Student Life at Hillsdale College

It's been a wonderful beginning to the 2015-16 academic year, and we can't wait for the all of the adventures to come. In the first few days on campus, the class of 2019 moved in, attended Convocation, played games at Hayden Park, learned about the Honor Code from president Arnn and had dessert at his home, heard Dr. Whalen speak about the motto, rocked out at the Welcome Party, found clubs and IM sports to join at The Source, and, of course, began classes. Learn more about Hillsdale College at

Hillsdale College's John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center is located five miles from campus. The 103-acre facility features four American trap fields, a five-stand sporting clays field, a small arms range, a skeet field for both American and International skeet, and a lodge and education center. Future plans include the construction of a combination 100-meter rifle and 50-meter pistol range, one International/Olympic bunker trap field, an indoor air gun and archery range, and an outdoor archery range that will meet specifications for National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competitions and Olympic shooting. To learn more, visit

Hillsdale College's shotgun team has won the 2012 & 2014 ACUI Division III National Collegiate Championship. To learn more about Hillsdale College, visit

Here is a look into the first two days on campus for new and returning students. To see more from the opening of the fall 2014 semester, visit To learn about Hillsdale College, visit

Three Hillsdale College dorms duke it out in Lake Winnona for the annual Naval Battle organized by the Cravats and Bluestockings Club. To learn more about Hillsdale College, visit

Hillsdale College students and alumni participate in the annual Mock Rock dance competition during the homecoming celebration. To learn more about Hillsdale College, visit