Discovery Day, Fall 2021

LIGHT THE WAY

DISCOVER ASSUMPTION DISCOVERY DAY

FALL 2021

Welcome to Discovery Day! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 10:00 a.m.

Registration and Campus Life Mini-Fair

Tsotsis Family Academic Center Ballroom

10:45 a.m.

Welcome Remarks

Tsotsis Family Academic Center Ballroom 1:15 a.m.

1 Students Attend

Various Locations

an Assumption Class

Parent Panel

Tsotsis Family Academic Center Ballroom 12:15 p.m.

Lunch

Taylor Dining Hall 1:15 p.m.

Student-Guided Campus Tours

Taylor Dining Hall Lobby 2:30 p.m.

Admission Representatives Available

Admissions House

for Questions

Special Programs at Assumption University COMPASS

Common Pursuit of Academic and Social Success

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

When you pursue a graduate degree at Assumption

COMPASS provides new students with an introduction to the

University, you are investing in your future. With small class

around academics. It offers an environment where you and your

experiential learning opportunities, and flexible learning

liberal arts as well as a ready-made social group centered

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

sizes and faculty who are experts in their fields, real-world

formats, the University’s highly regarded graduate programs are built to position you for success.

Grenon School of Business Business Administration (MBA), including Accelerated Management, CPA, and Healthcare MBA Tracks

Healthcare Management MBA Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.) in Business Administration

School of Graduate Studies Applied Behavior Analysis Clinical Counseling Psychology Health Advocacy

Living Learning Center, meet regularly in small groups with a

Rehabilitation Counseling

The class ends with a 10-day trip to the University’s Rome, Italy,

School Counseling

faculty mentor, and participate in retreats and other activities. campus led by President Francesco Ceseareo. To learn more, visit: www.assumption.edu/sophia.

ROME, ITALY, CAMPUS

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, which

Resiliency in the Helping Professions Special Education Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders C.A.G.S. (with Endorsement Option)

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

Transition Specialist C.A.G.S. (with Endorsement)

has been named a Top Ten study abroad program in the U.S.,

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

cultural pursuits and take advantage of all that Rome has to

Dual and Accelerated Degrees

each well-versed in the region and related fields of study. To

and, if admitted, be enrolled in our bachelor’s and master’s

offers an environment for students to explore academic and offer. The campus is staffed by full-time Assumption faculty,

Apply as a high school senior into the dual degree program

learn more, visit: www.assumption.edu/rome.

degree programs. You will also benefit from being considered

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.

for special scholarships. Assumption offers dual degrees in the following academic areas:

Applied Behavior Analysis Business/MBA (Management, Healthcare Management, or Accounting)

Clinical Counseling Psychology Rehabilitation Counseling School Counseling Special Education To learn more, visit: www.assumption.edu/dualdegree

Admission and Financial Information Nov. 15: Early Decision Application Deadline

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Nov. 15: Early Action Application Deadline

R A completed Common Application

Dec. 15: Early Action II Application Deadline

R A personal statement or essay

Feb. 15: Regular Decision Application

R An official high school transcript

Deadline

including senior grades

Mar. 1: Priority deadline to file the FAFSA

from a counselor or teacher

3.4: Average GPA

TUITION AND FEES 2021-2022 (for typical first-year student living on campus)

Tuition: $45,100 Room and Board: $14,068 Fees: $1,575

R A letter of recommendation R English Proficiency Tests if English is not your primary language

R If applying to the Froelich School of Nursing, please also submit

an additional essay of intent that

SCHOLARSHIPS Academic scholarships up to $26,000 per year Audition and interestbased scholarships available

Up to 50 $27,000 per year Light the Way

Scholarships awarded to students who positively impact the world

Go to assumption.edu/ scholarships for a complete list of

scholarship opportunities.

demonstrates an interest in

and plans for a career in nursing

Join us for our on-campus and virtual visit opportunities.

assumption.edu/visit

There is so much to see and do in Worcester.

Visit an exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum

Catch a Worcester Railers

hockey game – the team is run by Mike Myers ‘93

Order “the Assumption”

at New England Roast Beef Ski or hike Mount Wachusett

Attend a show at the Hanover Theatre Spend a day

shopping and dining

on Shrewsbury Street

Worcester, MA – New England’s Second Largest City Assumption’s 185-acre campus is nestled in a beautiful, residential, New England

neighborhood that’s located right next door to downtown Worcester – a dynamic urban

playground with plenty for you to love. Home to 35,000+ college students, Worcester is a true college town, yet, it’s small enough for easy navigation and exploration.

