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WNCC is the Place to Be! If you are looking for the full college experience close to home, you’ll find it at Western Nebraska Community College.

We offer small class sizes at an affordable price.

At WNCC, student success is our priority. Your academic goals become our goals. Our faculty is not only masters in their fields, but they choose to teach at WNCC because they are committed to sharing their knowledge with students in a personable environment.

Our diverse student body takes advantage of WNCC’s modern residence halls, state-of-the-art learning centers, music programs, and countless student organizations and activities. Cougar Athletics also pr ovide nationally-r ecognized sports programs, enriching your collegiate experience.

With over 80 programs of study and classes of fered at our campuses in Scottsbluff, Alliance, and Sidney, as well as an expanding number of on-line courses, there’s no reason to put your academic goals on hold.

Degrees and Programs WNCC offers two-year programs of

study leading to one of four associate degrees: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate of Occupational Studies. Oneyear certificate, two-year certificate, and diploma options are available in selected fields, as well as professional skill awards.

The Associate of Arts degree prepares students for careers and advanced study in the following areas: Anthropology, Art, Biology/Ecology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Economics, Education (Ar t), Elementar y Education, English, Foreign Languages, General Studies, Geography, Histor y, Human Ser vices, Information Technology, Journalism, Law (pre), Mathematics, Music Education, Physical Therapy (pre), Physics, Political Science, PrePhysical Therapy, Psychology, Secondar y Education, Social Work, Sociology and Theatre Arts.

The Associate of Science degree prepares students for careers and/or advanced study in the following areas: Biology/Ecology, Business Administration,

Chemistr y, Computer Science (pre), Dentistr y (pre), Dietetics, Engineering (pre), Forestr y/Wildlife Management (pre), Mathematics, Medical Technology (pre), Medicine (pre), Nursing (preprofessional), Pharmacy (pre), Physical Education (pre), Physical Therapy (pre), Physics, Radiologic Technology (pre), and Veterinar y Medicine (pre).

The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for technical and vocational areas such as: applied technologies, business, health, physical education, and social sciences. In most instances, students may transfer all or part of an AAS program to a bachelor degreegranting institution. Some of the programs include: Business Technology, Food Service Management, Cosmetology Instructor Training, Health Information Management Services, Practical Nursing, Respiratory Therapy Technician, Surgical Technician, Physical Education/Coaching, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, and Human Services.

The Associate of Occupational Studies degree prepares students for careers in

technical and vocational areas. The AOS is not intended to be a transfer degree; however, courses within cer tain programs will transfer to bachelor degreegranting institutions. Some programs under this degree include: Auto Body Technology, Automotive Technology, Aviation Maintenance, Powerline Construction & Maintenance, Welding Technology, Business Technology, Information Technology, Cosmetology, and Emergency Medical Technician.

Student Activities WNCC offers students excellence in education, but also aims to complete your college experience with an abundance of student organizations in which to participate, including: Campus Ventures, Emerging Voices, theatre, vocal and instrumental music, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Ambassadors, United Leaders for Cultural Diversity, Cosmetology Club, Motor Sports Club, Tech/Electronics Club, Vocair Flying Club, the student newspaper (The Spectator), and intramural and intercollegiate athletics.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. n n n n

Why BSN. More career options. Greater earnings. Higher care. Better patient outcomes.

Aim high. Go far. A bachelor’s degree is required for advanced/specialized nursing careers.

BSN options. Traditional (2 year) or accelerated (1 year) programs. Prerequisites apply.

RN to BSN. Online advancement program for nurses (RNs) with associate degree/diploma.

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Fullen School Of Hair Design Fullen School of Hair Design in Scottsbluff prepares students for entr y level into the exciting field of cosmetology.

Cosmetology is an ever-expanding industr y with an ongoing need for professionals, no matter which area of the industr y an individual may be interested in.

