Admissions Magazine

HARCUM T he College of Possibilities

Harcum’s Annual Fashion Show This sell-out event showcases our Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising majors.

Intercollegiate Sports From Basketball to Track to Soccer and Volleyball, if you have game, Harcum has the game for you.

Lions, Tigers, and Bears!

Animals of every size and stripe need health care. A degree in Veterinary Technology can take you all around the world. Oh, my.

Alumni Testimonials Stephanie Conklin Class of 2016 Vet Tech

Stephanie says that Harcum gave her a second chance. When she applied to the Veterinary Technology program, she held a bachelor’s degree and had a fulltime job, adding, “but something didn’t feel right.” For as long as she can remember, the one constant in her life has been her love of animals, and she’s always wanted to help them. She decided to make a change and apply to Harcum. She will be forever thankful that Harcum took a chance and accepted her into the program.

She says, “Harcum has allowed me to move towards being the person that I hoped I could be.”

Stephanie is working in her field at VRC Specialty Hospital, and will also work part-time in the Harcum Vet Tech program.

Robert Schmilewske

Class of 2013 Physical Therapist Assistant Hatfield, Pennsylvania native Robert Schmilewske served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves for six years with two tours of duty in Iraq. The North Penn High School graduate was discharged and living in Florida, taking classes in physical therapy assisting when he had to return to Pennsylvania unexpectedly. Back home, Robert found that Harcum had the PTA program he wanted. Loving sports (particularly soccer, rugby and basketball), he chose sports rehabilitation as a career.

“Harcum’s PTA program prepared me well and it’s been an eyeopening experience working at the clinical sites. Because of my Harcum degree, I am employed at Saint Joseph’s Villa, a skilled nursing facility, as a PTA.”

Brianna McCall

Class of 2016 Early Childhood Education “I chose to major in Early Childhood Education, which helped me in my quest for finding what I really want to do in life.” Brianna wanted to make a difference in someone’s life; and she believed teaching young children was a great way to do that. Her professors at Harcum really encouraged her to do her best. Because of their dedication, encouragement, and expectations, she was academically successful and offered multiple academic scholarships, choosing to continue her education at Chestnut Hill College. Harcum has exposed her to many opportunities which has expanded her horizon and helped her develop skills and talents that she had no idea that were in her. In her words, Harcum is truly “The College of Possibilities.”

Erika Taylor

Class of 2016 Interior Design What Erika liked most about Harcum was her program director, Heidi Techner. She is the reason Erika first decided to become a student. She was working full-time and had an almost one-year-old son and a four-year-old son.

Life was already hectic, but Ms. Techner made her transition to a student a smooth one. She also liked the fact that the Interior Design Program is fairly small and that they all have become like a family. She plans on doing something in residential design or 3D design with a firm or designer for a year or two. After that, she is going to start her own business. Her most memorable moment was her very first presentation. She wasn’t ready for the criticism she received. It taught her to have tougher skin and to really listen, to be the best designer she can be.

Athletics

2 PRACTICUMS At University of Pennsylvania animal centers for Veterinary Technology majors

2 FASHION DESIGN GRADS Have shown their collections during Atlantic City Fashion Week in 2014

36 FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES ACCEPTED HARCUM 2016 GRADS 40+ EMPLOYERS ACTIVELY RECRUIT HARCUM STUDENTS ANNUALLY 90%

Employment rate for 2012-2014 grads of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program

98%

Pass rate in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program Licensure Exam from 2012-2014

95%

Pass rate in the National Certification Exam for Occupational Therapy Assisting graduates (2014, 2015)

98%

First-time pass rate of the National Board Exam for 2016 in Dental Hygiene grads

100%

Employment rate for 2013-2015 grads of the Medical Laboratory Technician Program

100%

Of Interior Design graduates (2011-2016) were employed in the field prior to or within six months after graduation

100%

Certification exam pass rate for May 2016 grads in the Phlebotomy Certificate Program

100%

Employment rate for 2013-2015 grads of the Histotechnician Program

2016 Harcum grads are working at AstraZeneca, Carpenter Technology, Genesis HealthCare, and the Harvard Children's Academy, and studying at Drexel, Thomas Jefferson, and Widener Universities

Activities What does it mean to be a Harcum student?

