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The UniversiTy of findlay
discover yoUrself
Discover who you can be at The University of Findlay. College is about learning who you are and who you are meant to be. Our dynamic programs, warm campus environment and engaging faculty will help you discover what your future holds. Founded in 1882, UF ranks in the top tier of U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” in the Midwest for 2008 and 2009 and was named a Best Midwestern College for 2007, 2008 and 2009 by the Princeton Review. It has been recognized as one of “America’s Best Private Colleges” by Institutional Research and Evaluation Inc., an independent research organization specializing in higher education, for the past three years. Because our mission is to equip students for meaningful lives and productive careers, a degree from The University of Findlay is designed to help you be successful in all aspects of life. Through more than 60 challenging academic programs and extensive activities, you will find everything you need to have a fun and fulfilling college experience.
Programs of sTUdy
UndergradUaTe degrees
Accounting - Financial Accounting - Managerial Accounting Animal Science Art - Industrial Design (Product Development Track) - Industrial Design (Special Effects Track) - Interior Design - Media Arts and Animation - Photography Art Management Biology Business Management Chemistry Children’s Book Illustration Computer Science - Business - Computer Systems - Information Assurance - Mathematics - Web & Database Criminal Justice Administration Digital Media Economics Education - Adolescent/Young Adult • Integrated English/Language Arts • Integrated Mathematics • Integrated Science • Integrated Social Studies • Life Science - Early Childhood - Intervention Specialist Education/ Mild to Moderate Disabilities - Middle Childhood
Freshman Profile (Fall ‘08)
New students: Approximately 800 Average GPA: 3.5 Average SAT score: 1570 Average ACT score: 24.2 Enrollment: More than 4,400 Nearly 3,000 undergraduate More than 1,400 graduate Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 17:1 Average Class Size: 20 students
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• Language Arts/Math • Language Arts/Science • Language Arts/Social Studies • Math/Science • Math/Social Studies • Science/Social Studies - Multi-Age • Drama/Theatre • Health Education • Japanese • Physical Education • Spanish • Visual Arts English - Creative Writing - General Writing - Literature - Teaching English as an International Language Entrepreneurship Environmental, Safety & Occupational Health Management Equestrian Studies - English Riding/Training - Western Riding/Training Equine Business Management Finance Forensic Science - DNA/Serology - Toxicology Graphic Communication Health Communication Health Education Health Science - Pre-Occupational Therapy - Pre-Physical Therapy Health Studies - Gerontology - Health Care Management - Personal Training - Psychology
History Hospitality Management Human Resource Management International Business Interpersonal Communication Japanese Journalism Law & the Liberal Arts Marketing Mathematics - Applied Emphasis for Actuary Preparation - Applied Emphasis for Computer Science - Applied Emphasis for Engineering Science - Applied Emphasis for Operations Research - Pure Mathematics Medical Technology Nuclear Medicine Technology Operations & Logistics Philosophy/Applied Philosophy Physical Education Physician Assistant Political Science Pre-Medicine Pre-Medicine/Nuclear Medicine Technology Pre-Nursing* Pre-Veterinary Medicine Psychology - General Major Public Relations Religious Studies - Biblical Studies - Christian Studies - Comparative Religion Studies - Individualized Studies Social Work Sociology
Spanish Strength & Conditioning Studio Art Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Technical Communication Theatre - Music Theatre - Performance - Production Design & Technology *non-degree course of study in cooperation with Mt. Carmel College of Nursing or Lourdes College
gradUaTe and Professional degrees
Athletic Training Business Administration Education Environmental, Safety & Occupational Health Management Liberal Studies Occupational Therapy Pharmacy (Candidate status) Physical Therapy Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)/Bilingual Education
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academics
No matter what your perspective, you can’t help but notice the energy, excitement and innovation at The University of Findlay. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing curricula for both traditional majors and new programs. Career-focused studies, combined with a liberal arts foundation, will equip you for a productive future both in your profession and as a contributing citizen. With an average class size of 20 students, you will have one-on-one interaction with our dynamic faculty in every class. In addition, you will have a faculty adviser who will guide you throughout every step of your college career.
Push Yourself a Little Harder
Our Honors Program is designed to help motivate students with outstanding abilities beyond the general academic excellence through independent research, individual guidance and special projects and seminars. You can design your own honors curriculum through the projects you develop and the honors classes you choose.
Accreditations
The University of Findlay is authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission as well as the national accrediting organizations for athletic training, environmental, safety and occupational health management, nuclear medicine technology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, social work and teacher education. Its pharmacy program holds candidate status with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
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college of BUsiness
Building on a strong foundation that focuses on globalization, corporate best practices and entrepreneurship, a business degree from The University of Findlay will give you the knowledge and experience you need to excel in the demanding and ever-changing business environment. As a business student at UF, you can major in any of our 11 programs ranging from entrepreneurship to hospitality management.
UndergradUaTe degree highlighTs
• Accounting: Comprehensive accounting degree prepares students for CPA or CMA certification. Accounting graduates have an 80-percent passage rate for the CPA exam. • SIFE: Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team teaches economic concepts and competes at a national level. UF’s SIFE team won the regional competition for the past three years. • Operations and Logistics: UF’s business faculty have a strong relationship with area business leaders and students get hands-on experience through several large, area distribution centers.
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masTer of BUsiness adminisTraTion (mBa)
• Offers concentrations in organizational leadership, health care management, hospitality management, public administration, and sports and event management. • The Findlay MBA is known for a curriculum that focuses on experiential learning and the practical applications of business knowledge and developing analytical, managerial and integrative skills. Catering to working adults and international students, classes are held days, evenings and weekends on campus and online.
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academics
college highlighTs
college of healTh Professions
gradUaTe Programs
The College of Health Professions is home to some of our most in-demand programs including nuclear medicine technology, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant and nuclear medicine technology. In any of the college’s eight majors or the doctor of pharmacy program, you will gain hands-on experience through clinical training in some of the 500 hospitals, outpatient clinics and rehabilitation centers that are associated with The University of Findlay.
