Hendrix College
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With extraordinary undergraduate research opportunities, an active social life, nationally known faculty, and top academic achievements, Hendrix College offers a unique liberal arts education in the South. Take a virtual tour of Hendrix
Nurturing intellectual curiosity, providing the classical liberal arts perspective, demanding competence, and encouraging individual initiative... those are the essentials of the Hendrix experience.
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“If you really want to meet new people and especially Americans, Hendrix College is the best place. It was really easy to meet lots of Americans here." - Birgit Lerchner, ISEP Participant, Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Austria
About Hendrix
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- Your Hendrix Odyssey: Think outside the book!
Hendrix students participate in the Odyssey program to engage in active learning outside the classroom. Hendrix has redefined higher education as a far-reaching, wide-ranging journey that extends beyond the major, GPA, and list of completed courses. We celebrate all the accomplishments and activities of a student’s college career that contribute to his or her growth as a person. Students may complete an Odyssey program in six categories: Artistic Creativity, Global Awareness, Professional and Leadership Development, Service to the World, Undergraduate Research, and Special Projects. ISEP participants are also welcome to participate in internships, volunteer projects, or undergraduate research.
- While your perspectives and ideas will be respected, you'll be drawn into discussions with those whose views differ from your own. The spirit of open inquiry is fostered by small classes, the 11.5-to-1 student-faculty ratio, and the fact that over 80% of students live on campus.
“It's a small college and campus life is the social center. People (classmates, teammates, staff) are very friendly and they all help you wherever they can." - Birgit Lerchner, Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Austria
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- Hendrix course catalog
- Schedule of classes
- Select Academic Year and Department to browse courses offered
- Read Related Information in the Course Catalog for descriptions
Three Most Popular Departments
- Biology & Natural Sciences
Teaching and learning biology at Hendrix includes rigorous classroom discussions, investigational laboratory exercises, field work, and research projects designed to maximize the role of the students as scientist. - English
English students experience the best of British and American literature, learn to think creatively, and develop proficiency in the use of language. Regular course offerings are supplemented by frequent visiting professors and writers - History
The History department offers an extensive list of courses in American and European history, which ISEP students often take toward American Studies credit.
Featured Fields of Study
- International Relations and Global Studies
Hendrix offers an innovative program in International Relations and Global Studies (IR/GS) designed to be interdisciplinary, intercultural, and multilingual. Students conduct research projects one-on-one with members of the faculty, and many students present their research results at national symposia such as the National Conference on Undergraduate Research. - Music
The Music Department offers newly renovated facilities, top teaching faculty, and special guest performances. Music ensembles are open to all Hendrix students, and the majority of participants are not music majors. - Kinesiology
The strength of our program lies in the individual attention afforded each physical education major and each participant in our athletic and intramural programs.
TOEFL Requirement Minimum 550(213 CBT) TOEFL score
“Their liberal arts education is, I think, one of the best. And you can take classes from all different subjects… The teacher knows you and you have a really good teacher-student relationship." - Birgit Lerchner, Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Austria
Student Life
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- Student Life
Take an interactive glance at all Hendrix has to offer. - Housing
Students are housed in double-occupancy residence hall rooms on campus. All rooms feature cable and high-speed internet connection available. - Meals
Students receive a meal plan consisting of 20 meals per week (excluding Saturday evening) at the Hulen Cafeteria - Student Activities
From the Anime Club to the Ultimate Frisbee Team, Hendrix invites you to get involved.
The Insider’s Scoop!
You can choose your own ISEP adventure at Hendrix unique by getting involved with student activities. The OAR program offers canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, and snow skiing.
“Another thing I really liked was that it is so easy to join a team, like swimming, or soccer. This was a new experience and I really liked it. I found lots of friends on the swimteam I joined." - Birgit Lerchner, Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Austria
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Hendrix is located in Conway, Arkansas, a city of 45,000 people and the second-fastest growing city in Arkansas. Conway is truly a mix of the progressive and the picturesque. It is the kind of town where you can head downtown for shopping or enjoy watching the sunset at the lake.
Conway is nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, just a short drive from Cadron Settlement Park. With a view of the Arkansas River and several hiking trails, it is an ideal place to spend a spring day picnicking or canoeing with friends.
For those with more cosmopolitan interests, Conway is approximately 30 miles north of Little Rock, the capital city. With 600,000 people making their home in greater Little Rock, the city is an excellent place to dine on five-star cuisine, take in regional theatre productions at the Arkansas Repertory Theater, or pick up organic vegetables at the River Market.