SVSU Viewbook 2020-21

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YOU WAIT ON THE CREST OF POSSIBILITY, WONDERING HOW YOUR PASSIONS AND HARD WORK ALIGN AND HOW FAR THEY CAN TAKE YOU. We are the Cardinals — the hard workers, game changers, go-getters and pride-takers. We turn every challenge into an opportunity. We see every struggle as a chance to rise together. We are Saginaw Valley State University, and we want you to join us!

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On this campus, your goals and dreams become a reality. The academic support, adventures and friendships you discover here will help you grow like nothing else. We help you achieve, and we free you from limits.

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shape.

When professors are personally invested in knowing and helping you, you become much more than a student. You become unstoppable.

ACADEMICS p 5

guide.

SVSU not only offers you a wide range of programs, we also have nationally regarded degrees. Our students outperform their competition from leading private and public universities across the country.

AREAS OF STUDY p 7

soar.

Pick any college at SVSU, and we’ll show you students and alumni earning awards, landing highly coveted jobs and presenting at global conferences.

OUTCOMES p 9

inspire.

SVSU is a life-changing university. But you shouldn’t take our word for it. Hear directly from SVSU students and learn exactly what it means to Cardinal.

STUDENTS p 11

connect.

This campus is about so much more than academics. Students here connect, play, celebrate, laugh, unwind, serve, cheer and perform. We have a lot of pride and a deep sense of community. Outside the classroom, we like to show it off.

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compete.

NCAA Division II athletics never looked so fierce.

Our 19 men’s and women’s teams dominate the court, field, track, pool and green.

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Iive.

Students really like the residence halls at SVSU. In fact, we rank best dorms in the nation over any other public university (Niche 2019). We also enjoy an outstanding record for campus public safety. We want all students to feel comfortable during their time on campus. Our RAs and Residence Life staff go the extra mile to make sure you know you belong here and we are excited you chose SVSU.

HOUSING p 17

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Start finding your place as a Cardinal. Commit to SVSU. We’re eager to introduce you to your classmates, your RA and your future professors. We’ll also send confirmation letters on financial aid, your dorm room and the many academic and extracurricular opportunities that await you here. It all starts when you enroll.

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ACADEMICS

SVSU helps you discover exactly who you are AND all you can accomplish.

Here, you are allowed to question, take risks and explore.

In fact, we encourage it.

We keep our classes small so professors not only learn your name, but also they can help you understand what drives you. Our professors shape your education around you, not the other way around.

You might be a thinker, scientist, athlete, artist, inventor or musician. No matter your gifts, our classrooms promise to shape you in ways that unleash incredible opportunities.

ONE OF THE LARGEST BSN NURSING & BSW SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMS IN MICHIGAN.

1 of 7%

1 of 5%

SVSU EARNED A NATIONAL AWARD FROM THE CARNEGIE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

OF BUSINESS SCHOOLS WORLDWIDE ACCREDITED BY THE AACSB.

EXCLUSIVELY UNDERGRADUATE FORMULA RACING TEAM GLOBALLY RANKED FOR ITS STUDENTENGINEERED RACE CAR.

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MOOT COURT TEAM NATIONALLY RANKED OUT OF 425+ COMPETITORS, INCLUDING DUKE AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM 59 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES.

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AREAS OF STUDY

At SVSU, you aren’t lost in the audience of a giant lecture hall — you work alongside faculty across our five colleges who include you in their work and seek out experiences to help you grow. SVSU students on the Cardinal Formula Racing team are designing, building and racing Indy-style race cars to compete in the most prestigious student design competition in the world, Formula SAE, in nine international events and with more than 300 student-led teams worldwide. The 2019 team cemented SVSU’s record for having the highest finish among exclusively undergraduate programs in the world for five years in a row!

AREAS OF STUDY

For a complete listing of 90+ academic programs in our five colleges, see back cover.

ARTS & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Analyze the social ramifications of shows like “Orange Is the New Black,” or perform the plays of Shakespeare.

