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WHAT YOU LEARN

YOU’RE TREATED. THE THE ABSOLUTE

THE WINS, THE LOSSES,

EXPERIENCE MATTERS

ADVENTURES.

YOU MATTER SUPPORT.

RESOURCES.OPPORTUNITIES

THAT #MSIDEPROUD YOUR GOALS. YOUR FEELING.

WHERE YOU LIVE. THE PEOPLE.

THE EXPERIENCES YOU GAIN.

ABSOLUTE VICTORIES

MATTERS HERE.

OPPORTUNITIES

MSIDEPROUD

Hi!

We’re Morningside.

Morningside University got its start in 1894 when our founders decided their “college in the cornfield” could become one of the greatest in the nation. For nearly 130 years, we have built a reputation we know would make them proud. Morningside grads are snapped up by employers and celebrated for the talent they bring to Siouxland and beyond. Our faculty aren’t just book smart – they are out there doing their thing, making contributions and finding ways to make experiences part of learning. Performing arts have earned national and international recognition. Student-athletes are killing it in competition as well as in the classroom. Most importantly, there’s a genuine sense of pride among Morningsiders. That’s how we know that not only do we live up to our promise that experience matters here, but Mside really is the best side.

SIOUXLAND LATITUDE URBAN

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Morningside is in the perfect spot. If you are looking for the things that a city might offer like concerts and retail, you can find them here, but there are also wide-open spaces not far from here. The campus itself reflects its location. It’s absolutely beautiful and walking through feels like you are in a park, but it’s set in the middle of Sioux City and has a homey feel that you quickly come to love.”

SUSANA MONTOYA SOPHOMORE LINCOLN, NE

GRATTITUDE SMALL TOWN ATTITUDE

“My internship at the Siouxland Community Foundation connected me with so many nonprofit organizations in our area. I was amazed to see firsthand the hard work they each do for the people in our region and appreciated the opportunity to build my network and experience.

SMARTASSET RECENTLY NAMED SIOUX CITY AS ONE OF THE

Top 10 Most Livable Cities .

CALEB LUBBERS SENIOR MOVILLE, IA

MAJORS, MINORS, AND IMAGINATION

MAJORS AND PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Accounting

Managerial

Public

Applied Agricultural and Food Studies

Agricultural Education

Art

Graphic Design

Photography

Studio

Arts Administration

Music Management

Photography Management

Studio Art Management

Aviation

Aviation Management

Professional Flight Biology

Business Administration

Finance

Management

Chemistry

Computer Science

Applied Computer Science

Computer Science

Criminal Justice

Cybersecurity

Education

Elementary Secondary

Special Education

English History

Interdisciplinary

Nonprofit Management

Student Designed

International Affairs

Marketing

Multimedia Communication

Mathematics

Medical Laboratory Science

Music

Music

Music Education

Nursing

Political Science

Psychology

Biopsychology

Counseling

Developmental

General

Public Health

Radiologic Technology

Religious Studies

Respiratory Therapy

Spanish

Supply Chain Management

X Path (Undecided)

At Morningside, you will have more than 65 undergrad and preprofessional programs to pick from. Whether you’re into health, teaching, tech, arts or want to explore the mysteries of the universe, we’ve got you covered. Hands-on learning opportunities are infused into our curriculum to help you dig deep into your chosen field, discover new passions, or to create your own path. Get ready to explore, grow, and master your area of focus.

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PREPROFESSIONAL

Chiropractic

Dentistry

Law

Medicine

Ministry

Optometry

Pharmacy

Physical Therapy

Physician Assistant

Veterinary Medicine

CHANDLER TODD SENIOR LAURENS, IA

Morningside has a wide variety of opportunities for students to get engaged in the classroom and in the community. The professors and advisors are supportive in helping you find the right path for you. If you are unsure about a major or professional path like I was, there are resources and options to help you find the right major for you.”

DON’T SEE THE MAJOR YOU ARE LOOKING FOR?

Morningside is where you want to be, but we don’t have the exact major you are looking for? Consider chatting with faculty about a possible self-designed major or active learning experiences that could help you create what your are looking for.