Past activities have included: Art Shows

It means being part of a diverse community committed to career development and intellectual growth. You can find Harcum students hanging out on the front steps of the Academic Center or in the “green” Zises-Green Student Lounge – with its recycled flooring and furniture and energysaving lighting – studying for exams in the Library, strolling and shopping on the streets of Bryn Mawr, taking the train into Philly to go to a new restaurant or club, watching the world-class Phillies baseball team or Flyers hockey team, catching a movie in the residence hall, enjoying a BBQ on the lawn of the President’s House, playing basketball in the gym, or giving back to the community through volunteer work for local organizations.

Athletic Events

Life at Harcum is dynamic and filled with opportunities for both resident and commuter students. Students can participate in many free student activities, join clubs and organizations, and volunteer on campus and in the community.

SGA Dances

Blood Drives (for humans and dogs) Coffeehouse Night Commuter Thursdays (once a month) Contests Field Trips Homecoming Impact Week Movie Nights Painting with a Twist Poetry Slams Senior Week Special Speakers Stressbuster Clinics Student Picnics Winterfest Yoga Classes

Athletics Sports teams:

Harcum’s got game.

Its men’s and women’s intercollegiate basketball programs are leaders in their divisions, and the track and field, cross country, women’s volleyball and women’s soccer programs are forging a legacy. If you’re interested in athletics, Harcum is the place to start. Harcum is a member of NJCAA Region XIX.

Men’s and Women’s Basketball Men’s and Women’s Soccer Men’s and Women’s Track & Field, Indoor Track, Cross Country Women’s Volleyball

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Athletic Outcomes

Nickname: Bears

• Men’s Basketball: 26 NCAA D-I signees; 11 consecutive 20-win seasons

Colors: Purple and White

• Women’s Basketball: a NJCAA National Tournament appearance; 4 Region XIX Championships

Athletic Director: Drew Kelly

• Men’s Soccer: Region XIX Finalist in 2014; Region XIX Semi-Finalist in 2015

Athletic Dept. Phone: 610-526-6669 Athletic Director Email: dkelly@harcum.edu

• Women’s Soccer: 4 Region XIX Semi-Final appearances; 8 NCAA signees

Home Fields: various locations surrounding the Harcum campus

• Track, Field, Cross Country: 1 MEAC Long Jump Champion in 2016; 1 All-American, 1 Olympic Trials Qualifier

Home Courts: OMGC Gym, Klein Hall Gym

• Volleyball: 1 NJCAA National Tournament appearance in 2015; 3 Region XIX Championship Titles

Majors Harcum College Associate Degrees

Certificate Programs

Allied Health Science

Interior Design

Animal Assisted Therapy

Animal Center Management

Law and Justice

Accounting

Leadership Development

Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (EFDA)

Business Management

Medical Laboratory Technician

Phlebotomy

Dental Assisting with EFDA

Nursing

Residential Design

Dental Hygiene

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Working Dogs

Early Childhood Education Fashion Design

Physical Therapist Assistant — Day & Evening

Fashion Merchandising

Radiologic Technology

General Studies

Social Media Marketing

Histotechnician

Sports Management

Human Services

Veterinary Technology

Fast facts Students About 1,600 students from a variety of racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds attend Harcum. Roughly 5% of students live on campus.

Faculty Harcum’s faculty members are known for excellence in their fields and their commitment to student success. There are 40 full-time faculty members. Eighty percent of Harcum faculty have advanced degrees, including 13% who hold doctorates.

Average Class Size 16

Residence Life RESIDENCE HALLS/RESIDENCE LIFE More than 300 students can live on the Bryn Mawr Campus of Harcum College.

The benefits of living at Harcum include:

Comfort The rooms have new beds and are fully air-conditioned.

Newly-refurbished student lounges with flat-screen TV’s in each building are a great place to relax after class and meet friends.

Secure Both of Harcum’s residence halls have 24/7 security.

Rooms and floors are accessed only using magnetic swipe cards. Resident Advisors and the professional Residence Life staff are on duty every night, and there are hourly checks by Residence Life and Campus Safety.

Technology Each room is cable ready and has wireless Internet access.

Local telephone land lines are available upon request, for a fee.

Support Our trained Residence Life staff ensures a safe and secure environment, and provides counseling for students as they adjust to campus life.

At Harcum, resident students enjoy multiple benefits, including fun activities for students, off-campus trips to sporting and special events, expanded library hours, evening tutoring, and many clubs and associations.

