Thiel College Viewbook

Experience the Thiel Commitment

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STUDENT LIFE

INTRODUCTION

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VISIT THIEL

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You visit a large university where you’re part of a big tour, so you don’t ask many

questions. At Thiel, during your personal tour, you ask the student guide about how she really likes Thiel. She loves it. She says the low student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1 means that she receives a ton of individual attention. She’s an athlete and just

landed a role in a play and has time to study. You make a quick mental list of pros and cons. It’s clear: Thiel is the place for you.

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Thiel Collegeis for Life Imagine attending a college that challenges you to become the very best you can be professionally and personally. Imagine making lifelong friendships and developing professional networks with helpful mentors and motivated peers. When you choose Thiel, your educational investment will return value for your lifetime! Just ask anyone you meet on campus; we are passionate about helping our students succeed. • Located in the picturesque town of Greenville, Pennsylvania, Thiel College offers a multidisciplinary grounding in the liberal arts with a comprehensive, integrated knowledge base for your chosen profession.

You’ll experience theoretical learning, practical and hands-on assignments, service learning activities, and internships – for the finest career preparation you can imagine. A wide variety of co-curricular activities will help you develop leadership skills you didn’t know you had.

Thiel has the vision, excitement and enthusiasm to help you transform your life – for a lifetime!

I feel such a responsibility to help shape the lives of our students. Things are really moving forward at Thiel. With our healthy mix of experienced and newer faculty, we have so much to offer our students.

TROY VAN A KEN, Ph.D. PRESIDENT, THIEL COLLEGE

Your future is today and the

possibilities are infinite.

All private colleges tout smaller classes, personal attention and great job placement rates. But there’s something different about Thiel College that makes us one of the best choices: Our single-minded purpose is to help you succeed.

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LET US SERVE YOU

Experience the Thiel Commitment We want you to know exactly what you’re getting into when you attend Thiel College.

That’s why we’ve articulated what distinguishes Thiel from other schools in what we call “The Thiel Commitment.” When you commit to Thiel, we commit to you…for life!

AN EDUCATION WITH BREADTH AND DEPTH

All of our academic programs can be

completed in four years. They provide a strong foundation that prepares you for a career, a core of liberal arts classes that stretch your mind and elective courses that allow you to individualize your education.

HELP FOR UNDECIDED MAJORS

Take a Career Discernment Seminar after you’re

admitted, before classes begin. In the fall, choose an exploratory program in a discipline like history or biology without locking yourself into a specific field of study.

EXTENSIVE CAREER GUIDANCE — FOR LIFE

Whether you need help in career decision-

making, internship planning, job-hunting or networking, get help before, during and any time after graduation from Thiel.

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I talked to my high school guidance counselor. She told me about a guy from my high school who went to Thiel, so I decided to check it out. I liked the feel of the campus. I’m so glad I found Thiel.

EVAN DITTY ’12 HISTORY TITUSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

AFFORDABILITY

Thiel is one of the least expensive private colleges in western Pennsylvania.

With our competitive scholarships and financial aid, we are often less expensive than regional public schools.

WAYS TO SHOWCASE SKILLS

With our co-curricular transcript and e-Portfolio system,

you can demonstrate in a tangible way to future employers and professional schools what you’ve learned and accomplished.

NINTH–SEMESTER TUITION WAIVER

Sometimes students need an additional semester to

finish their degrees because of “extras” like internships, service learning and study abroad experiences. If so, for qualifying students, tuition is “on us” the ninth semester. On the other hand, some of our students are able to graduate in 3.5 years and save a semester’s tuition!

POST–GRADUATE PERKS

Our graduates can take additional classes with a 60 percent

tuition discount in existing classes with available seats. And don’t forget that networking with thousands of Thiel alums will yield amazing advantages in your profession!

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You’ll know what it means to belong.

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In your history class, your professor invites you to go to Pittsburgh for a world history conference. The

Thiel is a place to think outside the

next year you make a presentation

box. Because it’s a liberal arts college,

at the national conference in

I have had time to see if what I

Louisville, Kentucky. Talk about

thought I wanted to study is really

total immersion!

what I want to pursue. I’m being guided in the right direction.

