Discovery Day, Fall 2019

Discover Assumption DISCOVERY DAY Fall 2019

Light the way.

Welcome to Discovery Day! Greetings, WE ARE SO GLAD you have joined us for Assumption’s Discovery Day. Today is an opportunity to experience first-hand the Assumption College community and in particular, to discover the academic opportunities available to you here. As a college founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption, the College provides students with a values-based education rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition which forms graduates known for critical intelligence, thoughtful citizenship and compassionate service.

At Assumption, we foster an environment that encourages the support, friendship, respect and a deep sense of fulfillment that emerges from the premise that all students have their own individual path to discover and explore over their four years here and beyond. Students are encouraged to identify their gifts and talents, to find their independence, to explore their vocation and to look for ways to better the world around them. At Assumption, that’s what we call lighting the way.

We have programs and partnerships in place to position you for success, including: • Potential to perform research side-by-side with engaged and inspiring faculty • Dedicated Career Development and Internship Center staff who will work with you beginning in your first year • The ability to expand your worldview through study abroad, including at Assumption’s own campus in Rome, Italy • Access to countless internships and jobs in Worcester, MA, New England’s second largest city and home to 35,000+ college students • A new and one-of-a-kind partnership with the Worcester Red Sox which will create internships, scholarships, and so much more for Assumption students Today’s Discovery Day program was designed with you in mind – to give you a more in-depth look at campus life and the classroom experience. I encourage you to engage with the Assumption community throughout the day. We are here to answer any questions and to give you our own insights into the transformative experience you can expect as an Assumption student.

We offer an Early Action option for students who know that Assumption is one of their top choices. I hope that you will consider applying Early Action and look forward to reviewing your application.

Enjoy your day, and I look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,

Michael DiPiazza Director of Undergraduate Admission

Schedule of Events

10:00 a.m.

Registration and Campus Life Mini-Fair, Tsotsis Family Academic Center, Ballroom Meet staff and students from the following organizations and departments: • Academic Support Center & Peer Tutors • Undergraduate Admission • Athletics

• Career Development & Internship Center • Cross Cultural Center • Office of Student Activities

• Campus Activities Board

• Residential Life

• Campus Ministry

• Student Government Association

• Campus Recreation

11:00 a.m.

Please stop by the Undergraduate Admission table for a special Assumption College gift!

Welcome Remarks, Tsotsis Family Academic Center, Ballroom Michael DiPiazza, Director of Undergraduate Admission

Corey Soper ‘20

11:30 a.m.

Students Attend an Assumption Class

Refer to your lanyard for class assignments.

Parent Panel, Tsotsis Family Academic Center, Ballroom Monica Blondin, Director of Financial Aid (October 5 and October 25 programs)

Shannon Curtis, Director of the Career Development and Internship Center Benjamin Kadamus, Director of Residential Life Eloise Knowlton, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Students William Mortimer, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management (November 15 program)

Corey Soper ‘20

Lunch, Taylor Dining Hall

12:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

Student-Guided Campus Tours, Taylor Dining Hall Lobby

2:30 p.m.

Admission Representatives Available for Questions, Admissions House

Applying to Assumption WE LOOK FORWARD TO REVIEWING YOUR APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION and learning more about you. You’ll have plenty of questions as you go through the process, and we’re here to help. (Find your admission counselor below and contact them directly.) To the right are some important details and deadlines to keep in mind as you apply.

Meet your Admission Counselor Assumption’s admission counselors travel all over the country (and the world!) to meet with prospective students.

Your admission counselor is assigned to you based on the location of your high school, so look for your state, city or county to see who will be reviewing your application and working with you over the next several months.

They’re here to help, so email them with your questions and introduce yourself today!

ALISON KONING

DANIEL MACELVEEN

ALLYSON MARTIN ’99, G’02

ANASTASIA MILLER

Territory: Massachusetts (Middlesex County) and California a.koning@assumption.edu

Territory: Connecticut (excluding New London, Tolland, and Windham Counties), Georgia, International East (Europe, Asia, Africa), and New York (Orange, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties) dl.macelveen@assumption.edu

Territory: Maine, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts (Cities of Auburn, Shrewsbury, and Worcester) am.martin@assumption.edu

Territory: Massachusetts (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire Counties), New Hampshire, Vermont, New York (Rockland and Westchester Counties), and Ohio aj.miller@assumption.edu

APPLICATION MATERIALS • A completed Common Application (All students applying to Assumption College must do so online through the Common Application.)

