Hinman College is a spirited residential area, with an emphasis on community, tradition, and its residents' active involvement in the social and academic life of the college. Hinman College is proud to have an area wide focus on Community Service and Leadership . It also has its own Discovery Center , study center and computer pod, as well as tennis courts, beach volleyball, basketball courts, and dining hall. Hinman also has a long tradition of strong student government. Hinman College is located beside the campus Nature Preserve across from the Lecture Halls.