See your favorite

performer in concert at the DCU Center Kayak down

Lake Quinsigamond

CENTRALLY LOCATED, IT’S EASY TO GET HOME, OR TO THE MOUNTAINS, OR TO THE BEACHES. Take one of the many daily trains to Boston. Schedule a flight to Florida for spring break on

JetBlue or American Airlines out of Worcester’s regional airport. Drive to Providence, Cape Cod,

or New York City. Need a ride? Through a partnership with Uber, Assumption will subsidize some of your rides around the city. Our location, with transportation at your fingertips, provides you the opportunity to explore new places and gain a broader college experience.

Assumption is proud to be a founding partner of the Worcester Red Sox!

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE. Worcester is the perfect place to spend your college years and launch a successful career.

A hotspot for science and technology and home to 7,000+ businesses, internships are

abundant. Students have interned at the following Worcester area organizations, to name a few: American Cancer Society

Polar Beverages

Worcester Art Museum

Federal Bureau of Investigation

St. Vincent’s Hospital

Worcester Business Journal

International Game Technology

The Hanover Insurance Group

Telemundo

Worcester Public Schools

Through a one-of-a-kind partnership with the newly established team, this union will create innovative opportunities and internships for students. Polar Park – home field for the WooSox - will become a classroom for Assumption students!

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@AssumptionUadm

@assumptionuadmission

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Student Life at Assumption University At Assumption, your college experience will extend far

beyond the classroom. You’ll try

new things, go new places, meet new people, and make lifelong

friends. Inclusive, supportive, and opportunity-rich, no matter what

interests you, there are more than 60 clubs and activities that allow

you to strengthen your talents or find new paths to explore.

Athletics

Community Service

Study Abroad

Division II varsity sports or cheer on our

students known for compassionate

from 50+ study abroad locations around

the heart of every Hound. Students

100,000+ service hours locally, nationally,

Barcelona, London, Paris, Dublin, Costa

Whether you participate in one of our 24

Assumption prides itself in forming

Experience new cultures and languages

teams from the stands, pride is in

service. Each year, students volunteer

the world including Sydney, Madrid,

also love to participate in any of our

and internationally.

Rica, and our Semester at Sea program.

club sports. Whatever you choose,

Diversity and Inclusiveness

Student Activities

25 intramural programs and/or 15

Assumption offers many fun ways to

engage in a healthy and active lifestyle.

Campus Ministry

We believe that all individuals should be treated with respect, compassion, and sensitivity regardless of gender, race,

Whether you have a strong connection

sexual orientation, or faith. Campus-wide,

exploring new spiritual paths, Assumption

diversity and inclusivity, especially

encourages them to a develop a life

Cultural Center, International Student

with your religious tradition or are

Assumption celebrates and promotes

welcomes students of all faiths and

through organizations such as the Cross

that matters.

Success Center, ALANA, and AU Allies.

There’s always something exciting

happening on campus. Whether it’s the

Student Government Association (SGA), the Campus Activities Board (CAB),

Peers Advocating Wellness (PAWS),

choose from 60+ student-run clubs and organizations to enrich your college experience.

Get to Know Assumption University Academics

Student Life

Student Success

• 35 majors / 49 minors

• 2,000 students from 33 states

• 91% of 2020 graduates employed,

• 12 graduate programs • Dual and accelerated BA/MA degrees • 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio • Average class size of 20 • 2 new state-of-the-art academic buildings

Rankings and Recognition • “Best Regional University” U.S. News & World Report

• “Best 387 Colleges in the Nation” The Princeton Review

• “Best Value” U.S. News

& World Report

and 11 countries

• 24 NCAA Division II athletic teams • 85% of students live on campus all four years

• 2 campuses (Worcester, MA, and Rome, Italy)

• 60+ student-run clubs and organizations

pursuing additional education, or

engaged in service within six months • 81% of 2021 graduates participated in research, internships, service learning

and/or student teaching opportunities • 26,000+ jobs and internships posted in the 2020-2021 academic year

• Division for Student Success focused on providing student support

• 800+ individual appointments, student drop-in appointments, and virtual resume reviews in the 2020-2021 academic year

• 60+ employers participating in the career and internship fairs in the 2020-2021 academic year

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