King College Undergrad Travel Brochure

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King will help you make them happen with experiences that are uncommon for a school our size.

Imagine a college that prepares you for whatever your future holds - and so much more.

Hundreds of careers. The top graduate and professional schools. The life you dream of having.

Where are you going?

How will you get there?

Who will you be?

What will you do?

“College is what you make it out to be... Study hard when you need to, play hard when you can, and enjoy the overall experience.”

David Rudd (‘08) Biology Major/Pre-Med Minor Bristol, Tennessee

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Challenge your mind with our core curriculum.

• Student faculty ratio of 14:1 (2008-2009 academic year).

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More than 80 academic programs that prepare you for hundreds of careers and admission into the best graduate and professional schools in the nation.

• Weekend excursion to Washington D.C. with your fellow first-year classmates.

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See the world through endless travel opportunities with faculty who often accompany students on trips. Immerse yourself in a new culture and develop a global perspective that’s valued by employers and graduate schools alike.

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Examine your own beliefs and those of others in a welcoming, suppor tive environment. Gain fresh insight through chapel, a convocation series, special lectures, and an ar tists’ series. Ser ve through community ser vice, fellowship groups, weekend retreats, and ministr y programs.

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Your ver y own personal laptop computer is included in your tuition! Enjoy full Internet access and Wi-Fi on our completely networked campus, including all residence halls.

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Build your physical stamina with 23 championship intercollegiate varsity teams and a variety of intramural sports. Compete with or cheer for the Tornado, who play in an arena that seats 1,200 people, and on newly expanded and renovated fields and tennis courts.

King College is a provisional member of the NCAA Division II and offers scholarships for our student athletes.

Workout, relax, study, or just chat with friends over coffee in the 68,000 square-foot Student Center Complex, offering a basketball court, running track, racquetball court, billiards room, study rooms, weight room, exercise corridors, and lounges.

If you are interested in becoming a student-athlete at King, please contact the athletic department recruiting coordinator at 423.652.6017 or athletics@king. edu and request a questionnaire for your sport.

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Gain real-world experience with a wide range of hands-on learning oppor tunities such as internships, research, and travel. We’ll help you prepare for these experiences right away.

“Success is not something that is given freely, it is something that you must earn. Those that are successful have worked hard and remained strong during times of adversity.

At King, I was able to stay true to myself while working hard to achieve my goals.”

Sarah Guffey (‘09) Interdisciplinary Studies Major (Elementary Education) Blountville, Tennessee

Prepare for your future with the one-on-one assistance of staff liaisons, your own academic advisor, and our career services department.

They will be with you every step of the way to assist with job searches, graduate school admission processes, and more.

• More than 80 percent of all King gradu ates who enroll with no prior college credit complete their degree within four years.

The national rate is only 63 percent. The sooner you graduate, the sooner you can start your career - and the more money you’ll save.

• During the past three years, an average of 85 percent of graduates seeking employ ment were employed within their major field six months after graduation.

• More than 80 percent of King graduates are accepted into their first choice gradu ate or professional school.

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Get involved in an active campus.

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Expand your interests Make new friends Make a difference for others Variety of student clubs and organizations Student government Ministry programs Community service projects Sports Campus events organized by the Student Life and Activities Committee at King (SLACK).

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Be a part of a close knit community of 1,700 students from 26 states, 21 countries, and six continents by living in one of our five residence halls. Live within a short walk from classrooms, offices, and the dining hall. Choose from single or double rooms, suites, and townhouse-style units complete with laundry rooms, lounges, and kitchens.

Enjoy Frisbee, friends, and fun on The Oval, our common area that’s central to everything on our 135-acre wooded hilltop campus.

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King is a great value, but don’t just take our word for it. U.S. News & World Report has listed King in its “Great Colleges, Great Prices” category in recognition of that value.

Each year, we award more than $19 million in financial aid to the majority of our students with an average annual award of $15,045. We’ll work with you and your family to make King a reality for you, too.

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State & Federal Aid: A variety of state and

Merit Aid: King College

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arts. To be eligible for an academic scholarship, students must earn a minimum 3.0 high school GPA and 20 ACT/950 SAT score.

Academic scholarships range from $8,000 to $9,000.

For more information, visit financialaid.king.edu.

King College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquires about policy: James Donahue, Vice President for Business Operations, King College, 1350 King College Road, Bristol, Tennessee 37620, 423-652-6002.

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Majors Accounting Accounting & Finance American Studies Athletic Training Bible and Religion Biochemistry Biology* Business Administration Chemistry* Digital Media English* French* Finance Forensic Science Health Sciences Chemistry History* Interdisciplinary Studies International Business Management Marketing Mathematics* Modern Languages Music Music Education* Neuroscience Nursing Physical Education* Physics* Political Science/History Psychology Spanish* Sport Management Technical & Professional Communication 83_ADM_109-IG20M

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Minors Bible and Religion Biology Business Administration & Economics Chemistry Coaching Computer Science Economics Elementary Education English French History Intercultural Studies Leadership Management & Marketing Mathematics Middle Grades Education Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Secondary Education Spanish Technical & Professional Communication Theatre Youth Ministry

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Elementary (K–6) Middle Grades (4–8) Secondary (7–12) English As A Second Language (PreK–12) Biology (7–12) Chemistry (7–12) English (7–12) French (7–12) Geography with History (7–12) Government with History (7–12) History (7–12) Mathematics (7–12) Music Education (K–12) Physical Education (K–12) Physics (7–12) Spanish (7–12)

Pre-Professional Programs In addition to our majors, minors, and concentrations, King College has curricular tracs to prepare students for further study in many professional fields including the following: Pre-Dentistry Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Medical and Health Sciences Pre-Ministry Pre-Pharmaceutical Science Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary Medicine