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>>> In the Texas Hill Country

BLOW YO I am the LEFT brain.

I am a mathematician.

I value organization.

I am analytical and strategic.

I like control.

I am a realist.

I am logic.

I solve equations.

I know exactly who I want to be.

>>> I AM LIBERAL ARTS at

I am the

U R M IN D RIGHT brain.

I am an artist.

I have passion.

I am bright colors and the sound of laughter.

I have Imagination.

I am a free spirit.

I am taste. Art. Poetry.

I feel.

I am everything I want to be.

SCHREINER UNIVERSITY

A Liberal Arts education from Schreiner University

Majors & Prog rams

allows you to follow your passions while fine-tuning your reasoning and problem-solving skills. Whether you are inside a classroom, doing undergraduate research or off-campus getting an internship experience, you will be able to create and experiment while honing skills that future employers value highly.

Accounting Biochemistry Biology Business Chemistry Communication Design Communication Studies Creative Arts Education Engineering 3-2 English Exercise Science Finance General Studies History Information Systems Management Marketing Mathematics Music Nursing­ (BSN) Political Science Public Health

Psychology Religion Sport Management Theatre

Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Seminary Pre-Veterinary Science

Graduate Programs Master of Business Administration in Ethical Leadership Master of Education Master of Education plus Teacher Certification Master of Education plus Principal Certification Principal Certification

www.schreiner.edu/academics/ma jors-and-programs

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1,100 STUDENTS DEGREES

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Master of Education (M.Ed.)

athletics

Whether you feel you’re left brain or right brain dominant—an artist or a scientist—Schreiner University has ma jors and programs that will engage and challenge your entire mind.

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

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Nearly 30% of our students play intercollegiate athletics and compete in the NCAA Division III Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Baseball | Basketball | Cross-Country Golf | Soccer | Softball | Tennis | Volleyball

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RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION

Presbyterian Church, (U.S.A.)

14:1

STUDENT to

FACULTY

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RECOGNIZED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

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211

acre campus

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LOCATION

FOUNDED IN

1923

Private, co-ed, liberal arts university Kerrville, Texas –in the Texas Hill Country about an hour northwest of San Antonio and an hour and a half southwest of Austin

majors & programs

FACULTY

Full-time and part-time: 95 Average faculty teaching experience: 17.5 years Teaching assistants: none

FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS Top half of their high school class: 72 percent; Average high school GPA: 3.5

Schreiner University: A Texas Best Buy!

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99%

of incoming freshmen received financial aid in fall 2012.

Freshmen Scholarships The scholarships below are available to first-time, full-time freshmen for the 20132014 academic year. These scholarships are awarded when students are accepted to Schreiner University.

DEER to STUDENT ratio

Schreiner University has been recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution by the Department of Education.

Flat tuition and fees for a student taking up to 18 credit hours is:

Tuition >>> $20,940 Fees >>>>>>> $600 That’s right, only $600–and we don’t even charge for parking!

Total Tuition & Fees

>>>> $21,540

Full tuition for National Merit Finalists $12,000 Presidential Scholarship $10,000 Trustees Scholarship $8,000 Deans Scholarship $5,500 Mountaineer Scholarship

Schreiner’s Average Institutional Aid for Incoming Freshmen is

Transfer Scholarships

NOT include federal and state aid programs that are available.

Transfer students are awarded academic merit scholarships based on their transfer GPA. Minimum GPA required is a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

28:1

Over $9.8 million in Schreiner University funds will be distributed to students this year, an increase of more than $2.4 million in University Financial Aid in the last three years.

$4,000 - $8,000 Transfer Scholarships

READ MORE ABOUT FINANCIAL AID >>>>>

www.schreiner.edu/financialaid/index.aspx

Yellow Ribbon Program PROUD PARTICIPANT

MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOL

$10,045 and this does

Included at no extra charge.

Free parking on campus Unlimited use of campus fitness facilities Campus ministry programs and events Career counseling and assistance Scholarship search assistance Financial aid assistance (with real counselors) Workshops in personal and career development Peer tutoring Writing center assistance Job placement and self-marketing assistance Equipment rental–kayaks, mountain bikes and tents and more....

READ MORE ABOUT TUITION >>>>>

www.schreiner.edu/business/tuition.aspx

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The most beneficial part of the trip was not just the incredible classroom debates with student leaders from around the world or the valuable classroom lectures, it was the lasting friendships I created. I know if someday I am in Brazil, Argentina or Chile I will have a place to stay and friends to welcome me.