Fullen School of Hair Design offers training in all areas of cosmetology with both classroom and clinical training taking place. Students will receive theoreti-

cal and hands on training in cutting, coloring, permanent waving, straightening, conditioning, styling, skin care, makeup, nail care, nail technology and massage techniques for cosmetology. Clients coming into the school are offered a wide range of ser vices so students will obtain a wide range of experience in preparation for the job market. Upon completion of training students will be well prepared for licensing by the Nebraska State

WNCC: Student success is priority Continued from page 2 The WNCC Cougar athletics program continues to fiercely compete and thoroughly entertain. With seven nationally competitive teams, students can cheer on their fellow classmates in softball, volleyball, baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, and men’s and women’s soccer as they contend for regional and national top honors. Our WNCC Lady Cougars captured the 2010 Region IX and NJCAA National championship titles in volleyball.

Campus Living Be close to home but on your own.

Get the full WNCC college experience by living on campus. Conestoga Hall, a modern addition to the Scottsbluff campus, opened its doors to students in August 2007. This state-of-the-ar t residence hall features suite-style living with semi-private bathrooms, highspeed wireless Internet, two computer

labs, on-site laundr y facilities and wheelchair accessible rooms. Pioneer Hall, the other residence hall on the Scottsbluff campus, provides community-style living on three floors.

Sidney Campus students have access to the College View Apartments as an affordable housing option.

Schedule a Tour WNCC Student Services provides yearround, all-inclusive campus visits.

Prospective students can tour campus and meet with faculty, an admissions counselor, a financial aid representative, the residence hall coordinator and student ambassadors.

Contact the Student Services office at your desired location for a personalized campus visit: Scottsbluff 800-348-4435, Alliance 888-559-9622, Sidney 800-222-9682, and the Harms Advanced Technology Center 800-348-4435 ext 6700.

Visit www.wncc.edu for more information.

Board of Cosmetology.

To become licensed, as a cosmetologist in Nebraska a person must complete a course of training consisting of 2100 clock hours, be at least 17 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED and pass the state board examination. Applicants to Fullen School of Hair will be required to provide a birth certificate and educational document. Applicants will also be required to participate in a per-

Academic excellence, value priorities at UNL LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), chartered by the Legislature in 1869, ser ves as both the land grant and the comprehensive public university for the state of Nebraska. In 2011 and for the eighth consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report recognized UNL as one of the top 50 public universities in the nation. In July 2011, UNL became the newest member of the Big Ten Conference. UNL offers degrees through the Colleges of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Fine and Performing Arts, Education and Human Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communications, Law, and the university-wide Graduate College.

The following programs are offered on the UNL campus and administered by other University of Nebraska campuses: Criminal Justice, Gerontology Specialization, Nursing, and Pre-Social Work. Stu-

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Any person interested in attending Fullen School of Hair Design may contact the school for further information by calling 308-632-3731 or toll free at 888547-5685. Interested individuals may also visit the school’s website at www.fullenschoolhairdesign.com. The school is located at 1909 Broadway in Scottsbluff and is open Tuesday through Saturday.

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dents undecided on a major may begin with a major of “General Studies” and receive professional, one-on-one advising from UNL’s award-winning advisers in the Division of General Studies.

Apply for admission online and also find scholarship application for ms: www.admissions.unl.edu/apply-The application deadline is May 1 for summer/fall terms and December 1 for spring term. For all visit options, visit www.admissions.unl.edu/visit. Information: www.admissions.unl.edu email, admissions@unl.edu call 800-742-8800, ext 2023.

To be eligible for federal aid, students must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the processing center as soon as possible after Jan. 1.

The FAFSA is available on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov<http://www.fafsa.ed.g ov/.

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Frontier School of the Bible LaGRANGE, Wyo. — Frontier School of the Bible has been in existence since 1967 and is located in LaGrange, Wyo. FSB is a post-secondar y technical school that provides quality, intensive training for life and ministr y.