AUDREY RATTAY ’13 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION APOLLO, PENNSYLVANIA

LET THIEL HELP SHAPE THE PERSON YOU WILL BECOME

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In 2009, the College launched the ongoing “Imagining Thiel” initiative that

involves the student body, faculty, and staff in discussions about positioning

Thiel for greatness in the 21st century. Recent developments because of this dialogue include five new varsity sports, a new Theology and Youth Ministry major, and a marching band. Watch for other new and exciting programs to be announced soon.

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Our students can see the world – and make a difference in it – through Thiel. Take a life-changing trip to Mexico. Assist at a mission for deported and struggling migrant workers or build a shelter for families living in poverty.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN A COLLEGE – AND MORE

Picture a tree-lined campus with

historic renovated buildings, small classes, caring faculty (not teaching assistants), 50 clubs and organizations, and 24 varsity athletic teams.

Thiel offers you the full college experience.

With a robust event schedule of concerts, guest speakers, Greek Olympics, and Hot Tubs in the Quad, you’ll hardly want to leave campus. And Greenville, a small town with a big heart in the middle of Western Pennsylvania’s hill country, is the perfect setting for four of the most exciting years of your life!

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About 1,100 students attend Thiel College. 46% are female and 54% are male.

58% of our students are from Pennsylvania; 36% are from other states; 6% are international students; and 10% are minority students.

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We offer more than 60 majors and areas of study like Culinary/Business Administration, Media Communication and E-Commerce. More than 120 professors teach in 19 academic departments.

FIND YOUR PLACE

Get the full college Experience

90min We’re 90 minutes from

Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Erie.

Talk about a golden triangle of opportunity! We’re close enough for big-city attractions and internships, but far enough to be free of distractions.

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Be Part of a real Community Eat, relax, and meet your RURAL SETTING, URBAN CONNECTIONS

Thiel is located on 135 beautifully landscaped

friends at the Howard Miller

acres nestled near the center of Greenville.

Student Center. This hub has a

Our students travel for internships and

comfortable 24-hour lounge,

entertainment to nearby cities like Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Philadelphia, New York and

wireless Internet, a dining hall

24/7 and a restaurant, The Bistro

Washington, D.C.

CafĂŠ, is open until midnight!

OLD AND NEW

Students love to walk

through the halls of the historic Greenville Hall, which houses offices and classrooms, was built in 1873 and was completely restored in 1991. Our newest facility is the William A. Robinson Theater, built in 2007, which provides flexible spaces for the teaching and performance of theatre arts.

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YOUR SECOND HOME

Resident Assistants on each floor of the residence halls are trained to help build a

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Choose from nearly 30 residence halls,

community that will help students interact with each other. Become an RA, make friends and grow in the process.

apartments, theme houses and townhouses for campus living. You’ll spend a good portion of your time in the residence hall environment, so we want to give you choices.

EASY ACCESS

The Academic Center is at

the heart of campus. This building houses many classrooms plus faculty offices and lecture halls. Adjacent is the Science Center, which holds five floors of classrooms and labs, including our new neuroscience labs.

COMFORTABLE SUPPORT

The Langenheim

Memorial Library is a favorite place to study with its nearly renovated, comfortable nooks.

The Library also houses The Learning Commons, which provides career guidance, academic support and career preparation.

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More than 88% of Thiel students live on campus. You’ll get to know your hall

mates well. You’ll have dinner with them, practice intramurals together and form study groups. Some are in your classes. The more you are around them, the

more you enjoy their company. Okay, got to get going: you’re late for a meeting – your hall is throwing a fundraiser for an organization called Autism Speaks, so that an autistic child can have a specially-trained dog.

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Two years after graduating from college,

G R E AT E X P E C TAT I O N S

I was back at Thiel teaching, and I loved it. I continue to love it. When I left, I

Freshman year you’re cuddling your

didn’t imagine that I’d be here today.

pillow, and your phone rings. It’s your

That’s what I try to convey to my

professor. “Missing this class will pull

students – their lives are going to take

your grade down,” he warns. You rush

some unexpected turns. I try to teach

to class. Two years later this same

them to be open to opportunities.

professor waits three hours in his office

DAVID MILLER PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR OF HALLER ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE, A BUSINESS INCUBATOR

– 180 minutes – to serve as a job reference on the phone. For you.

