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SOMETHING GREATER At Palm Beach Atlantic University, we believe this

And we believe you will find it here. You will find it in

life comes with a purpose. Not a purpose that we

our city’s vibrancy, innovation, energy. You will find it

choose for ourselves, but something greater. It’s a

in the ocean’s power, mystery, comfort. You will find

calling that has been waiting for you since before

it in our community’s safety, inspiration, rootedness.

you were born. Now, it’s your time to discover that

It’s your time to find your purpose. It’s your chance to

calling—the life you were chosen for.

live out your calling. And PBA is your place to begin.

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ADVENTURE

IMAGINE LIVING IN A PLACE LIKE THIS. Our beach attracts visitors from all over the world — for good reason.

IT’S GORGEOUS. IT’S EXCITING. IT’S FUN. The beach means that we can offer things other schools can’t: scuba and sailing clubs, Bible study under a palm tree, bike trails you can use all year round.

Our students longboard from their classes to their dorm, they blow off steam with a volleyball match, they take their textbooks and their towels to study sessions.

But fun is only part of what our oceanside location offers. The beach is an empowering backdrop to something much bigger: a life that is surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation, that is empowered by lasting friends and dedicated champions, that is inspired by a vision so much bigger than you.

THE JOURNEY YOU WERE CHOSEN FOR BEGINS HERE.

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CHOSEN TO EXPLORE

It’s one thing to learn about something. It’s altogether different to experience it. At PBA, we believe that the best learning sets you free to explore the real world.

LIVE YOUR PASSIONS NOW

“I’m a very hands-on learner,

In courses at PBA, we prioritize hands-on experience.

the lab, the equipment, the

Journalism students create in our podcasting studio.

Education majors spend hours in real K-12 classrooms.

so having all these resources— BodPod® —has been amazing

Management students design innovative business plans

for me. My professors have

and get actual funding to bring them to life. By the time you

helped me see how what I’m

graduate, you’ve got a resume that proves you’re qualified to

learning connects well beyond

pursue your passions — because you’ve already been doing it.

USE THE BEST TOOLS

just my major; I’m being exposed to concepts in biology, physical therapy, and medicine

Research is enhanced when you have access to world-class

all at the same time. I hope to

laboratory facilities. PBA’s Human Performance Laboratory,

later earn an advanced degree

for example, gives student scientists access to state-ofthe-art equipment like a BodPod®, metabolic analyzer,

in physical therapy so I can

cardiac ultrasound, and more. Opportunities like this are

use what I’ve learned at PBA

how you’ll gain invaluable skills — exploring, inquiring,

to offer healing and hope to

leading, creating — and you’ll learn them in real time.

people who have had injuries.”

A WORLD TO EXPLORE, NEARBY

KRISHAUNA WILLIAMS

Our location gives us a wealth of resources for field

CLASS OF 2020

experience. Biology students head to the Everglades,

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the Florida Keys, and the Gulf Stream. Sociology students can work with diverse populations who call West Palm Beach home. Business students have access to Fortune 500 companies right next to campus.

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DISCOVER opportunity Imagine living in the midst of a world-class city

that offers endless opportunity to build your dreams, expand your world, and have the time of your life while you’re doing it.

In West Palm Beach, you’ll experience internships at Bank of America or the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience. You’ll help a refugee family or tutor local middle schoolers. You’ll find the calling that makes you come alive and the courage to pursue your bold next step. PBA graduates are consistently accepted into elite graduate schools, pass professional certification exams, and land jobs at the White House, Facebook, and Johns Hopkins.

Our city is also also infused with adventure. Go to the opera or a broadway show, sample unforgettable food, peruse museums and streetside murals, or catch an NBA or NFL game in nearby Miami. And find a cozy coffee shop where the barista will soon know your name.

THIS PLACE WILL HELP TO SHAPE WHO YOU’RE CHOSEN TO BECOME. “When we visited for Parents Weekend, we signed up for a walking food tour in West Palm Beach. It was super fun; we walked right from campus and tried meatballs, pizza, a delicious coffee. Later, when our student texted that she was at Subculture for a latte, we could picture right where she was. We knew she was safe. And more than that, we knew she was having the time of her life.”