• An official high school transcript including senior grades • A letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher

APPLICATION DEADLINES

FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES

NOVEMBER 1: Early Decision Deadline

OCTOBER 1: FAFSA becomes available (necessary for need-based financial aid packages)

NOVEMBER 1: Early Action Deadline DECEMBER 15: Early Action II Deadline

• Standardized test scores (optional) • A $50 non-refundable application fee

JANUARY 15: Priority deadline to file the FAFSA

FEBRUARY 15: Regular Decision Deadline

CAITLIN D’AMORE

MICHAEL DIPIAZZA

BRO. RICHARD GAGNON, AA

TYLER HARRINGTON

Territory: Massachusetts (Norfolk County), Maryland, Upstate New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC cm.damore@assumption.edu

Territory: New York (Long Island) and Tennessee ma.dipiazza@assumption.edu

Territory: All transfer students U.S. and International rgagnon@assumption.edu

Territory: Massachusetts (Plymouth County, Cape Cod and the Islands), New York City, and New Jersey ta.harrington@assumption.edu

MIKE PERRON ’70, G’74

RICARDO VALENTIN

SUSAN WYNNE ’81, G’90

Territory: Massachusetts (Worcester County except for Worcester, Shrewsbury, and Auburn) mperron@assumption.edu

Territory: Massachusetts (Essex and Suffolk Counties), American Samoa, Florida, Guam, International West (Latin America), Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands r.valentin@assumption.edu

Territory: Connecticut (New London, Tolland, and Windham Counties), Massachusetts (Bristol County), and Rhode Island s.wynne@assumption.edu

Special Programs at Assumption College COMPASS Common Pursuit of Academic and Social Success COMPASS provides new students with an introduction to the liberal arts as well as a ready-made social group centered around academics. It offers an environment where you and your classmates can grow and challenge each other as you share your journey into college life. First semester you’ll choose and join a learning community geared toward your interests. Your community will consist of no more than 22 students, and in the first semester you’ll take two classes together. To learn more, visit: www.assumption.edu/compass

SOPHIA A sophomore-year experience Combining academic, residential and travel opportunities under the guidance of dedicated faculty mentors, SOPHIA (SOPHomore Initiative at Assumption) is a program that fosters a culture of vocational exploration that will help you pursue a meaningful and productive life. Students in the SOPHIA program take a common course, live together in Assumption’s Living Learning Center, meet regularly in small groups with a faculty mentor, and participate in retreats and other activities. The class ends with a 10-day trip to the College’s Rome, Italy, campus led by President Francesco Ceseareo. To learn more, visit: www.assumption.edu/sophia.

THE HONORS PROGRAM Assumption’s highly selective Honors Program is an intensive learning experience offering small seminar-style classes and a variety of opportunities to meet outside of class with your peers and professors. As an Honors Program student, you can select courses and projects that reflect your individual academic interests, join in a community of lively discussion and debate, collaborate on research with professors, and design independent work, including a senior capstone project. To learn more, visit: www.assumption.edu/honors.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS Assumption College offers several highly regarded graduate programs, some of which offer accelerated and dual degree options – saving time and money for those wishing to pursue a graduate degree.

Assumption offers the following graduate programs: • Addiction Counseling • Applied Behavior Analysis • Business/MBA • Clinical Counseling Psychology

Rome, Italy, is a treasure of art, culture and history – a place where the foundations of Western Civilization were built. Against this rich backdrop, Assumption’s Rome campus – named a Top Ten study abroad program in the U.S. – offers an environment for students to explore academic and cultural pursuits and take advantage of all that Rome has to offer. The campus is staffed by full-time Assumption faculty, each well-versed in the region and related fields of study. To learn more, visit: www.assumption.edu/rome.

• School Counseling • Special Education

• Healthcare Management MBA

• Special Ops: Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF)

• Physician Assistant Studies

• Transition Specialist

• Health Advocacy

ROME, ITALY, CAMPUS

• Resiliency in the Helping Professions

• Rehabilitation Counseling To learn more, visit: www.assumption.edu/graduate.

Our Commitment to You AT ASSUMPTION, WE UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES FAMILIES FACE when thinking about how to pay for a college education. It is a substantial financial investment – one that requires careful consideration and planning. Through generous scholarships and financial aid, Assumption is committed to providing a quality education with financial support that allows families to accurately forecast costs – so that a college education remains a realistic goal for all college-bound students.

FINANCIAL AID

Light the Way Scholarship

Assumption College’s professional financial aid

In line with our mission, Assumption is awarding 50, $27,000 per year

counselors have extensive

Light the Way Scholarships to applicants who utilize their abilities to Light the

experience working with

Way for others. Whether it’s community service to help people in need,

students and their families.

innovation to improve society, or volunteering to heal our planet, this scholarship

Our financial aid counselors

recognizes and supports students who positively impact the world in their own

will work with you and your

meaningful way. Apply by December 15 at www.assumption.edu/LightTheWay

family throughout your entire time at Assumption to pursue federal, state and private funding.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS Academic scholarships are awarded to new students whose high school records demonstrate strong academic achievement, leadership and potential for success at Assumption College.

Students who are accepted for admission to Assumption are automatically considered for an academic scholarship up to $25,000 per year. Institutional academic-based scholarships are renewable each year, provided students maintain the specified grade point average.

To receive optimum consideration for an academic scholarship award, we encourage you to apply Early Action or Early Decision (By November 1). Competitive athletic scholarships and Blue & White Sports participation scholarships are also available.

More than 90% of students receive some form of financial assistance, and we’re committed to providing you with a consistent level of institutional grants and scholarships all four years (based upon maintaining satisfactory academic standing and no change to the number of students in your family attending college).

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