The one-year program is designed to give students a solid Biblical foundation for their lives. The three-year program is designed to fully equip an individual for different types of ministr y. This includes training for missions, the pastorate,

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youth ministr y, children’s ministries, and church music ministr y. Fourth year internships are also offered.

Because the faculty and staff ser ve as missionaries, the cost for educational experience (tuition, room and board, fees) is approximately $5,000 per year. As a result, a great majority of the students graduate debt free.

For more information about Frontier School of the Bible, visit their website at www.frontierbible.org.

Laramie County Community College CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyo., of fers top-quality academic and career training programs at accessible rates.

The range of oppor tunities available at LCCC continues to evolve in response to national trends, technological advances and the needs of the surrounding community.

LCCC of fers more than 80 programs of study that lead to an associate degree and an abundance of oppor tunities to connect with other students and professionals in the community.

Not only does Laramie County Community College of fer competitive tuition rates and financial aid packages, it also gives students the option of choosing vocational programs that get them into the work force and earning money in two years or less. LCCC of fers accredited surgical technology, wind energy technology, computer information science, dental hygiene and nursing programs. Cer tificate programs that may be completed in one year or less are available in a number of areas including automotive technology, nursing, computer information science and wind energy technology.

Students whose plans include a fouryear or advanced degree can save thousands of dollars by attending LCCC for the first two years. Because LCCC extends the Western Undergraduate Ex-

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LCCC of fers a per fect solution for students who wish to acclimate to the college environment, providing challenging coursework, instructors with master’s degrees or higher and an average class size of 20 students. The instructional ser vices staf f at the college monitors and responds to academic trends and standards to ensure that the highest number of credits possible will transfer to the University of Wyoming and other four-year schools.

At LCCC, there are lots of ways to get involved in campus life. Students can tr y collegiate athletics, dramatic and musical per formances, regularly scheduled student activities and about 40 clubs and teams. On-campus housing is available in Cheyenne, with new residence halls and commons featuring one-, two- and four-person suites in a high-tech and homey environment. It is LCCC’s goal to give students a quality education and a well-rounded and fun college experience.

LCCC’s main campus is in Cheyenne, just two hours from Scottsbluf f. There is also a branch campus in Laramie, as well as outreach sites in Pine Bluf fs, Wyo., and on the F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne. For more information, call 800-522-2993, Ext. 1357 or 307778-LCCC.

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Central Community College Central Community College has campuses in Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings and permanent centers in Holdrege, Kearney and Lexington. The college offers courses in more than 90 communities in the area. Check out the CCC Web homepage at www.cccneb.edu. Call any of our locations at 877-222-0780.

Academic Transfer Education - The academic transfer program provides the first two years of a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree and includes courses in 25 subject matter areas.

CCC is one of 28 two- and four-year colleges that have signed the Nebraska Transfer Initiative, guaranteeing transfer of credits in core classes. CCC also has individual credit transfer agreements with numerous colleges and universities. For details, go to www.cccneb.edu/Transfer.

Academic transfer graduates receive either an associate of arts or associate of science degree, depending on their area of interest.

Career and Technical Education - More than 30 career and technical education programs prepare students to begin their careers upon graduating from CCC after two years of study or less. Depending on the program, students can earn a two-associate of applied science degree, a oneyear diploma or a certificate.

For more information about academic transfer and career and technical programs, go to www.cccneb.edu/Programs.

Online Classes - Associate of arts and associate of science degrees and more than 250 courses are available online. To see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s available, go to www.cccneb.edu/degreesonline.

Internships - Students can apply what

they learn in the classroom, enhance their education and gain valuable work experience through a Cooperative Education internship. Learn more at www.cccneb.edu/Internships.

Cost - Tuition for 2011-12 is $78 a credit for Nebraska residents and $117 for non-resident students. All students pay $8 a credit in student fees. For more information, go to www.cccneb.edu/CollegeCosts.