DAVID MICHAELI ( N OT P I CT U R E D ) PA R E N T O F A B B I M I C H A E L I CLASS OF 2022

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CHOSEN TO CHART YOUR OWN COURSE N O O N E C A N F I N D Y O U R PAT H F O R Y O U — I T TA K E S

D I S C E R N M E N T, C O U R A G E , A N D A N O P E N M I N D . AT P B A , YOUR ADVENTURES WILL BE AS LIMITLESS AS YOUR C U R I O S I T Y. T H E S K I L L S YO U G A I N W I L L B E A S D I V E R S E A S YO U R I N T E R E ST S . F I N D W H AT M A K E S YO U C O M E A L I V E .

No one can find your path for you -- it takes discernment, courage, and an open mind. At PBA, your adventures will be as limitless as your curiosity.

The skills you gain will be as diverse as your interests. Find what makes you come alive.

AT P B A , T H E R E ’ S A LWAY S S O M E T H I N G M O R E TO TO E X P L O R E .

From acting to sailing, from spiritual mentoring to computer coding, from late nights in the dorm lobby to sunrises on a beach blanket, you’ll ignite sparks of creativity, of competition, of camaraderie that empower who you are becoming. They lead you to your dream career.

They uncover your unique gifts. They push you to try what you once thought impossible— and open up a whole new future.

STUDENTS DISCOVER WHERE THEY COME ALIVE AT PBA

40 9 6 100+ STUDENT CLUBS

ACADEMIC HONOR SOCIETIES

CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

STUDENT PERFORMANCES EVERY YEAR

“When I transferred to PBA, I wanted to find a way to get involved.

I found it right away: as a leader in the Transfer Club. I met other students, found immediate common ground, and realized my strength as a connector and encourager. This opened lots of doors for me for friendships and other leadership opportunities, too. God’s plan is sometimes much bigger than the one that you have for yourself.”

BRIANNA ALI CLASS OF 2021 P U B L I C R E L AT I O N S M A J O R

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BELONGING It’s the way we point each other to Jesus through how

we live, how we care, and how we invest our energy into a story bigger than ourselves.

The support of professors gives you courage—to publish

a paper alongside a former U.S. Senator. To join in developing cutting-edge cancer treatments. The compassionate staff inspires you—to advocate for human trafficking victims.

To participate in a Workship project at a local shelter. True friendships with peers build a foundation that lasts a lifetime— forged on a train in Barcelona. Strengthened by a service trip to Bolivia.

Here, you know you’re part of something special— something that will stay with you forever. It’s what it means to come to PBA, to be chosen for life-long, Christ-focused community.

W H E N P E O P L E TA L K A B O U T P B A , T H E F I R S T THING THEY MENTION ISN’T THE SUNSETS O R T H E I N T E R N S H I P S AT G O O G L E .

it’s the community

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CHOSEN TO BELIEVE “God is at the center of my learning, and I don’t know biology majors at other schools who say that. I’ve grown so much in my faith and my friendships, and I am so thankful for the doors PBA has opened for me.”

ABBY PHILLPOT CLASS OF 2021 BIOLOGY MAJOR

Faith has always guided your path, leading you to make the choices that were right—not the choices that were easy. At Palm Beach Atlantic University, we believe those choices are leading you toward something greater. And we want to help you get there.

PBA is the top Christian university in Florida, and faith shapes everything we do. It’s integrated into your courses. It shapes how we form leaders. It creates the foundation for the kinds of relationships you’ll make, and keep, at PBA.

grow in faith CHAPEL OFFERED FOUR TIMES PER WEEK WORKSHIP SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES MISSION TRIPS ABROAD B I B L E ST U D Y A N D P R AY E R G R O U P S C H R I ST I VA L , A N A N N UA L WORSHIP CONFERENCE I N T E G R AT E D FA I T H A N D S C H O L A R S H I P

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DISCOVER YOUR strengths

AT PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, WE ARE BETTER BECAUSE OF WHAT YOU BRING.

