Campus Services

Accessibility/Disability Services

Students who require academic accommodations based on a disability or temporary condition should fill out the online Request for Accessibility/Accommodation form or contact Transition Specialist Megan Launchbaugh (megan.launchbaugh@hastings.edu) ) to begin the individual/interactive process.

Information regarding accessibility services, policies,, and the accommodation process can be found here.

ATM Machine

ATM machines owned by Five Points Bank in Hastings are located in Hazelrigg Student Union and Lynn Farrell Arena lobbies.

Bronco Bikes Program

The college has bikes available for students. Learn more about this program here. Contact the Bronco Bikes student manager through the Office of Student Activities at broncobikes@hastings.edu with any questions.

Chapel Service

Chapel services will be offered regularly (see the campus calendar). During these times, no other campus activities will be scheduled. Chapel services reflect the reformed tradition of the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) including opportunities for sacraments, commissionings, and blessing. They are also opportunities for exploration, creativity, and comfort. All are welcome at any service and at any sacrament. If you’d like to participate in planning or executing worship, please contact Doodle Harris, Chaplain (doodle.harris@hastings.edu).

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Office of Student Engagement, in collaboration with other campus partners such as the Diversity and Inclusion Team, addresses racial, gender, economic, and other social justice issues. It engages the campus in social action to build and sustain an inclusive campus environment that fosters a culture of mutual respect and celebrates difference. Please contact the Dean of Student Engagement, Sophia.McDermott@hastings.edu with any questions.

Perkins Library

Home to an abundance of resources, Perkins Library offers a quiet place to study or work on group projects, magazines and journals, and even a DVD collection. Staff are available to assist you with research questions, direct you to materials your professor might have on reserve and more.

Our online catalog is available at Library Resources. Bring your HC ID card to check out resources! Hours change with academic seasons – please see the website for the most current information or contact Bri Weichel (brianna.weichel@hastings.edu) or at 402.461.1326.

Rides To and From the Hastings Amtrak Train Station

Rides to and from the Hastings Amtrak Train Station can be provided to students by Campus Safety with advance notice. Requests can be e-mailed to campussafety@hastings.edu, or at 402.984.8064.

Studio 200

Located in Hazelrigg Student Union, Studio 200 is Hastings College’s relationship-based academic support center open to all students, providing a wide range of services including:

Peer-to-peer support
Individualized writing support
One-on-one feedback on writing, speaking, and multimedia projects
Course enhancement support for faculty members
Access to/assistance with integrating technology into learning
Academic integrity training and resources for students and faculty
Accessibility/Disability Services

For more information contact Tessla Michael, Director of Studio 200, at tessla.michael@hastings.edu, 402.461.7340 or visit Studio 200 .

Safe Ride/Safe Walk Program

The Safe Ride/Safe Walk program is provided by Hastings College Campus Safety department at no charge, 24/7 when campus is open to students. A Campus Safety Officer will provide walking escort or transportation to any campus community member from one campus location to another whenever that person does not feel safe to walk alone.

Spiritual Concerns

A chaplain is on hand to provide pastoral care and spiritual direction to any students, faculty, and staff. Please make an appointment to speak with Chaplain Doodle Harris by emailing her at doodle.harris@hastings.edu. In the case of an emergency, Doodle is also available via her cell phone at 412-638-6890. Her office is on the north side of French Memorial Chapel. She can also connect you with local worshiping local communities.

Student Concerns Committee

A committee of representatives from Student Engagement, Academic Affairs, Counseling Services, and other departments across campus meets weekly during the academic year to discuss individual student needs as they arise. Any member of the college community is able to submit a confidential student concerns report via the online form or contact Dr. Sophia McDermott, Dean of Student Engagement at sophia.mcdermott@hastings.edu.

Students Who are Pregnant

For those needing accommodation due to pregnancy, you can visit with the Transition Specialist in Studio 200, Campus Health Services, and/or the Title IX Coordinator. Information regarding pregnancy rights can be found here.

Vehicle Registration

All students must have their vehicle registered and have a parking permit visible and hanging from the rearview mirror of the vehicle. Parking permits are issued at no charge. To register a vehicle, please visit Campus Safety.

Parking tickets will be issued for parking in undesignated areas and for unregistered vehicles.

Career Services

Career Services engages with students throughout their college experience in order to support students in thoughtfully considering their natural strengths and academic and career interests. Services include, but are not limited to:

Support for self-discovery and exploration of purpose,
Feedback on resumes, cover letters, and job applications,
Information and an online sources for campus employment, part-time jobs, internships, and full-time employment,
Assistance with completing internship and job searches, and
Practice interviews, networking opportunities, and alumni and employer programs.

For more information visit Career Services in the lower level of the Daugherty Student Engagement Center or contact Kim Graviette at kgraviette@hastings.edu or Carissa Uhrmacher at carissa.uhrmacher@hastings.edu.