Discover how to defend or enact public policies. Learn to map the world or to map the human mind. We’ll teach you to make connections between the great artists and thinkers of the past and your unique future.

Our licensure rates for first-time passing of required national examinations far exceed state and national averages in the nursing and social work programs.

SVSU takes an innovative and advanced approach to preparing all students with a focus in health care and community.

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

When you major in business at SVSU, you enter a network of companies that offer thousands of different internships and field placements. More than 95% of our students engage in experiential learning, and our company partnerships let you choose to work with local start-ups or Fortune 500 companies. You can take your knowledge as a graduate anywhere in the world.

Our alumni earn access to some of the most highly regarded medical, law and graduate programs in the nation—from Harvard to Northwestern to U of M. SVSU professors and advisers work with you to tailor your studies to your specific postgraduate program needs, connecting you to exciting research and colleagues around the country.

EDUCATION

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Not only is SVSU highly regarded for the academic rigor of our education degrees, but we also offer specialized grants to students who desire to teach.

Your passion to help the next generation could equal up to $4,000 of additional aid each year. In addition, 500 hours of field work mean you spend more time than most undergraduates in a real classroom, practically preparing for your career.

Graduates in the STEM fields at SVSU have grown to be legendary. Each year we distinguish ourselves as some of the top student race car builders in the world, leaders in fresh water research, preferred hires for global companies like Dow Chemical and writers of articles published in top professional journals. We also boast one of only three working foundries in Michigan, giving our students access to and experience with real clients while still in school.

FRESHMAN PROGRAMS Life in college is what you make of it! SVSU has exciting freshman programs that will help your experience be everything you dreamed college to be. Explore your passion for learning alongside other students who are curious about the same things as you. We invite you to discover what our freshman programs have to offer.

Choose from the following programs:

Cardinal Business Edge • Cardinals in Action • Cardinal Pathways to Success First Year Residential Experience • Fit Into College • Global Foundation Scholars • Honors Program • Living Leadership Program To learn more about how these programs can shape your SVSU experience, visit svsu.edu/freshmanprograms.

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OUTCOMES

SVSU is dedicated to preparing students for an excellent career.

Our students land competitive positions at well-regarded companies doing work they love.

The number one employer of SVSU graduates is The Dow Chemical Co., a Fortune 100 company. Lots of alumni choose to stay local, but plenty of us also venture out, making names for ourselves across the nation and globe. When you choose SVSU, you not only discover your own potential, you encounter a world without limits.

6,105

FULL-TIME & PART-TIME JOBS INCLUDING CO-OP AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN CARDINAL CAREER NETWORK.

77%

STUDENTS WERE ASKED TO COME BACK FOR AN INTERVIEW BY AN EMPLOYER AFTER ATTENDING THE SVSU EMPLOYMENT FAIR. HOURS SVSU STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY.

15,000

TOP 5 STATES

WHERE ALUMNI WORK

SVSU has alumni in all 50 states.

OUR GRADUATES LAND COMPETITIVE POSITIONS IN CHICAGO AND NEW YORK. SOME RETURN HOME TO RUN THEIR FAMILY’S BUSINESS OR CHOOSE TO PUT DOWN ROOTS IN MICHIGAN. YOUR SEASON AT SVSU WILL GROW YOU MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE. YOU’LL STUDY ABROAD, MEET BEST FRIENDS AND DISCOVER NEW PASSIONS. WITH THE SUPPORT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED, WE’LL HELP YOUR FUTURE FIND A BRIGHT START WITH SVSU; WHERE THAT LEADS YOU IS UP TO YOU.

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“At SVSU, I am learning how to care for others, while also learning the hard work and determination needed to succeed. Plus, I continue to play the sport I love with some of my best friends.”

HANNAH ATWELL

NURSING MONTROSE

“Cardinals are all about teamwork. When I’m on the field, I know I’m part of something bigger than myself. We protect one another.”

