Introduction
Rose-Hulman’s reputation as one of the top science, engineering, and mathematics institutions in the country is often mentioned as the primary reason students choose to attend. The pleasant surprise they receive upon arrival is finding that same quality of experience beyond the classroom. Both Dr. Rick Stamper (Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs) and Erik Hayes (Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students) served as resident assistants for the Office of Student Affairs when they attended Rose-Hulman as undergraduates. As leaders of the Academic Affairs and Student Affairs departments, their partnership and collaboration help ensure that students are successful in all aspects of Rose-Hulman.
Student Affairs encompasses several different offices that contribute to this experience. These offices support our students by providing avenues for them to engage with their peers, take a break from their studies, focus on their health and wellness, or a multitude of other activities and opportunities. These start the first day our students arrive on campus and experience a jam-packed Orientation week and continue through the partnership with the Office of Career Services as they secure employment before walking across the Commencement stage just a few short years later. Student Affairs takes great pride in providing the right amount of support to every student, to help ensure they find success on our campus. Whether it is playing a few games of intramural volleyball, enjoying one of our many student-led drama productions, or spending some time with our staff during one of our Student Counseling Center programs, students quickly learn that Student Affairs is committed to their all-around success as a member of our community.
“ The strength of Rose-Hulman flows from the clarity of our mission. We are here to serve our students. The relationship and cooperation between the Student Affairs and the Academic Affairs organizations is a nice example of that.”
Rick Stamper (’85)
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
“ It is no secret that Rose-Hulman provides our students with an outstanding technical education. Our Student Affairs team works tirelessly to create that same exceptional experience outside of the classroom by embracing the ‘individual attention and support’ promised in the Institute’s mission statement.”
Erik Hayes (’97, ‘01)
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Student Accessibility Services
ACCOMMODATIONS
Student Accessibility Services facilitates reasonable accommodations for students. The office is in the Student Affairs office in the Mussallem Union.
The most common accommodation we offer is 50% extended time on timed testing. Other more specific reasonable accommodations may be based on functional limitations and specialist recommendations that are reasonable in the context and setting.
ACCESSIBLE PRE-ORIENTATION
Each year, we welcome new students who have processed accommodations, and their families, to a luncheon and presentation one day prior to move-in and orientation.
FALL 2023
Students with academic accommodations
GREGORY S. FEHRIBACH INTERNSHIPS
An open house is held annually in the fall for students with physical disabilities (blind, deaf, low vision, hard of hearing, and mobility or orthopedic) with the Gregory S. Fehribach Director, Larry Markle. Several Rose-Hulman students have successfully completed highly competitive and comprehensive internships through the Gregory S. Fehribach Center. Applications are due in January.
STUDENTS UTILIZING ACADEMIC ACCOMODATIONS / 2022-23 Fall Quarter
• Attention Deficit Disorder 125
• Psychological Disability 76
• Learning Disability 39
• Autism Spectrum Disorder 33
• Chronic Health 21
• Hard of Hearing/Deaf 6
• Visual Impairment 4
• Mobile Impairment 2
Total 306
CONTACT INFORMATION
Patty Eaton
Directory of Student Accessibility Services
Athletics
Rose-Hulman is an NCAA Division III school with 20 varsity men’s and women’s sports.
RHIT athletes compete in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
NICKNAME
Fightin’ Engineers
MASCOT
Rosie the Elephant
MEN’S PROGRAMS
Baseball
Basketball
Cheer Team
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track & Field
WOMEN’S
Basketball
PROGRAMS
Cheer Team
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
FOLLOW US
@RHITsports
Bon Appétit
Our dream is to be the premier on-site restaurant company known for its culinary expertise and commitment to socially responsible practices. We are a culture driven to create food that is alive with flavor and nutrition, prepared from scratch using authentic ingredients.
• We provide dining for the Rose-Hulman community of students, faculty, staff as well as the local community. Our café provides over 62,000 meals each month
• The management team at Rose-Hulman has nine salaried managers and two hourly managers.
• Our team consists between 120-135 total staff members to serve our community. We operate the Vonderschmitt Café, Chauncey’s Café, Beanies, Rose-Garden, Moench Café and catering operations.
