Hardin-Simmons University Services
The Basics
| Basic services offered: | nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service |
| Remedial services: | reading, math, writing, study skills, other |
| Counseling availability: | minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious |
Career Potential
| Career advising services: | on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other |
| Percent of graduates employed after 6 months: | 90% |
| Percent of graduates employed after 1 year: | 95% |
| Percent of graduates employed after 2 years: | $97% |
| Main employers of graduates: | Public Schools (Dallas, Ft-Worth Area, local districts), Churches, Local, State and Federal Government Agencies, Financial Institutions (Edward Jones, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America), Oil and Energy Industry |
Campus Resources
| Library on campus/close promixity?: | Yes |
| Library collaboration present?: | Yes |
| Number of books available: | 216,429 |
| Number of subscriptions: | 35,567 |
| Number of microforms: | 21,914 |
| Number of audiovisuals: | 9,256 |
| Number of E-books: | 27,269 |
| Description of library facilities: | Abilene Photograph Collection of over 10,000 images; Morrison Hymnody Collection; extensive first editions of the writings of William Faulkner and Thomas Wolfe; the fine printing of Carl Hertzog; Texana history and maps; Technology Learning Center for library instruction; a student computer lab; Smith Music Library; expanded theology collection |
| Museums in proximity: | Art center, observatory with 14-inch telescope, SIX WHITE HORSE facility |
Technological Availability
| Wireless internet on campus?: | Yes |
| Public computers available: | 200 |
| Computer courses offered?: | Yes |
| Email accounts granted?: | Yes |
| Campuswide internet access?: | Yes |
| Usable computer locations: | computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
| Library connection ports (avg.): | 0 |
| Classroom connection ports (avg.): | 109 |
| Total wireless capacity: | 300 students/faculty |
| Recommended OS: | Microsoft |
| Wireless coverage: | in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas |
Safety
| Campus safety details: | 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) | Students granted university webspace?: | Yes |
| Able to register online?: | No |
If you are in need of more detailed information, check out the Hardin-Simmons University website!