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Hi there! Ever wonder if you were born for something more? At Eastern University, we know that you’ve been pieced together creatively, uniquely, and wonderfully.

Our great passion is helping you make sense of your call, and putting it into action. Powered by Eastern University’s core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice, we believe you’ll be equipped to leave a meaningful impact on this world.

“Eastern has given me the tools to courageously stand up for others, to seek out those who are marginalized, and to love all who I meet. I have found great peace and joy in trusting God for courage.”

Make your faith your own.

NOAH GREGORY ’18 Exercise Science

DEEPEN YOUR FAITH IN OUR THRIVING COMMUNITY: Eastern is home to over 40 different student organizations, ensembles, productions, and ministries serving diverse communities on campus, locally, and worldwide.

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Voluntary chapel with student-led worship teams

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Faith-based speaker series with relevant & interactive presentations

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Student-led worship

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Weekly Bible studies led by Student Chaplains

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Distinguished, caring, and Christian professors

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Leadership Development with Young Life & Fellowship of Christian Athletes

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“I embarked on my journey at Eastern University because of the academic excellence, the breathtaking campus, and environment of discipleship.

Through the work of my incredible professors and this engaging community, I have been challenged to think, live, and love well. I am a better person for attending Eastern.”

Learn to reason Discover the with honesty. power of reason.

DREW AN BRUBAKER ’16 Psychology Major

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JOIN A VIBRANT COMMUNITY THAT LOVES LEARNING. At Eastern, you’ll discover a community that loves using our minds to discover more of God and the world. We aren’t afraid of the hard questions, as we embrace our God-given capacity to reason, explore, and grow.

Student: Faculty

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Our prestigious faculty have broadly published hundreds of books, articles, and presentations.

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Areas of Study

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Professional counselors and tutors provide academic support.

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77% of the most recent survey respondents reported completion of internship or student teaching experience.

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93% of recent employed graduate respondents reported that they were able to live out Eastern’s mission professionally.

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Learn to reason Work toward with honesty. justice in the world.

FOR OVER 95 YEARS, EASTERN HAS BEEN A CHAMPION of biblical justice in our community, the church, and the world.

Eastern students and alumni find the courage to engage injustices across the globe through service, performance, and social action.

Get started with your story by joining any of Eastern’s clubs or study abroad programs.

“Eastern students and alumni can play an important role in overcoming injustice by intentionally advocating for more hope, mercy, and compassion–attributes of a system that is just and fair.”

BRYAN STEVENSON ’81 Lawyer, social activist, and nationally acclaimed author of Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption (now a major motion picture)

STUDY AWAY AFRICA

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Countries with Eastern Alums

Rwanda Uganda

ASIA Hong Kong South Korea Thailand

AMERICAS (North, Central, South) Argentina Belize Canada Costa Rica Cuba Ecuador Mexico United States (CA, DC, MI, OR, TN)

EUROPE

Denmark England France Italy Lithuania Netherlands Northern Ireland Scotland Spain Sweden

MIDDLE EAST Israel Jordan

OCEANIA Australia New Zealand

CLUBS & SERVICE ACADEMICS

ACS Chemistry Club American Marketing Association Eastern Engineering Society Exercise Science Club EU Health & Medical Club (EUHMC)

CREATIVE ARTS & WRITING Inklings The Waltonian Audacity Eastern Dance Ministry Music Guild Precious Movements

FAITH, JUSTICE, & SERVICE Black Student League CRU John Henry Newman Club Multicultural Awareness Nurses Christian fellowship Unceasing Prayer Ministry Wednesday Night Worship Earthkeepers Habitat for Humanity International Justice Mission (IJM) Prison Ministry Youth Against Complacency & Homelessness Today (YACHT)

EXERCISE & ATHLETICS

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) Super Smash Bros. Club Ultimate Frisbee Club

For a complete list of clubs, visit: eastern.edu/clubs

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AREAS OF STUDY Anthropology • Astronomy • Biblical Studies •• Biochemistry •• Biological Studies • Biology •• Bioinnovation * Scientific Writing * Business Programs Accounting • Business Administration • Marketing •• Leadership • Chemistry •• Forensic Chemistry • * Biotechnology * Bioinformation * Chemistry-Business • Christian Thought • Communication Studies •• Computer Science •• Criminal Justice •• Dance •• * Data Science •• Education Early Childhood Education • Early Childhood Studies • Middle-Level Education •

Special Education • Secondary Certifications Engineering EU-Nova Engineering Fast Track (BA + MS Degrees) English • Writing • Literature • Environmental Science •• Exercise Science • Fine Arts • Gender Studies • Global Studies and Service • Health Sciences • History •• Individualized • Journalism • Latin American Studies • Mathematics •• Missiology • Music ••* Nursing • Philosophy •• Political Science •• Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Athletic Training Pre-Dental Pre-Engineering

Pre-Law • Pre-Medical Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Podiatry Pre-Veterinary Psychology •• Public Policy • Social Welfare • Social Work • Sociology •• Spanish •• Theatre •• Theological Studies • Theology and Ethics • Urban Studies • Youth Ministry •• * • • •• *

Audition Required Major Only Minor Only Major and Minor Available 4+1 with Temple University 4+1 with Villanova University

Visit Eastern!

PERFECT LOCATION. Located in suburban Philadelphia, Eastern is close to:

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Downtown Wayne 5 minutes

Philadelphia Airport 25 minutes

Beaches, NJ & DE 1.5 hours

Valley Forge National Park 15 minutes

30 colleges within 30 minutes

Pocono Mts., PA 2 hours

Historic Philadelphia 25 minutes

Lancaster, PA 1 hour

New York City, NY 2 hours

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT Eastern University Office of Undergraduate Admissions 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087 1.800.452.0996 eastern.edu

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