Motivating you to do Your Best ACADEMIC

SYNERGY

Much of Thiel’s

curriculum is interdisciplinary. It will stretch you as an individual and allow for wonderful collaborations

with

professors

across

disciplines. You’ll study the latest practices, trends and theories and yet you really are in the old-fashioned “community of scholars” atmosphere. The professors enjoy their jobs so much. Confront the world in an integrated, holistic way. Get multiple perspectives and see the relationships among the disciplines. Be part of a very happy academic community.

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They know more than your name.

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Earn up to 12 semester credits

by completing internships.

That’s nearly 10 percent of your total credits! An internship can sometimes lead to permanent employment for Thiel graduates.

An Education for Your Future HIGHER THAN HIGH-TECH

That’s because Thiel provides each student with a notebook

computer to promote the use of technology in the classroom and throughout campus. All residence halls are wired with network access and offer free printing and paper. Faculty utilize SMART classrooms in the Academic Center and Greenville Hall. Take your laptop anywhere and you will notice an extensive wireless network on campus as well.

HIGHLY PRACTICAL

Enjoy the best of a liberal arts education coupled with excellent

career preparation. As part of our Core Curriculum, you’ll take a series of multidisciplinary courses that will not only broaden your knowledge base; they’ll help you develop the critical thinking and communication skills needed in your profession.

10,000 Your senior Business Seminar is modeled after a program at Harvard University.

It begins with a formal dinner, where students mix with successful people. The first

speaker looks out at everyone in professional attire and says, “I visit a lot of schools, and I rarely see people who look so great!” Throughout the semester, a dozen

successful Thiel grads visit to share their inspiring experiences. You realize that as a graduate of Thiel, you’ll have more than 10,000 alumni friends for networking.

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For students who qualify, extra layers of critical thinking and interdisciplinary investigation are offered through the Honors Program. Need help to reach your academic potential in the form of tutoring or study groups? The Learning Commons offers more than 60 hours of support each week!

HIGHLY EXPERIENTIAL

We have a different understanding about the purpose of learning. We hope that our students get great jobs and even become wealthy, but education isn’t just for selfbenefit. We study the liberal arts to become more free and fulfilled. Ultimately, an education at Thiel is about serving others.

REV. DR. DEREK NELSON ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF RELIGION

LIFE OF THE MIND

Study neuroscience and benefit from Thiel’s partnership with

FHC Inc., a world leader in the manufacture of medical devices used in neuromodulation.

As a computer science major, help local entrepreneurs with their computer systems.

Environmental science students get first-hand experience with environmental analysis and mapping with our GIS and GPS equipment.

HIGHLY MOBILE

Conservation biology students travel 2,100 miles to biological field

stations in Costa Rica or across the country to Colorado. Political science majors can opt for a Thiel Semester in Washington. Art majors may elect to study commercial art through an exchange program with the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

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Get outside of your comfort zone.

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MAKE CONNECTIONS

A $1 million challenge pledge is in process for a new center

The foundational block is

to house state-of-the-art

that of the Core Requirement, sometimes called

communications-related

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general education requirements. These courses

studios, production rooms,

build upon the courses students completed in high school to strengthen their knowledge

classrooms and offices.

about science, math, social science, the humanities and literature. Core Requirements help students understand how all knowledge relates and how history, philosophy, religion and literature share common themes and ideas.

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An alumnus told you that knowing the artist of a painting on the wall at Microsoft helped him land a dream job. Now you’re getting ready to graduate. You loved majoring in Criminal Justice Studies. But you’re equally grateful for the other

classes that zoomed you outside of your intellectual comfort zone. You’re sure that the required courses that focus on Oral and Written Expression helped you get a job as a state probation officer after your very first official job interview.

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Being involved has helped me in time management. If I have a paper due on Wednesday and cheerleading practice on Tuesday, that means I get the paper finished on Monday.

BRITTANY HILL ’12 MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS BEDFORD, OHIO

TIME OF YOUR LIFE GET INVOLVED

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honorary societies and academic clubs, one local and three national fraternities and four national sororities, leadership clubs, a student government organization, a dramatic troupe, multi-cultural organizations, marching band, several choirs and much more. Involved students are not only happier because they feel a part of the community; they’re more successful academically, too!

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Number of skiers it takes for the Ski Club to be eligible for group

discounts for the annual spring trips to Peek N’Peak ski resort, located in Findley Lake, New York.

