Great things happen for our students when engaged minds work together. Using more than 120 years of science as our foundation for teaching, we take agricultural science and environmental studies to a new level. We give our students the opportunity
Our campus fosters individuality, provides easy accessibility and makes education a relevant, hands-on experience. It’s an ideal environment for somebody who dreams of doing more and being more.
to study everything from the life, physical, environmental and agricultural sciences to business and the humanities, criminal justice and communications – all in an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Whether you want to make your mark in your community or across the globe, DelVal gives you the opportunity for realworld learning and exploration.
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COMPREHENSIVE AND
RELEVANT
that’s the education you’ll receive at DelVal.
EDUCATION
Delaware Valley University’s undergraduate programs are grounded in our emphasis on experiential and
The Honors Program, an educational
interdisciplinary learning.
enrichment program for exceptional
We were founded with the idea that to be successful you
students, is a four-year sequence of
need more than desire; you need training in specific methods.
courses with intellectual opportunities
Our founder’s concept of “science with practice” has evolved
beyond the scope of most collegiate
into our current Experience360 Program. This innovative program, which is the heart of a DelVal education, is tailored to each student’s major and encourages students to apply
programs: smaller discussion-based classes, direct contact with top faculty
Molly Lichtner ’17
Conservation and Wildlife Management THANKS TO A PRESTIGIOUS FELLOWSHIP, MOLLY LICHTNER ’17 IS TEACHING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ANATOMY IN RURAL GEORGIA. The highly competitive Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship is
their classroom knowledge to real-world problems and issues.
members, opportunities for international
These experiences inspire our students to question more and
study and the freedom to pursue
become critical thinkers and problem solvers.
individualized programs with a cross-
cutting-edge master’s degree
With three undergraduate schools and a school of graduate
disciplinary flavor.
program based on her year-long
providing Molly with $30,000 to complete a specially designed,
studies, students have the benefit of learning from many
experience as a teacher. After earning
faculty members who teach at both levels. And with some
her master’s at Columbus State
programs that offer a 4+1 option, earning a bachelor’s degree
University in Columbus, Ga., she
and master’s degree in five years is an attainable goal.
will fulfill her fellowship obligation by teaching for three years in a Georgia school in need of strong STEM teachers. “I’m loving every minute of it,” says Molly, who is teaching high school in an underserved Georgia community. “It has been a learning experience for me as well as the students. The students are asking great questions and are very bright.”
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Your time to gain experience to realize your dreams Experience360, our experiential learning program, enhances the academic experience through unique, hands-on study. We tailor your E360 experience specific to your major so that the issues you’re discussing in class are directly applied to your co-curricular activities, internships and jobs. DelVal is one of the few universities in the country that requires an experiential learning component. You will start building your career beginning with a course incorporating professional development and problembased learning. Through internships, academic research, community service, leadership opportunities and study abroad, among other experiences, you will be better qualified for the challenges of the 21st century. Our students’ experiences inspire them to question more and
Education without experience will only take you halfway.
Dr. Wil Turner Associate Professor, English
Publication Advisor, The Gleaner
ACADEMIC DEGREES Ph.D. in English, University at Albany • B achelor of Arts in English and Textual Studies, Syracuse University •
INTERESTING COURSES I TEACH I ntroduction to Literature: Penal Literature • Introduction to Film: Film Adaptation • Black Literature
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How I’m involved at DelVal? Delaware Valley University is a place where the mind is
become better critical thinkers and problem solvers. Taking that
nurtured and where creativity is encouraged. As the publication
to the real world, they are making connections with future and
advisor to The Gleaner for the past four years, Dr. Turner gets
potential employers throughout their college careers, giving them
to help people from the DelVal community showcase that
invaluable access to networking possibilities.
creativity. DelVal’s literary magazine features poetry, short
“The journal not only showcases student work, it also becomes a way to highlight the institution as a place for the arts to flourish,” said Dr. Turner, associate professor of English. “It has been a pleasure to work with our undergraduates from multiple disciplines to produce a publication that represents more of what the university has to offer.”
stories, creative nonfiction, drawings, paintings and photos.
My favorite non-academic experience As part of the University’s annual Multicultural Forum, Dr. Turner gave a lecture on Spike Lee’s films as representations of black identity. “Programs such as that nurture an environment that encourages dialogue and community,” Dr. Turner said.
