Keystone College Viewbook 2019

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BELIEVE I chose to be a resident student even though I lived close to campus.

I believe that living on campus really enriched my time at Keystone.

Katie Scheuch

C lass of 2014

Right from my first week at Keystone College I believed I was at the right place, with the right instructors to succeed.

The College’s help with financial aid and career guidance was awesome.

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From Pennsylvania

Majored in Business while taking Pre-Med courses

Volleyball player

Because of my belief that a Keystone education would put me on the path to success, I have achieved my career goal as a certified physician assistant and am advancing in my profession quicker than I expected. The personal attention I received at Keystone was invaluable in guiding me and encouraging me toward my career.

Student activities crew, honors society

The friendships I made at Keystone are still connections I value and cherish even though I’m now living and working in South Jersey. Keystone played a huge part in helping me earn my physician’s assistant certification.

Sodexo internship in Paris

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Volunteer for “Support a Paw” fundraiser for a local animal shelter

Physician’s Assistant at Atlantic Emergency Associates

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40+ Degree Options

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TUROCK SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES Allied Health n Pre-Medical Technology n Pre-Nursing/Cytotechnology n Pre-Occupational Therapy n Pre-Radiography/Medical Imaging/ Cardiac Perfusion n Biology n Chemistry * n Child Psychology * n Communication Arts n Corporate/Administrative Communication (specialization in Communications) n Criminal Justice n Criminal Justice Investigation * n Criminal Justice/Psychology (double major) n Data Analytics * n Digital Media * n Environmental Biology n Environmental Science n Environmental Studies n Forensic Biology n Graphic Design (concentration in Communications) n

History * Homeland Security * n Industrial-Organizational Psychology (online) n Integrated Marketing Communications * n Journalism (specialization in Communications) n Liberal Studies n Mathematics * n Microbiology n Photography (concentration in Communications) n Political Science * n Pre-Chiropractic n Pre-Law n Pre-Medical n Pre-Pharmacy n Pre-Physical Therapy n Pre-Physicians Assistant n Pre-Veterinarian n Psychology n Public Health n Social Science n Undeclared n Wildlife Biology n n

SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Accounting Accounting Principles (online) n Business n Business Administration (online) n Computer Science n Economics * n Education n Early Childhood n Early Childhood/Special Ed n Middle Level Language Arts n Middle Level Social Studies n Teaching: Child and Family Studies n Teaching: Math Ed (7-12) n Teaching: Social Studies (7-12)

Event Planning * Finance * n Hospitality Business Management n Human Resource Management * n Information Technology n Leadership * n Management * n Marketing * n Project Management * n Sport and Recreation Management

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Keystone College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. * Minor only

Keystone College Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy – Keystone College is a leading, comprehensive, student-centered college educating students in the liberal arts and sciences tradition. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation or age.

This policy is consistent with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. For the full policy, please visit www.keystone.edu/title-ix.

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BELONG I always felt like I really belonged at Keystone.

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Christian English

C lass of 2014

At Keystone College I really appreciated how my teachers worked hand in hand with me to help me grow both as a student and as a person. The faculty not only cared about my academics, they really cared about me. From my first day on campus I was comfortable and at ease.

From Pennsylvania

I always felt like I really belonged. Keystone was a great fit for me. Everyone knows everyone else and it’s one big family.

Member of the Track and Field Team

Majored in Graphic Design with a minor in Business

Assistant Graphic Designer at Under Armour

Keystone College is not associated with or sponsored by Under Armour.

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1,300

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Students in our campus community

Division III Varsity Teams Instrumental Ensembles n Symphonic

Band Ensemble n Chamber Ensemble n Athletic Band n Jazz Combo n Brass Quintet n Jazz

Clubs and Activities (on and off campus)

Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Archery Club Armed Forces Club Colleges Against Cancer Criminal Justice and Psychology Club

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Eco Club Fencing Club Forensic Science Club Future Healthcare Professionals Club Gaming Club Hospitality Club

Crossroads Bible Study

Inter-Hall Council

Dance Team

Intercollegiate Leadership

Student Life Discover Keystone. Discover Yourself.