By far the best two weeks of my entire life!

Maggie Rios ’13 Major: Business Management Hometown: Brownsville, TX

By far, the best two weeks of my entire life!

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Learn to adapt to your surroundings, hone a second language and problem-solve in a different part of the world.

When Dr. Lena Rippstein, director of nursing at Schreiner University, came across International Service Learning— an educational service that enlists medical and educational volunteer teams to provide services to underserved populations in Central and South America—she knew it was something her BSN students should experience.

In August, Rippstein and 12 nursing students spent nine days in Costa Rica.

The students, which were split into teams of three, assessed anywhere from 30 to 50 patients a day per group.

The experience, although different for each student, was positive, and each nursing student left with a better knowledge of skills and a newfound respect for the people of Costa Rica.

On a Mission. Nursing trip to Costa Rica

Maggie standing in the National Congress of Chile, “Congreso Nacional,” Valparaiso, Chile The Institute for Leadership in the Americas (ILA) is a unique program that brings together approximately 50 students from throughout Latin America and the United States to study economics, political theory and the bases for the rule of law and institutional governance. This program allows participants to study the foundations of Chile’s progress and to learn about the political and economic necessities of a free society. The classes, conversations and debates that participants have at ILA will benefit their educational and professional development.

Taking some time off for zip lining.

Experience the breathtaking beauty and culture of a new city and embrace a global perspective.

These students go through a transformation while they’re studying abroad and when they come back to Schreiner. It makes them better world citizens. Also, it shows potential employers that they can adapt quickly, problem-solve and that they are well-traveled and can do anything.

Deborah Conner, assistant professor of graphic design

EXPANSIVE READ MORE ABOUT THE ITALY TRIP ON THE BLOG >> suinflorence.wordpress.com

Photo by Nicholas Newland, Communication Design Major ’14

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Kathy Calhoun Hicks (second from right), as a third-year medical student at Baylor University Medical Center—which partners with Texas A & M Science Center—experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She actually observed the first ever full-face transplant, led by Dr. Elof Eriksson and a 35-member surgery team. When she completes her medical training, she plans to perform reconstructive surgery, helping others with disfigurements.

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I wanted a school that would challenge me and force me to become stronger and this is exactly what Schreiner did. I was given multiple chances to excel and take command with projects that most people in college are never given.

My mind never slept, and it was

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constantly processing new ideas.

Kathy Calhoun Hicks ’09 Major: Biology Hometown: Hunt, TX

OPPORTUNITY

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Jewelry designer Jill Reno thought she’d get her MBA and become an attorney, not an artist. While at Schreiner University, she learned to follow her passion. Today, celebrities and people all around the world wear her custom jewelry.

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At Schreiner I learned the importance of giving back. Now 10 percent of all revenues Jill Reno Collection makes goes directly to feeding the poor and taking care of orphans. I also learned invaluable marketing skills, business skills and skills to think outside the box, creatively. I cannot tell you how many times I relied on my Schreiner education to make wise business decisions. My education gave me the confidence to apply the skills I had learned in college to create a thriving business.

Jill Reno Smetek ’00 Major: Business Administration Hometown: Kerrville, TX

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ENVISION

Within the Trull School of Sciences and Mathematics, you will conduct your own undergraduate research and collaborate with classmates and professors on meaningful projects.

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COLLABORATE Life Sciences, including field biology (above), is one of Schreiner University’s three Signature Programs. Schreiner has earned a sterling reputation for successfully preparing and mentoring its students who are bound for medical school.

MAJORS >>>

Jake Crawley

Just what is a ‘Miller’?

IMAGINE

Stefan Mecay, mathematics professor worked on a research project with four students on a dice game called “Can’t Stop” that was presented at the Texas Academy of Science. They met once a week to devise their own strategies using game theory and probability to complete the project.

Chemistry professor Kiley Miller rarely believes in administering a traditional test. Instead, he sends students all over campus much like a scavenger hunt—measuring this, analyzing that, determining what kind of equipment is needed for thorough analysis. Jake (pictured above)— who intends to do graduate study in biomedical research—explains: “Miller’s problem sets require not just knowledge, but also an equal measure of creativity and academic courage.” Students have been known to brag that they have spent as much as 24 hours on a take-home test.

