Life at Hendrix
A Community That Leads to Opportunity and Access
Life at Hendrix College is not just your classes or mentors, the lifelong friends you meet, the sports you watch (and play), or the clubs you join. It is what happens when we experience those things together as a community. Bigger than any of us. Dependent on all of us.
As one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges, we are guided by a spirit of exploration and belonging for generations. So if you are wondering how much you can accomplish when you can be yourself while living alongside other scholars and creators doing the same, Hendrix is the place where you can find out.
Getting Involved on Campus
Our philosophy on getting involved is simple: Try it! We make it easy to discover new ways to get connected and meet new people.
Student Activities
Way more happens on campus than just class. You can find dozens of clubs, organizations, and cultural groups that match your interests. Or check out the speakers, films, exhibits, festivals, performances, and other events that fill the calendar.
Leadership
Hendrix students do not sit still: They shape campus policy through student government and serve as peer leaders and tutors to support other classmates. They are also prominent members of the greater Conway community through volunteer projects.
Religious Life
While Hendrix has a close relationship with the United Methodist Church, we welcome students from all backgrounds. Explore a variety of faith traditions and perspectives through inclusive campus ministries, interfaith dialogue, and fellowship groups.
Campus Traditions
Shirttails! Campus Kitty! Disco trays and birthday celebrations in the Caf! You will soon be part of these only-at-Hendrix traditions, building bonds and memories you can enjoy for years to come.
Recreation and Wellness
Learning and well-being go hand in hand. Train on state-of-the-art equipment in our Wellness and Athletics Center (WAC) or participate in intramural sports. You can even head off campus for a wilderness adventure.
Intercollegiate Athletics
Over half of Hendrix students participate in our 21 NCAA Division III varsity teams. And as much as our Warriors play to win, what they really get from the experience is leadership, discipline, community spirit, and a sense of what it means to work together as a team.
Residential Life by the Numbers
Our close-knit community starts by living together. Hendrix’s residential model supports students through an engaged and connected campus life.
>95%
Live on Campus
Most Warriors choose to live on campus for four years. Those shared experiences create friendships and connections that often last well beyond graduation.
4 Years
Guaranteed Housing
We guarantee campus housing for every student. Choose from traditional residence halls, suites, or apartments.
Best
College Food in America
Hungry? We’ve got you! Both Niche.com and BestColleges.com rank our dining services at or near the top of national lists.
Most
Beautiful College in Arkansas
Our 175-acre campus routinely ranks among the country’s most beautiful. From the classic architecture to serene gardens, it is a campus built to encourage connection.
Living at Hendrix College
At Hendrix, living on campus is as much a part of your education as going to class, and everyday experiences become life lessons.
Campus Apartments
Upperclassmen can gain the freedom of living (and cooking – if they want!) in an apartment while still staying connected to everything happening on campus.
Turn Hendrix Into Home
Living on campus means your daily routine is a shared experience. You can find community everywhere you go, whether you’re catching up with friends at the Student Life and Technology Center or settling into a study session at Bailey Library.
Conway, AR, and Beyond
Conway is small enough to be safe, big enough to be vibrant, and close enough to Little Rock for you to take advantage of research and career opportunities and entertainment.
Award-Winning Dining Services
Every college says they have great food; we have the national rankings to prove it. Dining here is the centerpiece of daily life, driven by a commitment to farm-to-table sustainability and culinary creativity. You will find healthy, flavor-forward menus daily, with thoughtful options tailored to your specific dietary needs.
Warrior Welcome for New Students
It does not take long for you to go from admitted student to an active campus community member. Your journey starts here, and we will help get you started.
Orientation
A great journey deserves a great kickoff, and that is Orientation. It is an exciting time to meet your peer mentors, bond with other first-year students, and start getting a feel for life at Hendrix and the world around campus. By the time Orientation ends, you will be ready to start classes with confidence.
Move-In Day
You only move into college for the first time once. We turn it into a party! Staff, faculty, and returning students all pitch in to bring your bags to your new room, welcome your family to campus, and make your arrival here as smooth as possible.
What to Pack
Should you bring rain boots? Shower shoes? A desk lamp? Yes, yes, and yes, according to our comprehensive packing checklist, not to mention a couple of dozen other things. Learn what essentials other students recommend having on hand (and learn what you can leave at home).
Your Next Steps Via Hendrix
Ready to make Hendrix your home? We are ready for you.