South Harmon Institute of Technology (S.H.I.T.)

South Harmon Institute of Technology (SHIT) is a private experimental college located in Harmon, Ohio, United States. The institution was founded in 2006 by a group of students seeking an alternative to traditional higher education.

History

South Harmon Institute of Technology was created by Bartleby Gaines after being rejected from multiple accredited universities. Initially intended as a institution to satisfy parental expectations, it attracted hundreds of students who had also been denied admission elsewhere.

The college operated out of a repurposed psychiatric facility and developed into a student-driven academic community.

Campus

The campus consists of abandoned institutional buildings converted into classrooms, dormitories, and collaborative learning spaces. The campus operates without a traditional administrative structure.

Academics

The institute follows a non-traditional academic model where students design their own courses. There are no standardized tests or grades. Evaluation is based on participation, creativity, and peer review.

Administration

The college has no formal president or dean. Governance is handled collectively by students and volunteer educators.

Student life

Student life emphasizes freedom, creativity, and independent thinking. There are no mandatory attendance requirements or dress codes.

Accreditation

South Harmon Institute of Technology is not accredited by any recognized educational authority and exists as a fictional institution.

Cultural impact

The institute gained popularity after being featured in the 2006 film Accepted. It has since become a symbol of alternative education and student autonomy.

Motto

"Ask Questions. Challenge Everything."