Hanover
College
Office of Admission
Hanover, IN. 47243-0108
812-866-7021
800-213-2178
Fax: 812-866-7098
admission@hanover.edu
http://www.hanover.edu
COSTS:
Tuition:
$24,700
Room
and Board:
$7,150
Fees, books, misc.:
$500
Hanover, Indiana
Overview
As Indiana’s oldest private college, Hanover
College has been offering a true liberal arts education since 1827. A
Hanover education offers more than academic knowledge. It encourages students
to explore ideas and make their own decisions. A Hanover education is
preparation for the future by stimulating the development of personal
responsibility and sound judgment.
Hanover succeeds by emphasizing timeless standards: a strong, traditional
liberal arts education; a rigorous curriculum within the academic community;
and an open forum for spirited, independent discussion of ideas. For 180
years, Hanover College has remained an institution with a firm sense of
its identity, its purpose, and its mission.
Hanover is committed to the liberal arts in the finest sense and for good
reason. The College understands that there is more to higher education
than facts, tests, and grades. Today’s careers demand that students
not only possess a broad range of human knowledge but that they also know
how to apply that knowledge logically and independently.
Hanover provides an educational kaleidoscope for creating future opportunities. Students learn highly sought, adaptable skills required in the field of their choosing. A liberal arts education prepares them to think critically and communicate effectively.
Location
and Community
Hanover College is located on 650 acres overlooking the Ohio River. The
campus consists of beautifully landscaped grounds, with thirty-eight major
buildings designed in Georgian architecture. Historic Madison is minutes
away. Madison has 119 blocks downtown listed on the National Historic
Register, making it the largest historic district in Indiana. Louisville
is 45 miles away; Cincinnati, 70 miles; and Indianapolis, 95 miles. Chicago,
St. Louis, and Nashville are an easy day’s drive from campus.
Academic
Life
Hanover’s academic program includes a 4-4-1 yearly calendar of four
courses during each of the fall and winter terms (fourteen weeks each).
One course on or off campus during the spring term (four weeks) gives
students the opportunity for intensive study of a subject.
Hanover students earn the Bachelor of Arts degree. The professors have ensured that the liberal arts core of an education at Hanover is both substantial and flexible, strong in fundamentals and full of opportunity for experimentation and innovation.
The faculty has also created a structure for multidisciplinary courses that allows students to complete two requirements with a single course. For example, a course in architecture jointly taught by an artist and a physicist might count toward the completion of the fine arts and natural science requirements. A course in Latin American social movements and literature jointly taught by faculty members in political science and Spanish might fulfill requirements both in literature and in cultures other than the West.
Major and minor programs provide students both breadth and depth of understanding within a given field. Majors culminate in either an internship, an independent study, or other form of directed or specialized study. All major programs prepare students for graduate studies. Preprofessional advising is available in dentistry, education, law, medicine, and other fields.
Majors
Offered:
The Bachelor of Arts degree is awarded in the
following major fields of study: anthropology, art (history, studio),
biology, chemistry, classical studies, communication, computer science,
economics, English, exercise science, French, geology, German, history,
international studies, Latin American studies, mathematics, Medieval-Renaissance
studies, music, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, sociology,
Spanish, theater, and theological studies. Teacher certification is available
in both elementary and secondary education.
Students may design their own major from existing programs under the supervision and approval of the faculty. Students may also apply to be admitted to the Center for Business Preparation (CBP) during their sophomore year. The CBP is an innovative program for students interested in combining business training with their major program of study.
Facilities
and Resources
The Haq Center, located in the heart of campus, serves the entire community
as a support facility for students from other countries and for members
of American minority groups. With its fully equipped kitchen, spacious
lounge, and meeting and dining areas, the Center is ideal for dinners,
lectures, studying, or getting together with friends. The student-operated
center is open evenings and weekends.
The Writing Center and the mathematics centers offer students tutorial assistance in writing and mathematics at every stage of their undergraduate careers.
Hanover has three academic computing centers in addition to various departmental facilities. Labs are kept fully operational by the academic computing staff. E-mail accounts and “ports for every pillow” for on-campus housing provide access to the on-campus network and the Internet. Labs are open evenings and weekends and are staffed by student lab assistants. The Academic Computing Centers offer training and support services for both students and faculty members.
Campus
Life
Those looking for a close, friendly relationship between faculty members
and students will find just that at Hanover. The campus is truly an academic
community, with 95 percent of the students and one third of the faculty
and staff members and their families residing on the College grounds.
In this setting of open dialogue and respect, students find many informal
opportunities to discuss class work, career goals, and subjects of mutual
interest. Interaction is not restricted to the hours spent in classes.
The average size of classes is less than 14 and the student-faculty ratio
is 10:1. Students find plenty of opportunities at Hanover for open group
discussion and the informal sharing of ideas.
Sports
/ Varsity Athletics
Hanover is a Divivsion III member of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Expenses
Hanover’s costs reflect its commitment to providing a high-quality education at a reasonable cost. Direct student expenses for a year at Hanover, including tuition, general fees, room, and board, are $32,370.
Financial Aid / Scholarships
More than 80 percent of Hanover students receive some form of direct financial
assistance. College aid is available in the form of scholarships, grants,
and loans. Every effort is made to meet all demonstrated need of every
student. The College offers three types of competitive scholarships based
on merit, regardless of financial need. All Hanover scholarships are awarded
on the basis of financial need and/or academic merit.
Admission
Requirements / Application
To be considered for admission at Hanover, a
prospective student must have the appropriate academic preparation and
complete the required credentials by the dates listed below. The Admission
Committee of Hanover College reserves the right to waive and/or alter
requirements.
Students must successfully complete a college-preparatory curriculum. The committee will consider applications from home-schooled students or others who have completed all graduation requirements. The required curriculum for high school includes the following: English—4 units, with an emphasis on college-level writing; math—3 units, a minimum of algebra II and geometry (a fourth year of math is strongly recommended); science—2 units of laboratory science (3—4 units are strongly recommended); foreign language—2 units of the same foreign language in consecutive years (3—4 units are strongly recommended); social studies—2 units (3 units are recommended); and electives.
Hanover accepts the SAT or the ACT (and requires the writing test for both) for admission purposes. Hanover will take the highest set of test scores; therefore, it may be advantageous to students to sit for these exams more than once. Standardized test scores are accepted directly from the test corporations or as a part of official transcripts mailed directly from the high school. SAT Subject Tests are not required but are considered if submitted.
Hanover offers two admission options, each with specific deadlines by which all required materials must be postmarked.
With the early admission (nonbinding) option, candidates who have submitted completed application materials postmarked by December 1 are notified of their admission status by December 20, although some candidates may be deferred for later consideration. The application for admission serves as the application for merit-based scholarships, including the prestigious Scholarships for Merit Competition. Those who qualify to apply for the merit competition must submit all admission materials postmarked by January 15.
The regular decision period follows the early admission period; the College
begins reviewing completed applications and mailing decisions on a rolling
basis after January 15. The regular decision period continues until April
1. After April 1, applications are considered on a space-available basis
only.
Hanover
College
Office of Admission
Hanover, Indiana 47243-0108
812-866-7021
800-213-2178
Fax: 812-866-7098
admission@hanover.edu
http://www.hanover.edu
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