• Our coffee shops, Beanies and Moench Café, serve approximately 70 gallons of milk each week for espresso and other specialty coffee beverages!
• On chicken strip lunch day, we serve over 700 pounds of chicken strips.
• Chauncey’s serves over 1,800 pounds of local fresh ground beef each month.
• Our fresh produce order is approximately $24,000 every two weeks.
• 2023 Bon Appetit Catering was nominated for the “Best Caterer in the Wabash Valley.”
• Our C-Store and Beanies orders approximately $4,200 a week in convenience items.
• Each month you can find our marketing team around campus giving away fun items. This year, we sampled Kombucha from Ferm Fresh, snack mix, hot dogs and popcorn in the NAB
courtyard as well as ice cream treats from our own ice cream truck.
• We celebrate birthdays each month in the Vonderschmitt Café honoring our students, faculty, staff, and Bon Appetit Associates.
• We have helped over 50 parents this academic year with surprise birthday cakes to celebrate birthdays away from home.
View our current menus here: rose-hulman.cafebonappetit.com
CAREER SERVICES & EMPLOYER RELATIONS
The Office of Career Services & Employer Relations helps students to gain post-graduate employment, graduate school, co-op, and internship opportunities.
SERVICES AVAILABLE:
• Resumes – Resume Template
• Cover Letters
• Internship or Co-op Search
• Full-Time Job Search
• 30-Second Sales Pitch
• Practice Interviews
• Negotiating an Offer
• How-To Videos
• Co-Op Forms
• Personal Statements
• Graduate School Applications
LOCATION
266 Mussallem Union
HOURS
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Come in any time. No appointment is necessary
PHONE
812-877-8475
careers@rose-hulman.edu
GREEK LIFE
Greek Life at Rose-Hulman offers an opportunity for students to build relationships with their peers, experience leadership development, serve the local and campus communities, and meet alumni to form professional connections. Greek organizations are run by student leaders with guidance from faculty advisors and the Office of Student Affairs.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE THINGS OUR GREEK ORGANIZATIONS DO:
• Rush and Recruitment
– During the fall quarter, the fraternities spend six weeks going through Rush. This includes “Dorm Storming”, the Greek Fair, chapter specific events, and formal meetings. Rush ends with Bid Tuesday, where prospective members stop by the Union early in the morning to sign bids with their fraternity of choice. In 2023, 141 students joined a fraternity on Bid Tuesday, and there are a total of 427 fraternity members.
– Through the end of fall and beginning of winter quarter, sorority recruitment is in full swing. During the 2023 winter recruitment season, 46 new members joined a sorority (34 received their top choice). There are 156 total sorority members— one-third of the student body is currently involved with Greek Life.
• Fall Day of Service
– The sororities and fraternities take on service projects across campus as part of our Fall Day of Service. The Greek organizations always take on projects of their own, but they also end the day by helping unload wood pallets so the Bonfire Committee can start laying the foundation for the Homecoming Bonfire.
• Bikes for Tykes
– Members of our Greek organizations come together once a year to assemble, inspect, and sort bicycles to donate to Terre Haute Chances and Services for Youth. They spend the morning assembling bikes for children in the Terre Haute area, and in 2023 every single chapter sent students to help!
• Greek Games
– The Greek Games offer a chance for our sororities and fraternities to compete against each other in friendly competitions. The most recent year included a relay race, eating competition, minute to win it, human pyramid contest, and much more. ATO took home the trophy in 2024, and we hope to use the momentum of the event to continue Greek Games for years to come.
Health Services
Health Services is located inside the lower level of the Mussallem Union. We offer a variety of health and wellness services.
Last year over 3,000 visits were made to the clinic by students, faculty, and staff.
Your visit to the clinic can last anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour based on the number of patients being seen and the acuity of your illness. If you require medications, an injection or procedure, your visit will take additional time.
Students require a student ID and insurance card for registration.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please call or stop in to schedule an appointment.
812-877-8367 (Phone) 812-872-6225 (Fax) healthservices@rose-hulman.edu
Performing Arts
Hatfield Hall and the Rose-Hulman Student Performing Arts’ mission is to cultivate a vibrant and inclusive community of artists, scholars, and performers; inspiring creativity, exploration, and excellence in the performing arts.
