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Academic Information
Academic Advising
How did I get an advisor? What can my advisor help me with? When do I meet with my advisor? Do I keep the same advisor both years at Hesston?
Graduation Requirements
How many credits do I need to complete all requirements? Which courses are required? Do I have to declare a major?
Registration Information
What are credits? How many credits should I take each term? What happens if I take fewer than 12 hours? Can I change courses after the term begins? What happens if I stop going to a class?
Selecting Courses
If I’m not certain about my major, what courses should I take? Can I take courses at other colleges while I’m a student at Hesston? Should I take College Learning Strategies? Which writing course is right for me? Do I need to take a math course? Computer course? Foreign language?
Transfer and Advanced Placement
Do courses I’ve taken at other colleges transfer to Hesston? Can I get college credit for high school courses, Advanced Placement or other exams, voluntary service or Youth Evangelism Service, or life experiences?
Midterm and Final Exams
Can I take midterm and final exams early? What can I do if all my final exams are scheduled on the same day?
Grades
When are grades given? What grades are used? When is the “I” (incomplete) grade used? What are quality points? How is my GPA (grade point average) figured? Can I do anything to change a low grade? Where can I get help if I’m doing poorly in a class? What can I do if I have a diagnosed special need?
Transferring to Other Colleges after Hesston
What can I do to prepare for a smooth transfer? What courses should I take? When and how do I connect with transfer schools? What should I know about the four-year degree? How do I get a transcript of my work sent to other colleges?

 

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