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The Thiel Choir tours the eastern U.S. and Canada during each spring break and goes internationally every four years. Get your voice warmed up and pack your bags – for the next international tour.

MEMORIES MADE HERE

Participate and Be Appreciated

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You keep really busy in a half-dozen of Thiel’s 50 clubs and organizations. You sing in the Thiel Choir and Chamber Choir. You write for the school newspaper. You’re in a fraternity. You sing a solo in the new William Robinson Theater in front of a packed house of students, their families and community members. During the upcoming spring the choir is headed to Florida to compete, and next year there will be an overseas trip to Europe. So many memories in the making.

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Understand the meaning of Dedication TOMCATS RULE!

Thiel’s athletic teams include 24 intercollegiate

sports, most at the Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC). A new Shooting Club is on the scene, and our facilities include a new baseball and softball facility, a football and soccer stadium that hosts 1,400 and a gym that seats 1,500. Our Fitness Center has plenty of cardio machines and free weights, and an inflatable dome over the football field offers extra recreation/practice space in the winter.

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You like the fact that Thiel has a national 400-meter dash track & field champion and

athletic programs are on the rise. You’re a Thiel athlete because you understand that being able to do what you love and get a top-notch education means value added for the rest of your life. At Thiel, you will reach your full potential on the field and in the classroom.

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You’ll have the opportunity to participate and get significant playing time your freshman year.

With each major team victory, student athletes ring the victory bell to let everyone on campus know that the team has just done something to brag about!

Initially, I wasn’t going to wrestle in college, but after talking to the coach, I realized I wanted to stay active. I ran cross-country here, too, which was a whole new experience.

Being an athlete all four years took dedication and the ability to push through obstacles. Along the way I developed mental endurance and confidence in myself.

DEVIN TODD ’10 PHYSICS AND MATH KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA

A VICTORY IS SO MUCH MORE THAN A WIN

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Student-athletes

were recently named to PAC academic honor rolls.

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LEARN TO LEAD

Greek life is vibrant at Thiel.

And it's more than parties and social events. You'll be able to develop leadership skills through community service projects like the annual Seesaw-a-thon that raises thousands of dollars

STEP UP AND STEP OUT

Some classes at

Thiel offer built-in opportunities for service

each year for local children

through local nonprofit and community

battling cancer.

organizations. Students in a communications and a TV production class recently teamed together to create a documentary video for two regional shelter programs, to get the word out about their services. A business administration class helped a local medical equipment recycling agency create an inventory management system. Service to the community yields practical learning and a real sense of belonging.

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You talk with a Thiel student who participated in Semester at Sea, a study abroad

program where she lived on a ship, traveling the world and visiting ports like Japan,

Vietnam, India, South Africa and Brazil (just to name a few) for 110 days. She studied sustainability issues and had many unforgettable experiences (like cage diving with Great White sharks). You can’t wait to put all you’ve learned at Thiel to work on the global stage too!

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Women Inspiring the Next Generation (WING)

After serving in the United States

promotes friendship and empowers women

Marine Corps, I transferred to

through cultural and community affairs.

Thiel from a local college. Thiel

Students lead in a variety of clubs and

has provided military and

activities. Service is also promoted locally and

academic assistance at a level my

globally. An annual WING Conference is held

previous college could not offer.

for women from local high schools.

JONATHAN PEDERSEN ’12 BIOLOGY (PRE-PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BIG LAKE, MINNESOTA

PROGRAM)

Serve from your Strengths

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More than 68% of Thiel

classes have 20 or fewer students. That means you have opportunities every day to play leadership roles in class discussions or on team projects.

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During my internship at JTM Foods, a

WIDE OPEN WORLD

position came open and I was offered the job. Thiel prepared me well for entering the workforce.

ALEX EATON ’10 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA

Prepare for a Bright Future BE AN ENTREPRENEUR

Even while in college, benefit from The Haller Enterprise

Institute, which encourages, promotes and supports entrepreneurship in Thiel students, regardless of their major! A state grant of $18,000 was recently awarded toward product development for a computer-based locking device for door locks.

GET ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE

Internships may begin as early as the second semester

of your freshman year! Intern at St. Paul’s, a Greenville retirement community. Or get out of town for valuable experience with the Magic Kingdom college internship program in Orlando. Other recent internships have included: animal care-giver, Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, and show programming assistant, SpikeTV/MTV, New York.