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Dr. Gregory George Associate Professor, Biology Faculty Advisor, Ducks Unlimited Co-chair/committee member, Precarious Alliance Professional Society Activities: Secretary, Raptor Research Foundation; Board of Directors, Pennsylvania Academy of Science
ACADEMIC DEGREES Ph.D. in Forest Resource Science, Wildlife Management, West Virginia University
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aster of Science in Biology, M East Stroudsburg University
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Our faculty are supportive and dedicated. They care deeply about their areas of expertise and teaching, and are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experiences. Small classes encourage collaboration between students and faculty, and provide support to each student as they acquire the skills and knowledge needed
We make academic and student life accessible. At DelVal, we work to ensure that any in his or her chosen academic and co-
DelVal’s faculty also bring a plethora of real-world experience to the classroom. Their backgrounds, many times grounded in the careers they are now teaching about, will give you true-life scenarios to discuss in class as well as professional connections and networking opportunities.
INTERESTING COURSES I TEACH Tropical Ecology • Ornithology •
member of our community can participate
to realize their individual dreams.
B achelor of Science in Biology and Environmental Studies, East Stroudsburg University
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curricular pursuits.
How I’m involved at DelVal...
“Getting students into the field and watching them apply what they have learned in the classroom is the most exciting part of my DelVal experiences and the reason I became a professor,” Dr. George said.
My favorite non-academic experience...
“…mentoring students for the Student Research course.
Dr. George takes his lessons out of the classroom.
Four past projects have been presented at national and
With his Tropical Ecology course, he has taken over 50
international scientific conferences.”
DelVal students to Costa Rica to experience tropical ecosystems. Ornithology is his area of expertise and he
We build on each student’s strengths,
takes students to world famous birding hotspots like
working together to strategize ways to
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and Cape May and local
overcome obstacles so that students will
birding destinations like Peace Valley Park.
maximize their academic potential. We
“I am incredibly grateful for the amount of dedication and support my professors have shown and the multitude of experiences and knowledge that will stay with me forever.” — Alex Norris ’16, biology
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work in partnership with students, faculty and staff to develop plans that will provide equal access to academic programs. Some of these strategies may be: • Extended time on tests • Classroom note-takers • Tape recording lectures • Reduced class loads
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Dr. Rebecca Bourgault
Assistant Professor, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Sciences ACADEMIC DEGREES Ph.D. in plant and soil science, University of Vermont • M .S. in natural resource sciences (pedology), University of Maryland • B .S. in environmental science and policy, concentration in soil, water and land resources, University of Maryland
Make the world your classroom
It’s never too early to write your resume
Explore the world, learn about a
Preparation doesn’t just happen
new culture, earn E360 credit and
in the classroom or as part of co-
achieve personal growth. Studying
curricular activities. We prepare
You’ll graduate with confidence
abroad can be transformational
students for the real world by
from Delaware Valley
experience. Immersing yourself in
offering help with resumes and
University. Whether your next
a new culture can open your mind
cover letters, job search strategies
INTERESTING COURSES I TEACH
to the complexities of the world
and mock interviews. The Center for
step is a career, graduate
and give you a chance to make new Student Professional Development friends with fresh perspective. DelVal has strong partnerships with many universities and countries that tie in specifically to our
(CSPD) will help you apply the expertise you gain in your major into a multi-faceted approach to your career development.
majors, including: • Hartpury College in England for equine and animal science majors • Artevelde University College in Belgium for business majors • Radbound University in the Netherlands for counseling psychology majors Students are not limited to these options; the world is open to you and we encourage and support all study abroad opportunities.
“ I chose DelVal because of the small campus feel—I really enjoy that because you have a personal connection with your professors and get a lot of hands-on experience. And the job placement rate is amazing after graduation.”
— Margaret Gadomski ’19
Graduate with confidence
school or a professional school, we will help you figure out the best way to get there.
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Sustainability: Saving the Earth and Feeding the People • E nvironmental Geology • A pplied Toxicology & Risk Assessment • H ydric Soils & Wetland Delineation •
Student interactions I am proud of... I am most proud of the privilege to teach students who are active or retired service members. As a faculty member at a small university with small class sizes, I can devote individualized attention to students, no matter what their needs. I feel it is especially important and humbling to provide academic support for our service members because they support all of us.
My favorite non-academic experience... My favorite non-academic experience so far has been hosting visitors to DelVal’s farms to show them our soil pits. I have hosted students and faculty from other universities and Central Bucks School District, and I always enjoy opening people’s minds to the necessity, complexity and beauty of soils and soil science.
“ As a soil scientist, ‘science with practice’ is something that resonates with me. I chose to teach at DelVal because of its commitment to great teaching and applied programs in the environmental and agricultural sciences. We educate students who are passionate about saving the environment and feeding the world.”
