Hiram Prospective Student Chat
By Hiram College Admission
Hiram Prospective Student Chat Feb 28, 2024
Hiram PSC: Ep 22- Terrier Timeline Revisited
Joined by Director of Admission, Jeff Mongold, and Director of Student Financial Services, Andrea Lehman, listen as the team discusses what to do and when. This episode explores the admission process as well as changes to the FAFSA and financial aid process. Learn more here!
Hiram PSC: Ep 21- Campus Life Series: Study Away/Abroad
Joined by current student, Dayne Sauter, and Assistant Professor of Classics, and Director of Study Abroad, Matthew Notarian, listen as the team discusses the Hiram College study away and study abroad opportunities. This episode explores how to apply for and go on trips, trip logistics (with Hiram's 12+3), funding, and past and future trips. Learn more about the study away and study abroad here!
Hiram PSC: Ep 20- Campus Life Series: Eclectic Honors Program
Joined by current Honors Student, Lina Ross, and Associate Professor of Crime, Law, and Justice and Sociology, and Director of the Eclectic Honors Program, Laci Fiala, listen as the team discusses the Hiram College Eclectic Honors Program. This episode explores how to join the program, what it entails, and what the benefits of joining are. Learn more about the Eclectic Honors Program here!
Hiram PSC: Ep 19- Campus Life Series: Student Senate
Joined by Vice President, Jade Mongold, and President, Mackenzie Flaherty, listen as the team discusses the Hiram College Student Senate. This episode explores how to get involved, the positions available, and the impact that Student Senate has on the campus. Learn more about the Student Senate here!
Hiram PSC: Ep 18- Campus Life Series: The Lindsay-Crane Center for Writing and Literature
Joined by Professor of English and Director of the Lindsay-Crane Center for Writing and Literature, Dr. Kirsten Parkinson, and current student, Rebecca Cotterman, listen as the team discusses the Lindsay-Crane Center for Writing and Literature. This episode explores the various opportunities at Hiram including meeting guest authors, participating in writing competitions, and getting your own work published. Learn more about the Lindsey-Crane Center for Writing and Literature here!
Hiram PSC: Ep 17- Campus Life Series: The Office of Scholarly Endeavors
Joined by Associate Professor of Chemistry and Director for the Office of Scholarly Endeavors, Dr. Steve Romberger, and current student, Tayleigh Price, listen as the team discusses the Office of Scholarly Endeavors. This episode explores the research opportunities and accessibility at Hiram, the perks of doing research, and Hiram's Sugar Day event. Learn more about the Office of Scholarly Endeavors Sugar Day here!
Hiram PSC: Ep 16- Campus Life Series: The Burton D. Morgan Center for Integrated Entrepreneurship
Joined by Director of the Burton D. Morgan Center for Integrated Entrepreneurship, Professor David Strukel, and current student, Jarod Leynes, listen as the team discusses the Burton D. Morgan Center for Integrated Entrepreneurship. This episode explores opportunities within entrepreneurship at Hiram including the Ideablitz and Ideabuild competitions, High Performance Program (Entrepreneurship Honors Program), internship opportunities, as well as entrepreneurship-specific housing and partnership MBA programs. Learn more about the Burton D. Morgan Center for Integrated Entrepreneurship here!
Hiram PSC: Ep 15- Campus Life Series: The Garfield Center for Public Leadership
Joined by Professor of Political Science and Director of the Garfield Center for Public Leadership, James Thompson, and current student, Yue Sasaki, listen as the team discusses the Garfield Center for Public Leadership. This episode explores Hiram's connection to President James A. Garfield, how he inspired this program, and what the program itself entails (including seminars, crisis simulators, and scholar trips). Learn more about the Garfield Center for Public Leadership here!
Hiram PSC: Ep 14- Campus Life Series: "Ring the Bell!" Hiram Athletics
Joined by Senior Woman Administrator and Head Women's Basketball Coach, Alex Dellas, and Men's Lacrosse Captain and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Social Media Coordinator, Bricen Jones, listen as the team discusses Hiram Athletics. This episode explores college athletics both from the lens of a coach and current student-athlete while discussing topics like the recruitment process, the Hiram gameday atmosphere, supports for student athletes, and the Hiram victory bell. Learn more about Hiram athletics here!
Hiram PSC: Ep 13- Campus Life Series: Field Stations
Joined by Curator of Animal Programs, Rebecca Moore, and Sustainability Coordinator, Zack Fox, listen as the team discusses the Hiram College Field Stations. This episode explores both the James H. Barrow Biological Field Station and Northwoods Field Station while sharing opportunities for students of all majors such as wildlife rehabilitation, maintenance of natural areas, and field research. Learn more about our field stations here!