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You decide to be one of the many Thiel students who will be doing internships this year. Your professors and the Career Services staff help you perfect your resume.

They put you through the paces with mock interviews, videotaping and giving you feedback. Your professor tells you that a prospective employer tells him,

“I can spot a Thiel student before they even give me their resume by the way they look and the way they present themselves.” Get used to being first choice!

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Make your difference through Thiel.

THIEL GRADUATES SUCCEED, PERIOD. John A.

Michael Miller, ‘92,

Zawacki, ‘71, President and CEO, the Blair Corporation.

Software Engineer/ Senior Consultant, Microsoft Corporation.

Dr. Frederick Petitt, ‘78, Director of Science, EPCOT, Walt Disney World.

Dr. Jack M. Wilson, ‘67, President, University of Massachusetts.

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Dr. Mark Nordenberg, ‘70, Chancellor, University of

Jones ’74, Baserunning Coordinator, Atlanta Braves.

Pittsburgh.

Where will you go?

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So you’re admitted to Thiel

WITHIN YOUR REACH

and you have submitted

is an investment. It won’t be free, but it will be

your FAFSA. Soon afterward

affordable. Each year, 98% of our students

Your college education

receive financial aid in the form of scholarships,

we will send you an official

grants, loans and work study programs.

financial aid package. It will list your financial aid in detail so that you will know how

EASY TO BEGIN

To apply for financial aid,

first submit an application for admission to Thiel College. After January 1, submit

much it will cost to attend

the

Thiel. Our first priority is

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guidance counselor. Ask for your financial aid results to be sent to Thiel College. Our code is

submit forms early!

003376. Get the process rolling today!

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11,500 You’ve applied to Thiel and submitted the FAFSA. You hope you’ll be eligible for a

$11,500 Merit Award plus Thiel assistance, but you know there are other scholarships and grants available, too. Most importantly, you know that an education that consists of sitting in large lecture halls at a public school would never compare to the

individual attention you will receive at Thiel College. You’re ready to invest in your future at Thiel.

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Of the financial aid awarded

by Thiel each year, about 72% is in the form of college, university, state

72% and/or federal grants. That is money that you do not have to repay.

Making Youreducation Affordable

I paid less than my brothers who go to state schools. I loved it at Thiel. If I needed to talk to a professor about something, they were always there.

LIZ SITKO ’10 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION/ BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/ INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS HIRAM, OHIO

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Get the feel of Thiel WHY VISIT THIEL?

Because there’s no

For the 20% of our graduates

substitute for experience! And experiencing

who go on to graduate or

Thiel College in person is the best way to see

professional school each year,

if its just the right “fit” for you. During your visit you can schedule a personal interview with an admissions counselor (it’s a great way for us to get to know more about you), take a tour (where our Tourcat guides will do more than just point out buildings, they’ll give you the student’s-eye view of Thiel), sit in on a class or meet with a professor, learn more about athletics and the social scene, discover how affordable a Thiel education can be and much more!

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our professors are honored to

write letters of recommendation.

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Call us and schedule a personal tour.

Meet Thiel students, talk to faculty,

I was waxing my car and I

have lunch in the Rotunda Bistro, chat

heard a Thiel ad on the radio.

with a coach or a performing arts

I said to my parents, ‘Let’s

director, and get the facts on financial

check this out.’ We came

aid. Get ready to Experience the

here and I loved it.

Thiel Commitment!

MATTHEW SCHNEIDER ’13 NEUROSCIENCE BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA

80miles to

Pittsburgh

70miles to

Erie

295miles to

Scranton

360miles to

Philadelphia

80miles to

Cleveland

75miles to

Akron

285miles to

Charleston

320miles to

Washington, D.C.

320miles to

Baltimore

160miles to

Buffalo

440miles to

Albany

380miles to

New York City

EASY ACCESS FROM ANYWHERE

Your tour guide tells you about the special ceremony they had last fall. “It’s called the Opening Convocation,” she says. “They took a picture of all the first-year students, and then they all headed up Brother Martin’s Walk.” She points to a beautiful tree-lined path. “Then they ring a bell for every student in the class, to symbolize how they’re going to care about them as individuals.” You get a chill, you’re so impressed. This is the place for you.