GOALS
• Collaborate with other students, faculty, and staff.
• Nurture the artistic growth and intellectual development of our students.
• Combine and integrate STEM into aspects of artistic creation and design.
• Enrich the cultural fabric of Rose-Hulman and its students.
• Empower individuals to discover their unique voices and interests.
CURRENT STUDENT PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
Rose-Hulman Symphony Orchestra
Rose-Hulman Jazz Ensemble
Rose Drama Club Pit Orchestra
Rose-Hulman Chorus
Rose-Hulman Concert Band
Rose-Hulman Pep Band
Rose Hulman Woodwind & Brass Ensembles
Rose Drama Club
RHIT Dance Company
Rose Improv Club
RHITHM A Capella Ensemble
Rose-Hulman Chamber Ensemble
CONTACT INFORMATION
Campus Website
Ticket Website
Hatfield Instagram
Hatfield Facebook
Hatfield X
Hatfield YouTube
BUILDING HOURS
8 a.m.-5 p.m. (M-F)
TICKET DESK HOURS
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (T-F)
MAIN PHONE
812-877-8544
RESIDENCE LIFE
The Residence Life staff works through the year to provide the best on-campus experience possible for our students. Cory Pardieck is the Director of Residence Life, LeAnne Myers is the Associate Director, and Kyle Washburn is the Assistant Director. Check out some of the work we do!
• Resident Assistants, Sophomore Advisors, and Graduate Assistants
– Our student staff members (Resident Assistants, Sophomore Advisors, and Graduate Assistants) are the cornerstone of our campus culture. They form personal relationships with every person on their floor, build community in their halls, and provide support and guidance for their residents. Cory works with the SAs, LeAnne works with the GAs, and Kyle works with the RAs.
– The RA staff takes a staff trip each year during winter quarter break. This year, the RA staff went to Nashville!
• Housing — A new residence hall for first-year students is under construction and set to open in fall 2025. We currently have 6 freshman halls, 1 sophomore hall, and 3 upperclass halls. Scharpenberg Hall offers gender-inclusive housing for freshmen, and all upperclass halls are gender inclusive.
• Greatest Floor — an annual 24-hour event that consists of 24 events. Greatest Floor attracted over 740 students this year (over 60%!). Challenges range from video games, rap battles, craft building, cooking competitions, memory challenges, Rube Goldberg machines, stage performances, and much more. Our alumni team took its first-ever victory!
• Hallympics — a week-long competition between residence halls on campus. The winning floor receives the coveted Yard-of-Beef. Hallympics takes place during Week 1 of Fall quarter. Halls are awarded points on score, participation, and spirit.
• Bonfire — working alongside the Bonfire Committee, students work together to build the homecoming bonfire. Each residence hall takes a turn building and “guarding” the bonfire from upperclassmen, and large groups of students stay at the bonfire field from 8 p.m. – 8 a.m. around a campfire, and the RAs and SAs are tasked with making it as fun as possible!
SPORTS AND RECREATION CENTER (SRC)
OFFICIAL SLOGAN
The Sports & Recreation Center is the home for varsity athletics and recreational programs on campus. The SRC provides services that include informal recreation, exercise classes/fitness programs, clinics/workshops, competitive intramural sports, equipment rentals, competitive Division III sports events, and other special programs/events. The SRC provides on-campus employment to over 100 students through staffing the facility, intramurals, and special programs and events.
“Engineering Healthy Lifestyles”
PROGRAMMING
The SRC recreational programs are for the Rose-Hulman campus community including students, faculty, and staff.
INTRAMURALS
There are more than 30 sports and activities offered through Intramurals. Over 70% of the student body participates in intramurals each year! The Intramural Program was ranked No. 9 in the country by the Princeton Review last year!
CLUB SPORTS
We have more than 15 club sports to join. You can continue participating at a high level or try a new sport!
FITNESS/WELLNESS
The SRC provides more than 15 different types of fitness classes for students, faculty, and staff for FREE! We also host wellness events throughout the year.