Financial Aid and Scholarships - Central Community College offers a variety of opportunities to help qualified students pay for their education. More than 4,300 CCC students received about $18 million in financial aid during 2010-11, including $12.2 million in grants and $1.4 million in scholarships. Call 877-222-0780 for financial aid assistance.

Housing and Room and Board - The college has residence halls on the Columbus and Hastings campuses. Room and board rates for 2011-12 are $2,867 a semester for 14 meals a week and $3,097 a semester for 19 meals a week, for Nebraska residents.

Housing on the Grand Island Campus is available in a privately owned apartment building.

For more information about housing, go to www.cccneb.edu/Housing.

Admissions - Admission to CCC is an open to people 16 or older who are not enrolled in high school and who can demonstrate the ability to benefit from a program of study. For more information on admissions requirements, procedures, and application, go to www.cccneb.edu/Admissions.

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Hastings College HASTINGS — Secure your future at Hastings College! As part of the Hastings College community, you will have opportunities to participate in activities with your classmates, including various choirs, HC Media Online projects, intramurals and community projects. In the classroom and around campus, engage directly with faculty and staff invested in your success.

Take courses in your major to prepare you for your career.

Take courses outside of your major to prepare you for life.

Academics Located in Hastings, Nebraska, Hastings College is a private, residential fouryear college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Currently, more than 1,200 students study at HC, where they can choose from 43 majors in 32 areas of study and 13 pre-professional programs.

HC also awards a Master of Arts in Teaching degree.

Hastings College employs faculty members who pride themselves on classroom teaching and maintains a 13:1 student/faculty ratio. In this environment, Hastings College students build lifelong relationships with their professors. They work together not only in the classroom but also as students seek internships, secure international study opportunities and research grants, apply to grad schools and conduct job searches.

Among the truly unique opportunities HC provides is the Irish Fellows program.

Juniors and seniors compete to truly expand their educational experiences abroad in Ireland. With the support of an advisor in their major, applicants formulate a research question and design an independent research project to explore that question. Students selected as Irish Fellows then implement their projects while living in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland, for a month. While in the country, local partner and Grammy Award-winning musician Davy Spillane facilitates lectures and field trips for the fellows, and the students are encouraged to independently explore making contacts and conducting their own research projects.

Through its unique J-Term session in Januar y, Hastings College encourages discovery, innovation and unforgettable learning experiences. During this threeweek session, students take interdisciplinary courses – many of which are taught by distinguished visiting faculty - travel overseas and complete internships. In recent J-Terms, students have studied storytelling and illustration with former Marvel Comics cartoonist Bob Hall, learned to play the piano or the guitar and explored

Western Nebraska with “National Geographic” photographer Sam Abell. J-Term classes abroad have traveled to India, Belize and Italy.

In addition to the national accolades Hastings College has received from “U.S. News & World Report,” “Barron’s” and “The Princeton Review,” HC was recognized by “Washington Monthly” for community service. In 2011, HC ranked 40th among 249 liberal arts colleges across the country based on the number of students actively serving the community and total service hours.

Hastings College draws students from diverse backgrounds. They call Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas and several other states and countries home. Some are Presbyterian; most are not. Ethnic minorities currently comprise 11.8% of the student population – a record level for the College. Hastings College provides an environment in which students raised on ranches and farms learn and live with students from metropolitan areas.

Athletics As a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), Hastings College of fers 19 sports. Home of the Broncos, HC men and women compete in basketball, crosscountry, indoor and outdoor track, golf, soccer and tennis. Men also compete in football, baseball and wrestling while women compete in volleyball and softball.

Opportunities to participate in the HC Rodeo Club and in cheerleading and dance are here, too.

In 2010, the HC Bronco Men’s Soccer team won the NAIA National Championship and finished #2 in 2011 while the HC Bronco Women’s Soccer team earned their second consecutive national tournament appearance.

HC student athletes consistently earn academic honors at the national and conference levels. During the 2010-2011 academic year, Hastings College students earned 50 All-American Scholar-Athlete honors.