Jake Crawley ’14 Major: Biochemistry and Psychology Hometown: Granbury, Texas

READ MORE >> www.schreiner.edu/admission

Biochemistry | Biology | Chemistry | Engineering 3-2 | Exercise Science | Mathematics | Nursing | Public Health | Sport Management

Trull School of Sciences and Mathematics

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Discover a world only imagined when you engage your creative process and see your scientific or mathematical challenge from a macro perspective.

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Professional programs integrate critical thinking and analysis with industry best practices for top-notch career preparation.

Manny Longoria III

Academic Excellence Manny Longoria III, a senior accounting major, won the 2013 Accounting Excellence Award for his outstanding performance in the classroom.

“Professor Huey, by far, has been the most

inspiring faculty member for me here at Schreiner University. He’s a great person to be around because of his caring nature, strong belief and faith in God,” Longoria said. “He always tells us to ‘embrace complexity,’ and that is going to help us understand how to deal with everything we have on our plate—in school and in life.”

Manny Longoria III ’13 Major: Accounting Hometown: El Paso, TX

MAJORS >>> Accounting

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ENGAGED

“My student teaching experience has been truly amazing. I can honestly say that I not only enjoyed, but looked forward to waking up every morning to teach. Most of all, this experience has showed me that teaching is for me.”

Vanessa Vasquez received the 2013 Student Teacher of the Year award.

| Business | Communication Design | Education | Finance | Information Systems | Management | Marketing

CREATIVE

Hannah de Jong, Communication Design major from Lindale, TX by way of China receives a critique of her 3-d project from Marcia Rae McCulley, Instructor of Art-Ceramics.

Kathleen Cailloux School of Professional Studies

The Kathleen Cailloux School of Professional Studies features the fast-growing ma jors like communication design in which students work directly with businesses across the state on real-world projects and, in the process, add to their own professional portfolios.

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Quality education includes the study of the humanities, language and communication, art and music.

Get ahead. Stay ahead Ever since I was 3 years old, I wanted to be a lawyer. I plan to become a corporate attorney, and I gained an interesting perspective while attending school here. Schreiner and its faculty offer an interesting, well-rounded perspective.

A lot of my classes are master-level coursework, and you have to be willing to strive—you’ll leave with a valuable skill set if you do.

Melissa Milan ’13 Major: Pre-law and Psychology Hometown: San Benito, TX

COMMUNICATE

Dr. Mary Grace Antony, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, discusses an assignment with a student.

MAJORS >>> Creative Arts

| Communication Studies | English | History | Humanities | Music | Political Science | Psychology | Religion | Theatre

If your goal is to make an important contribution to the world, to persuade, and to use your global perspective to affect change, Schreiner’s School of Liberal Arts is the place for you.

The School of Liberal Arts

Dr. Donald Crandall, professor of music, teaches piano.

EXPERI I knew I wanted to be a vet since I was 8 years old, and at 14 or 15, I knew I wanted to specialize in large animal medicine. This internship only solidifies my choice in profession. I am so excited I get to do this for the rest of my life. The Freeman-Fritts Clinic was looking for weekend workers, and I jumped at the opportunity and made it into an internship. I get to shadow the vet, take care of wildlife and basically have my hand in everything!

Drucilla Meier ’15 Major: Biology/pre-Vet Hometown: Clyde, TX

Researching the future

Drucilla is working for Freeman-Fritts Veterinary Clinic in order to gain valuable experience in small animal care and to make her veterinarian school application stand out. Meier works with dogs, cats and wildlife–a little bit of everything, and she loves every minute of it.

There’s considerable evidence that global personality traits—largely genetically based—are a predictor of an individual’s philosophical beliefs. I’ve been working closely with Dr. Miller, Dr. Feltz and Dr. McGinnis on what we believe to be the first study to attempt to predict philosophical beliefs directly from the human genome.

Ben Enslow ’14 Major: Biochemistry Hometown: Floresville, TX

Fulfilling a dream

ENTIAL Schreiner University is the only college in the nation in which the entire freshman class participates in a series of elaborate learning games set in history. In Reacting to the Past, Schreiner students are assigned roles of characters living in some of civilization’s most pivotal times, and from that point onward, they are in charge of making their own history. As they develop their roles, informed by classic texts in the history of ideas, they learn to take on the mantle of leadership, persuade others, think critically, engage with big ideas, improve their intellectual and academic skills...and have great fun. You can expect to encounter “fully immersed” RTTP players outside of the classrooms, too.

Reacting

My favorite aspect of the internship has been being part of the organization. The staff I work with have done a great job of immersing me into Hill Country Arts Foundation. My creative writing class is over a three week period. I think the creative writing is important for all age groups because being able to put your thoughts down to paper is not only freeing, it is a way of expressing one’s self.