Health & Wellness

Health Center

The Charles L. Stone Health Center, at 843 Turner Ave. (across from Babcock Hall) provides health and mental health services and is open during fall and spring semesters.

Health Care

Hastings College students have free unlimited access to board-certified doctors 24/7/365 through Uwill Mental Health and Wellness. Students can register here to set up an account and speak with a doctor.

For questions or concerns please email support@uwill.com.

A portion of the General Fee assessed by the Business Office covers Health Center costs. The College does not assume any share of the charges made by physicians, dentists, or other specialists; or for treatment or medications other than those available in the College Health Center. The College assumes no share of costs incurred while the student is under treatment in any hospital or facility other than the College Health Center.

Counseling Services

Counseling Services Offices, located in the Stone Health Center, offer diverse, inclusive, and confidential assistance to all current students. Services include:

Individual counseling by appointment;
campus-wide mental health screenings (substance abuse, eating disorders and mood disorders);
referrals to on- and off-campus services (psychiatric consults, medication management, nutritional services, specialty clinics, etc.);
consultations as needed (with faculty, staff and other service providers); and
coordination of care with previously established care providers.

Hastings College has mental health practitioners available to meet with students, by appointment, at no additional cost to students. To view availability and set up an appointment, visit the counseling services webpage.

Hastings College also offers free teletherapy and mental health crisis support for students through Uwill Student Mental Health and Wellness.

Students Who are Pregnant

Health Insurance

The college does not provide health insurance for students, but does offer a $5,000 accident policy. Students whose personal health insurance is through an out-of-state plan should contact their provider regarding coverage while at Hastings College. Specific information regarding the College’s accident policy ($5,000 max benefit) is available in the Stone Health Center.

All claims need to be reported to the Office of Student Engagement (Housing). For non-athletic injuries, claims submission is the responsibility of the student.

Exercise and Fitness Facilities

All facilities are available to Hastings College students and employees. You must have a Hastings College ID to use the facilities.

Lynn Farrell Arena/Weight Room

Open Weight Room hours are posted on the front doors of the weight room. Hours may vary.

During Open Hours, students must sign-in and be prepared to show Student ID to the weight room supervisor. During non-open hours, students must have a head coach or assistant coach present during use. If there is no head coach or assistant coach, there is no lifting. There will be no open hours during holidays or breaks. All posted weight room rules must be followed while using the facility. Please note that hours are subject to change due to team training schedules. Any changes in the schedule will be posted as soon as possible in advance.

Hazelrigg Student Union - Armstrong McDonald Fitness Center

The Fitness Center is available to Hastings College students and employees. Students have 24-hour FOB access to Hazelrigg Student Union and the fitness center.

Events & Room Reservations

Most rooms on campus need to be reserved ahead of time for meetings or other gatherings. For all room reservations and event set up needs, please visit the Events & Reservations page.

Mail & Package Delivery

U.S. Mail

Hastings College’s mailing address is 710 N. Turner Ave., Hastings, NE 68901.

Mail Delivery

For students living in residence halls and the Bronco Village Apartments, U.S. mail is distributed Monday-Friday to student mailboxes while classes are in session. Jordan Schutte, is in charge of organizing and dispersing mail. If you have questions about letter mail or your mailbox, you can email at jordan.schutte@hastings.edu

All on-campus students are assigned their own mailbox, located in Hazelrigg Student Union. The mailbox you are assigned will be yours until you are no longer a resident at Hastings College.
Residents receive U.S. Mail Monday through Friday (except during holidays and student breaks).

Mail/packages for students residing in on campus should be addressed:

Student Name

Hastings College

Campus Box Number # (your number)

710 N. Turner Ave.

Hastings, NE 68901

Outgoing Mail

USPS outgoing mailboxes are located next to student mailboxes in HSU.

Mail Forwarding

It is your responsibility to update your address information with the USPS in the event you move off campus, change student status, or graduate.

Packages

All packages are delivered to Batchelder General Services Building (located across from Altman Hall).

Batchelder is open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Recipients are notified by email from maintenance@hastings.edu if there is a package for them to pick up. For more information, call 402.461.7337.

Recipients are notified by email if there is a package to be picked up (PLEASE wait for the email from maintenance before you come for your package; they wait for all of the deliveries to come in before they log in packages and send the email).
It is the recipient’s responsibility to pick up packages in a timely manner.
A student ID is required to claim a package.
The college reserves the right to return packages addressed to persons not registered as a current student at the college.
The college reserves the right to turn over suspicious packages to law enforcement or the postal authorities.
Packages will only be released to the addressee unless other arrangements are made.
Those sending packages to the campus are encouraged to purchase “delivery confirmation” which will give the sender a tracking number.