About Campus, Around Town Sitting on slightly rolling, tree-lined acres, Hastings College campus features state-of-the-art facilities such as the Morrison-Reeves Science Center, the Osborne Family Sports Complex and Fleharty Educational Center and the six-building Bronco Village student apartments. The stately McCormick Hall, built in 1883 as the College’s first building, stands as a reminder of the College’s nearly 130-year history and classes are still held within its walls today. The campus connects to Heartwell

Park, where many students like to study outdoors and to Hastings’ running and biking trails.

Most Hastings College students live on campus for at least three years, where they participate in traditions such as Homecoming, Trick-or-Treat Street, the Boar’s Head Dinner and the Perkins Librar y All-Nighter, held before finals.

Through the Student Association and HC Does Weekends, the campus offers entertainment opportunities, including performances by comedians and bands, movies, bingo for groceries and dodgeball tournaments. For more intellectual pursuits, the Artist Lecture Series (ALS) hosts nationally-recognized speakers such as David Sedaris, while the ALS Student Committee hosts a student-organized symposium each year.

A progressive community of more than 25,000 people, Hastings maintains a strong relationship with the College.

Many local businesses and nonprofit organizations host HC students as interns and hire them as employees. The Hastings Symphony Orchestra and Hastings Community Theatre seek students to con-

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tribute their talents to concerts and productions. Opportunities to hone coaching skills exist at area high schools and children’s sports leagues, while mentoring programs welcome HC students as role models.

Hastings, which is located in south central Nebraska, five hours southeast of Scottsbluff, features a robust downtown with several coffee shops, art galleries, bookstores, clothing and gift shops, a movie theatre and the Listening Room, an expanding music venue for regional and national acts.

Dining options range from steakhouses and meat-and-potatoes cafes to restaurants offering locally-sourced, organic meals. Many students enjoy the Mexican, Chinese, pizza and fast food restaurants when they take a break from the cafeteria’s options.

Learn More Visit www.hastings.edu or email the Admissions Office at hcadmissions@hastings.edu for additional information about Hastings College and financial aid opportunities. Better yet, visit us in person and discover Hastings College for yourself.

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Take Advantage of CollegeNOW! • Earn college credits while you’re still in high school.

• Choose between a certificate program, working toward an associate degree, or gaining transferable credits for any four-year university.

• Save money! All CollegeNOW! courses are half the cost of WNCC’s already low tuition and fees.

• Demonstrate your academic initiative to four-year colleges and universities.

• Have flexibility with your college schedule by completing general education courses before you graduate high school.

• Gain access to free tutoring and WNCC’s math & writing centers.

You must apply to WNCC before enrolling in a course.

Go to wncc.edu and click on “Apply” For more information, call 308.630.6542.

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Nebraska Methodist College OMAHA - One of the most important decisions a high school senior will ever make is where to attend college. Ever y year, many of these students will choose to attend Nebraska Methodist College for the ver y same reason they say they want to leave cities like Scottsbluff and Gering, the small-town environment. For years, high school seniors have packed their bags and headed for Omaha with the small-town qualities of Nebraska Methodist College in mind. With an enrollment of nearly 900 students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, the college is small enough to care about the individual. Small class sizes allow for individualized attention, hands-on clinic experience in the first year, a comprehensive mentoring program and extracurricular opportunities. However, these students

have also come to know Nebraska Methodist College as a premier health professions institution with 13 distinctive professional programs taught by a dedicated, talented and caring faculty. The college is large enough to provide fully accredited nursing and allied health programs, complete preparation for national certification exams, extensive hands-on clinical experience and instruction in the human anatomy/cadaver lab.