Master of Athletic Training (MAT) • Students can enter as undergraduates (3+2 or five years). • UF’s program is the only MAT program in the midwestern Great Lakes region and one of only 22 in the world. Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) • Five-and-one-half-year program enables graduates to sit for occupational therapy registered (OTR) examination, with a pass rate significantly above the national average. • 100-percent job placement rate. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) • Program includes three years of prerequisites plus three years of professional studies (3+3). • Graduates in the traditional program receive a bachelor’s degree after the fourth year of study and a doctor of physical therapy after the sixth year. • 100-percent job placement rate. • More than 90 percent pass the National Physical Therapy Examination on the first try, with an ultimate pass rate of 96 percent. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) • The University of Findlay’s School of Pharmacy was the first new pharmacy program in the state of Ohio in more than 100 years. UF’s program is a direct entry or zero plus six program leading to a doctor of pharmacy degree. Graduates will be qualified to sit for pharmacy licensure in all 50 states or continue with graduate education, clinical residencies or advanced fellowships in pharmacy practice. • The Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education has awarded UF candidate status, and the pharmacy program is endorsed by the Higher Learning Commission and the Ohio Board of Regents.
• UF offers bachelor’s degree programs in medical technology, nuclear medicine technology, pre-medicine, strength and conditioning, health studies, health education and physical education. • A four-year degree in physician assistant is moving toward a transition to a master’s degree. The physician assistant program prepares students to practice medicine under the supervision of a physician. Job opportunities are projected to continue increasing, with positions available in private practices, clinics, hospitals, HMOs, nursing homes and others. • Brewer Center for the Health Sciences provides a high-tech environment with classrooms, program laboratories, a cadaver laboratory, an on-site clinic and a topnotch lecture hall. • The Nuclear Medicine Institute offers a one-year certificate program and is associated with 10 academic affiliates and more than 100 affiliate hospitals and radiopharmacies. • The University received accreditation approval in 2008 to offer a doctor of physical therapy degree.
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college of edUcaTion
UF’s teacher education program is constantly evolving to meet the changing requirements of the state and national education system. Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Higher Learning Commission, our program emphasizes practical experience, the integration of technology in classrooms and the benefits of service learning.
college highlighTs
• Teacher licensure areas include adolescent/young adult, early childhood, intervention specialist education/mild to moderate disabilities, middle childhood and multi-age education. • Teacher education majors begin working with children in classrooms during their freshman year where they begin to embed theory into practice and acquire more extensive field experiences during their sophomore and junior years in preparation for student teaching. • Students are trained using the newest technologies in the classroom and every student creates a digital portfolio that can be presented to potential employers. • Endorsements are offered in reading and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) and bilingual education.
masTer of arTs in edUcaTion
• Core topics include principles of leadership, management of change, collaboration concepts and research, with additional endorsements in technology, reading, TESOL and Early Education of the Handicapped (EEH). • Candidates may earn a principal’s or superintendent’s license. • A human resource development strand prepares students for careers in business, nonprofit, education and government settings.
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academics
college of liBeral arTs
The College of Liberal Arts offers 27 successful programs that will equip you with the indispensable tools that you will need for that first job and for a lifetime of achievements. Our programs range from communications, political science and English to history, Japanese and psychology. • Forensic Science: Emphases in DNA/serology and toxicology are available. • Language and Culture: Study-abroad options bring theory to life. • Theatre: Music theatre emphasis includes both theatrical and music studies. • Law and the Liberal Arts: Prepares students to succeed in law and graduate school. Graduate Programs: The college also offers a master of arts degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) and bilingual education and a master of arts in liberal studies. A 4+1 program allows students to complete a bachelor’s degree in any liberal arts field and a master’s degree in business in just five years!
college highlighTs:
• Art: Unique majors in art management and children’s book illustration, along with traditional training in ceramics, painting, printmaking, photography and sculpture. • Communication: Hands-on learning with student media, an award-winning public relations chapter and a television production studio. • Criminal Justice Administration: Law enforcement, corrections and crime analysis.
“I get the opportunity to know most of my students on a personal level. Students know that my door is always open, not only to discuss their academic work, but also their lives. We talk ... and we continue to talk throughout their lives.” Louis Stulman, Ph. D. Chair of the department of religious studies and philosophy Professor of religion
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college of sciences
From environmental management to Internet security, the College of Sciences can train you for many of the fastest growing careers in today’s marketplace. At UF, you can observe an equine surgery, study gene replication, develop new computer software, analyze exposure risks to hazardous chemicals and much more. Our rigorous academic programs, experienced faculty and focus on hands-on training will prepare you for a successful career in the sciences.
college highlighTs:
• Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Management: Prepares students with a comprehensive background in science, environmental regulations and business practices; traditional undergraduate program holds Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) • Equestrian Studies: Nationally recognized programs in English and western riding, as well as a major in equine business management, are available. Academic preparation in the fundamentals of equine science is combined with practical experience and training. UF’s Intercollegiate Horse Show Association teams won the national championship in western competition and the reserve championship in English competion in 2007. The western team won the reserve championship in 2008. UF is home to four High Point Riders in the past four years. • Pre-Veterinary Medicine: Unique program offers hands-on experience all four years, acquainting students with small and large animals. UF graduates have been accepted to all 28 veterinary programs in the United States, as well as several internationally. • Computer Science: The information assurance emphasis trains students to work in computer and Internet security. The program is certified by the Committee on National Security Systems and is just one of several emphasis areas offered. • Biology: The degree prepares students for agricultural opportunities, laboratory/field work, wildlife preservation and for additional study in graduate school. • Teaching Certifications: available in mathematics and science.
gradUaTe Programs
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Master of Science in Environmental, Safety and Health Management • Provides graduates with the skills to make managerial decisions and to provide leadership in environmental, safety and occupational health careers. • Graduate certificates are offered in emergency and disaster management, environmental management, and occupational health and safety management. All courses are available online.
camPUs life
living on camPUs
The University of Findlay is a place where getting caught up in an afternoon game of Frisbee or just playing pool with friends in the residence halls can make memories that last a lifetime. With classes, friends, food and academic resources all within a short walk, your residence hall will become your home away from home. As a freshman, you will get to know other new students by living in one of the University’s eight residence halls. Spacious townhouses, apartment-style cottages and special interest houses are available for upperclassmen. All housing areas are fully furnished, and offer the use of free washer and dryers, cable television and high-speed Internet access. Housing is guaranteed for the first three years, giving incoming students one less thing to worry about.
