Students Support

At Hope College of Arts & Science, the Student Services Department is committed to enhancing the quality of experience for every student. The responsibilities of the Student Services office include counseling, academic assistance through tutoring services, career counseling, and provision of job search options, computer lab services, library access, student email access, and student activities.

A representative from the Student Service Office is available during regular business hours. Appointments are available by calling 954-532-9614 or emailing studentservices@dp.hcas.edu.

The Library/ Media Center

The Library/ Media Center is a very spacious area containing a 1,000+ book collection and several computers for the students’ use. The library is subscribed to Library Intern Resource Network (LIRN). Users can access this resource from anywhere with an internet connection after the library has closed. Hours of Operation: 9AM to 10:30PM, Monday through Thursday, and Friday 9AM to 5PM.

On-site Help: Students at internships or in a clinical rotation or preparing for skills labs can access this online resource for quick assessment and consultation.
Homework Help: Students have access to cross-searchable resources. In addition, multimedia content can supplement and enhance learning by helping students better understand the information.
Test Preparation: This is used as a resource for students preparing to take the NCLEX-RN©. Students may use Nursing Resource Center to reinforce classroom learning, double-check homework assignments, and find additional reading and authoritative articles for research work in preparation to take the certification exam. Nursing Resource Center offers content that is geared to the education and research needs of nursing and allied health students.

Entrance Exams

HCAS entrance requirements are: Academic test and/or preadmission assessment. All testing fees are payable by credit/debit card, personal check, cashier’s check or money order. We do not accept cash.

Testing Schedule

School Assessment Testing: Thursdays 9:00AM to 7:00PM, and Fridays 9:00AM to 3:00PM

NCLEX Preparation & Reviews (current and Recent Graduates)

• All course requirements must be completed with a minimum grade of C
• A student has three attempts to pass the Exit Exam.
  • If the student fails the first attempt, they must complete the remedial course from NCSBN prior to sitting for the exam a second time.
  • If the student fails the second attempt will result in dismissal from the program. The student can appeal the dismissal
    • If the appeal has been granted, the student is required to return to HCAS for remediation for the following mandatory courses:
      • Medical Surgical
      • Maternity
      • Pediatrics
      • Pharmacology
      • Mental Health
      • A student that fails the Exit Exam the third and final attempt will be dismissed from the program without the option to appeal.

NCLEX Review Classes

Call to inquire about the next review schedule!

Feel free to walk in for a tour of our facility.

Tutoring Services

Complimentary (FREE) tutoring services are available by appointment only with faculty or Student Services. If a student needs assistance in any courses, we encourage our students to notify the Student Service Office to schedule a session with a tutor. Regular class attendance is a prerequisite for tutoring.

Career Services

Student Services also provide career services:

• Assisting Students with resume preparation
• Mock Interviewing
• Cover letters
• What to wear/not to wear for Interview
• What to do after an Interview
• Job search techniques

There are many written materials relating to interviewing, writing resumes, and cover letters that are available to all students in the Student Services Department.

Transcripts

Official transcripts may be requested by completing an Official Transcript Request Form. Students may request an unofficial transcript, which is delivered via email, or an official transcript which will be sent directly to the third party. There is a fee of $20.00 for official transcripts with standard delivery. Rush delivery is available upon request for a fee indicated in the transcript request. Transcripts are NOT issued unless all outstanding financial obligations to HCAS have been satisfied. Outstanding balances will result in a financial hold being placed on the student’s account. Additionally, various other holds such as registrar holds and academic holds may also result in a request for transcript being denied.

Regular transcript requests are processed within 7-14 business days. In accordance with the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, a signature is required to release any information, including official transcripts

• A separate request is required for each transcript requested.
• Only Hope College of Arts & Sciences’ transcripts will be issued; transcripts from other schools must be requested from the original source.
• Transcripts will not be released to a second party without written permission from the student.