Hiram PSC: Ep 12- Campus Life Series: Campus Involvement
Joined by Director of Campus Involvement and Diversity Programming, Julie Hild, listen as the team discusses the Office of Campus Involvement. This episode explores the major campus events (Week of Welcome, Homecoming, Winter Welcome, SpringFest, and Senior Week), Hiram clubs and organizations (including how to start a club), and Diversity Programming. Additional information about the Office of Campus Involvement including a full list of clubs and organizations can be found here!
Hiram PSC: Ep 11- Campus Life Series: Residence Life
Joined by Residential Director, Bri Burns, listen as the team discusses Residence Life & Commuter Services. This episode explores housing options on campus, the role of Residence Assistance, what is and is not allowed in the rooms, qualifications for being a commuter, and meal options on campus. Additional information about Residential Education can be found here!
Hiram PSC: Ep 10- Academic Program Series: Hiram Health
Joined by Professor Brad Goodner, listen as the team explores the health profession. This episode takes a deeper look into the areas of Biomedical Humanities, Nursing, Public Health, Pre-Medical Studies, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Veterinary Medicine. This is a good way for anyone interested in the field to learn more about these areas, how to access the profession, and also the role that Hiram can play.
Hiram PSC: Ep 09- Academic Program Series: School of Science & Technology
Joined by School Director, Nick Hirsch, listen as the team explores the School of Science & Technology. The School of Science & Technology consists of seven majors (Applied Computer Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Neuroscience, and Physics), six minors, a Pre-Veterinarian Medicine concentration, and an Engineering 3+2 dual-degree program. It is also home to James H. Barrow and Northwoods Field Stations.
Hiram PSC: Ep 08- Academic Program Series: School of Health, Education, Sustainability & Society
Joined by School Director, Kelly NewVine, listen as the team explores the School of Health, Education, Sustainability & Society. The School of Health, Education, Sustainability & Society consists of 11 majors (Biomedical Humanities; Crime, Law, and Justice; Education/Teacher Licensure; Educational Studies; Environmental Studies; Integrative Exercise Science; Nursing; Psychology; Public Health; Sociology; and Social Sciences), six minors, a Pre-Medical Studies concentration, Pre-Physician Assistant concentration, Pre-Dentistry concentration, and a Social Work 3+2 dual-degree program.
Hiram PSC: Ep 07- Academic Program Series: Scarborough School of Business & Communication
Joined by School Director, Andrew White, listen as the team explores the Scarborough School of Business & Communication. The Scarborough School of Business & Communication consists of eight majors (Accounting & Financial Management, Communication, Digital Marketing, Esports and Gaming Administration, Management, Marketing, Sport Management, and Supply Chain Management), seven minors, and a 4+1 MBA program. It is also the home of the Burton D. Morgan Foundation Center for Integrative Entrepreneurship.
Hiram PSC: Ep 06- Academic Program Series: School of Arts, Humanities & Politics
Joined by Associate Professor, Betsy Bauman, listen as the team explores the School of Arts, Humanities & Politics. The School of Arts, Humanities & Politics consists of seven majors (Art & Design, Creative Writing, English, History, International Studies, Performing Arts, and Political Science), 17 minors, a Pre-Law concentration, a Law 3+3 dual-degree program, and Peace Corp Preparatory Program.
Hiram PSC: Ep 05- Registrar and Advising: College Courses and the Graduation Timeline
Joined by Academic Advisor, Sherman Dean, listen as the team explores the role of the registrar (particularly with transfer credits, AP, CCP, etc.) and the advising process from your first classes to graduation.
Hiram PSC: Ep 04- Paying for College: FAFSA and Financial Aid
Joined by Financial Aid Specialist, Tessa Kiraly-Dicker, listen as the team dives into the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (what it is and how to complete it), as well as providing other tips and tricks to financial aid and paying for college.
Hiram PSC: Ep 03- Terrier Timeline: What to Do and When
Joined by current Hiram student, Simone Chatman, listen as the team walks through the entire college search and admission process from visiting, to applying, to depositing, and finally attending.
Hiram PSC: Ep 02- Why Hiram: Unique Semester Structure, Experiential Learning, and Tech & Trek
Joined by Campus Visit Coordinator, Abigail Stevenson, listen as the team shares some of the most unique aspects of Hiram College including the semester structure, experiential learning opportunities (study away/abroad, research, and internships), and the Tech & Trek program as we truly answer the question: "Why Hiram?"
Hiram PSC: Ep 01- College & Career: Finding the Right Fit
Join us as the team discusses your options after high school, as well as identifying how to go about the college search process.
Hiram Prospective Student Chat
Welcome to the Hiram Prospective Student Chat (Hiram PSC)! Hosted by Hiram College Admission Counselors Holly Hoffman, Sally Hoffman, and Kevin Christie, join us to gain the inside scoop on everything admission: from starting your college search all the way to move in day and beyond.