DIS
TINC T I VE
D ISTINCTIVE. Is the word a tad over-the-top?
Probably. Maybe. But here’s what we mean. We think of you as a human
being with extraordinary potential. We think you have the ability to be
anything you want to be. And if you
have faith in yourself as an individual, we’ll help you take your strengths to a whole new level, and you will
succeed. You will be your own person. You will be distinctive.
IF YOU CAN FIND
A MORE BEAUTIFUL
location YOU’VE PROBABLY FOUND PARADISE.
D ISTINCTIVE
Campus You need to visit here. That’s all there is to it. Stand in the middle of the campus, do a 360, and you’ll be transfixed. Bethany College is nestled in the rolling hills of the Allegheny Mountains. The campus is absolutely magnificent, and stays that way through the four seasons. Though you’d hardly know it, we’re an easy 50 minutes from Pittsburgh and a half-hour from Wheeling, WV.
Bethany College is a private, liberal arts college located in Bethany, West Virginia. Founded in 1840, it’s the oldest institution of higher education in the state.
WE THINK OF LIBERAL ARTS AS A
journey FOR YOUR BRAIN.
D ISTINCTIVE
Academics
Every course at Bethany, no matter what the subject, teaches you how to think. English takes your brain one way. Math, another. Fine Arts, yet another.You get the point. And what it all leads to, when you’re out in the real world, is the ability to problem solve. As you will discover, that’s everything. We have all majors, more than 30 of them, small classes, and the most caring faculty. In short, Bethany is one beautiful, perfect, prestigious, liberal arts college.You should be here.
The Bethany curriculum is unique in caring for individual students and in helping them develop their full potential at each level of learning.
TAKE YOUR
talent TO A BEAUTIFUL PLACE.
D ISTINCTIVE
Arts
Bring your talent to Bethany and take your talent to the next level. If you’re seriously into the arts, whether it’s music, theater, painting, or sculpture, you’ll find that our passion matches yours. Our faculty has a fierce respect for your talent, and the desire to take you as far as you want to go. You’ve really got to meet them. Come for a visit and see a beautiful place to be inspired.
The Visual and Performing Arts Department includes programs in music, theatre and visual arts.
HOW TO BE
happy FOR FOUR YEARS
WITHOUT REALLY TRYING.
D ISTINCTIVE
Student Life The quintessential college experience is yours. It’s the kind of life that feels good. Comfortable. You sense it the minute you set foot on campus. The friends you make here are the friends you’ll have for life. Greek life is big.You’re only 50 minutes from all that Pittsburgh has to offer. Studying abroad is an option, too. You’ll like it here.Very much.
A L P H A P S I O M E G A – D R A M A S O C I E T Y • A M E R I C A N C H E M I C A L S O C I E T Y • B E T H A N I A N • T H E S T A M P E D E M A R C H I N G B A N D • COMMUNICATION CLUBS • MATH AND COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB • PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA • SOCI W VBC • A C T I V E D I S C IPLE S ON C A MPU S • AL PHA PHI OMEGA – SERVICE F RAT ERNIT Y • A MN E S TY IN TE RN A TIO NA L • BA S E BA LL CLU
SCIENCE CLUB • FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR AND SENIOR CLASS COUNCILS • GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE • HISTORY CLU
CLUB • PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLUB • POLITICAL AWARENESS SOCIETY • POPS ENSEMBLE • PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONS CLUB
ACTIVITIES COUNCIL • STUDENT ARTIST GUILD • STUDENT ATHLETICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE • STUDENT NATIONAL EDUCAT
STUDY AND
GREEK LIFE
TRAVEL ABROAD
We have a long tradition of offering study abroad programs, and have well-established affiliations with prestigious universities around the globe. Students can also apply for overseas
FRATERNITIES ALPHA SIGMA PHI
LONDON EYE
BETA THETA PI
scholarships and
DELTA TAU DELTA
travel awards.
PHI KAPPA TAU SORORITIES ALPHA XI DELTA PHI MU HARLAXTON COLLEG E (UK)
ZETA TAU ALPHA
D R A M A C L U B • E C O N O M I C S C L U B • E Q U E S T R I A N C L U B • F O L I O M A G A Z I N E • G E R M A N C L U B • T H E H A R B I N G E R • M A S S E T Y O F P R O F E S S I O N A L J O U R N A L I S T S • S P A N I S H C L U B • T O W E R • T R I - B E T A • T V - 1 4 A N D D I G I T A L P R O D U C T I O N S T U D I O •
B • B I G B R O T H ER S B IG SISTE R S • THE BLACK ST UDENT UNION • CAT HOL IC COMMUNITY • CH O IR • C I R C L E K • E N V I R O N M E N T A L
UB • INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS • INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION • MODEL UN • OUTDOORS CLUB • PHOTOGRAPHY
B • P S Y C H O L O G Y C L U B • R E L I G I O U S S T U D I E S / P H I L O S O P H Y C L U B • S O C I A L A W A R E N E S S C L U B • S O F T B A L L C L U B • S T U D E N T
T I O N A S S O C I A T I O N • T H E A T R E • T H E C O N N E C T I O N • T H E W R I T E R S C L U B • T O W E R P R O M O T I O N S • W I N D E N S E M B L E
IF YOU CAN JUMP OUT OF
the gym WE HOPE YOU TOUCH DOWN AT BETHANY.
