Husson University Viewbook - 2022

YOUR SOMEDAY IS NOW. HUSSON UNIVERSITY

HUSSON IS HOW. Your education has a real goal, and we’re personally invested in helping you achieve it. Starting now.

Whether you’re eager to begin in a profession you’re passionate about or you're the first in your family to go to college, our primary goal is to help you get where you want go. And it doesn’t end with your first job, or even your second. Husson will be here for you long-term, wherever your journey takes you — in Maine, across the country or around the world.

AND THIS IS WHERE IT STARTS. CAMPUS FACILITIES

STUDENT HOUSING

2 ,9 33

2 08 ACRES OF CAMPUS

OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS

16:1

15

1898

GRADUATE & UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

DOWNTOWN BANGOR 2 MILES

8 3.9%

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

FOUNDED IN BANGOR, MAINE

DICKERMAN DINING CENTER State-of-the-art dining facilities when you have a moment to share a meal.

Plus, the Eagle Grab and Go when you need to catch a meal on the run.

BANGOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 3 MILES

CARLISLE HALL Three first-year floors, including a Scholastic Floor.

ATLANTIC OCEAN 30 MILES

BELL HALL Newly renovated housing with three first-year floors.

TOWNHOUSE SUITES Housing for upper-level students.

DARLING LEARNING CENTER This LEED Gold certified facility features four floors of student housing above ground-floor classrooms.

It also houses our Esports Center.

HAROLD ALFOND HALL Home of the College of Business; Ronan Center for Financial Technology; and the iEX Center, where you can learn more about extended reality development.

HART HALL Three wings with three floors of student housing on each (five floors specifically for first-year students).

O’KEEFE SOFTBALL FIELD Home of our softball program.

BOUCHER FIELD Men’s and women’s soccer and lacrosse field.

WILDEY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (NESCom) The centerpiece of the New England School of Communications contains classrooms; video and audio studios; editing production suites; our new student-run marketing firm; and WHSN-FM, our award-winning campus radio station.

WINKIN SPORTS COMPLEX Home field for our baseball, field hockey and football programs.

WELLNESS LEARNING CENTER Providing student health and counseling services for Husson students.

O’DONNELL COMMONS 40,000 square feet of labs for anatomy and dissection, physical therapy, nursing, occupational therapy; traditional classrooms; and Admissions, Financial Aid and our student welcome center.

PEABODY HALL Site of the Webber Campus Center, the Furman Student Center, Cressy’s Marketplace, Willey Café, the Center for Student Success, Accessibility Services and more.

BEARDSLEY MEETING HOUSE The 50,000-square-foot complex houses the Gracie Theater, Cyr Alumni Center, classrooms and the president’s office.

NEWMAN GYMNASIUM Men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball programs and site of Webber Pool (used by the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams).

HUSSON IS MAINE. Here at the top of the United States, we host a four-season bounty of bucket-list, allterrain adventures. It’s a white-water rafting, whale watching, skiing-hiking-biking-scenic compilation of world-class attractions with something for everyone. And just when you think you’ve tasted, toured and tried it all, the trees will explode in autumn fireworks.

Coastal, mountain, marsh, stream, farm and forest — our campus is surrounded by natural treasures.

3 ,478 MILES OF COASTLINE

65

LIGHTHOUSES

500 ,000 ACRES OF STATE PARKS & WILDERNESS

“I had a unique opportunity to travel all around New England with my sports teams. I am being taught by great scientists who are becoming my inspiration for my future career. And most importantly, I met friends who became my family away from home.”

Ivana Radovanovic ’23 Environmental Science Zvezdara, Belgrade, Serbia

70 STUDY ABROAD IN MORE THAN

“I want to be an ecologist. This summer, I’m going to Greenland for my capstone project. We’re researching freshwater sustainability and quality for agriculture.”

COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD

44 STUDENTS FROM

U.S. STATES STUDY AT HUSSON

31

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM

COUNTRIES ARE ENROLLED ON CAMPUS

Serena Laro ’22 Biology Peabody, Massachusetts

5

HUSSON IS GLOBAL. You belong here. And everywhere else across the globe.

From making sure our international students fit in (with the opportunities to stand out) to helping our domestic students expand their horizons with a chance to study abroad, we have a program ready to help. Take on an internship in another time zone. Seek a career placement in another country. Connect with alumni all around the world. We’ll be here for you no matter where you’re from or where you want to go.

F ULBRIGHT SCHOLARS

HUSSON IS HOME.

THIS IS YOUR JOURNEY.

And it starts right now. Explore our list of degree programs and chart your own course.

Want to add dimension to your degree?

Add a minor or certificate! Ready to move fast? Earn two degrees in less time with our accelerated programs. See an interdisciplinary approach that interests you?

