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ENGAGED. As a DelVal student, you will be immersed in campus life in so many ways. And we understand that selecting the right college is not just about majors and internship opportunities. It’s also about feeling connected, comfortable and engaged. As a small, residential university, we provide a vibrant and engaging campus environment. With a variety of clubs, organizations and leadership opportunities, you have the opportunity to explore your interests. Join one of our more than 70 clubs and organizations, or start your own. You’ll find activities to fuel your passion – and new, like-minded friends who share your enthusiasm. Your DelVal experience should be about reaching your highest potential — in and out of the classroom. That’s why we designed our intercollegiate and intramural athletics, as well as wellness programs, to promote the kind of physical, social and leadership skills that will give you the opportunity to take your personal development to new levels. Be a part of one of our 22 winning and competitive Division III intercollegiate athletics teams or one of our many intramural programs.
MEN’S SPORTS Baseball Basketball • Cross Country • Football • Golf • Lacrosse • Soccer • Tennis • Track and Field (Indoor) • Track and Field (Outdoor) • Wrestling
WOMEN’S SPORTS Basketball Cheerleading • Cross Country • Field Hockey • Golf • Lacrosse • Soccer • Softball • Track and Field (Indoor) • Track and Field (Outdoor) • Volleyball
INTRAMURAL PROGRAMS Basketball Color Guard • Dance Team • Disc Golf • Dressage Team • Intercollegiate Equestrian Team • Rock Climbing • Skiing and Outdoor Club • Ultimate Frisbee Club • Vaulting Team
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GRADUATE WITH CONFIDENCE. Choosing a university is a big decision, and there is no better way for you to know if DelVal is the right choice for you than by visiting us. We offer a variety of campus visit opportunities, including individual visits and Open Houses to allow you to see our beautiful campus.
Individual Campus Visit: Tour our campus and meet Meet with an admission counselor for a personalized visit experience. Open Houses: Explore the full range of campus opportunities with our faculty, staff and students. Take a tour of campus and much more!
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* Class of 2014, 12-month post graduation rate This data was compiled by the Delaware Valley University Office of Career Services based on survey responses from more than 7 percent of the University’s 2014 graduates.
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APPLY. Once you have decided to apply to DelVal, there are several ways to do so, and our admission staff will provide you with the right amount of support and assistance along the way.
DELAWARE VALLEY UNIVERSITY
Application to DelVal is on a rolling admission basis. Students seeking admission may apply any time after their junior year of high school. Submit your application for admission on our site or complete your application via the Common Application.
Located just 30 miles north of Philadelphia, DelVal is an independent, comprehensive university of more than 1,000 acres in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Our main campus in Doylestown combines small-town living with big-city access. With a SEPTA train stop right on campus, students can easily reach Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. for day trips!
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AFFORDABLE. Selecting the right college is important, but so is paying for it. We offer scholarships and financial aid to help you achieve your college dream. To learn more about our financial aid and scholarship programs, visit our website or contact a member of our admission staff.
More than 98 percent of DelVal students receive some form of financial assistance.
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FAST FACTS: • 550-acre
campus • 1,700 undergraduate students • 60% female, 40% male • 15 :1 student-faculty ratio • 70+ clubs and organizations • $25 million in financial aid available • 97% of our incoming freshmen receive financial aid • US News and World Report Top 25 Best Northern Comprehensive College
The cornerstone of a DelVal education is experiential learning; and our Experience360 program offers students a full range of activities and experiences. In fact, DelVal is one of the few colleges in the country that requires an experiential learning component, individualized to each student’s major and guaranteeing that 100 percent of our students will have real-world experience before graduation.
Our students are building their careers from day one, beginning with a course incorporating professional development and problem-based learning and ending with the creation of co-curricular transcripts that incorporate experiences such as internships, study abroad, research and civic engagement.
These experiences make our students more qualified for the challenges of the 21st century.
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RELEVANT. When engaged minds come together, great things happen.
world learning. An institution dedicated to the teaching and learning of global issues through our diverse curriculum, we challenge our students
At Delaware Valley University, you’ll get the education you want and the
to excel in all aspect of academics and student life. We are an engaged
experience you need to pursue your passions, realize your dreams, effect
community that shares passion for global change. We are changing the
real change and tackle the issues most important to you.
world one student at a time.
Using nearly 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 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. Our rigorous curriculum that combines classroom teaching and real-
Our entire community cultivates inspiration, intelligence and imagination to motivate new thinking, debate new options and create new initiatives. Students, faculty and staff energize one another to tackle the most important issues of our time, both in the classroom and in the real world with hands-on experiences. And because of our 15:1 student-faculty ratio, there is no room for anonymity. Our faculty give individualized attention and develop strong mentoring relationships with students.
The DelVal experience is more than just four years of college. Our campus fosters individuality, provides easy accessibility and makes education a relevant, hands-on experience. Our faculty members are passionate about helping students become contributors to real-world solutions. Students graduate with the skills to work in careers that provide personal satisfaction, impact the greater good and make a difference. DelVal offers more than 25 undergraduate majors in the life, physical and agricultural sciences, the humanities, liberal arts and business; six master’s programs and a doctoral program; and a variety of complementary adult education courses.
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DELVAL AT A GLANCE. Academic Degree Programs and Specializations Agribusiness (B.S.) Animal Science (B.S.) -Dairy Science -Livestock Science and Management -Pre-Professional Biology (B.S.) -Botany -Ecology/Environmental Biology -Microbiology and Biotechnology -Pre-Professional Biology -Zoology Business Administration (B.S.) -Accounting -General Business -Management -Marketing -Sports Management Chemistry (B.S.) -Forensic Science Conservation and Wildlife Management (B.S.) Counseling Psychology (B.A.) Criminal Justice Administration (B.S.) Crop Science (B.S.) Environmental Science (B.S.) Equine Management (B.S.) -Business Management -Instruction and Training -Media and Communication Equine Science (B.S.) -Breeding
Food Science (B.S.) Food Technology (B.S.) -Nutrition Science History, Policy and Society (B.A.) -Policy -Public History Horticulture (B.S.) -Commercial Crop Production and Marketing Landscape Architecture (B.S.) Landscape Design/Build (B.S.) Literary Studies (B.A.) Media and Communication (B.A.) Restaurant and Food Service Management (B.S.) Secondary Education, (B.S.) -Agriculture Certification -Biology Certification -Chemistry Certification -Social Studies Certification Small Animal Science (B.S.) Sustainable Agriculture Systems (B.S.) Turf Management (B.S.) Zoo Science (B.S.) Pre-Professional Studies -Dentistry -Medicine -Optometry -Physician Assistant -Physical Therapy -Veterinary
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