Popular degree programs in the allied health arena include respiratory care, radiologic technology, sonography, physical therapist assistant, surgical technology and medical assistant. For nursing both a traditional BSN and an accelerated BSN program are available. The college’s association with Methodist Health System provides students with firsthand exposure

and experience to a chosen career. Nebraska Methodist College offers a learning environment and an education focused on caring and excellence. Students benefit from its emphasis on academic excellence and quality clinical care. They learn the essentials of their field from a comprehensive curriculum. Lectures, labs, hands-on clinical experiences and courses that include an online component are all a part of the comprehensive level of instruction. “Our students profit from a balance of technological integration and personal instruction,” said Dennis Joslin, president, Nebraska Methodist College.

“In addition, holistic education is an integral part of every program. The social, physical, intellectual, spiritual and emotional development of every student is encouraged and explored.”

The Nebraska Methodist College Josie Harper Campus is located at 720 North 87th Street in Omaha. The campus, which opened in 2006, features dedicated lab space for each program, a fitness center, student center, cadaver lab, and the John Moritz Librar y. Apartmentstyle student housing is available at Josie’s Village for students who choose to live on campus. Nebraska Methodist College is a competitively priced private institution. For a detailed description of tuition, fees and miscellaneous expenses, refer to the college’s Web Site at www.methodistcollege.edu. A variety of financial aid programs and scholarships range from $1,000 to $8,000. The address is 720 North 87th Street, Omaha, Neb. 68114. For information, call 402- 354-7200 or 800-335-5510.

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Choices abound at Chadron State CHADRON - Chadron State College is a comprehensive institution with about 70 undergraduate programs of study, including and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Chadron State also boasts numerous pre-professional programs, particularly in the health sciences.

About 2,900 students attend Chadron State and study both on-campus and online. Those who choose to reside on-campus can live in five spacious residence halls or a family apartment complex. The 281-acre campus is nestled next to the Nebraska National Forest, where outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound.

Students who want to become acquainted with people of similar interests can become active in one or more of Chadron State’s 70-plus clubs and organizations.

The college also has a far-reaching internship program that provides credit for upperclassmen while they hold jobs relating to their majors.

The campus includes 25 buildings, five of which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The facilities are continually being upgraded to provide stateof-the-art classrooms, laboratories, living spaces and offices. Wireless Internet access is available throughout campus.

In addition to CSC’s full complement of course offerings in the traditional classroom setting, the college has become a major player in the online market. Just this year, the SR Education Group’s flagship website, Guide to Online Schools, named CSC No. 5 on the list non-profit online colleges and universities in the nation. CSC offers 10 bachelor’s degrees and four master’s degrees entirely online. The college’s affordability and timehonored reputation put it ahead of the competition.

The online degree offerings include

the Master of Business Administration, Master of Organizational Management, Master of Arts in Education and Master of Education. The bachelor’s degree options and endorsements offered online include studies in accounting, business management, special education, interdisciplinar y studies, librar y information management, management information systems, marketing, mathematics, technical occupations and psychology. In addition, partial online programs are offered in counseling, and family and consumer sciences.

Cultural opportunities abound in the Galaxy Series, a fine arts program that offers exhibits, concerts and presentations by nationally and internationally known performers and experts. Chadron State’s athletic teams participate in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference of NCAA Division II, which includes 14 fullfledged members from Colorado, New Mexico and Nebraska. The college also is home to the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center, a facility that pays tribute to its namesake, an acclaimed author, and the growth of the region.

The college has open admissions, meaning applications for admission are accepted from anyone who has graduated from high school or received an equivalent diploma.

More information about Chadron State may be found at its website, http://www.csc.edu/. Applications for admission and scholarships should be sent to the Admissions Office at 1000 Main St., Chadron, NE 69337.

CSC participates in all federal financial aid programs. Early application is advised because the aid is distributed on a first-come, first-ser ved basis. Both the admissions and financial aid offices may be contacted by telephone by calling (800) CHADRON.

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University of Wyoming LARAMIE - Being a student at the University of Wyoming offers you more than just a first-rate education experience, it offers you an adventure and a challenge.