Pursue it. We’re no strangers to innovation and blurring the lines between disciplines.

No matter which college hosts your specific major, we’re all part of the same university and we’ll help you meet the future on your terms.

DIG DEEPER: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Accounting Business Administration Computer Information Systems Conservation Law Criminal Justice Criminal Justice/Psychology Extended Reality Financial Management Forensic Science Hospitality & Tourism Management Integrated Technology International Business Legal Studies—Pre-law Management

NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS (NESCom) UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Software Development Sport Management UNDERGRADUATE MINORS Accounting Integrated Technology GRADUATE PROGRAMS Business Administration/MBA Criminal Justice/MSCJA

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Biochemistry

Audio Engineering concentrations available in: • Live Sound Production • Music Production • Post Production

Clinical Mental Health Counseling/Psychology

Graphic/Visual Design

Education—Secondary

Journalism

Environmental Science

Marketing Communications

Exercise Science

Mass Communications

Health Sciences

Sports Journalism

Healthcare Administration & Public Health

Video/Film Production

Biology

Education—Elementary

Healthcare Management Pre-Medicine

COLLEGE OF HEALTH & PHARMACY

Professional Communications Psychology

National/Corporate Security Small Business Entrepreneurship

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & HUMANITIES

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

School Counseling/ Psychology

Nursing

UNDERGRADUATE MINORS

Occupational Therapy/ Healthcare Administration & Public Health

Biology

Pharmacy/Health Sciences Physical Therapy/ Exercise Science GRADUATE PROGRAMS Nursing/MSN (online only)

Cultural & Behavioral Sciences English History Mathematics Psychology Sustainability

ACCELERATED PROGRAMS

Occupational Therapy/MS

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

(four- and five-year options)

Pharmacy/PharmD

BS Accounting/MBA

Physical Therapy/DPT

Clinical Mental Health Counseling/MS

BS Business Administration/MBA

Public Health/MPH (online only)

BS Criminal Justice/MSCJA

ADD A CERTIFICATE We offer 54 certificate programs teaching skills that are directly transferable to the workplace. You’ll receive high-level training in the most current industry practices and add a stackable credential to your portfolio.

Human Relations/MS

School Counseling/MS

LEARN MORE

ACCELERATED PROGRAM (6 years, direct entry) BS Psychology/MS Counseling

“One of the benefits is the class sizes. You really get to know your professors on a one-to-one, personal basis, which makes you hold yourself accountable.”

Taylor Ouellette ’23 Hospitality & Tourism Saco, Maine

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS •S chool of Accounting •S chool of Business and Management •S chool of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management •S chool of Legal Studies •S chool of Technology and Innovation •N ew England School of Communications (NESCom) •M inors in the College of Business •C ertificates in the College of Business • ARMY ROTC

HUSSON IS HOW YOU’LL LEAD CHANGE. Our students fine-tune and customize their career paths based on real-world input from our deep relationships and partnerships. Creative problem-solving is a regular feature.

Innovative thinking an encouraged trait. And philanthropic mindsets are cultivated. We can help you meet your future online, over lunch, in the lab or across a conference room table. Let’s make some introductions.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

“What surprised me most was how quickly we get to put our hands on the equipment.

There’s a lot of live experience.”

Meredith Mathieu ’23 Video Production & Graphic Design Hebron, Maine

NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS (NESCom)

HUSSON IS HOW YOU GET REAL. Tell stories. Provoke emotions. Empower voices. We connect you one-on-one with instructors using industry-leading technologies across disciplines, from design to audio engineering to video capture to production. Work on creative projects. Help with real productions. Solve for technical issues. You’ll join an award-winning alumni base with the skills and experience to excel.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS

COLLEGE OF HEALTH & PHARMACY • School of Nursing • School of Occupational Therapy • School of Pharmacy • School of Physical Therapy

HUSSON IS HOW YOU CAN HELP HEAL. The demand for more compassionate and effective practitioners, leaders and scholars in healthcare is reaching unprecedented levels. In response, we’re preparing you to become a more confident, knowledgeable leader who feels empowered to make the most of interprofessional collaboration, lifelong learning and global engagement.

Healthcare is ready for fresh energy and qualified change to really improve lives.

It’s ready for you.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COLLEGE OF HEALTH & PHARMACY

“At my physical therapy rotation, I learned what it’s like day in and day out. How to provide top-notch care to all patients. How to multitask and work as a team.”

Kayla Matte ’24 Physical Therapy Waterford, Vermont

“I love that the teachers give us one-on-one attention. I like that they know my name and know about me. I’m not just one of 200 kids in an auditorium lecture. It feels like a community.”