services for yoU
Findlay offers many services and programs to give you the support you need to be successful and to get the most out of your college experience. Technology and Computer Resources: Numerous areas throughout campus have wireless Internet access including classrooms, the Alumni Memorial Union, Old Main and Shafer Library. There also are 10 computer labs that are open extensive hours throughout the week and weekends. Academic Support Services: When you are facing a challenging class or feeling academically overwhelmed, The University of Findlay provides many services to help you succeed. Some of these services include: • Disability Services • Learning Difference Support Program • Peer Tutoring Service • Student Office for Advocacy and Retention (SOAR) • Writing Center • Reading Center • Study Strategy Information
food for ThoUghT
Our Henderson Dining Hall is a tastefully decorated, 507-seat facility that encourages students to come and connect with friends over great food in a relaxing setting. You can choose from a variety of foods including salads, soups, international fare, pizza, entrees, desserts and made-to-order delicatessen sandwiches. In addition, a full-service snack bar is located in the Alumni Memorial Union. Because UF offers five different dining plans and flexible meal options, you will be able to choose the plan that best fits your needs. You also can sign up for Bonus Dollars and Munch Money that can be used at Domino’s Pizza, Marco’s Pizza, East of Chicago Pizza, Maria’s Tacos and the George House Coffee and Tea Co.
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Health and Well-Being: The Cosiano Health Center offers general health assessment and care with nurses available every day, and a physician holds regular hours each week. The Office of Counseling Services is also available to provide quality personal counseling to anyone experiencing social, emotional and/or mental health difficulties. New Student Orientation: Before you get ready to move into your new residence hall, you will be able to meet with your academic adviser, sign up for classes, become familiar with campus, and take placement tests during summer Student Registration and Family Orientation days.
yoUrself
“I can’t see myself at a big school, where students are just students. At Findlay, we are looked at as individuals with goals, and the faculty here acknowledges that our goals are all different.” Valerie Kidd, ’09 Multi-age visual arts and graphic communications major
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camPUs life
acTiviTies and advenTUres
Since we are a small campus, you can be involved in as many things as you want at UF. You can sing in the concert-chorale, join a social fraternity, host a show on UF-TV or become a part of any of our 65 student organizations. You also can enjoy concerts, comedians and entertainers that perform on campus throughout the school year. A few of our 65 social, service, professional and spiritual organizations and activities include: • Physician Assistant Student Society • Academic honor societies • Social fraternities and sororities • Black Student Union • Student Government Association • Service learning-based organizations • Teachers of Tomorrow • Fellowship of Christian Athletes • University Bands • The Pulse student newspaper
Building a City of Awareness
Many student organizations coordinate projects and events that benefit local needs or raise awareness about important societal issues. For example, members of UF’s Habitat for Humanity chapter organize an annual Box City event during which students construct “homes” out of cardboard boxes and spend the night on UF’s front lawn to raise awareness about homelessness.
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The ciTy of findlay
When you are ready to venture off-campus, take a walk down the city of Findlay’s Main Street to the row of restaurants and specialty shops. Or enjoy the city’s nightlife — coffeehouses, shopping at the mall and movie theatres. Findlay also is a short drive from many fun places to spend a Saturday afternoon including the Cedar Point Amusement Park and Lake Erie.
inTercollegiaTe sPorTs
UF is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and competes in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.
Men
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Equestrian - English - Western Football
Women
Golf Soccer Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Wrestling
Basketball Cross Country Equestrian - English - Western Golf Soccer
Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Volleyball
Findlay also offers year-round club sports and intramural sports. Our 27 intramural sports include flag football, basketball, dodgeball and co-ed volleyball.
faciliTies
Open to the entire campus community, the Ralph and Gladys Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex is home to a six-lane NCAA-regulation track, four basketball/ volleyball/tennis courts, an ice arena and a newly-expanded cardio center. The Croy Physical Education Center houses UF’s basketball, volleyball and swimming teams and features the Houdeshell Court and a 25-meter swimming pool. The Gardner Fitness Center services academic, athletic and recreational needs with an updated weight room, training room and two classrooms. The Armstrong Sports Complex offers six outdoor professional-grade tennis courts and two football practice fields. The 20-acre site is under development, with plans for adding a baseball field, softball field and an eight-lane, all-weather track as funds are raised.
acTive
Whether you want to compete at an intercollegiate level, or just want take a break from the books with a friendly game of dodgeball, Findlay offers you plenty of opportunities to stay on the move.
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hands-on learning
one-on-one facUlTy advising
One of the first people you will get to know on campus will be your faculty adviser. Because our faculty members are so involved with the development and success of their students, your adviser will help you do much more than just sign up for the right classes. You and your adviser will work together to explore pathways to the right career for you, find opportunities to get hands-on experience in your field and ultimately learn more about who you are and who you will be.
The Art of Teaching
Located on campus, the Mazza Museum of International Art from Children’s Picture Books is the first and largest teaching gallery of its kind in the world. The museum contains more than 3,700 pieces of original artwork and hosts more than 10,000 visitors each year.
The oiler exPerience
The Oiler Experience is a program intended to introduce all freshmen to college life at UF. The course is designed and taught by a cadre of student-services professionals whose educational backgrounds and specialized training are focused on helping students to succeed, both in and out of the classroom.
An education from The University of Findlay also includes experiences you can only get outside of the classroom. At UF, you will not only be prepared for your career, but also for life.
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learning in The World’s classroom
Through UF’s Study Abroad Program, you can expand your outlook on the world by studying in other countries. Educational travel programs sponsored by professional organizations, short-term study tours hosted by faculty, study at sea programs and international exchange programs provide exciting learning opportunities. Travel destinations over the past several years include Brazil, Borneo, China, England, Italy, Mexico and Japan.
cUlTUral acTiviTies
The University of Findlay’s Concert and Lecture Series provides cultural enrichment experiences through hosting symphony and opera performances by professional companies. Our theatre program performs four productions a year, and the SummerStock program brings in professional guest actors and student interns from across the country to perform in productions each summer. You also can display your artistic talents in the Dudley and Mary Marks Lea Gallery, which hosts exhibits by students, faculty and guest artists. Original art also is displayed in the Old Main Gallery and the 1124 Gallery.
exTending a helPing hand
At Findlay, you will be able to use your skills and talents to make a real difference in the lives of others. From helping stock pantries at local shelters to teaching computer skills to the underprivileged, the opportunities to enrich your college experience through service are endless at Findlay. The Campus Compact Center for Service and Learning can provide support to any student, faculty, staff or community member who wishes to become involved in serving the Findlay/Hancock County community. Each year more than 1,700 students, faculty and staff at UF volunteer to complete more than 8,000 hours of service to the community. Examples of service projects include: • Alternative Spring Break; • Tutoring in Spanish and American Sign Language; • Organizing charitable drives to collect food, clothing, supplies, toys and money for local non-profits; and • Teaching personal finance skills to the underprivileged.
enriched
The University of Findlay is home to more than 800 international students who enhance the campus environment for all students.