The University of Wyoming is the state’s only major provider of baccalaureate and graduate education, research, and outreach services. UW combines major-university benefits and small-school advantages with more than 180 programs of study, an outstanding faculty, and worldclass research facilities.

On campus, there are more than 200 different clubs and student organizations.

The UW community enjoys a full schedule of touring artists, concerts, comedy, the-

atre, art exhibits and lectures, as well as NCAA Division I-athletics and outdoor adventure excursions.

The University of Wyoming requires a 2.75 GPA or above for Wyoming residents.

For a nonresident student a 3.00 GPA or above is required or a student may have a 2.75 GPA or above and a composite ACT score of 20 or a combined math and reading SAT score of 960 or higher for assured admittance.

Students should have completed at least 13 high school units from the following pre-college curriculum: Four units of English, communication and language arts; three units must con-

tain a writing component (speech or communications with substantial writing components may meet this requirement). Two years of the same foreign language would also count as one unit.

Three units of mathematics must include a college preparatory algebra I, algebra II, and geometry sequence. Three units of science, at least one from the physical sciences: physics, chemistry, or a college preparatory physical science course.

Three cultural context units, behavioral or social sciences, visual or performing arts, humanities or foreign language.

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Nebraska Wesleyan University LINCOLN — What’s the difference between a Nebraska Wesleyan University education and the education you could get from another school? For 125 years, Nebraska Wesleyan has focused on experiential learning. We understand that the best way to learn is to do. As much as possible, NWU professors take their education out of the typical classroom or lab and put it into the hands of their students.

“The opportunities begin immediately at NWU,” says James Hesse, of St. Louis, MO. “I’m a theatre major. I was onstage my first semester. Experience will teach you things a classroom can’t.”

“At Nebraska Wesleyan, you’re not just studying it. You¹re doing it,” Hesse added.

Located in Lincoln, our university and our city combine to give you the best of both worlds a small campus and a great college town. You’ll attend many classes with 12 or fewer students, but you’re always able to join thousands more students while socializing downtown.

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We bring the University to you! n UW Outreach School Eastern Regional Center TORRINGTON, Wyo. — Excitement is in the air at the University of Wyoming Eastern Regional Center. Classes are starting and there’s a new face in the office. On Januar y 3, 2012, Linda Day was welcomed by the University of Wyoming as the new Academic Coordinator for the Eastern Regional Center following the retirement of Janet Bass. “The beginning

of the semester is always an exciting time for me. I get to meet current students and help new students with questions and concerns they may have about starting and attending college.” Linda says she especially understands the concerns many adults have about starting college because she was a non-traditional student. Because of her personal experience, she hopes to alleviate the fears of other adults interested in starting or continuing their education.

The Division of Outreach Credit Programs extends the classroom experience to students across the state and nation via modern technology such as video conferencing, audio teleconferencing, and Web-based instruction – including

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the university’s popular Internet campus, Online UW. Outreach Credit Programs offers over 30 distance deliver y programs. Ten bachelor degrees include Bachelor of Applied Science, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Elementar y Education, Nursing (accelerated and R.N. to B.S.N), Professional Child Development, Psychology, Social Science, and Women’s Studies.

Graduate degrees include five education degrees, Business Administration, English, Kinesiology and Health, Nurse Educator, Public Administration, Social Work, and Speech-Language Pathology.

A Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership is also available through the Outreach School. There are 13 certificates

and endorsement programs available.

Specific information for all these degrees and cer tificates may be found at www.uwyo.edu/outreach/ocp.

The UW Eastern Regional Center offers classes at two Torrington locations: on the campus of Eastern Wyoming College, 3200 West C Street and at the Lincoln Community Complex, 436 East 22nd Avenue, Suite E. The Eastern Regional Center is one of 11 UW Outreach Centers around the state of Wyoming and ser ves Converse, Goshen, Niobrara, and Weston counties as well as western Nebraska. For information about UW distance delivered programs, call 307-532-8371 or e-mail lday3@uwyo.edu.

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