McMurry - Admissions Brochure

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MISSION Shaped by Christian principles, McMurry University challenges students to examine our complex world from multiple perspectives in preparation for lives of

LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, & PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS.

Entering college is about the next chapter of life’s journey.

It’s more than preparing you for a job. It’s about ...

Gaining independence. Learning about yourself.

Exploring different ways of thinking.

Stretching your brain beyond what you thought possible.

Pushing yourself in competition. Contributing to a bigger cause.

Challenging your thinking. Strengthening your beliefs. Finding your voice.

Discovering possibilities. Achieving your goals. Advancing your life.

Making connections. Propelling you forward.

A new chapter in your real life begins at McMurry.

RECOGNIZED AS COLLEGE OF DISTINCTION

55+

DEGREES

$21,967

AVERAGE NEED-BASED PACKAGE Source: US News & World Report

$47,400

AVERAGE STARTING SALARY

11

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PATHS

Source: US News & World Report/Payscale

11:1

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO ONE-TO-ONE INTENTIONAL FOCUS SUPPORT MADE

1,100+ STUDENTS

11,000+ ALUMNI

STUDY ABROAD ONLINE DEGREES

30+

SOCIAL CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

NETWORK MADE

FUTURES MADE

REAL

Deciding on a major can be hard. Some students know what they want to major in when they start elementary school. Others still aren’t sure when they graduate from high school.

Don’t worry if you don’t know yet. If you come to McMurry undecided, that’s just fine. We provide support to help you along. Discovery is fun and you may be introduced to something new at McMurry.

Learn more about career and major opportunities at:

admissions.mcm.edu/majors

At McMurry, a student may find their passion for multiple fields of study. We offer the opportunity for a personalized degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Customization allows students to design a degree with concentration in more than one area of study.

CUSTOMIZED DEGREES MADE

REAL

MAJORS

Art Education Multimedia Applications & Graphic Design Studio Art Studio Art w/ Preprofessional Art Therapy Track Biology Biomedical Science Environmental Science Life Sciences Life Sciences (Grades 7-12)

Business (Classroom or Online) Accounting Computer Information Systems Entrepreneurship Finance International Business Management Marketing

Chemistry Biochemistry Chemistry (Grades 7 – 12) Computer Science Computer Science (Grades 6 - 12) Information Technology Early Childhood Education Multidisciplinary Studies (Grades 4 – 8) Multidisciplinary Studies (Grades 7 – 12)

English English and Writing English Language Arts/Reading (Grades 4 – 8) English Language Arts/Reading (Grades 7 – 12) History History (Grades 7 – 12) History, Social Studies (Grades 7 -12) Physical Education, All Level Exercise Science and Human Performance

Mathematics Mathematics (Grades 4 - 8) Mathematics (Grades 7-12)

Physics Physics, Civil/Mechanical Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering

Music Music Education, Choral Music Education, Instrumental

Political Science

Nursing, BSN RN-BSN

Christian Ministry Religion

Psychology

Sociology Criminal Justice (Online) Criminology Theatre Theatre Education

GRADUATE Master of Accountancy Master of Science in Nursing, Education Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

RESPONSIBILITY

M c MURRY U N I VE RS I T Y

We will be great ambassadors of McMurry while setting a positive example for young people on our campus and in our community.

NCAA DIVISION III

Division III is home to the pure athletes, who play for the love of the sport. The competitive athletic environment motivates scholar-athletes to excel both on and off the field of play.

McMurry is committed to building Champions for Life.

Conferences:

NCAA American Southwest Conference National Association of Collegiate Esports

NCAA MEN’S SPORTS Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Swimming Tennis Track

NACE MEN/WOMEN Esports

NCAA WOMEN’S SPORTS Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track Volleyball

MISSION

To provide the most exceptional scholar-athlete experience in the South Region that teaches skills for life and launches leaders of tomorrow.

WAR HAWKS R.I.S.E. CORE VALUES

AT H L E T IC S D EPARTMENT

INTEGRITY

Our actions will be consistently honest, humble, and Christcentered.

SERVICE

We will be great teammates to our peers and to our community.

EXCELLENCE

We will work tirelessly to achieve goals in the classroom and in competition.

ADMI T P ROF I L E AVE R A GE S F O R FAL L 2 0 1 9 20 1044 3.43 GPA ACT SAT Unconditional Admission Standards

Students who have achieved the minimum GPA in their core coursework and scored the minimum on the ACT or SAT will be admitted to McMurry University unconditionally.

FRESHMEN

GPA 2.75 in high school core classes ACT 19 | SAT 990

TRANSFERS

2.0 GPA 24 hours of transferable credit

Enrollment Checklist Details at: admissions.mcm.edu/checklist

COMPLETE APPLICATION

admissions.mcm.edu/apply

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McMurry Office of Admission 1 McMurry University #278 Abilene, TX 79697

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YEARLY ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

D AT E S T O K N O W FO R

(Exact dates to be determined)

Application is online beginning September 1, 2019.

You will attend one of the Student Orientation and Registration (SOAR) events below.

SOAR 1 JUNE SOAR 2 JULY SOAR 3 EARLY AUGUST MOVE IN LATE AUGUST WELCOME WEEK LATE AUGUST FIRST DAY OF CLASSES LATE AUGUST

2020 - 2021

FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) 2020 - 2021 Filing: AVAILABLE | October 1, 2019

DEADLINE | June 30, 2020

financial-aid.mcm.edu/fafsa

EARLY ADMIT INCENTIVE DEADLINES

McMurry offers an incentive for those who apply, are accepted and make an early deposit by the dates below.

December 1 $ 500 March 1 $ 250 April 1 $ 100

Campus Resources

Below are the phone numbers and direct links to help you with your application process.

Admissions 325-793-4700 admissions.mcm.edu

Registrar 325-793-3888 registrar.mcm.edu

Tuition Information

financial-aid.mcm.edu/cost

Veteran Support

Majors

admissions.mcm.edu/majors

Housing 325-793-6549

Apply housing.mcm.edu/apply

Options housing.mcm.edu/housing-options

Contact housing.mcm.edu/staff

(Before Financial Aid)

Financial Aid 325-793-4713

financial-aid.mcm.edu

FAFSA Information financial-aid.mcm.edu/fafsa

Financial Resources financial-aid.mcm.edu/resources Visit Campus

admissions.mcm.edu/visit

325-793-3813 registrar.mcm.edu/veterans-affairs

Health Services 325-793-4857

services.mcm.edu/health

McMurry University Office of Admissions 1 McMurry University #278 Abilene, TX 79697

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