Amenities Students have full access to Harcum’s fitness center, gymnasium, and 19-meal-a-week food service plan.

Harcum’s Residence Halls Take one look at our residence life rooms and you see something unique – space and lots of it. Our 13’11” x 14’9” rooms with large picture windows are bigger than most college residence hall rooms.

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Pennswood Hall (250 beds) is the largest building on campus. Pennswood also houses Harcum’s on-campus day care center and has handicap-accessible rooms. Both are co-educational, non-smoking buildings.

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Klein Hall (80 beds) is home to Harcum’s cafeteria, fitness center, Student Life staff, and gymnasium.

For Commuters FOR COMMUTER & OFF-CAMPUS STUDENTS Commuter students are welcomed and encouraged to participate in all campus programs and events. A student lounge with computers, beverage and snack machines, a mini-fridge, and a microwave is located on the lower level of the Academic Center, across from the campus store.

Students are welcome in the dining hall located on the first floor of Klein Hall. There are also vending machines in the lobby of Klein Hall. Picnic tables and benches are located across campus for your enjoyment. In addition, the Campus Store is a place students can enjoy coffee and socialize. Commuter students have identified the following spaces as great places to spend time between classes:

Commuter Lounge Located in the basement of the Academic Center, this lounge has been unofficially named the Commuter Lounge for its popularity with commuter students.

There are computers with printer, a microwave, vending machines, couches, and tables. Although not as quiet as the library, the space is somewhat quiet for studying and socializing.

Commuter students are welcomed and encouraged to participate in all campus programs and events.

Klein Hall Lobby The main lobby in Klein Hall is a high-traffic area with couches for lounging and socializing, a television, and vending machines.

Klein Hall Dining Room The dining hall is located on the first floor of Klein Hall.

Commuters can take advantage of the inexpensive all you can eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meal plans and discounts are available.

Library The Library has many quiet spaces to study or work on one of the computers.

Campus Store The Campus Store provides study spaces, free television viewing, packaged food, drinks and so much more. It located in the basement level of the Academic Center next to the Commuter Lounge.

Visit Harcum LOCATION The Bryn Mawr campus is located at 750 Montgomery Avenue in Bryn Mawr, Pa. on Philadelphia’s historic Main Line.

Classes are also offered at Partnership Sites throughout the region.

Eastern University Cabrini University Villanova University

Visit Harcum Harcum is always happy to welcome visitors to campus!

To Schedule a Tour Please contact the Office of Admissions Monday through Friday to make a reservation with an Admissions Counselor, who will arrange for a campus tour.

Haverford College

Bryn Mawr College

Harcum College Office of Admissions Melville Hall, First Floor 610-526-6050 enroll@harcum.edu

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Financial Aid To be considered for Financial Aid, students should submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

The deadline for submitting the FAFSA each year is May 1st.

Types of Financial Aid Available: • Institutional Scholarships and Grants • Federal and State Grants • Student Loans • Parent Loans • Work Study

Articulation agreements Finish your four-year degree with ease by taking advantage of Harcum’s articulation agreements with the following colleges: Alvernia University* Bloomsburg University Cabrini College Chestnut Hill College Delaware Valley College DeVry University Eastern University Grand Canyon University Immaculata University* La Salle University* LIM College Manhattan Institute of Management Neumann University* Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Rosemont College

Mission Statement Harcum College provides its students with an opportunity for outstanding academic, career, and life preparation. We teach, mentor, and prepare students for success in their chosen profession in an experiential environment. Harcum’s core values of excellence, civility, empowerment, integrity, community service, and respect for diversity assure that every student is valued and supported.

Saint Leo University Thomas Jefferson University University of Delaware University of Phoenix University of Rhode Island West Chester University Widener University Wilmington University *Dual enrollment program

Character Harcum educates students in the arts and occupational skills, respecting each student as an individual with personal needs, interests, aptitudes, and aspirations.

HARCUM T he College of Possibilities

Student-Athletes Excel On and off the court, our athletes excel.

Five varsity sports received NJCAA Academic Team Awards in 2016.

The Market for Dental Grads is Booming According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dental occupations such as hygienists and assistants will grow 19% by 2024, much faster than other careers.

#HarcumHelps Whether volunteering as a model at the Annual Fashion Show, packing lunches on MLK Day, or giving children free sealants to prevent cavities, students have lots of opportunities to make a difference.