D ISTINCTIVE M
BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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CROSS COUNTRY
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FOOTBALL
M,W
GOLF
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LACROSSE
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SOCCER
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SOFTBALL
M,W
SWIMMING & DIVING
M,W
TENNIS
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TRACK & FIELD– INDOOR
M,W
TRACK & FIELD– OUTDOOR
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VOLLEYBALL
Athletics
That’s a metaphor for “we like winning big time!” No matter what your sport, if your high school coaches say you’re good enough to play DIII, give us a shout. We have more than 20 varsity sports, none of them for the faint of heart. And wait ’til you see our facilities. They’re a testament to the fact that athletics have always been a huge part of the Bethany culture.You will be the very definition of a student-athlete. That says a lot.
The six attributes of a Division III student-athlete: Proportion. Comprehensive Learning. Passion. Responsibility. Sportsmanship. Citizenship.
In its history, Bethany’s accomplishments include the 1994 NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer National Championship, more than 93 Presidents’ Athletic Conference championships, more than 70 NCAA Tournament appearances, and more than 78 ECAC Championship berths.
WHEN IT COMES TO
financial aid YOU ARE ABOUT TO
MAKE YOUR PARENTS HAPPY.
D ISTINCTIVE
Opportunities Run and tell your parents that more than 90% of Bethany students receive scholarships. Everyone is aware of the rising cost of education. The difference is, we do something about it. We do our very best to put everyone’s mind at ease, and provide the kind of education you’ll always be proud of.
For more information, please contact: Bethany College Financial Aid Office 304.829.7832
ENROLLMENT FAST FACTS Application Deadline: Rolling Interview Required: No, but strongly recommended
All students will be considered for merit-based scholarship awards during the admission process.
Enrollment Office Phone Number: 304-829-7611 Enrollment Email: enrollment@bethanywv.edu
WHAT WILL BECOME OF YOU AFTER
4 years AT BETHANY?
D ISTINCTIVE
Outcomes
Great question. Here’s a great answer.You will know who you are.You will be a thinker.You will be a problem solver. You will be thankful you chose a liberal arts program. You will be most desirable in the workforce.You will have our loyal alumni network to help you. And when you succeed, you’ll be able to help future graduates as well. That’s the way it works here, pure and simple.
OUTCOMES FAST FACTS Famous Alumni: Gregory B. Jordan—Executive VP, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer, PNC Financial Services Robert J. McCann—Chairman, UBS Americas Frances McDormand—Oscar, Emmy Award and Tony Award Winner Michele Myauo—Director of Cybersecurity, Microsoft Craig A. Williams, Ph.D.—Vice President, Johns Hopkins HealthCare
Graduates have gone on to employment at: Discovery Channel Disney Ernst & Young Google Kraft Heinz National Cancer Research Institute Sony
84% of Bethanians are in graduate school or employed within three months of graduation.
Undergraduates have gone on to the following graduate schools: Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Columbia University Duquesne University Ohio State University Princeton University University of Chicago Vanderbilt University
Center for Enrollment #4 Bethany College 31 E Campus Dr Bethany, WV 26032-3002 Visit Bethany online at bethanywv.edu
Areas of study at Bethany College Biology Business Communications & Media Arts Education History and Political Science Humanities Interdisciplinary Studies Physical Education & Sport Studies Physical & Computational Sciences Psychology Social Work Visual and Performing Arts
Pre-Professional Majors Medical and Health Professions Pre-Engineering/ Physical Science Pre-Law Pre-Ministry Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary Medicine
OUR CAMPUS IS LOCATED IN BETHANY, WV, and, as you can see from our map, is a short drive from several major cities. But you don’t have to take our word for it. Schedule a visit at bethanywv.edu/visit
Dual Degree Programs Accelerated pathway to a Master’s Degree that combines a Bethany College undergraduate degree with: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management 3+2 Cooperative Program H. John Heinz III School of Information Systems and Management 3+2 Cooperative Program
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY The Case School of Engineering 3+2 Cooperative Program DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY Duquesne University School of Law 3+3 Cooperative Program OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY Pettit College of Law 3+3 Cooperative Program
The historic town of Bethany is served by Pittsburgh International Airport, just 45 minutes from campus. The College is located 22 miles from Washington, PA, 15 miles from Steubenville, OH, and 14 miles from Wheeling, WV.
Buffalo 257 Miles
Detroit
New York City
308 Miles
399 Miles
Erie 170 Miles
Cleveland
Philadelphia
146 Miles
334 Miles
Pittsburgh 49 Miles
Columbus 143 Miles
Washington, DC 263 Miles
Cincinnati 249 Miles
Charleston 193 Miles
Roanoke 333 Miles