When you become a Giant, you will enjoy campus life in a passionate, close knit community…a family. Keystone College comes together in many different ways to give students the best of both worlds, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Whether it’s listening to a lecture from a well-known author or civil rights leader, enjoying a top quality performance from one of Keystone’s music ensembles, or participating in an intramural sports competition, there is always something exciting happening on campus.

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Resident Housing Options

30+

Vocal Ensembles n The

Chorale at Keystone Keystone Chamber Singers n Voices at Keystone College n The

clubs & organizations

Key Choices Club

Keystone Snow Team

Keystone Anime Club

Love Your Melon Campus Crew

Keystone Bible Study Keystone College Admissions Ambassadors Keystone College Cheerleaders Keystone Creekwalkers Keystone Service Club

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Multicultural Affairs Student Association (MCASA) Opposing Prejudice Ending Negativity (OPEN) Phi Beta Lambda Sport Management and Recreation Team (SMART)

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Student Philanthropy Club Student Pennsylvania State Education Association (SPSEA) Student Government Association Tabletop Gaming Club The Keystone Players (Theatre) Twenty-One Plus Students (TOPS) WKCV Radio KEYSTONE COLLEGE | WWW.KEYSTONE.EDU

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Athletics

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varsity teams

NCAA Division III Most varsity sports at Keystone College compete as members of the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC), except men’s and women’s track and field, which compete as members of the Mason-Dixon Conference. Football will compete in the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC).

Colleges and universities in Division III place highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all students’ academic programs. They seek to establish and maintain an environment in which athletic activities for student-athletes are conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete’s educational experience.

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Men

Women

Baseball

Basketball

Basketball

Cross Country

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Football

Indoor Track

Indoor Track

Lacrosse

Lacrosse

Outdoor Track & Field

Outdoor Track & Field

Soccer

Soccer

Softball

Wrestling

Volleyball

Felix Baez

Class of 2016

I transferred to Keystone College for my junior and senior years to get my degree in accounting and play for a successful baseball program. Keystone was a great fit for me.

English is not my first language and the professors were really helpful. If you show them you want to learn, they go out of their way to help. I am fortunate to have the talent to play ball at a higher level, but I decided to receive my degree at Keystone and better prepare myself for my future after professional baseball.

From Puerto Rico

Majored in Accounting

Transferred from Monroe College

Playing Pro Baseball Pennsylvania Road Warriors

Athletic Accomplishments 109 student-athletes named to the CSAC All-Academic Team Keystone had 73 All-CSAC honorees in 2018-19 Four Giants earned All-Region honors representing four different sports (baseball, softball, men’s soccer, field hockey) Eight teams qualified for CSAC playoffs, six teams were semifinalists, three conference runner-ups (women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, women’s lacrosse) & three CSAC titles (field hockey, men’s soccer, baseball)

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Two coaches earned CSAC Coach of the Year Awards (women’s track & field, women’s lacrosse) Keystone hosted the CSAC field hockey, men’s soccer, women’s lacrosse, baseball and men’s & women’s outdoor track & field championships in 2018-19 Baseball won 15th-straight conference title in 2018-19 Two baseball players earned All-American honors and the Giants had the Mid-Atlantic Region Pitcher and Coach of the Year

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Be One with Nature Streams, meadows and winding woodland trails frame the campus.

They’re here for education and recreation.

276 campus acres

Woodlands Campus 10

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miles of hiking trails

170

woodland acres

Keystone’s Woodlands Campus includes a large network of trails leading to the College’s Sugar Shack, suspension bridge, vernal pool, biology pond, apple orchard, apiary and more.

The Woodlands Campus is an extremely valuable educational resource for Keystone students, providing a perfect area for a variety of scientific and environmental studies. Few colleges in the nation offer students such a pristine natural environment for education and recreation.

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pennsylvania n Founded

in 1868 (the oldest college in

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Northeastern Pennsylvania) n Private,

co-ed, residential, eco-friendly

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Harrisburg

New York City

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in La Plume, PA in the Heart of the

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BECOME The professors at Keystone encouraged me to become a successful career professional.

Mike Lucadamo

C lass of 2019

My career in information technology started at Keystone College.

The professors truly prepared me for life outside of the classroom. I secured an internship at J. Walter Thompson, worldwide marketing firm in New York City, and my exposure there led to a job offer in my field. My education at Keystone provided the real-world skills and hands-on experiences I needed to start my career.