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DelVal students have a wide variety of options to pass the time between classes. As a small, residential university, we give you the chance to create your own path. Join one (or more!) of our more than 75 clubs and organizations, or start your own. Explore Greek life, community service, intramurals and helping the environment. Sign up with an organization related to your academic area of interest. Check out our clubs – they cover everything from rock climbing to reading, singing to spirituality, and food to flowers. And there are plenty of student leadership and development opportunities to take advantage of. At DelVal, living on campus is a valuable part of your educational and social experience. Research shows that living on campus contributes to student success and positive academic outcomes, and makes you more likely to take advantage of the many opportunities to be involved in academic, cultural and extracurricular activities. Living in a residence hall with peers from different backgrounds and experiences helps you develop skills that will be invaluable in life and the workplace – skills related to communication, citizenship, negotiation and cooperation. And the friendships made in the residence hall setting are often enduring ones. That’s why our students live on campus for at least their freshman and sophomore years. DelVal’s core values include acting as one learning community and valuing the world of ideas and differences. Our approach to campus residency supports those values and strengthens your living-learning experience.
Vibrant Campus Life Live, Learn, Make Your Mark Getting involved comes naturally to DelVal students—and the wealth of opportunities we offer makes it easy. From on-campus housing to clubs and organizations to athletics, there is no shortage of ways for you to take advantage of the vibrant campus life we’re known for. We believe learning doesn’t stop outside the classroom. Learning also happens on the field or court, in your residence hall lounge, in the dining hall, or on the Quad. We provide a vibrant and engaging campus environment, which includes: • • •
Pet-Friendly Residence Halls Living-Learning Communities Greek Life
“ DelVal has such a community atmosphere, not only in the classroom but across the campus as well. Just walking across campus, I would always see multiple people I know and just feel like I really belonged.”
— Kristen Schmidt ’17
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Small Animal Science
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Cori Grobes ’18
AT DELVAL
JOIN A TEAM Whether as part of one of our 24 intercollegiate athletic teams or on one of our intramural teams, your involvement will complement your academic work. The motivation and support you’ll gain through athletics
What do you like most about
will go hand-in-hand with your academic and personal
Delaware Valley University?
development. For DelVal student-athletes, competitive
Cori plans to help soldiers and their families as a mental
Cori loves learning from caring faculty who are willing to
sport instills the real-life virtues of leadership, teamwork
health professional. After DelVal, he wants to earn his
provide one-on-one attention to help students succeed.
Counseling Psychology Major
master’s and Ph.D. so that he can provide counseling for people who are suffering from loss and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He excels academically and is a dean’s list student.
“The professors are flexible and willing to help you at any time,” Cori said.
What kind of experiences or internships are you getting while obtaining your degree? Cori is gaining leadership experience by serving as a member of the Student Conduct Board and he has had a chance to
At DelVal, Cori enjoys learning in small, personal classes
mentor other students as a lacrosse team captain. Through
while gaining real-world experience.
educational programs and events to campus.
Students for Diversity, a campus club, Cori is part of bringing
He is also gaining real-world experience in his field. On campus, Cori has worked as a peer mentor for the Office of Student Success and the Summer Bridge Program. Off campus, he was able to apply his knowledge of counseling psychology by working as a mental health technician at Foundations Behavioral Health.
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and time management – all desirable traits in a highly competitive world.
Men’s and Women’s Division III Sports • Baseball • Basketball (men’s and women’s) • Cheerleading •
Cross Country (men’s and women’s) • Field Hockey • Football • Equestrian Dressage • Equestrian Hunt Seat • Golf (men’s and women’s) • Lacrosse (men’s and women’s) • Soccer (men’s and women’s) • Softball • Tennis (men’s and women’s) • Track & Field (men’s and women’s; indoor and outdoor) • Volleyball • Wrestling
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ABOUT
CAMPUS
VISIT
Enjoy small-town living with big-city access.
LOCATED 30 MILES NORTH OF PHILADELPHIA
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DelVal is nestled in picturesque Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The borough of Doylestown, home to the worldrenowned James A. Michener Art Museum and the Mercer Museum and Fonthill, is a 15-minute walk from campus. The borough also boasts a small music conservatory, writers’ and artists’ organizations, and other cultural activities, as well as top-notch restaurants and unique, locally- owned shops. Nature lovers will enjoy Peace Valley Park, just a short distance from campus, where you’ll find a 6.2-mile walking and bike trail around Lake Galena. Want the excitement of the big city? With a train stop right on campus, students can easily travel to Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
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1,000 acres in Bucks and Montgomery Counties.
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DELVAL
REALIZE YOUR
DREAMS
Applying to DelVal
Affording College
Our admission staff is here to
Many grants, loans, scholarships
support you throughout the
and other forms of aid are
application process.
available for Delaware Valley
DelVal offers rolling admission. Students seeking admission may apply any time after their junior year of high school. You can apply at delval.edu/ apply or through the Common Application.
University students and their families. Visit delval.edu/affordingdelval for a full list of financial aid options offered by DelVal. You may also be eligible for local or private aid options. Spending a bit of time researching your options is a worthwhile investment with lifelong benefits.
Visit delval.edu/admission to take the next step and learn more!
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