGON SPORTS The Blue Dragon Nation is among the proudest around.

Join your fellow students and community as they cheer on the football, basketball, baseball, golf, track, cross country, volleyball, soccer, softball and spirit squads when they compete. All regular-season home games are free for HutchCC students when they show their ID. If you are interested in participating in a specific sport, please use the coaching contact information on bluedragonsports.com to contact them directly.

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The athletic department has an impressive and long standing history of competing and winning in the Jayhawk Conference.

Nine national championship trophies: Men’s basketball - 1988, 1994, 2017 Women’s Cross Country - 2001 Men’s Track - 1954, 1959 Football - 2020-21 Men’s Golf - 2021, 2022 More than 470 All-Americans since 1929 51 combined men’s Region VI championships 15 combined women’s Region VI championships An average of 15 Academic All-Americans per year since 1997 74 combined men’s Jayhawk Conference/ Jayhawk West championships 19 combined women’s Jayhawk Conference/ Jayhawk West Championships Men’s Basketball is the number one winningest program in NJCAA history

FACILITIES We are proud of our outstanding athletic facilities that host several national athletic events including the NJCAA Men’s Basketball tournament, Women’s Volleyball tournament and Track & Field Outdoor championships.

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COMMUNITY DILLON LECTURE SERIES

Hosted on campus, this Lecture Series brings nationally and internationally renowned individuals such as poets, actors, athletes and politicians right to our front door.

KANSAS STATE FAIR Each fall, Hutchinson hosts the Kansas State Fair located within walking distance of campus. Check out delicious food, talented displays, breathtaking rides, outdoor concerts and more.

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HUTCHINSON • Cosmosphere: International SciEd Center & Space Museum (adjacent to campus!)

• Strataca: Kansas Underground Salt Museum • Kansas State Fair • Acres of parks provide numerous opportunities for biking, hiking, disc golf and fishing • Salt City Splash, a full-featured water park located nearby • Variety of activities such as skating rink, bowling alley, movie theaters and more • The Dillon Nature Center • The Hutchinson Zoo • Rich cultural downtown area with free monthly art and cultural events, including Third Thursdays and Taste of Downtown • Over 25 different murals by local artists - can you spot them all?

Photos provided by the Hutchinson/ Reno County Chamber of Commerce

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BE A BLUE DRAGON CAMPUS VISIT

Schedule a personalized campus tour to learn what it’s really like to be a Blue Dragon! Call Admissions at 620-665-3535.

APPLY FOR ADMISSIONS Complete our FREE application for admissions at www.hutchcc.edu/apply. Check your email for instructions on how to log in to DragonZone, your HutchCC student portal. If you have already taken classes with us, you do not need to reapply.

FINANCIAL AID Complete the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) at www.studentaid.gov. HutchCC’s school code is #001923.

SCHOLARSHIPS The HutchCC Scholarship application is found under the Finance tab in DragonZone. Turn in all required information for the application by the priority deadline of February 15th. Don’t forget to search and apply for outside scholarships as well.

HOUSING Living on campus? Complete the housing application at www.hutchcc.edu/residence-life. You must submit all required documents such as security deposit, signed contract and vaccination records for the application to be complete. Applications are available in February of your senior year.

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ENROLLMENT When you are ready to enroll, complete our enrollment form at www.hutchcc.edu/enroll. This will open up in spring of your senior year.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS Degree seeking students are required to submit all official transcipts. Learn more about sending transcripts from high school and other colleges at: www.hutchcc.edu/transcripts

PAYMENT PLAN Finalize your enrollment and financial aid in DragonZone. The HutchCC Business Office allows students to sign up for a payment plan to pay for classes. Sign up within DragonZone, under the Finance tab, or contact the Business Office.

LAST STEPS • Say cheese! Make sure to get your photo student ID taken.

• You can register for a free parking permit in DragonZone.

• Purchase textbooks through the HutchCC Campus Store (bring your schedule and student ID with you).

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For More Information on Hutchinson Community College visit our website:

WWW.HUTCHCC.EDU

or contact our Admissions Office 1-888-GO-HUTCH ext.3535 Hutchinson Community College • 1300 North Plum • Hutchinson, KS 67501 Hutchinson Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602. www.hlcommission.org 312-263-0456. Our online degrees are fully-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The college is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges. It is listed in the United States Office of Education publication “Education Directory, Part 3: Higher Education.”

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Hutchinson Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law, or by college policy. The following person has been designated to monitor compliance and handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Coordinator of Equity & Compliance, (620) 665-3500 or equity@hutchcc.edu