Through my internship, I gained the professional knowledge and insight needed to advance my career plans after graduation.

I felt ready to start the next phase of my life thanks to the support of my professors. Their guidance helped me to become a strong job candidate in a competitive field. Every student should seek a hands-on learning experience before they finish their degree, and Keystone will help make that happen. Keystone College helped me to become a professional in my field.

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From New York

Majored in Information Technology

IT Intern at J. Walter Thompson, New York

Infrastructure Analyst at Tronox

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Learn Through Civic Engagement and Community Service Students can learn a lot by fulfilling their academic objectives through community service and civic based projects. Each year, students earn credits and clock over 25,000 hours of service learning within local, national and international communities.

Real-World Internships Keystone offers a number of internships that let students explore their career interests in real world workplaces, such as: n Attorney

n PA

Game Commission

County Prosecutor’s Office

n PA

Tectonics

n ESPN

n Pocono

n Camden

n Federal

service hours

political campaigns

n Geological

study in

Costa Rica n Good n H&R

25k

General’s Office

Zoo

Raceway

n Sculpture

Apprenticeship with Steve Tobin n Sodexo

Morning America (ABC)

(Thailand, UK, Australia, Spain) n UPS

Block

n Musculoskeletal

n Philadelphia

Transplant

n U.S.

Marshals

Foundation

n Walt

n Myrtle

n The

Beach Resorts

Disney World

Washington Redskins

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Department of Agriculture (Entomology Dept.)

Erika Schwoyer

Class of 2020

My summer internship at the Philadelphia Zoo was amazing.

I completed an individual animal behavior research project about a female red panda and delivered a presentation about my findings.

She recently was put into a new exhibit, so I collected data on her behaviors in areas of the enclosure.

My Keystone College classroom and volleyball sports experience, along with the zoo internship have all taught me the value of teamwork.

I learned how to push myself to succeed beyond my comfort zone, and have confidence I never had thanks to Keystone College.

From Pennsylvania

Majoring in Wildlife Biology

Interned with Philadelphia Zoo

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Jacqueline, South Africa

Eric, Australia

Rebecca, Italy

Study Abroad

Senkai, India

Jennifer, Costa Rica

eystone Global Learning/Study Abroad K offers approved programs in over 23 countries throughout the world.

S tudents may also participate in a Semester at Sea, various faculty-led or additional abroad programs. eystone partners with Cultural Experiences Abroad K (CEA) to ensure a safe and fulfilling experience.

Frank Heter

Class of 2018

My study abroad experience was fantastic. The people I met and the places I visited gave me a great appreciation as to what it means to be a global citizen. To be somewhat cliché, I found the saying ‘more connects us than separates us’ to be wholly true. I gained a stronger understanding of cultural differences and a deeper respect for global challenges. I am extremely grateful for my experiences abroad and would highly recommend students take advantage of global learning experiences!

From New Jersey

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Majored in Business with triple minor in Accounting, Economics, and Finance

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Captain of Men’s Soccer Team

Currently taking a year off to hike the Appalachian Trail

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Keystone College Undergraduate Research and Creativity Celebration Senior seminar or capstone experience Compile and polish your professional portfolio

TH 4YR

Make final graduate school and career decisions Enjoy senior week!

Contribute to student exhibits, portfolios/ performances, research presentations Explore real world experiences: internships, service learning and study abroad Begin your job/graduate school search with Career Services Make connections with a Keystone mentor

RD 3YR

ND 2YR Explore how majors align with career paths Civic engagement and leadership building Draft a resume and cover letter Opening Convocation

Set goals and learn to manage your time

First year seminar

ST 1YR

Develop your individual academic and career plan Make friends, join clubs and participate in athletic teams

Stairs to Success Our four-year plan for student success.

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Our four-year developmental plan for student success and keeping the Promise.

The Stairs to Success plan describes events, academic curriculum, and career development opportunities that, when followed, will make the most of your college years and help you succeed with your academic goals and career dreams.

the

Keystone Promise The Keystone College Promise is our pledge to every Keystone College student that within six months of graduating from Keystone you will have received at least one job offer or been accepted into a transfer or graduate program.