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hands-on learning
exPerience ThaT Pays
UF’s Office of Career Services will help you: • Develop strong interviewing skills • Write an effective cover letter and résumé • Find an on- or off-campus job during the academic year • Find an internship or full-time position The office also hosts mock interview sessions and on-campus recruiting programs that bring representatives from businesses and organizations to campus to recruit UF students. And, because our faculty care about your success, they will use their professional experiences and contacts to help you find internship and job opportunities. We know that having a successful career you love is the main reason you are going to college. And we will help prepare you for everything from choosing the right career to finding your first job after graduation.
charT yoUr coUrse
Unsure about what you want to major in? You’re not alone. Nearly 10 percent of all freshmen at UF are undecided in their major. In addition, nearly half of all students will change their major within their first two years in college. But don’t worry – our Office of Career Services will work with you to help you find the major that fits your interests.
real-World oPPorTUniTies
When you are ready to put what you’ve learned in class into practice, UF offers you many ways to get real-world experience and build your résumé before you graduate: • Clinicals: Professional experience in a health-care setting that is part of a health professions degree or licensing program. • Co-ops: At-least two semesters of full-time work, with competitive salaries. • Field Experience: Professional work under the supervision of a faculty member or a professional in your field, typically completed for class credit. • Internships: Will vary in length and responsibilities. Can be paid or unpaid and can be taken for credit. • Performance: Theatrical and musical experience in student productions organized by the performing arts programs. • Research: Done in a campus laboratory or on-site where you assist a faculty member with research studies. • Student Teaching: Professional classroom experience for education majors.
“I applied to big schools, but I realized that it was impersonal, and they didn’t have the hands-on. Here, the animals are University-owned, and everything is done educationally. I like that it is small — professors, not assistants, teach the classes.”
Ashley Taylor ’08
Pre-veterinary Medicine
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making iT Work
UF alumni are leading successful careers all over the country. UF graduates are working in companies such as: • Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. • Daimler Chrysler • Dana Commercial Credit • Dow Chemical Co. • Environmental Protection Agency • Ernst & Young • Honda of America Manufacturing Inc. • Ohio News Network • Procter & Gamble • U.S. Department of Labor • Walt Disney World • Whirlpool Corp. and more!
PrePared
More than 1,600 internship and full-time job opportunities from employers across the country were posted through UF’s Office of Career Services for 2007-08.
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admissions
dollars and sense
TyPes of financial aid
The value of an education from The University of Findlay is defined by the successful careers and meaningful lives of our graduates. To help you become one of our successful alumni, we offer a variety of financial aid options. • Merit scholarships – ranging from $8,000 to $13,000, based on GPA and ACT or SAT scores • Athletic scholarships for sports • Performance awards for students involved in theatre and music • Need-based financial aid – based on FAFSA results and financial need • Endowed scholarships – available your sophomore through senior years Financial aid may include grants or scholarships, student employment and student loans. Many families find our payment plan a convenient way to manage the costs of a quality education. We can help you find the many financial aid resources available. Ninety percent of students receive some type of financial aid.
TUiTion & fees (2008-09)
Tuition $23,938 Room & Board $8,306 Required Fees $732 Total $32,976*
*Additional surcharges are required for students in the equestrian studies, pre-veterinary medicine and pharmacy programs.
aPPlying To findlay
To be accepted to The University of Findlay, you must have a high school diploma in a college preparatory course of study. We recommend that you have four units of English, three units of math, three units of social sciences, two units of science and two units of a foreign language. Your application consideration is based on high school grades, class rank, ACT or SAT scores and other indicators of academic or personal success.
To aPPly To Uf:
financial aid checklisT
Apply and be accepted to Findlay. Obtain and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available at www.fasfsa.org. List UF on your FAFSA form (code number 003045). We will send you information about your financial aid award based on the results of the FAFSA form.
• Complete our free application at www.findlay.edu or request a printed copy from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions after your junior year. • Ask your guidance counselor to send us your official transcript. • Ask your guidance counselor or teacher to complete a letter of recommendation. • Have your ACT or SAT scores forwarded to us. Admission decisions are made continually throughout the year. We will notify you of your admission status soon after we have received all of your application information. Questions? Contact us at 1-800-0932, 419-434-4732 or at [email protected].
The average need-based aid package was $19,080 for full-time students in fall 2007.
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come visiT Us
Many of our students say that as soon as they arrived on campus, they just knew Findlay was the right place for them. Find out if Findlay is right for you by coming for a campus visit. During your visit, you will meet with an admissions counselor, faculty and coaches, tour campus and enjoy a complimentary meal in the dining hall. You can schedule a visit online at www.findlay.edu or contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 1-800-548-0932, 419-434-4732 or at admissions@ findlay.edu.
camPUs visiT days
Learn more about Findlay when you attend a group campus visit day, scheduled from September through June. For students and their families interested in equestrian and pre-veterinary medicine studies or health professions, several visit days will focus on those majors. Visit www.findlay.edu and click on “Schedule Your Visit” to choose which visit day you want to attend.