Undecided? THE X PATH IS FOR YOU.

We are going to say this extra loud for the people in the back – most students don’t know what they want to major in, and even the ones who do declare a major will tell you it is far from set in stone. It really is totally normal. We also realize that you and your loved ones might be wondering how students go about figuring out the best way forward for them. That’s where the X Path comes in. We created the X Path to give students a space and place to explore while still making sure they graduate on time. You have up to four semesters to explore, job shadow, take assessments, and do other guided activities designed to help point your future in the right direction for you. What’s even better is that most X Path students find that the knowledge and skills they gain through exploring on the X Path are applicable regardless of the discipline they ultimately choose.

EDUCATION SO GOOD IT’S Guaranteed.

You matter. Your college experience matters. Morningside gives you the opportunity to make the most of that experience. We want our students and their families to know that the experience you will have at Morningside is an investment that will be well worth it. We are so sure, there are three things (listed below) that we will guarantee to any full-time, first-year student who enrolls and fulfills our requirements.

THE XP GUARANTEE

99%

You will earn your degree in four years or less. You will gain employment or acceptance to grad school within six months of graduation.

You will have active, experiential learning opportunities that will build your future.

JOB OR GRADUATE SCHOOL PLACEMENT RATE

What happens if we don’t hold up our end of the deal? We will cover the cost of an additional semester of coursework and provide support to get you on track. Check out the details at morningside.edu/xpguarantee.

What are you going to do after graduation?

HERE ARE A FEW COMPANIES, NONPROFITS, & GOVERNMENT OFFICES SOME OF OUR RECENT GRADS HAVE JOINED:

ACG Certified Public Accountants

AmeriCorps

B2 Interactive

BioLife

Boys and Girls Club of Siouxland

BPI

Bureau of Land Management

Casey’s General Store

Corporate Office

Chatterkick

Children’s Hospital

Cornerstone World Outreach

DuPont Pioneer

Eide Bailly

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Farmer’s Coop

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Good Samaritan Society

Great West Casualty Company

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Herald Publishing Company

Hinton School District

Iowa Auditor of State

K&B Transportation

Mayo Clinic

Mercy Medical Center

Nebraska Department of Corrections

Nelnet

New York Life

Northwest Bank

Nutra Tech

Palmer Candy

Peace Corps

Pioneer Marketing

Riverside Technologies Inc.

Rosen Diversified

Sanford Health

ScribeAmerica

Security National Bank

Sioux City Community School District

Siouxland Community Health

TD Ameritrade

Tyson Foods

Union Pacific Railroad

United Way of the Midlands

Unity Point Health

University of Nebraska Medical Center

US Army

US Postal Service

Walt Disney World

Wells Blue Bunny

Wells Fargo

MORNINGSIDE GRADUATES ENJOY A NETWORK OF

15,000+

ALUMNI LIVING ALL OVER THE WORLD

Our alumns are living testaments to the value of a Morningside education. We have some truly incredible people in our family of 15,000 people around the world. Meet a few of them and check out some of the places they work.

MARIAH GESINK ’13

MAJORS: Biology and Chemistry

NOW: Infection Control Epidemiologist, CHI Health, Omaha, NE

PAUL JOHNSON ’16

MAJOR: International Affairs and Mass Communication

NOW: IT Risk Management Analyst, Paycom, Oklahoma City, OK

CHRISTIAN NOHR ’15

MAJOR: Business Administration

NOW: Director of Systems Integrators, Sterling, North Sioux City, SD

KARLA SANTI ’98

MAJOR: Graphic Design

NOW: CEO, Founding Partner, Blend Interactive, Sioux Falls, SD

SHANNON SCHROEDER ’12

MAJORS: Spanish and Political Science

NOW: Attorney Advisor, U.S. Department of Justice, Minneapolis, MN

TYLER GANDY ’18

MAJOR: Biopsychology

NOW: Senior Research Specialist, Sanford Research, Sioux Falls, SD

DUSTIN COOPER ’05

MAJOR: English/Education

CHECK OUT WHAT SOME OF OUR GRADS ARE DOING NOW!