INFORMAL RECREATION
The SRC has over 197,000 square feet of recreational space! You can lift weights, shoot hoops, play pickleball, swim, and use the indoor golf simulator among many other activities.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Looking to get outside? The SRC hosts a bike share program, operates a disc golf course on campus, and takes day trips to local state parks.
FOLLOW US
@RHIT_SRC on Instagram
@RHIT_SRC on X
STUDENT COUNSELING CENTER
SERVICES OFFERED
At the Student Counseling Center, we provide short term mental health counseling to help enrolled students identify barriers to success, build personal awareness, and develop life skills. We are a fully staffed mental health counseling center available to all enrolled Rose-Hulman students. Our services are completely confidential, have no upfront cost, and appointments are typically 50 minutes in length. The SCC is located inside the Mussallem Union (MU 251), a central location for all on-campus students!
We provide counseling to individuals, couples, and groups. We also provide consultations, psychiatric services, referral services, and crisis counseling. Follow along on Instagram (@RHITSCC) and Campus Groups to see our presentations, events, and workshops offered! You can request a presentation from our office through the link on our MyRose-Hulman webpage.
HELP STUDENTS FIND THEIR VOICE. SHARE TOGETHERALL TODAY.
Togetherall is a free and anonymous online community space available 24/7 to all Rose-Hulman students looking for mental health support and a sense of connection. Students can share their concerns and questions with others experiencing the same struggles and learn from others about how to adjust to life’s challenges. Through Togetherall, students can access well-being courses, keep a personal journal, set goals, and take self-assessment tools to help take control of their mental health. Learn More Here!
ACCESSING CARE
Students can access non-emergent care by calling the main phone number of the Student Counseling Center at (812)-877-8537, or emailing us at counselingcenter@rose-hulman.edu . We are open Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and hold walk in hours during 3rd hour (10:00 am) and 8th hour (3:00 pm). If a student finds themselves in crisis, they can walk in and be seen by a staff member during our hours of operation. For further emergency contacts click here.
UNION & STUDENT ACTIVITIES
OFFICIAL SLOGAN
The Union & Student Activities Office encourages all students to get involved at Rose-Hulman. Whether you are hoping to start
a new organization, develop your leadership skills, or have some fun, we are here to help!
We Run the Fun!
PROGRAMMING
Need a break from homework? Do you like to bowl, see Broadway shows, watch performers, or play trivia? Check out all our events on Campus Groups!
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
Each year, we welcome new students and their families to Rose-Hulman! Learn more about Orientation!
CLUBS
We have more than 90 clubs and organizations. No matter your interest, you’ll find a group to join !
LEAD
LEAD’s goal is to provide leadership development opportunities for all students on campus. Excursions to Turkey Run or an Escape Room, hearing amazing speakers as part of the Swearingen Symposium Series, and interactive workshops are just a few ways we try to provide leadership opportunities to students!
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES BOARD
SAB provides programming for the entire campus. From giveaways, Month of a Million Laughs, or participating in the student section, the HERD, at athletic events, SAB has an event to get involved with. The student run organization meets every week to plan activities. Their full list of events can be found on their Campus Groups page.
INTERNATIONAL SPRING BREAK TRIP
Each year we offer the opportunity for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents to go on an international adventure during spring break. Check out our past trips and our upcoming one! We hope you will join us for a week of tours, cultural experiences, sightseeing, immersive activities, and delicious eats!
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Looking to volunteer to help others and serve the community? Whether it be through Fall Day of Service, Brush Up for Homecoming, or helping not-forprofit organizations in the Wabash Valley, we have an opportunity for you! More information can be found in Campus Groups!
MUSSALLEM UNION AND WHITE CHAPEL
Looking to have meetings in the Union? Want to have an event outside on BSB lawn, at Speed Beach, or in the PiVilion? Be sure to reserve space with us! Each academic year, we manage over 7,000 reservations! By the way—we also reserve the White Chapel for weddings!
FOLLOW
US ON INSTAGRAM SO YOU DON’T MISS ANY OF THE FUN!
@studentactivities_rhit
@rhitlead
@rosehulmansab
@rhitpanhel