Location, Location, Location
The University of Findlay is conveniently located at 1000 N. Main St. near several major state routes and Interstates. I-75, SR 12 and US 224 run through the city of Findlay, and the Ohio Turnpike is just 45 minutes away. Several large cities are located close to Findlay: Toledo 1 hr. Cleveland Columbus 2 hrs. Pittsburgh Fort Wayne 2 hrs. Chicago Detroit/Windsor 2 hrs. Toronto
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discover yoUrself
Discover who you can be at The University of Findlay. College is about learning who you are and who you are meant to be. Our dynamic programs, warm campus environment and engaging faculty will help you discover what your future holds. Founded in 1882, UF ranks in the top tier of U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” in the Midwest for 2008 and 2009 and was named a Best Midwestern College for 2007, 2008 and 2009 by the Princeton Review. It has been recognized as one of “America’s Best Private Colleges” by Institutional Research and Evaluation Inc., an independent research organization specializing in higher education, for the past three years. Because our mission is to equip students for meaningful lives and productive careers, a degree from The University of Findlay is designed to help you be successful in all aspects of life. Through more than 60 challenging academic programs and extensive activities, you will find everything you need to have a fun and fulfilling college experience.
Programs of sTUdy
UndergradUaTe degrees
Accounting - Financial Accounting - Managerial Accounting Animal Science Art - Industrial Design (Product Development Track) - Industrial Design (Special Effects Track) - Interior Design - Media Arts and Animation - Photography Art Management Biology Business Management Chemistry Children’s Book Illustration Computer Science - Business - Computer Systems - Information Assurance - Mathematics - Web & Database Criminal Justice Administration Digital Media Economics Education - Adolescent/Young Adult • Integrated English/Language Arts • Integrated Mathematics • Integrated Science • Integrated Social Studies • Life Science - Early Childhood - Intervention Specialist Education/ Mild to Moderate Disabilities - Middle Childhood
Freshman Profile (Fall ‘08)
New students: Approximately 800 Average GPA: 3.5 Average SAT score: 1570 Average ACT score: 24.2 Enrollment: More than 4,400 Nearly 3,000 undergraduate More than 1,400 graduate Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 17:1 Average Class Size: 20 students
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• Language Arts/Math • Language Arts/Science • Language Arts/Social Studies • Math/Science • Math/Social Studies • Science/Social Studies - Multi-Age • Drama/Theatre • Health Education • Japanese • Physical Education • Spanish • Visual Arts English - Creative Writing - General Writing - Literature - Teaching English as an International Language Entrepreneurship Environmental, Safety & Occupational Health Management Equestrian Studies - English Riding/Training - Western Riding/Training Equine Business Management Finance Forensic Science - DNA/Serology - Toxicology Graphic Communication Health Communication Health Education Health Science - Pre-Occupational Therapy - Pre-Physical Therapy Health Studies - Gerontology - Health Care Management - Personal Training - Psychology
History Hospitality Management Human Resource Management International Business Interpersonal Communication Japanese Journalism Law & the Liberal Arts Marketing Mathematics - Applied Emphasis for Actuary Preparation - Applied Emphasis for Computer Science - Applied Emphasis for Engineering Science - Applied Emphasis for Operations Research - Pure Mathematics Medical Technology Nuclear Medicine Technology Operations & Logistics Philosophy/Applied Philosophy Physical Education Physician Assistant Political Science Pre-Medicine Pre-Medicine/Nuclear Medicine Technology Pre-Nursing* Pre-Veterinary Medicine Psychology - General Major Public Relations Religious Studies - Biblical Studies - Christian Studies - Comparative Religion Studies - Individualized Studies Social Work Sociology
Spanish Strength & Conditioning Studio Art Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Technical Communication Theatre - Music Theatre - Performance - Production Design & Technology *non-degree course of study in cooperation with Mt. Carmel College of Nursing or Lourdes College
gradUaTe and Professional degrees
Athletic Training Business Administration Education Environmental, Safety & Occupational Health Management Liberal Studies Occupational Therapy Pharmacy (Candidate status) Physical Therapy Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)/Bilingual Education
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academics
No matter what your perspective, you can’t help but notice the energy, excitement and innovation at The University of Findlay. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing curricula for both traditional majors and new programs. Career-focused studies, combined with a liberal arts foundation, will equip you for a productive future both in your profession and as a contributing citizen. With an average class size of 20 students, you will have one-on-one interaction with our dynamic faculty in every class. In addition, you will have a faculty adviser who will guide you throughout every step of your college career.
Push Yourself a Little Harder
Our Honors Program is designed to help motivate students with outstanding abilities beyond the general academic excellence through independent research, individual guidance and special projects and seminars. You can design your own honors curriculum through the projects you develop and the honors classes you choose.
Accreditations
The University of Findlay is authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission as well as the national accrediting organizations for athletic training, environmental, safety and occupational health management, nuclear medicine technology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, social work and teacher education. Its pharmacy program holds candidate status with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
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college of BUsiness
Building on a strong foundation that focuses on globalization, corporate best practices and entrepreneurship, a business degree from The University of Findlay will give you the knowledge and experience you need to excel in the demanding and ever-changing business environment. As a business student at UF, you can major in any of our 11 programs ranging from entrepreneurship to hospitality management.
UndergradUaTe degree highlighTs
• Accounting: Comprehensive accounting degree prepares students for CPA or CMA certification. Accounting graduates have an 80-percent passage rate for the CPA exam. • SIFE: Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team teaches economic concepts and competes at a national level. UF’s SIFE team won the regional competition for the past three years. • Operations and Logistics: UF’s business faculty have a strong relationship with area business leaders and students get hands-on experience through several large, area distribution centers.
challenged
masTer of BUsiness adminisTraTion (mBa)
• Offers concentrations in organizational leadership, health care management, hospitality management, public administration, and sports and event management. • The Findlay MBA is known for a curriculum that focuses on experiential learning and the practical applications of business knowledge and developing analytical, managerial and integrative skills. Catering to working adults and international students, classes are held days, evenings and weekends on campus and online.
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academics
college highlighTs
college of healTh Professions
gradUaTe Programs
The College of Health Professions is home to some of our most in-demand programs including nuclear medicine technology, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant and nuclear medicine technology. In any of the college’s eight majors or the doctor of pharmacy program, you will gain hands-on experience through clinical training in some of the 500 hospitals, outpatient clinics and rehabilitation centers that are associated with The University of Findlay.
