Advice and Information for Parents of Students at Mars Hill College

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• Trust them
• Don't ask if they're homesick
• Encourage them to stay on campus during the weekends!
  
• Visit (but not too often)
• Encourage your student to get involved on campus
• Write (and don't expect a reply!)
• Do not tell them that "These are the best years of your life"
• Don't worry too much about stressed-out phone calls or emails
• Encourage them to take the initiative to solve his/her problems
• Set some boundaries and expectations for your MHC student
• Don't allow your student to leave Mars Hill College at mid-semester
• Talk to your student about alcohol
• Be aware of signs of depression (see the resources section)
• In case of emergency (after 5pm) contact the MHC Security Office, at (828) 689-1230
• Be aware of Mars Hill College's resources and refer your student if necessary
• Enjoy your time as an MHC Parent!

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• Campus Post Office
• Town of Mars Hill
• Carpool Network
  

Where they live, what they do

Residential Living
Life does not end when the class ends. MHC students living on campus have a world of opportunities at their fingertips and top notch dormitories in which to relax and study.

Timberline
The social hub of Mars Hill College. Timberline lights up at night when social clubs, ministry sessions and movies take over this beautiful ski lodge style facility.

Student Employment
Interested in your student making a little cash while earning their degree? Mars Hill College features on and off campus jobs in your chosen field, plus service learning opportunities through LifeWorks.

Dining Facilities
Enjoy multi-course meals in Pittman dining hall, or watch television and dine on fast food in the Lion's Den. Craving coffee drinks or a milkshake? We have it all.

Health, Mind and Body

Counseling Center
College is a time of growth and change; Counseling offers students the opportunity to meet with a caring, confidential individual.

The Wellness Center
The Mars Hill College Wellness Center, located in Robinson Hall, is the health facility for the campus community. The Wellness Center staff provides primary care for full-time students but also attempts to assist students by teaching them preventive health care.

Just for Fun

Campus Activities Board
Dances, Concerts, Formals, Homecoming, and Spring Fling are a few of the events that the CAB staff organizes each year. CAB is made up of the Director of Student Activities and 8 students. This group helps to bring free (or low cost) events to all of its undergraduate population.

Outdoor Center
Guided Hikes, Snowboarding, Smores and Hot Cocoa by the fireside. These are only a few of the wonderful activities the Outdoor Center offers.

Disc Golf
An 18 hole course - one of the most challenging in the Southeast.

The Cadenza
Mars Hill's Student Literary Magazine. Published every semester, it features the most creative minds on campus.

Hilltop Student News Online
The Student Voice of Mars Hill College. Curious about goings-on at MHC? Read all about it at the Hilltop.

Worship

Mars Hill is a place where students are encouraged to integrate faith into their exploration of the world. The Chaplain’s Office serves as a resource in this regard. We sponsor weekly Crossroads and "blueprint" services, facilitate the workings of the Christian Student Movement, provide pastoral counseling and guidance to students, faculty, and staff, and relate externally to congregations and agencies supportive of our mission. In general, we seek to facilitate the religious dialogue on campus and meet the spiritual needs of the Mars Hill family.

Athletics and Physical Education

Men's Athletics Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track & Field Swimming Cycling

Women's Athletics Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Swimming Cycling