NOW: Executive Director, The Arena, Sioux City, IA

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Live Your Best STUDENT LIFE

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IT’S GOOD TO BE A Mustang

Whether you are an athlete in one of our 28 sports or esports, or you simply love to wear your Morningside maroon, being a Mustang is a good time. Between the incredible school spirit and our tradition of excellence, you can’t help but let the world know you are #MsideProud.

MEN’S Baseball

Basketball

Bowling

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Soccer

Swimming

Tennis

Track & Field

Volleyball

Wrestling

WOMEN’S Basketball

Bowling

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Swimming

Tennis

Track & Field

Volleyball

Wrestling

CO-ED

Cheer

Dance Esports

Feel Comfy Here.

We love that the two words our students most frequently use to describe Morningside are “home” and “family.” Should you choose to visit Morningside, we encourage you and your loved ones to ask the students you encounter how they would describe life here, and odds are good that’s the answer you will get. We all do better and feel better when we are comfortable. That’s exactly what we want for you.

RESIDENCE HALLS FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

ROADMAN HALL THE PLEX

DIMMITT HALL

OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID AT MSIDE

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But what most people don’t know is that 100% of full-time undergraduate Morningside students receive financial aid—every single student, through scholarships, grants, and need-based aid. In fact, last year we provided students with more than $21 million in scholarships and grants.

While there are a variety of scholarships available, here is a look at four of the main scholarships offered to first-time, full-time freshmen. There are no application deadlines for Morningside scholarships—all entering freshmen meeting the criteria are considered.

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

All students will receive an academic scholarship once they are accepted to Morningside.

*Students with a 3.0 or higher after your first academic year at Morningside are eligible to receive a $1,000 stipend for Morningside experiential travel or research.

ACT/SAT

Students who choose to take the ACT or SAT and have their scores submitted to Morningside may qualify for an additional scholarship that can be combined with other scholarships and awards.

$21 million

ACT of 26-30 or SAT of 1230-1380 $3,000 per year/$12,000 total ACT of 21-25 or SAT 1060-1220 $1,000 per year/$4,000 total

IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS AWARDED LAST YEAR

Be sure to talk to your Admissions Counselor about other opportunities to earn additional $$ through a Talent Grant or Monte Grant and through our FAFSA Submission and Visit Grants.

The active, experiential education you will receive at Morningside allows you to not only gain the skills required for your chosen field of study, but also the critical thinking skills required to explore the ethics of decision-making and engaged citizenship, effective communication, cultural competence, collaboration, and more.

More importantly, studies show earning a bachelor’s degree is very much worth it. A Pew Research study showed that individuals with a bachelor’s degree earned 67% more than those with only a high school degree. Additionally, those with a bachelor’s degree were less likely to be unemployed, were offered better benefits packages, and were more likely to have health insurance.

hear it every day: “I can’t afford a private school.”

1.

VISIT YOUR Mside CHECKLIST

Visiting Morningside is the single best way to decide if we might be the right place for you.

Plus, it’s a great way to meet faculty because they will be part of your visit! Tour academic buildings, soak up our beautiful campus, explore athletic and performing arts facilities, and spend time getting to know us. We are committed to making your day here a great experience, giving you a clear sense of how we can help you reach your goals, and helping you discover why Morningside feels like home to so many students.

Schedule your visit online: morningside.edu/visit

2.

APPLY

Apply online. It takes five minutes, is easy peasy, and free to submit. Once you have completed your application, check out the rest of our admissions requirements so you know what steps come next.

Get the application and admissions requirements: morningside.edu/apply

Morningside ACT Code: 1338

3.

Morningside SAT Code: 6415

Don’t forget to apply for scholarships and complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The 2023-2024 FAFSA is available January 1, 2024 at the latest.

Morningside Federal School Code: 001879

Morningside University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator.

Lewis Hall 120, 1501 Morningside Ave., Sioux City, IA, 51106 Phone: 712-274-5191 Email: titleix@morningside.edu

The Morningside University experience cultivates a passion for lifelong learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility.