The city of Hastings provides many opportunities for employment, entertainment, professional experience, and support for the college's 1,100 students. Founded in 1882, Hastings College offers academic programs in over 30 areas such as business, communications, and computer science as well as 12 pre-professional programs. In addition to offering an outstanding educational experience at a modest cost, Hastings College students enjoy the opportunity to participate in activities such as intercollegiate athletics, music, drama, art, forensics and student government. All documentation must be accompanied with an official English translation by a certified public translator. Hastings College will accept British GCE Advanced Level B, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP exams for academic credit with qualified coursework and scores.
Housing is guaranteed for four years and is also available during vacations and summer.
Hastings College welcomes applications from international students. Hastings encourages students to challenge themselves by taking college preparation courses during their final two years of secondary school. Any questions regarding admission to Hastings College should be directed to the Director of Admissions. Hastings College is not only known for academic excellence, but also for its beautifully landscaped campus, outstanding campus facilities, and for a campus population of active and talented students from six foreign countries and 30 states. Students arriving from abroad can easily reach Hastings from several airports in Nebraska such as Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island, and Hastings.