KYLE TILLER MARKETING DETROIT

“I’ve learned SVSU is a place where I can achieve my goals. My professors inspire me, and they are equipping me to make a real difference when I graduate.”

MARCELINA FULGENCIO BIOLOGY SAGINAW

“As a freshman, I went on an alternative spring break trip to do volunteer work. The student leader of that trip wrote a letter telling me that she saw great potential in me. It made me feel like, ‘I can do this.’ Now as an R.A., I work to create the same supportive environment for my residents.”

ALINA ANDERSON

ELEMENTARY/SPECIAL EDUCATION KALAMAZOO

“Through TKE I can help other guys grow and better themselves, and through Orientation I get the chance to show new students how I’ve grown and matured at SVSU— both are huge reasons why I love this university.”

SHANE MCCLURE

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING NOVI

“The volunteer work I get to do as a member of Phi Sigma Sigma has definitely shaped me. The Phi Sigs have taught me about compassion and loyalty. We’ve made a lot of memories together.”

NANCY HADDAD

COMMUNICATION SAGINAW

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celebrate.

Iatte.

Holi Festival of Colors on Campus

8,535 STUDENTS STRONG. 1,500 INTRAMURAL RIVALS. 500 FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES. 280 GREEK LIFE MEMBERS. 500 COMPETITORS IN VARSITY ATHLETICS. 200 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS. 1 CARDINAL COUNTRY.

road trip.

Grand Island trip • SVSU Outside Adventures group

soar.

hammock. heIp.

perform.

blockbuster.

Movie night on campus

devour.

On-campus brick oven pizza

Greek.

6 sororities and 7 fraternities

disco.

Stardust Lanes On-campus brick oven pizza

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ATHLETICS

THE RED PRIDE OF AN SVSU VARSITY COMPETITION DAY IS SOMETHING YOU HAVE TO EXPERIENCE; JUST DON’T PLAN ON SITTING WHILE YOU’RE HERE. OUR STUDENTS, PROFESSORS AND STAFF NOT ONLY SHOW UP, WE DRESS UP, STAND UP, TEAM UP AND RALLY UP. CARDINALS ROAR WITH PRIDE FOR ALL 500 OF OUR VARSITY ATHLETES.

NCAA Division II Teams Men

• Baseball • Basketball • Cross Country • Football • Golf • Soccer • Swimming & Diving • Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor)

Women

• Basketball • Cross Country • Golf • Soccer • Softball • Swimming & Diving • Tennis • Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor) • Volleyball

CARDINAL FACT:

Tennis player Danielle Slonac maintained a 4.0 GPA for four years as a triple major in finance, business management and supply chain management. She also received the Great Lakes Bay Region 2018 YWCA Emerging Leader award.

Club Sports

• Baseball • Bowling • Cheerleading • Cricket • Dance • Dodgeball • Equestrian—Hunt • Equestrian—Stock • Golf • Ice Hockey • Lacrosse • Pompon • Rugby • Soccer • Softball • Tennis • Volleyball • Winter Color Guard • Wrestling

CARDINAL FACT:

Over 1,500 students chose to participate in at least one recreational program at SVSU last year.

Intramurals

• Basketball • Bass Fishing • Badminton • Disc Golf • Dodgeball • Flag Football • Floor Hockey • Golf • Kickball • Racquetball • Soccer • Softball • Tennis • Volleyball (sand) • Wallyball • Wiffleball

CARDINAL FACT:

SVSU has 36 different intramural leagues running at once, because there’s nothing like a little Cardinal-onCardinal competition.

