Aurora University 2016–2017 Viewbook

Aurora University FOUNDED IN 1893

Discover Aurora University

At AU, you’ll become part of a close-knit group of students, faculty and staff.

You’ll work with classmates and professors to analyze real-world problems and find solutions.

You’ll find clubs, professional organizations, athletics, music and theatre opportunities to expand your horizons, change your perspectives and help you become a leader.

You’ll transform yourself into a difference maker.

Join us at Aurora University.

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FAST FACTS 4-YEAR private, nonprofit, fully accredited university

>98

PERCENT OF STUDENTS

3,800 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

2,400

GRADUATE STUDENTS

42 number of states students hail from

receive financial aid

23

>$26M

average class size

financial aid awarded in 2015–2016

6

17:1

on-campus residence halls

student-faculty ratio

2

ACADEMIC SEMESTERS (FALL & SPRING)

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STUDY IN MAY SESSION

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MULTIPLE SUMMER SESSIONS

AU MAJORS & MINORS M m

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Accounting (BA, BS)

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International Studies

Actuarial Science (BS)

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Latin American and Latino/a Studies

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American Culture and Ethnic Studies

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Leadership Studies (BA)

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Art (BA)

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Marketing (BA, BS)

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Art History

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Mathematics (BS)

Athletic Training (BS)

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Media Studies (BA)

• Bilingual/ESL

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Multimedia Journalism

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Museum Studies

• Biotechnology

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Music (BA)

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Black Studies

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Musical Theatre (BA)

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Business Administration (BA, BS)

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Nursing (BSN)

• Chemistry

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Biology (BS)

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Organizational Management

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Communication (BA)

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Philosophy (BA)

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Computer Science (BS)

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Creative Writing

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Criminal Justice (BA)

• Physiology

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Digital Marketing

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Disability Studies (BA)

• Pre-Law

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Early Childhood Special Education with Bilingual/ESL (BA)

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Professional Selling

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Psychology (BA)

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Elementary Education (BA)

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Religion (BA)

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English (BA)

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Exercise Science (BS)

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Film Studies

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Finance (BA, BS)

Physical Education Teaching Certification K–12 (BA) Political Science (BA)

School Health Education Secondary Education (supplemental major)

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Servant Leadership Social Work (BSW)

• French

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Gender Studies

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Sociology (BA)

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Spanish (BA)

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Graphic Design

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Health Promotion

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Special Education (BA)

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Health Science (BS)

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Speech Communication

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History (BA)

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Speech and Language Pathology (BS)

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Sport Management (BA)

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Homeland Security

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Human-Animal Studies (BA)

• Statistics

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Integrated Marketing Communication

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Strategic Communication

International Business

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Theatre (BA)

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Senior communication major

Meet Aliyah I love to be involved, and I’m involved with a lot here.

Aurora University offers so many opportunities for students to explore their interests, whether you like sports or service work or social activities — or all of them, like I do.

I’ll admit it, I like to talk, and that’s one reason I chose to major in speech communication. I wanted to merge my love for talking with my love for sports.

Communication offers a broad spectrum of courses that will help me do that. I hope one day to work for a sports broadcasting network.

I think that my being in extra-curricular activities will help me in my career, too. I’m a Spartan Ambassador in the admission office, where I get to meet with prospective students; chair of the Activities Programming Board, which is responsible for planning social and entertainment activities across campus; and president of Fashion Loves You, an organization that not only puts on fashion shows but also have clothing drives for a local homeless shelter and the on-campus professional clothing closet, the Spartan Attic.

I think what I enjoy most is being a peer advisor. I recently mentored 26 freshmen and several said I made their freshman year the best ever. It’s nice to know that I made a difference in someone’s life.

Whatever your love, there’s an organization for it at Aurora University.

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>100 free concerts, lectures, comedians, films and theatre productions each year

19 intramural sports

50+

AURORA CHICAGO

student clubs and organizations

a short train ride away

700+ students who live on campus

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>$100K music and theatre scholarships awarded for fall 2016

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Discover your future We understand you are constantly seeking, ever challenging and always looking for a spark that will ignite your passions and set you on a path toward your future.

At Aurora University, you’ll explore what it means to know yourself and others. You’ll work with your professors to find new ways to approach learning, and gain the skills you need to succeed in any profession. And you’ll take on real-world experiences that bring learning to life.

At AU, there are more than 50 student organizations to engage your passions and help you develop new interests. Plus, you’ll discover endless opportunities to get involved on campus and meet new friends.

And for those driven to serve and guided by their personal beliefs, AU’s Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action will help you find ways to become a meaningful part of the community and grow as a leader.

Whether it’s developing your leadership capabilities as part of the Global Leadership Organization, participating in service projects with the Social Work Association or promoting lifelong fitness and health among the Fitness, Physical Education & Coaching group, you can directly explore your chosen field through the numerous professional organizations connected to AU. You’ll gain valuable experience and knowledge, and the world at large will benefit from your direction and involvement.

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Discover your new home Whether you live in one of our six residence halls or commute to campus, you’ll find a welcoming community at AU. Our residence halls are more than just places to sleep—they’re a great way to stay connected to what’s happening on campus and will help you develop meaningful, lifelong friendships.

