Alumni Benefits

We want to honor you! The HSU Alumni Association provides discounts and benefits for all HSU Alumni.

The HSU Alumni Association

  • Established in 1896
  • Comprised of over 24,000 graduates and former students
  • Led by an Alumni Association Board of Directors
  • Promotes and maintains lifelong friendships
  • Develops mutually beneficial relationships between members and HSU
  • Provides many discounts and benefits

Check out these benefits!

Each year, Alumni plan reunions for class years, academic areas, service and social clubs, performing groups, and other special organizations. The Alumni Association can provide mailing labels, lists of class or organization members, planning assistance, room reservations, printing, and mailing. If you are interested in serving as a Class Reunion Volunteer, please complete the form here.

As an alumni of HSU, you can purchase a membership that gives you access to the Fletcher Fitness Center, including an indoor track, cardo equipment, weight training equipment, pickleball and badminton, groups exercise classes, and more.  To learn more about the Alumni Membership please visit the Fitness and Recreation webpage.

Career Services has built a new platform for alumni and students to explore career opportunities, connect with employers, and effortlessly engage with career resources.

Through the career center, you will be able to:

  • Explore the dedicated Alumni Communityfind open jobs, and see employers currently hiring Hardin-Simmons University Alumni.
  • Find career opportunities and advice specific to your career path of interest located under Explore Career Paths in the main menu.
  • Access online guides for Resume Writing, Job Searching, and Interviewing.

One of the newest features is the ability to tailor the content you receive from our team based on your preferences – in about two minutes time you can customize your email alerts to receive automated notifications for new jobs, resources, events and industry news that is important and purposeful to you.

HSU is thrilled to be able to partner with the hotels below. Please use the link to book or call and ask for the HSU rate.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Abilene by Marriott
3902 Turner Plaza Drive
Abilene, TX 79606
325-695-2448
HSU Rate is $99 per night.
Book using this link to receive the HSU rate or call and ask for the HSU rate.

Hampton Inn Abilene by Hilton
3917 Ridgemont Drive
Abilene, TX 79606
325-695-0044
HSU Rate is $109 per night.
Book using this link to receive the HSU rate or call and ask for the HSU rate.

Courtyard by Marriott Abilene Northeast
2141 Scottish Rd
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 673-0400
HSU Rate is a 10% discount.
Book using this link to receive the HSU rate or call and ask for the HSU rate.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Abilene Northeast
2141 Scottish Rd
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 673-0400
HSU Rate is a 10% discount.
Book using this link to receive the HSU rate or call and ask for the HSU rate.

The HSU Alumni Association is selling custom HSU caps for $25 each. If you buy more than two caps, each additional cap after the second is only $20. A portion of your purchase price will be a donation to student scholarships!

Purchase Caps Here!

 


The HSU Alumni Association is selling spirit flags. Cost for the 3′ x 5′ Flag is $35 plus shipping. The Garden Flag (stand not included) is $15 plus shipping.  A portion of your purchase price will be a donation to the Alumni Legacy Scholarship that will benefit children and/or grandchildren of HSU graduates.

Purchase Flags Here!

Alumni have check-out privileges for circulation materials for one year after graduation for no charge. From then on, an Associates card may be purchased for $20 per year. Patrons who hold an Abilene Public Library card are allowed limited use.

Alumni Association members receive a free subscription to this colorful periodical which includes updates on the University and Alumni. View the most recent Range Rider electronically.

HSU Regional Facebook Groups help connect the Hardin-Simmons University community in cities and regions across the country. These groups bring together former undergraduate and graduate students, current and former faculty and staff, and friends of HSU, creating a space to share news, plan gatherings, and support one another. By joining, members can stay connected to the university while building relationships with others who share a love for HSU in their local area. Click below to join the Facebook group!

Don’t see a group in your area? We would love to add one. Please email alumni@hsutx.edu for more information.

Abilene                              Dallas – Fort Worth                           East Texas                                                        

Lubbock                            Permian Basin                                    Texas Hill Country

Alumni parking decalThis sticker allows you to park for free on campus in any student, faculty/staff, or visitor parking space (handicap and no parking zones are still prohibited). If you place this sticker on your rear windshield, in the bottom left corner, campus police will recognize it as your parking pass.

Request your Sticker