Master of Athletic Training (MAT) • Students can enter as undergraduates (3+2 or five years). • UF’s program is the only MAT program in the midwestern Great Lakes region and one of only 22 in the world. Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) • Five-and-one-half-year program enables graduates to sit for occupational therapy registered (OTR) examination, with a pass rate significantly above the national average. • 100-percent job placement rate. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) • Program includes three years of prerequisites plus three years of professional studies (3+3). • Graduates in the traditional program receive a bachelor’s degree after the fourth year of study and a doctor of physical therapy after the sixth year. • 100-percent job placement rate. • More than 90 percent pass the National Physical Therapy Examination on the first try, with an ultimate pass rate of 96 percent. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) • The University of Findlay’s School of Pharmacy was the first new pharmacy program in the state of Ohio in more than 100 years. UF’s program is a direct entry or zero plus six program leading to a doctor of pharmacy degree. Graduates will be qualified to sit for pharmacy licensure in all 50 states or continue with graduate education, clinical residencies or advanced fellowships in pharmacy practice. • The Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education has awarded UF candidate status, and the pharmacy program is endorsed by the Higher Learning Commission and the Ohio Board of Regents.
• UF offers bachelor’s degree programs in medical technology, nuclear medicine technology, pre-medicine, strength and conditioning, health studies, health education and physical education. • A four-year degree in physician assistant is moving toward a transition to a master’s degree. The physician assistant program prepares students to practice medicine under the supervision of a physician. Job opportunities are projected to continue increasing, with positions available in private practices, clinics, hospitals, HMOs, nursing homes and others. • Brewer Center for the Health Sciences provides a high-tech environment with classrooms, program laboratories, a cadaver laboratory, an on-site clinic and a topnotch lecture hall. • The Nuclear Medicine Institute offers a one-year certificate program and is associated with 10 academic affiliates and more than 100 affiliate hospitals and radiopharmacies. • The University received accreditation approval in 2008 to offer a doctor of physical therapy degree.
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college of edUcaTion
UF’s teacher education program is constantly evolving to meet the changing requirements of the state and national education system. Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Higher Learning Commission, our program emphasizes practical experience, the integration of technology in classrooms and the benefits of service learning.
college highlighTs
• Teacher licensure areas include adolescent/young adult, early childhood, intervention specialist education/mild to moderate disabilities, middle childhood and multi-age education. • Teacher education majors begin working with children in classrooms during their freshman year where they begin to embed theory into practice and acquire more extensive field experiences during their sophomore and junior years in preparation for student teaching. • Students are trained using the newest technologies in the classroom and every student creates a digital portfolio that can be presented to potential employers. • Endorsements are offered in reading and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) and bilingual education.
masTer of arTs in edUcaTion
• Core topics include principles of leadership, management of change, collaboration concepts and research, with additional endorsements in technology, reading, TESOL and Early Education of the Handicapped (EEH). • Candidates may earn a principal’s or superintendent’s license. • A human resource development strand prepares students for careers in business, nonprofit, education and government settings.
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academics
college of liBeral arTs
The College of Liberal Arts offers 27 successful programs that will equip you with the indispensable tools that you will need for that first job and for a lifetime of achievements. Our programs range from communications, political science and English to history, Japanese and psychology. • Forensic Science: Emphases in DNA/serology and toxicology are available. • Language and Culture: Study-abroad options bring theory to life. • Theatre: Music theatre emphasis includes both theatrical and music studies. • Law and the Liberal Arts: Prepares students to succeed in law and graduate school. Graduate Programs: The college also offers a master of arts degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) and bilingual education and a master of arts in liberal studies. A 4+1 program allows students to complete a bachelor’s degree in any liberal arts field and a master’s degree in business in just five years!
college highlighTs:
• Art: Unique majors in art management and children’s book illustration, along with traditional training in ceramics, painting, printmaking, photography and sculpture. • Communication: Hands-on learning with student media, an award-winning public relations chapter and a television production studio. • Criminal Justice Administration: Law enforcement, corrections and crime analysis.
“I get the opportunity to know most of my students on a personal level. Students know that my door is always open, not only to discuss their academic work, but also their lives. We talk ... and we continue to talk throughout their lives.” Louis Stulman, Ph. D. Chair of the department of religious studies and philosophy Professor of religion
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college of sciences
From environmental management to Internet security, the College of Sciences can train you for many of the fastest growing careers in today’s marketplace. At UF, you can observe an equine surgery, study gene replication, develop new computer software, analyze exposure risks to hazardous chemicals and much more. Our rigorous academic programs, experienced faculty and focus on hands-on training will prepare you for a successful career in the sciences.
college highlighTs:
• Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Management: Prepares students with a comprehensive background in science, environmental regulations and business practices; traditional undergraduate program holds Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) • Equestrian Studies: Nationally recognized programs in English and western riding, as well as a major in equine business management, are available. Academic preparation in the fundamentals of equine science is combined with practical experience and training. UF’s Intercollegiate Horse Show Association teams won the national championship in western competition and the reserve championship in English competion in 2007. The western team won the reserve championship in 2008. UF is home to four High Point Riders in the past four years. • Pre-Veterinary Medicine: Unique program offers hands-on experience all four years, acquainting students with small and large animals. UF graduates have been accepted to all 28 veterinary programs in the United States, as well as several internationally. • Computer Science: The information assurance emphasis trains students to work in computer and Internet security. The program is certified by the Committee on National Security Systems and is just one of several emphasis areas offered. • Biology: The degree prepares students for agricultural opportunities, laboratory/field work, wildlife preservation and for additional study in graduate school. • Teaching Certifications: available in mathematics and science.
gradUaTe Programs
menTored
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Master of Science in Environmental, Safety and Health Management • Provides graduates with the skills to make managerial decisions and to provide leadership in environmental, safety and occupational health careers. • Graduate certificates are offered in emergency and disaster management, environmental management, and occupational health and safety management. All courses are available online.
camPUs life
living on camPUs
The University of Findlay is a place where getting caught up in an afternoon game of Frisbee or just playing pool with friends in the residence halls can make memories that last a lifetime. With classes, friends, food and academic resources all within a short walk, your residence hall will become your home away from home. As a freshman, you will get to know other new students by living in one of the University’s eight residence halls. Spacious townhouses, apartment-style cottages and special interest houses are available for upperclassmen. All housing areas are fully furnished, and offer the use of free washer and dryers, cable television and high-speed Internet access. Housing is guaranteed for the first three years, giving incoming students one less thing to worry about.