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HOUSING

#1 BEST IN THE U.S.A. Cardinals who live on campus live in the heart of it all and are just a few steps from everything campus has to offer. Study and get to know your hallmates in the student lounges, step outside for an impromptu volleyball or basketball game, represent your dorm in Community Olympics, or join your friends for free movie nights at Student Life — the possibilities are endless! Freshmen live in either suite or apartment-style housing, so you have plenty of personal space to design your home away from home. Join the flock of more than 70% of freshmen who live on campus to create memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

ALL SVSU HOUSING INCLUDES: • KITCHENETTE WITH STOVE, REFRIGERATOR & MICROWAVE • AIR CONDITIONING • WIRELESS INTERNET WITH HIGH-SPEED DATA PORTS • DIGITAL CABLE SERVICE • SECURE BUILDINGS WITH CARD ACCESS • FREE PARKING (PERMIT REQUIRED) • FREE LAUNDRY FACILITIES

*Niche 2019

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NEXT STEPS

WE UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL. WE SHAPE YOUR PASSION. WE GUIDE YOUR GOALS, AND WE SOAR AROUND THE WORLD. WHEN YOU COME TO SVSU, YOU BECOME PART OF WE — A COMMUNITY UNLIKE ANY YOU’VE KNOWN. WE ARE CARDINALS, AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US. CHOOSE MORE THAN A REMARKABLE UNIVERSITY. CHOOSE A REMARKABLE COMMUNITY.

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APPLYING ONLINE IS QUICK AND SECURE.

ENROLL. svsu.edu/nextsteps

A $95 ORIENTATION DEPOSIT SECURES YOUR SPOT AT SVSU.

SOAR.

svsu.edu/orientation AT SUMMER ORIENTATION, YOU GET YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE, RECEIVE YOUR OFFICIAL I.D. AND START MEETING FRIENDS AND PLUGGING INTO CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS THAT INTEREST YOU.

CONTACT ADMISSIONS: SVSU admissions representatives are here to walk you through every step of the admission process. You can ask us any question, check in on any deadline. We work for you, and we’ll make this process as smooth as possible. admissions@svsu.edu (989) 964-4200.

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svsu.edu/financialaid SVSU IS THE BEST-VALUED EDUCATION IN MICHIGAN. LEARN ALL THE WAYS WE CAN HELP YOU AFFORD SCHOOL AND START RECEIVING YOUR FINANCIAL AWARDS.

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PROGRAMS OF STUDY

OFFERED AS:

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ARTS & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Art Asian Studies g Black Studies g Communication Creative Writing Criminal Justice English-Literature Fine Arts French Gender Studies g General Studies Geography Geospatial Techniques g Graphic Design History International Studies Japanese g Leadership & Service g Legal Philosophy g

Athletic Coaching g Emergency Management g Exercise Science Gerontology g Health Science Medical Laboratory Science Neuroscience Nursing

Music Musical Theatre g Philosophy g Political Science Pre-Law Professional & Technical Writing Psychology Public Administration Public History g Religious Studies g Sociology Spanish Spanish for Health Professions g Theatre User Experience Design g Writing for Public Purpose g

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT Accounting Economics Entrepreneurship g g Finance General Business International Business Legal Studies g Management

Family Business Management Marketing Professional Sales g Professional Accountancy (B.P.A.) Supply Chain Management

Minor Endorsement

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Certificate Concentration

Nursing – R.N. to B.S.N. Nursing – R.N. to M.S.N. Occupational Therapy Pre-Athletic Training Pre-Physical Therapy Public Health Rehabilitation Medicine Social Work Youth Services g

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Actuarial Science g Agricultural Studies g Alternative Energy g Applied Mathematics Biochemistry Biology Business Chemistry Chemical Physics Chemistry American Chemical Society (ACS) g Computer Information Systems Computer Science Computer Science & Information Systems g Cybersecurity g

Electrical Engineering Engineering & Technology g Engineering Technology Management Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Optical Physics Physics Pre-Agriculture Pre-Chiropractic Medicine Pre-Dentistry Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Podiatry Pre-Veterinary Medicine

EDUCATION Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Secondary Education Biology Chemistry Communication & Theatre Economics g English English as a Second Language g French Geography g History

Integrated Science

Mathematics Music, K-12 Physical Education, K-12 Physics Political Science g Social Studies Spanish Visual Arts Special Education (K-12) Autism Spectrum Disorder g Cognitive Impairment g Learning Disabilities g Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages g

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