Serena Laro ’22 Biology Peabody, Massachusetts

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & HUMANITIES • School of Education

HUSSON IS HOW YOU CAN IMPROVE LIVES. Now more than ever before, solving our problems means diving deep into the biology and psychology of our world — firsthand. Appreciating the human experience. Using critical thinking. Offering fresh insights, and uncovering new ways to pass that knowledge on to the next generation. We help you build a foundation toward understanding change by participating in current research and meeting new ideas head-on. Today’s greatest challenges — and tomorrow’s — need you.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & HUMANITIES

SUPPORT IS HOW. We invest in your success and happiness — literally. We’ve even built the Center for Student Success for the sole purpose of helping you with every little thing you might need, such as advice on adjusting to life on campus, improving your writing and study skills, managing your time well, finding a tutor or supporting a learning disability. We’ll help you to land that internship and start your job search when you’re ready. We'll always be here, even for our alumni.

CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS Accessibility Services If you have specialized learning needs, contact Accessibility Services to discuss your individual needs.

Career Services Develop your professional goals, find a job or internship in your field, connect with employers, get graduate school guidance and develop your resume.

International Student Services Academic support such as tutoring and writing instruction, personal advising from a designated Student Success advisor, immigration and visa advice, and more.

Tutoring Center Tutoring for both general undergraduate classes and degree-specific courses, staffed by both faculty and student tutors.

Writing Center By getting help in composition, grammar, style and even evaluation before your papers are submitted, you’ll get great feedback and, quite possibly, a better grade.

Academic Services Meet with one of our Student Success advisors to identify the best learning strategies for you and to receive support with your most challenging classes.

W. Tom & Bonnie Sawyer Library The library is open seven days a week, and its resources can be accessed from anywhere on or off campus.

Chapel Services All faith traditions are encouraged and welcome to use Leonard Chapel in Peabody Hall.

STUDENT WELLNESS CENTER Counseling Services Our licensed mental health professionals help students develop new strategies to improve mood, relationships and performance.

Student Health Services Where you can receive medical care, prescription and over-the-counter medication, checkups, lab services and more.

Consultations are free to students.

We have been designated a Military Friendly® School

by Victory Media. The award is given to the top 15% of schools in the country for embracing military students and dedicating resources to ensure their success in the classroom and after graduation.

“What I love about Husson is definitely the one-on-one attention you get from professors and other students. Everyone really becomes a friend by the end of your time at Husson.”

Zach Murray ’23 Hospitality & Tourism Management/MBA Bangor, Maine

“In the future, there will be numerous career opportunities for AR and VR professionals.

The unique ability of this technology to provide people with an immersive experience can be applied to all sorts of industries.”

Marie Hansen, PhD, JD, SHRM-SCP Dean of the College of Business and the New England School of Communications (NESCom)

HANDS-ON IS HOW. We build confidence through experiential learning. On campus, we’ve invested heavily in active simulation labs and state-of-the-art equipment across specialties guided by professionals. Off campus, we’ve built long-term partnerships with potential employers Our iEX (pronounced “eye-ex”) Center is an

for real-world experiences that encourage actual problem-solving. And it doesn’t stop

interdisciplinary innovation hub focused on harnessing

there. If you’ve got a dream internship in mind, we’ll help make it possible, anywhere. It’s

the potential of extended reality technologies and

that important to our educational philosophy. In fact, thanks to this approach, many of our

augmented experiences to solve current and future

grads become more than just the most qualified job applicants. They’re already valued

real-world problems with regional partners.

and experienced employees before graduation.

HUSSON IS HOW TO GET A FOOT IN THE DOOR.

BLOW THE DOORS WIDE OPEN!

“I decided to come to Husson because of the great faculty and the amazing labs. The equipment at Husson is all really up to date and as real-life as you can get.”

Gianna Rosa ’23 Nursing Boston, Massachusetts

29% OF HUSSON STUDENTS ARE IN THE FIRST GENERATION OF THEIR FAMILY TO GO TO COLLEGE

OF THE CLASS OF 2022 PHYSICAL THERAPY GRADUATES PASSED THE NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINATION (NPTE) ON THEIR FIRST ATTEMPT

OF OUR STUDENTS ARE EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN GRADUATE PROGRAMS WITHIN ONE YEAR OF GRADUATION

“At the job fair, dozens of employers have one-on-one conversations with students.

Two summers ago I found an internship.

One thing led to another, and now I have a job lined up after graduation.”

Taylor Ouellette ’23 Hospitality & Tourism Saco, Maine

Husson is the lowest priced, accredited private university in New England.

93%

96%

100% OF OUR CLASS OF 2022 NURSING GRADUATES WERE EMPLOYED AS NURSES AFTER GRADUATION

“In the undergraduate program, they set up mentorships to speak with students at the graduate level and an advisor in the program.

They make sure to have professors from a variety of clinical experiences, so you have a lot of good resources when you graduate.