Or you can hangout with fellow commuter and resident students in the Spartan Spot, Spartan Hideaway, the Dunham Atrium or other gathering places to grab a bite to eat or play games in-between classes. Plus AU has meal plan options for all students, both commuter and resident students, freshman through senior year. You’ll also find accessible computer labs, library resources and spaces throughout campus to study and chat with friends.

Our Counseling Center and Wellness Center provide professional counselors and nurses who are trained to work with college-aged students. And AU staff is always available to ensure you stay safe, happy and healthy.

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Hill Welcome Center and Schingoethe Center of Aurora University

John C. Dunham STEM Partnership School

Crimi Auditorium, Ethel Tapper Recital Hall and Perry Theatre

Eckhart Hall: Office of Admission and Financial Aid

Residence Halls: Centennial, Davis, Jenks, Memorial, Watkins and Wilkinson

Vago Field

Student Dining Hall, Spartan Hideaway, Spartan Spot and La Carte

Spartan Weight Room

Thornton Gymnasium

Phillips Library and Academic Support Center

Fitness Center

The Quadrangle

Sophomore business administration major

Meet Nicholas

I’ve played baseball ever since I could swing a bat. In fact, I first heard about Aurora University when I was playing in a tournament in Plainview, Illinois. AU coaches were there, they saw me play, contacted me and started the recruiting process.

As that progressed, I visited campus on several occasions and every time I was here I just loved it that much more.

I’m from Parker, Colorado, just southeast of Denver.

I chose to come to AU not only because of baseball.

It had a genuine family feel to it, and I wanted to be part of a smaller, close-knit community. AU has become my home away from home. For me, the best part about AU is being able to get to know everyone in my classes. Plus, I have a more personal relationship with my teachers here than I could at a larger school. In class, I’m not just a number, my professors know me by name.

I’m now a sophomore. While I’m not quite sure yet what I’ll be doing after graduation, as a business major I am learning a lot about myself and my interests, some of which surprises me. I dreaded having to take a financial accounting course last semester, but the teacher turned out to be awesome. I enjoyed it so much that I’m even thinking about changing my major.

To hear more about AU, visit aurora.edu/experienceAU

ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER

24

open 40 hours/week

55%

NCAA Division III teams

>140

of freshmen live in an AU residence hall

conference championships

85

110+

hold the highest degree in their field

NCAA tournament appearances

157

PERCENT OF OUR FACULTY

full-time instructional faculty members

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Discover your Spartan spirit With 24 NCAA Division III teams, we have a strong tradition of excellence both on and off the playing fields. Our coaches foster academic achievement and develop leadership skills in addition to the techniques of the game. And, they know it’s important to give back to the community, too. »» Basketball (M, W) »» Baseball (M) »» Bowling (W) »» Cross Country (M, W) »» Football (M)

»» Golf (M, W) »» Hockey (M, W) »» Lacrosse (M, W) »» Soccer (M, W) »» Softball (W)

»» Tennis (M, W) »» Track and Field (M, W) indoor and outdoor »» Volleyball (M, W)

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2015 AU Graduate

Meet Hector

The great thing about my time at Aurora University is that I found out what really matters to me — politics — and I gained the skills, support and connections necessary to pursue it as a career.

I currently serve as a deputy coroner in the Kane County Clerk’s Office. My long-range goal is to run for elected office. Political jobs are not usually posted online; you have to rely on your network. My professors always emphasized how important it is to build a network and to use it. They encouraged me to get involved, whether through oncampus jobs, internships or community events. I took their advice to heart, and ultimately I found my first job through the network I began to build here as a student.

By being so connected to the community, AU offers great opportunities. I was able to obtain an internship one summer working in Washington, D.C., for an organization called ProMexico, a subdivision of Mexico’s Secretariat of Economy that works to encourage international trade. My work there involved establishing relationships between the Mexican government and U.S. aerospace companies.

AU boosted my career in other ways too. Career Services helped me with my resume and with interview prep.

Anything I needed, they were there for me.

At AU I was able to develop strong relationships with the administration, my professors and other students.

At a larger school, I don’t think I would have been able to do that.

To hear more about AU, visit aurora.edu/experienceAU

70 HRS/WK librarians are available to help via live chat

ACADEMIC ADVISORS work with you to chart a path and keep graduation in sight

600+ students work on campus

>70% students participate in high-impact learning, including internships, study abroad, research and service projects

CAREER COUNSELORS help you explore your interests, find internships and start a meaningful career

>32,000 network of alumni

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Discover your path We know that the cost of a college education is a crucial matter for you and your family. That’s why we offer scholarships and generous financial aid packages. In fact, more than 98 percent of AU students receive some form of financial aid.

Take the next step. Submit your free application online at aurora.edu/apply.

Rolling Admission Policy AU reviews applications as they are completed with official transcripts and/ or test scores, and students are notified about admission decisions throughout the admission cycle. Undergraduate students who have a strong desire to attend Aurora University are encouraged to apply early in their senior year.

Scholarships Merit-based scholarships for incoming undergraduate students are awarded based on previous academic achievement. You will be automatically considered for scholarships when your application for admission is complete.

Need-based Aid State and federal grants and loans are based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be sure to file your FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1 for maximum consideration of available aid.

To request a paper application in the mail, please call the Office of Admission and Financial Aid at 630-844-5533 or 800-742-5281.

For more information, visit aurora.edu/financialaid.

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