Nichols College View Book 2011-2012

 NICHOLS COLLEGE: Career-focused Business Education

ďƒ?Exploration

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s you embark upon your college

Nichols College

search you will have the opportunity to explore

many options. All students are faced with a variety of factors as they search for the school that will fit their needs.

proudly offers a variety of innovative

Nichols College provides a great balance of top-notch academic opportunities paired with flourishing athletic and residential life programs to provide the best possible experience for our students. We proudly offer a variety of innovative programs that will ensure that you are prepared for your career.  Small classes taught by talented faculty  Our signature Professional Development Seminars  Access to quality internships  Abundant study abroad opportunities  A caring and welcoming environment  Fifteen NCAA Division III varsity sports  Numerous clubs and co-curricular opportunities

programs that will make sure that you are prepared for your career.  1 in 10 Nichols

alumni becomes a CEO, coporate president or

 Easy access to five major cities  Inclusion in our network of successful alumni

business owner.

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ichols offers two undergraduate

bachelor’s degree programs to put you on

All of our business

the road to success. Students can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or a Bachelor of Arts in numerous specializa-

specializations are

tions. All of our business specializations are continually evolving and expanding to meet the needs of the ever-changing modern workplace.

continually evolving and expanding to meet the needs of the ever-changing modern workplace.

BusiNEss MAjOrs Accounting Business Communication Criminal Justice Management Economics Finance General Business Hospitality Management Human Resource Management Information Technology Management International Business Management Marketing Sport Management LiBErAL Arts MAjOrs Economics English History Mathematics Psychology Educator Preparation / Grades 5 –12

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ichols graduates are highly regarded

by corporate recruiters and hiring managers.

One of the reasons our graduates are in such high demand is our unique four-year Professional Development seminar (PDS) program.

Our unique professional development program

These seminars are designed to guide you through your academic career, help you build

will give you distinct

a portfolio of your work, and teach you the core skills to help you transition into the professional

advantages throughout

world. This program is designed to give you a distinct advantage over other college graduates throughout your career. Here’s what is

your career.

included in the PDS program: YEAr 1: Learn time management, sound study skills, effective goal setting, and relationship building.

YEAr 2: Explore possible career paths, review your internship choices, and learn interview techniques.

YEAr 3: Focus on portfolio building, attend career fairs, refine presentation skills, and consider postgraduate options. Sections on resume building and mock interviews will help you get a valuable internship.

YEAr 4: Learn how to market yourself in the corporate world, impress recruiters, and secure professional employment.

 94% of our graduates – on average over the past five years – were employed in work related to their majors within six months of graduation.

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he faculty and staff at Nichols are current

and former industry leaders. Our faculty is

Nichols can offer

second to none when it comes to developing programs that will help you make the most out of your educational career. Nichols offers a

options that will

variety of different options that will help you meet your educational goals and add value to your educational investment.

help you meet

Get Your Degree in three! We offer a BSBA program that allows students to obtain their degree in only three years. Through an

your goals and

expanded schedule and additional online coursework, students can save an entire year of time and tuition.

add value to

Our 4+1 MBA program provides a program of study that will allow students to accelerate their education program and complete their

your educational

graduate degree in only one additional year.

It is a great way to boost earning potential and make you more marketable upon graduation.

investment.

The Nichols Honors scholar program is designed to challenge academically gifted students and enhance the overall academic experience. Students within the program are allowed to select honors courses from all disciplines and work directly with faculty on a variety of different projects. Honors students also have access to a variety of special events that will help engage them within our learning community.

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ďƒ?Globalization

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t Nichols you will have the opportunity

to study locally and globally. Through a variety

of study abroad programs, students have the opportunity to gain new perspective on the global marketplace.

European university: Nichols students can complete

through our variety of

a semester or a full year at one of EU’s four participating locations including Barcelona, Geneva, Munich, and Singapore. Students who

study abroad programs,

elect to spend a full year abroad are eligible to participate in our dual degree option where they can receive a BSBA from Nichols and a BBA from EU.

students have the

regent’s College: Nichols students have the opportunity to spend a semester in the heart of London, England. All Regent’s College coursework is

opportunity to gain

transferable toward your Nichols College degree. semester at sea: Students spend a semester aboard an ocean liner completing their coursework while

new perspective on the

visiting up to fifteen international ports.