services for yoU
Findlay offers many services and programs to give you the support you need to be successful and to get the most out of your college experience. Technology and Computer Resources: Numerous areas throughout campus have wireless Internet access including classrooms, the Alumni Memorial Union, Old Main and Shafer Library. There also are 10 computer labs that are open extensive hours throughout the week and weekends. Academic Support Services: When you are facing a challenging class or feeling academically overwhelmed, The University of Findlay provides many services to help you succeed. Some of these services include: • Disability Services • Learning Difference Support Program • Peer Tutoring Service • Student Office for Advocacy and Retention (SOAR) • Writing Center • Reading Center • Study Strategy Information
food for ThoUghT
Our Henderson Dining Hall is a tastefully decorated, 507-seat facility that encourages students to come and connect with friends over great food in a relaxing setting. You can choose from a variety of foods including salads, soups, international fare, pizza, entrees, desserts and made-to-order delicatessen sandwiches. In addition, a full-service snack bar is located in the Alumni Memorial Union. Because UF offers five different dining plans and flexible meal options, you will be able to choose the plan that best fits your needs. You also can sign up for Bonus Dollars and Munch Money that can be used at Domino’s Pizza, Marco’s Pizza, East of Chicago Pizza, Maria’s Tacos and the George House Coffee and Tea Co.
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Health and Well-Being: The Cosiano Health Center offers general health assessment and care with nurses available every day, and a physician holds regular hours each week. The Office of Counseling Services is also available to provide quality personal counseling to anyone experiencing social, emotional and/or mental health difficulties. New Student Orientation: Before you get ready to move into your new residence hall, you will be able to meet with your academic adviser, sign up for classes, become familiar with campus, and take placement tests during summer Student Registration and Family Orientation days.
yoUrself
“I can’t see myself at a big school, where students are just students. At Findlay, we are looked at as individuals with goals, and the faculty here acknowledges that our goals are all different.” Valerie Kidd, ’09 Multi-age visual arts and graphic communications major
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camPUs life
acTiviTies and advenTUres
Since we are a small campus, you can be involved in as many things as you want at UF. You can sing in the concert-chorale, join a social fraternity, host a show on UF-TV or become a part of any of our 65 student organizations. You also can enjoy concerts, comedians and entertainers that perform on campus throughout the school year. A few of our 65 social, service, professional and spiritual organizations and activities include: • Physician Assistant Student Society • Academic honor societies • Social fraternities and sororities • Black Student Union • Student Government Association • Service learning-based organizations • Teachers of Tomorrow • Fellowship of Christian Athletes • University Bands • The Pulse student newspaper
Building a City of Awareness
Many student organizations coordinate projects and events that benefit local needs or raise awareness about important societal issues. For example, members of UF’s Habitat for Humanity chapter organize an annual Box City event during which students construct “homes” out of cardboard boxes and spend the night on UF’s front lawn to raise awareness about homelessness.
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The ciTy of findlay
When you are ready to venture off-campus, take a walk down the city of Findlay’s Main Street to the row of restaurants and specialty shops. Or enjoy the city’s nightlife — coffeehouses, shopping at the mall and movie theatres. Findlay also is a short drive from many fun places to spend a Saturday afternoon including the Cedar Point Amusement Park and Lake Erie.
inTercollegiaTe sPorTs
UF is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and competes in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.
Men
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Equestrian - English - Western Football
Women
Golf Soccer Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Wrestling
Basketball Cross Country Equestrian - English - Western Golf Soccer
Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Volleyball
Findlay also offers year-round club sports and intramural sports. Our 27 intramural sports include flag football, basketball, dodgeball and co-ed volleyball.
faciliTies
Open to the entire campus community, the Ralph and Gladys Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex is home to a six-lane NCAA-regulation track, four basketball/ volleyball/tennis courts, an ice arena and a newly-expanded cardio center. The Croy Physical Education Center houses UF’s basketball, volleyball and swimming teams and features the Houdeshell Court and a 25-meter swimming pool. The Gardner Fitness Center services academic, athletic and recreational needs with an updated weight room, training room and two classrooms. The Armstrong Sports Complex offers six outdoor professional-grade tennis courts and two football practice fields. The 20-acre site is under development, with plans for adding a baseball field, softball field and an eight-lane, all-weather track as funds are raised.
acTive
Whether you want to compete at an intercollegiate level, or just want take a break from the books with a friendly game of dodgeball, Findlay offers you plenty of opportunities to stay on the move.
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hands-on learning
one-on-one facUlTy advising
One of the first people you will get to know on campus will be your faculty adviser. Because our faculty members are so involved with the development and success of their students, your adviser will help you do much more than just sign up for the right classes. You and your adviser will work together to explore pathways to the right career for you, find opportunities to get hands-on experience in your field and ultimately learn more about who you are and who you will be.
The Art of Teaching
Located on campus, the Mazza Museum of International Art from Children’s Picture Books is the first and largest teaching gallery of its kind in the world. The museum contains more than 3,700 pieces of original artwork and hosts more than 10,000 visitors each year.
The oiler exPerience
The Oiler Experience is a program intended to introduce all freshmen to college life at UF. The course is designed and taught by a cadre of student-services professionals whose educational backgrounds and specialized training are focused on helping students to succeed, both in and out of the classroom.
An education from The University of Findlay also includes experiences you can only get outside of the classroom. At UF, you will not only be prepared for your career, but also for life.
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learning in The World’s classroom
Through UF’s Study Abroad Program, you can expand your outlook on the world by studying in other countries. Educational travel programs sponsored by professional organizations, short-term study tours hosted by faculty, study at sea programs and international exchange programs provide exciting learning opportunities. Travel destinations over the past several years include Brazil, Borneo, China, England, Italy, Mexico and Japan.
cUlTUral acTiviTies
The University of Findlay’s Concert and Lecture Series provides cultural enrichment experiences through hosting symphony and opera performances by professional companies. Our theatre program performs four productions a year, and the SummerStock program brings in professional guest actors and student interns from across the country to perform in productions each summer. You also can display your artistic talents in the Dudley and Mary Marks Lea Gallery, which hosts exhibits by students, faculty and guest artists. Original art also is displayed in the Old Main Gallery and the 1124 Gallery.
exTending a helPing hand
At Findlay, you will be able to use your skills and talents to make a real difference in the lives of others. From helping stock pantries at local shelters to teaching computer skills to the underprivileged, the opportunities to enrich your college experience through service are endless at Findlay. The Campus Compact Center for Service and Learning can provide support to any student, faculty, staff or community member who wishes to become involved in serving the Findlay/Hancock County community. Each year more than 1,700 students, faculty and staff at UF volunteer to complete more than 8,000 hours of service to the community. Examples of service projects include: • Alternative Spring Break; • Tutoring in Spanish and American Sign Language; • Organizing charitable drives to collect food, clothing, supplies, toys and money for local non-profits; and • Teaching personal finance skills to the underprivileged.
enriched
The University of Findlay is home to more than 800 international students who enhance the campus environment for all students.