They prepare you well.”

Lincoln Bois ’20 Doctor of Physical Therapy Auburn, Massachusetts

“ The people are what make Husson so special.

From professors to administrators to dining staff to fellow students, everyone is truly invested in your life and helping you succeed. Everyone knows who you are in some way or another.

It makes Husson feel like a family rather than a school.”

Dylan Johnston ’23 Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate Monticello, Maine

Start (or end) your journey on the Appalachian Trail at

Mount Katahdin

Hop in a canoe or kayak and participate in the annual

Listen to the nation’s oldest continuously performing orchestra,

2 hours / 97 miles

Bangor Symphony Orchestra

Kenduskeag Stream Race

5 min. / 2.5 miles

5 min. / 2 miles

Indulge your tastes with locally grown products at the

Go running, hiking, biking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing in

BANGOR City Forest

10 min. / 5 miles

Bangor Farmers’ Market

5 min. / 2 miles

Spend a day at the lake for the

International Seaplane Fly-In

1 hour / 50 miles

1.5 hours / 70 miles

Taste some authentic Maine favorites at

Governor’s Restaurant & Bakery 2 min. / .75 miles

Tour the famous and frightening locations on a

Stephen King Tour 7 min. / 3 miles

Go skiing with friends at

Hermon Mountain 20 min. / 15 miles

Catch a wave at

ACADIA National PArk

Photo by Russ Quinlan, Flickr

Choose your own adventures.

Fast-paced or laid back, nearby and year-round.

Snap a selfie by the

PAUL BUNYAN STATUE

10 min. / 3.5 miles Attend the

Take in a show at the

2.5 hours / 103 miles

9 min. / 4 miles

Moosehead Lake Chocolate Festival

Photo by Amy Meredith, Flickr

Cross Insurance Center

“I stayed in the residence halls even though I’m local. I met a lot of friends there and made a lot of memories. It’s like a semester-long sleepover, hanging out with friends and meeting new people.”

Nicholas Swift ’22 Sports Management Bradley, Maine

500+

STUDENT EVENTS, INCLUDING CULTURE NIGHT, LATE-NIGHT BREAKFAST, COLOR RUN, STUDENT CLUB PRODUCTIONS, COMEDY NIGHTS AND OPEN MIC NIGHTS

54 STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

“It’s such a close-knit community. You’re friends with everyone in your class. You learn about their lives. They get to know you and understand what makes you tick.”

Kaitlyn Taylor ’22 Criminal Justice Lewiston, Maine

Our athletes are contenders across every field, pitch, court, mat, ring, course and pool. And whether you’re taking the winning shot in a conference championship, squaring up against your cross-campus rivals in an intramural showdown or cheering from the stands, we generate heart-pulsing pride every second, every season, all year round. Go Eagles!

NCAA DIVISION III CONFERENCES NAC, NECC, NWGC, CCC FOOTBALL

MEN’S TEAMS Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming & Diving Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor) WOMEN’S TEAMS Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis

15 3 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor) Volleyball COED TEAMS Cheer/Dance Esports

TAKE THE FIELD TOUR OUR FACILITIES

WE ARE HUSSON.

HOW YOU’LL GET HERE. VISIT. If Husson feels like it might be a good fit for you, why not come say hi?

We offer several visit options, including virtual tours and online info sessions, open houses, and on-campus tours. Contact us at 207.941.7000 or tours@husson.edu for more information.

APPLY. When you’re ready to apply, you can submit your application through our website or the Common App. You’ll just need your transcript, an essay, a letter of recommendation and a $40 application fee. SAT/ACT scores are optional for 2023.

HEALTH PROGRAM APPLICATION PRIORITY DEADLINE: JANUARY 1 (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Pre-Pharmacy & Nursing) ROLLING ADMISSIONS FOR ALL OTHER PROGRAMS.

APPLY ONLINE: ON OUR WEBSITE APPLY ONLINE: WITH THE COMMON APP

FINANCIAL AID. Almost all of our students receive some kind of financial aid. And though the process may seem complicated, we’re here to help. Just reach out and we’ll take a look at what you qualify for and find the solutions that best fit your needs.

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 1

GET FUNDING: OUR LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS

THE FAFSA. Most of your aid options will involve your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) data. If you need help with the FAFSA, reach out to our financial aid office for some guidance.

QUESTIONS? If you have questions at any time, reach out and connect with us at 800.448.7766 or admit@husson.edu.

FAFSA APPLICATION PRIORITY DEADLINE: APRIL 15 HUSSON’S FAFSA CODE: 002043

GET FUNDING: COMPLETE THE FAFSA

SPREAD YOUR WINGS. VISIT HUSSON. 207.941.7000 or TOURS@HUSSON.EDU

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