Washington Center internship: Our students are eligible to participate in this nationally recognized internship program. Students will spend a semester in our nation’s capital interning for one of the Center’s many partner organizations.

Annual spring trip: Each year Nichols College sponsors one or more trips abroad. Students have the chance to see local culture and industry up close.

Previous locations have included Greece, Italy, Ireland, China, South Africa, and Brazil.

global marketplace.

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he Nichols College Athletics Program

As a Nichols College

provides our athletes the opportunity to compete in fifteen varsity sports at the NCAA Division III level.

student-athlete, you will

As a Nichols College studentathlete, you will have the opportunity to be part of a program that is

have the opportunity

committed to excellence both on and off the courts, ice, and fields. In 2010-2011, eleven of our fifteen programs reached post-season

to be part of a program

play, and over 120 of our student-athletes maintained a GPA of 3.0 or above, truly a winning combination!

that is committed to excellence on and off the courts, ice and fields.

MEN’s tEAMs

WOMEN’s tEAMs

CLuB sPOrts

Baseball Basketball Football Golf* Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer* Tennis

Softball Basketball Field Hockey Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Tennis*

Cheerleading Ice Hockey (Men’s) Paintball Racquetball Rugby (Men’s & Women’s) Track and Field (Co-ed) Volleyball (Co-ed)

*2010 TCCC Champions

ďƒ?Participation

2011 EVENts Fall Open House

saturday, October 15, 2011 or saturday, November 5, 2011

This half-day program explores the benefits of a Nichols College education. You will have an opportunity to meet faculty and college administrators during breakfast and learn about Nichols academic, cultural, and social offerings. The program includes information on financial aid and a tour of the campus.

Decision Day

saturday, December 3, 2011

Open to all H.S. Seniors Bring your completed application packet and receive a decision that day! The application fee is waived when you attend. (All of the following materials must be presented on this day: a completed application; personal essay; academic recommendation letter; SAT/ACT scores; and a high school transcript including senior grades.)

Information Sessions

saturday, August 13, 2011 saturday, september 10, 2011 saturday, November 12, 2011

Please join us for an informational session that includes a general overview of Nichols academic, cultural and social offerings. This program begins at 10:00 A.M. and concludes at noon following a campus tour.

2012 EVENts Financial Aid Information Session

2012 EVENts continued saturday, january 28, 2012

Come explore Nichols extensive financial aid programs, including need-based grants and merit-based scholarships. Optional campus tours and a step-by-step review of the FAFSA will also be available.

Young Business Professionals Round Table saturday, March 3, 2012 This is your chance to network with young alumni, faculty, and staff. Students and parents will engage in lively discussions on academics, student life, and career opportunities.

Fall Open House

ďƒ?information

saturday, October 13, 2012 or saturday, November 3, 2012

This half-day program explores the benefits of a Nichols College education. You will have an opportunity to meet faculty and college administrators during breakfast and learn about Nichols academic, cultural, and social offerings. The program includes information on financial aid and a tour of the campus.

Decision Day

saturday, December 8, 2012

Open to all H.S. Seniors Bring your completed application packet and receive a decision that day! The application fee is waived when you attend. (All of the following materials must be presented on this day: a completed application; personal essay; academic recommendation letter; SAT/ACT scores; and a high school transcript including senior grades.)

Contact us to register for any of the events listed at

admissions@nichols.edu or 800-470-3379.

Become a fan of Nichols College! www.facebook.com/ Nichols.College

SAT/ACT Optional seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher can now choose to waive their sAt scores when applying to Nichols.

Early Action Application Apply to Nichols before December 1st, and receive your acceptance before january 1st! Plus, students admitted through early action will receive an additional $1,000 Early Acceptance Grant.

Note: students who are not admitted through Early Action will be deferred into our traditional application pool.

ďƒ?Location Nichols College is located in the rolling hills of Central Massachusetts, and within an hour’s drive of five major cities.

Contact us to set a time to come by for a visit: admissions@nichols.edu 800-470-3379

Center road / Dudley, Massachusetts 800-470-3379 Learn more at www.nichols.edu