OUR INVESTMENT MAKES IT POSSIBLE We want you here. So we work hard to ensure an affordable path for you to be part of the Sailfish family. We offer tens of millions of dollars each year in financial aid, and many students actually pay less than they would at a public university. We believe

The community that we create together depends on

that PBA is an investment that will transform your

the authenticity, the giftings, the personality of every

life, so we help make it happen.

person who calls PBA home.

Because of this, we put energy behind the idea that diversity is what makes PBA a stronger community.

“At PBA, I have felt people genuinely

From the MOSAIC multicultural programs, to the new

accept me, invite me in, notice the

Council for Intercultural Engagement, to the Freethinkers

things about me that are unique — my

Club and student groups representing both sides of the

talents, my culture, my experiences

political aisle, to accessible buildings and academic, mental health, and social support for students, we have

— and appreciate what I bring. I’ve

created a community where every person belongs,

been built up and encouraged by the

because each of us bears within us the image of God.

community here.”

THE UNIQUENESS GOD IS DEVELOPING

B I R H A N U VA N D E R R I E T

I N YO U ? T H AT ’ S E X A CT LY W H AT

CLASS OF 2023

WE’RE LOOKING FOR.

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CHOSEN TO RISE YOU’VE NEVER BEEN ONE TO SETTLE FOR

W H AT ’ S E A S Y — YO U N E E D TO B E C H A L L E N G E D .

And at PBA, challenges abound. We are ready to equip and inspire you toward deeper, better thinking. This is the kind of scholarship that makes a true impact in the world.

SET UP FOR SUCCESS We know how to grow what God has planted in you. In our Refresh program, leaders of on-campus student activities get hands-on training to identify, sharpen, and grow their leadership strengths.

The LeMieux Center for Public Policy connects you with powerful career opportunities and esteemed experts all over the world.

And there are a hundred other ways that PBA invests in you now to prepare you well for what comes next.

A RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT The Frederick M. Supper Honors Program surrounds you with other high-achieving students, and the prestigious National Scholarship Program prepares and guides you through the competition for graduate schools, fellowships, and the next steps you know you’re ready for.

PBA HAS CELEBRATED THE SUCCESSES OF SEVEN FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS IN THE LAST THREE YEARS.

REPRESENTING PBA’S VALUES PBA’s Presidential Ambassadors (pictured) demonstrate PBA’s values to the watching world.

They represent the PBA community in public places, and promote ongoing, strong, and positive relationships between our community, parents, and partners, as well as the greater West Palm Beach community.

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COMPETITION

THE THRILL OF THE GAME, THE EXCITEMENT OF BEING A FAN, THE RESOLVE OF FACING A CHALLENGE HEAD-ON. It’s not just about winning. At PBA, our athletes know that their commitment to athletic excellence is rooted in other, bigger commitments: integrity, passion, collaboration, and joy. And our winning NCAA Division II teams are just one part of what athletics means at PBA. We also have 10 intramural teams that will enfold you in camaraderie and fun. We have countless club sports and activities—including clubs that other schools just don’t offer, like freediving and sport fishing.

At PBA, we’re invested in you becoming a healthy, thriving, whole person.

As a Sailfish, there are countless ways you can invest in a healthy lifestyle, a competitive spirit, and the thrill of the game—and it all contributes to a larger goal: becoming the full person God chose you to be.

NCAA DIVISION II TEAMS: BASEBALL (MEN)

TENNIS

BASKETBALL

TRACK

CROSS COUNTRY

SOFTBALL (WOMEN)

GOLF

VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN)

LACROSSE

BEACH VOLLEYBALL

SOCCER

(WOMEN)

A N I M P R E S S I V E FA C I L I T Y FOR EVERY INTEREST At our expansive Greene Complex for Sports and Recreation, you’ll find countless intramural, club sports, and fitness activities going on. There are exercise classes, personal training services, and even kayaks, paddles boards, and snorkel gear to rent.

