The Weekend College
The Weekend College
began in September, 1977, as an innovative program to offer Hiram’s traditional
undergraduate courses to adults. It was clear from the outset that a program
designed for adults had to be serious and rigorous, while at the same time
responsive to the specific needs of the adult learners. The Weekend
College maintains Hiram’s
commitment to the principle that education makes an important difference in an
individual’s life. The curriculum includes eight majors: Accounting and Financial Management, humanities and fine arts, social sciences, communication, business management,
environmental studies, religious studies, and health care services management for
certified professionals. Each program contains a core of required courses, as
well as general requirements for graduation. Many courses in the curriculum
offer practical skills that are immediately relevant to a professional career. As a liberal arts institution, however, Hiram
has steadfastly believed that the most useful education requires more than
relevancy to a professional career. The structure of the Weekend
College has proven to be an
attractive alternative to evening programs as it has responded directly to both
the demands and capabilities of adults for concentrated learning. Classes meet
on alternate weekends from Friday evening through Sunday morning. This format
is educationally sound, since adult learners are highly motivated and capable
of assuming a significant amount of independent work outside the classroom. The Weekend
College residence hall has
overnight accommodations for those who wish to spend the weekends on campus. This
residential dimension permits students to make use of the library and the fitness center, as well as attend social and cultural events during the weekends. The most important criterion for admission to
the Weekend College
is the capability to perform satisfactorily in courses at Hiram
College. It is recognized that many
adults have acquired college-level knowledge through life and work experiences.
So, in addition to granting credit for courses taken at other colleges or
universities, credit will be awarded for demonstrated learning from personal
experiences. Regularly enrolled students
at Hiram College
who have attained junior or senior standing may take courses in the Weekend
College when spaces are available.
For more information about the academic program, fees, and
the admissions procedures, please write to:
The Weekend College
at Hiram College
P.O. Box 67
Hiram, Ohio 44234
or call
330.569.5161
e-mail to hwc@hiram.edu or visit our website
at hiram.edu/future
Summer Session
Hiram College in the summertime is a place where you can hear yourself think. Amid the leafy trees and mild skies, the hum of ideas fills the air: literature, mathematics, economics, biology, theatre, chemistry, and psychology are among the subjects you’ll hear about during a Hiram summer. Most of the summer classes meet one evening each week or on Saturdays, offering an intensive educational experience. The majority of courses meet for four hours of class time each week during the summer, 4 semester hour courses meet for 7 weeks, while three semester hour courses meet for 6 weeks. With this format, students can keep summer jobs and still take college courses during the summer.
In addition to the courses offered on campus during the
summer, Hiram College
also sponsors programs at off-campus sites. Courses are regularly offered at
the Northwoods Field Station, located in the Hiawatha
National Forest in the Upper
Peninsula of Michigan. Courses have also been offered at the Shoals Marine
Laboratory, located on Appledore Island, Maine,
and at various locations overseas.
For more information about the summer programs, please write
to:
The Weekend College at Hiram College
P.O. Box 67
Hiram, OH
44234
or call
330.569.5161
e-mail to hwc@hiram.edu or visit our website at hiram.edu/future