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hands-on learning
exPerience ThaT Pays
UF’s Office of Career Services will help you: • Develop strong interviewing skills • Write an effective cover letter and résumé • Find an on- or off-campus job during the academic year • Find an internship or full-time position The office also hosts mock interview sessions and on-campus recruiting programs that bring representatives from businesses and organizations to campus to recruit UF students. And, because our faculty care about your success, they will use their professional experiences and contacts to help you find internship and job opportunities. We know that having a successful career you love is the main reason you are going to college. And we will help prepare you for everything from choosing the right career to finding your first job after graduation.
charT yoUr coUrse
Unsure about what you want to major in? You’re not alone. Nearly 10 percent of all freshmen at UF are undecided in their major. In addition, nearly half of all students will change their major within their first two years in college. But don’t worry – our Office of Career Services will work with you to help you find the major that fits your interests.
real-World oPPorTUniTies
When you are ready to put what you’ve learned in class into practice, UF offers you many ways to get real-world experience and build your résumé before you graduate: • Clinicals: Professional experience in a health-care setting that is part of a health professions degree or licensing program. • Co-ops: At-least two semesters of full-time work, with competitive salaries. • Field Experience: Professional work under the supervision of a faculty member or a professional in your field, typically completed for class credit. • Internships: Will vary in length and responsibilities. Can be paid or unpaid and can be taken for credit. • Performance: Theatrical and musical experience in student productions organized by the performing arts programs. • Research: Done in a campus laboratory or on-site where you assist a faculty member with research studies. • Student Teaching: Professional classroom experience for education majors.
“I applied to big schools, but I realized that it was impersonal, and they didn’t have the hands-on. Here, the animals are University-owned, and everything is done educationally. I like that it is small — professors, not assistants, teach the classes.”
Ashley Taylor ’08
Pre-veterinary Medicine
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making iT Work
UF alumni are leading successful careers all over the country. UF graduates are working in companies such as: • Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. • Daimler Chrysler • Dana Commercial Credit • Dow Chemical Co. • Environmental Protection Agency • Ernst & Young • Honda of America Manufacturing Inc. • Ohio News Network • Procter & Gamble • U.S. Department of Labor • Walt Disney World • Whirlpool Corp. and more!
PrePared
More than 1,600 internship and full-time job opportunities from employers across the country were posted through UF’s Office of Career Services for 2007-08.
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admissions
dollars and sense
TyPes of financial aid
The value of an education from The University of Findlay is defined by the successful careers and meaningful lives of our graduates. To help you become one of our successful alumni, we offer a variety of financial aid options. • Merit scholarships – ranging from $8,000 to $13,000, based on GPA and ACT or SAT scores • Athletic scholarships for sports • Performance awards for students involved in theatre and music • Need-based financial aid – based on FAFSA results and financial need • Endowed scholarships – available your sophomore through senior years Financial aid may include grants or scholarships, student employment and student loans. Many families find our payment plan a convenient way to manage the costs of a quality education. We can help you find the many financial aid resources available. Ninety percent of students receive some type of financial aid.
TUiTion & fees (2008-09)
Tuition $23,938 Room & Board $8,306 Required Fees $732 Total $32,976*
*Additional surcharges are required for students in the equestrian studies, pre-veterinary medicine and pharmacy programs.
aPPlying To findlay
To be accepted to The University of Findlay, you must have a high school diploma in a college preparatory course of study. We recommend that you have four units of English, three units of math, three units of social sciences, two units of science and two units of a foreign language. Your application consideration is based on high school grades, class rank, ACT or SAT scores and other indicators of academic or personal success.
To aPPly To Uf:
financial aid checklisT
Apply and be accepted to Findlay. Obtain and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available at www.fasfsa.org. List UF on your FAFSA form (code number 003045). We will send you information about your financial aid award based on the results of the FAFSA form.
• Complete our free application at www.findlay.edu or request a printed copy from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions after your junior year. • Ask your guidance counselor to send us your official transcript. • Ask your guidance counselor or teacher to complete a letter of recommendation. • Have your ACT or SAT scores forwarded to us. Admission decisions are made continually throughout the year. We will notify you of your admission status soon after we have received all of your application information. Questions? Contact us at 1-800-0932, 419-434-4732 or at [email protected].
The average need-based aid package was $19,080 for full-time students in fall 2007.
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come visiT Us
Many of our students say that as soon as they arrived on campus, they just knew Findlay was the right place for them. Find out if Findlay is right for you by coming for a campus visit. During your visit, you will meet with an admissions counselor, faculty and coaches, tour campus and enjoy a complimentary meal in the dining hall. You can schedule a visit online at www.findlay.edu or contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 1-800-548-0932, 419-434-4732 or at admissions@ findlay.edu.
camPUs visiT days
Learn more about Findlay when you attend a group campus visit day, scheduled from September through June. For students and their families interested in equestrian and pre-veterinary medicine studies or health professions, several visit days will focus on those majors. Visit www.findlay.edu and click on “Schedule Your Visit” to choose which visit day you want to attend.
Location, Location, Location
The University of Findlay is conveniently located at 1000 N. Main St. near several major state routes and Interstates. I-75, SR 12 and US 224 run through the city of Findlay, and the Ohio Turnpike is just 45 minutes away. Several large cities are located close to Findlay: Toledo 1 hr. Cleveland Columbus 2 hrs. Pittsburgh Fort Wayne 2 hrs. Chicago Detroit/Windsor 2 hrs. Toronto
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