The Keystone Experience A First-Year Experience seminar to enable you to acquire the skills

necessary for academic, personal, and career success, and a portfolio/ resume designed to give you a competitive edge in the job market.

A Real World Experience that explores the world of work.

A Bridge and a Capstone Experience combining knowledge

acquired in both the classroom and the real world.

Academic support and career counseling to assist undecided

students who need to make an informed decision about a major.

A guarantee for on-campus housing to our first-year and sophomore

students for as long as they remain full-time students*. *Housing deposits must be received by May 1 in order to be guaranteed housing.

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Prepared for Success:

Keystone Alumni at Work

Bryan McIntyre, Class of 2016 federal clerk for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Maggie Calpin Class of 2009 Owner, Nibble & Bits

Careers

Companies

Government

n Automotive

n ABC

n Commonwealth

Designer

n Bank

n Business

n Brooklyn

Nets

of Defense

n Corning

Museum

n FDA

Systems

Analyst n Crime

Scene and Fingerprint Analyst n Criminal

Tax Investigator n Financial

Analyst

n Fisheries

Technician n Java

Engineer

n Legislative

Assistant

News of America

n Federal

n Girl

Scouts of America

Security

n Lockheed

n National

n IRS

n NBA n Procter

n National

n Time

Warner

n Under

Armour

n UPS

n NYPD n Social

Security Administration County Correctional Facility

Facility Operations

n US

Air Force

n USDA

n Zookeeper

Honors Program

Parks Service

n Susquehanna

n Walmart

n Sports

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Homeland

Institute of Health

& Gamble

of PA

n Department

of Glass

Martin

Jason Washo Class of 2005 Principal, Sho Technology Solutions

Graduate school placements n Charlotte n Clemson

School of Law

University

n Duquesne

University

n Geisinger

Commonwealth School of Medicine n George

Washington University n Old

Dominion University

n Oregon

State University

n Syracuse

University

n Thomas

Jefferson University n University

of Pennsylvania Law School n UNC

Greensboro

Spark your imagination. Share your talent.

Connect with other motivated students.

The Keystone Honors Program benefits intellectually promising students who seek increased challenges in their studies. Honors students develop critical and creative thinking skills and are encouraged to make a difference within our larger community.

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Quick Facts degree options

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30+

1,300

average class size

clubs & organizations

students in our campus community

service hours

campus acres

40+

96%

of our students receive financial aid

25k

276

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varsity teams

96%

of business students placed in paid internships

STUDY ABROAD

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different countries

98%

success rate of our graduates

Financial Aid To file for financial aid, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and fill out the Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Keystone College’s Financial Aid Code for filing your FAFSA is 003280

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Apply to KC Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. We recommend early application prior to the semester in which studies will begin. This will afford students an early decision, and priority in merit scholarship selection and financial aid awarding. Specific directions for various student situations can be found at www.keystone.edu/ apply.

Test Optional Policy Keystone College recently adopted a test optional admissions policy. Research has shown that high school GPA is a much stronger indicator of academic ability and a more reliable predictor of college success. Standardized test scores will be considered if submitted, and applicants are encouraged to submit scores if they believe the results are a positive reflection of their academic ability. Keystone reserves the right to request scores in some cases.

Scholarship Opportunties Every student who is admitted to Keystone may be considered for one of ten merit scholarships. In addition, a number of donor-supported, program-specific and need-based scholarships are available.

Keystone VETS The Keystone College Veterans Educational Transition and Support program (KCVETS) coordinates programs and services across campus to better assist our veteran students. This effort takes each veteran from “boots to books,� culminating in a successful and satisfying completion of the college experience.

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Come See KC! To register for an event or schedule an individual visit and tour go to www.keystone.edu/visit, call 1-800-824-2764 opt. 2 or e-mail us at admissions@keystone.edu.

Open House A full day of information on admissions, financial aid, athletics, academic programs, student life and campus tours.

Saturday

Information Sessions

Select a weekend date that fits your schedule.

There will be a tour and information about our admissions process.

Visitation Day Students will tour campus and meet with their admissions counselor.

Instant Decisions also available, by appointment.

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Daily Campus Tours Offered twice daily at 11am and 1pm (Summer Fridays 11am only).

Office of Admissions One College Green PO Box 50 La Plume, PA 18440-0200

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