Justin Rogers ’14 Major: English Hometown: Kerrville, TX

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PAST

Teaching creativity

Dr. William Woods’ Spring 2013 Reacting to the Past class not only got to test his new game, “Victory of Death!: The Texas War of Independence,” but they visited the Alamo to inform their re-creation of the central event.

READ MORE >> www.schreiner.edu/admission

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Justin Rogers got his internship with Hill Country Arts Foundation through the Community Internship Program at Schreiner University. He is teaching a creative writing class during the summer months.

The Schreiner University Men’s Golf Team won the ASC title at Crown Colony Country Club in Lufkin in early April.

“I’m really happy for the players. When we recruited them all, we said that they were going to be part of a championship team and that we were going to take the program to the national level,” said Ron Macosko, SU athletic director and men’s golf coach.”

With this tournament title, Schreiner advanced to compete in the 2013 NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament which was hosted at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, FL. The team finished 15th at the NCAA Tournament.

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Almost 30% of our students play intercollegiate athletics and compete in the NCAA Division III Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.

BASEBALL BASKETBALL CROSS-COUNTRY GOLF SOCCER SOFTBALL TENNIS VOLLEYBALL

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Schreiner University boasts four learning communities on campus: Vesalius, Honors Program, A.C.E. and Exodus.

Freshmen Honors Living and Learning Community A living and learning environment allowing academically advanced students to live and study together, collaborate on ideas, participate in challenging research and pursue their academic goals.

Vesalius Living and Learning Community A small living and learning group for freshmen interested in health careers.

Students live together, take classes and work with mentors from the health disciplines.

Exodus Project Learning Community and Campus Ministry A learning community for Christian freshmen from all denominations interested in engaging academics, discipleship, leadership and service to God together through retreats, low and high ropes, bible study and service.

ACE Learning Community A learning community dedicated to helping a select group of freshmen explore majors and careers while identifying values, interests and skills. www.schreiner.edu/academics/academic-support/learning-communities

The other side of Honors The Honors program has been so much fun.

There were only 10 in my class, and that would be unheard of in a larger university. We have become very close, and we even conquered the Ropes Course at MO Ranch on an Honors retreat. This is huge since I’m scared to death of heights, but we’re all so close-knit.

Samareh Dadashazar ’15 Major: Biology/Pre-Med Hometown: San Antonio, TX

For more information on

STUDENT LIFE > students.schreiner.edu

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Faulkner freshmen hall

Engage with students from all walks of life and build lasting friendships through fun and shared experience.

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Life-long friendships Living in Faulkner was a ton of fun. You were always around your friends and whenever you need something someone else always had it. You will meet your best friends for the next four years in this building.

Caitlin Otten ’16 Major: Teacher Education Hometown: League City, Texas

Faulkner Freshmen Dorms Sand volleyball court at the Oaks upperclassmen apartments

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Develop leadership and organizational skills or challenge yourself by learning a new sport and getting really good at it!

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The Mountaineer Adventure Program in Montana was unlike any adventure I’ve ever experienced before. It pushed me beyond my limits and at the end of it all, I found out just how strong I really am.

It was an amazing way to get in touch with nature, the scenery was absolutely beautiful everyday we were there, rain or shine. I’d love to go back someday.

Colby Adolph ’13 Major: Biochemistry Hometown: Houston, Texas

Campus Recreation provides an opportunity for Schreiner University students, staff, faculty and alumni to grow in mind, body and spirit through participation in pastime activities, as well as the opportunity to expand upon their recreational experiences through Campus Recreation’s fitness programming, intramural sports, Schreiner Outdoor Adventure Programs and club sports.

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Schreiner students travel to Montana every summer to clear trails in the Bob Marshall Wilderness area. (Colby Adolph, left)

>>>schreiner.edu/campusrec

Have the time of your life with some great new friends.

Swimming Kayaking Canoeing Hiking Camping Fishing Zumba Salsa Yoga Core Power Dance Team Cheer Practice Power Pilates Rock climbing Mountain biking Cross Fit Kickboxing

BOUNDLESS

With Schreiner as your hub, there’s lots to do.

It is a no-brainer, really!

Next steps after applying

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EXPLORE

3 After January 1, submit your Free

Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov (SU school code is 003610)

3 Once you have decided that Schreiner is the

perfect fit for you, pay your commitment fee!

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