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VALUES W E A R E A C H R I ST- F I R ST U N I V E R S I T Y, I N S P I R I N G A L I V I N G A N D A C T I V E FA I T H T H R O U G H O U T O U R C O M M U N I T Y. H E R E A R E T H R E E FO U N D AT I O N A L WAY S W E FO C U S O N T H I S C O M M I T M E N T.

WORKSHIP

Workship is our way of combining a life of worship with the call to serve God in tangible ways. In the community and world, through organized service

events and volunteerism, we respond to human needs with faith-filled action, such as tutoring children, keeping our beaches clean and safe for wildlife, and traveling abroad to help build a school.

WORSHIP

WORDSHIP

We stand together at the foot of the cross—

Wordship is how we take seriously the discipline of

faculty, staff, and students, together on a journey

using words faithfully. We practice civil dialogue, good

of following Christ. When we worship, we focus on

listening, and considering perspectives that differ

the work of the Spirit, the truth of Scripture, and

from our own. Through Wordship , we aim to meet the

the fellowship of believers coming together.

present moment with true leadership, moving our world closer to wisdom, justice, and unity.

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“When I went on a class trip to Israel, people who were just faces from class became my closest friends. We went on the trip to have fun and to learn, but the bonds we made grew into so much more — it truly changed me. It strengthened my relationship with God. Our tight-knit community followed us back to West Palm Beach, and now we’re roommates and friends for life. The opportunities that PBA has offered have shaped who I am.”

J O C E LY N S M I T H CLASS OF 2021 M AT H E M AT I C S M A J O R

CHOSEN FOR A BIGGER STORY

At PBA, we believe in more than success, we believe our lives are meant to make an impact. Through powerful living and learning experiences all across the globe, you won’t just change the lives of those you meet.

Your own life, too, will be changed.

THE RINKER CENTER FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING LETS YOU: SERVE ABROAD Set off on a mission trip during school breaks, which are offered all over the world.

STUDY ABROAD Choose from more than 20 locations, like Peru, South Korea, France, or New Zealand.

LEARN ABROAD Learn in-depth and on-site— like studying socially-conscious business practices in Rio de Janeiro.

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BIGGER LIFE The investment you make in a PBA education is one that stays with you for

But the impact of our graduates is so much bigger than the impressive

life. And not just any life— a life that follows the path that God chose for you.

résumés they have built. Whether in Washington DC or in a local elementary school, PBA graduates are leading lives that are full of

Our graduates are consistently accepted into coveted graduate

purpose, compassion, and goodness.

programs at schools such as Cambridge, Northwestern, and Vanderbilt.

They far surpass state and national averages on professional

AT P B A , W E W H O L E H E A R T E D LY B E L I E V E T H AT

certification exams. And they’re sought after by some of the world’s

GOD CHOOSES US ALL FOR A LIFE MUCH BIGGER

most respected organizations, with names like Ernst & Young, St. Jude’s

THAN THE LIFE WE CAN IMAGINE—AND WE ARE

Children’s Research Hospital, and the Central Intelligence Agency.

COMMITTED TO HELP YOU FIND YOURS.

“I was challenged to excellence at PBA. It opened something in me — loving learning, valuing intellect, constantly growing. There was such a light at PBA, in my peers, my professors, and the staff who were so authentic and dedicated to walking alongside me.

That’s what I do now in South Africa: I walk alongside young people as they discover who God wants them to be. It’s PBA that taught me how to do it.”

REV. SARAH COLLINS PRINCE (PICTURED, TOP) CLASS OF 2002 FOUNDER OF UBUNTU FOOTBALL ACADEMY IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

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WE BELIEVE YOU WERE CHOSEN FOR THIS LIFE. FOR T H I S P L A C E . F O R T H I S M O M E N T. AT PA L M B E A C H AT L A N T I C U N I V E R S I T Y, W E B E L I E V E YO U W E R E

CHOSEN to belong And when you come to PBA, we’ll give everything we

have to prepare you to fulfill all God has for you. Because

you were chosen by God to explore. To be brave. To become.

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