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1. Greenville Hall 2. Roth Memorial Hall Admissions, Academic Records, Alumni/Annual Fund, College Advancement, President, Academic Dean

3. Financial Services, Human Resources, Financial Aid 4. Langenheim Memorial Library/ The Learning Commons 5. Academic Center 6. Rhodehouse Science Building 7. Alumni Stadium 8. Public Relations Office 9. Harter Residence Hall 10. DocuCenter 11. Hodge Residence Hall

12. Maintenance Building 13. East Acres 14. Passavant Center 15. William A. Robinson Theater 16. Sawhill Residence Hall 17. Florence West Residence Hall 18. Zimmerman Guest House 19. Football Offices 20. Elson House (College Ave. Apts.)

21. David Johnson Memorial Chapel 22. Bane Residence Hall 23. Stewart Residence Hall 24. Hunton Residence Hall 25. Davis Square Apartments 26. West Campus Townhouses 27. Glen Johnson Community Center

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28. Ballfields at Tomcat Park 29. Brother Martin’s Walk 30. Rissell-Beeghly Gymnasia, Bush Fitness Center 31. Howard Miller Student Center Lower Level Dining Services First Floor Sawhill Georgian Room, Conference Rooms, Student Services, Weyers-Sampson Art Gallery, Post Office, Bookstore, Campus Ministry, Health Services/Counseling, Rotunda Bistro, Lutheran Heritage Room

Second Floor Public Safety, Special Events, Information Technology

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Thiel College fast facts At a Glance LOCATION • Thiel College is located on a beautiful 135-acre, treelined campus in Greenville, Pa., a small town in the heart of Western Pennsylvania’s hill country.

• Thiel is only an 80-minute drive from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Ohio and Erie, Pa.—close enough for ready access to “big city” culture, yet distant enough to be safe and free from distractions.

HISTORY • Founded as Thiel Hall in Monaca, Pa., in 1866 as a co-educational institution • Chartered by Pennsylvania in 1870 and moved to Greenville, Pa., in 1871 • Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America OUR STUDENTS • More than 1,100 students; 46% are female and 54% are male; 6% are international students.

• 58% of Thiel’s students are from Pennsylvania; 36% are from other states & Puerto Rico; 6% are international students; and 10% are minority students.

AREAS OF STUDY • More than 60 majors, minors and areas of study • Academic calendar: Semesters: fall and spring; Summer sessions: May, June, July, Online and Evening • Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science ACCREDITATION • Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools • Pennsylvania Department of Education • American Chemical Society FACULTY/CLASSES • Student-to-faculty ratio is 13-to-1.

• More than 68% of classes have 20 or fewer students.

• More than 120 professors in 19 academic departments.

LIVING ON CAMPUS • 88% of students live on campus in nearly 30 residence halls, apartments, theme houses and townhouses.

• Housing is guaranteed for all four years.

• Thiel also provides a fitness center, a multisport complex and seasonal dome, state-of-the-art theater, cafeteria and bistro dining.

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES • 24 athletic teams, most at the NCAA Division III level • More than 50 student organizations/activities • 1 local and 3 national fraternities; 4 national sororities • Free Friday/Saturday events every week like Wings N Sings, professional sports games and day trips to New York City, sponsored by Thiel Activities Board (TAB) • Intramural sports (flag football, softball, basketball and more); weekly classes include ballroom dancing, Zumba and yoga • Diverse events and speakers sponsored by Thiel’s multicultural program; dances, culture shows and food fairs organized by groups such as The Organization of Black Collegiates (OBC) and the Thiel World Organization (TWO) STUDENT SUPPORT • All incoming students receive a notebook computer as part of Thiel’s academic computing initiative.

• The Learning Commons is a student-centered, one-stop shop that offers tutoring services, academic and career guidance, writing and math labs and disability services.

ADMISSIONS POLICY • Thiel will consider a student’s admission application by examining high school courses, grades and class rank.

Recommendations, character and extracurricular activities are important. Students must take the SAT or ACT. • A personal interview is a significant part of the admissions process. Most applicants will meet an admissions staff member prior to acceptance during a campus visit. A personal interview or testing may be required as a condition of acceptance in some cases.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID • More than 98% of students receive some form of financial assistance.

• For Merit Award consideration of up to $11,500 or one of five full-tuition Presidential Scholarships, a complete admissions application should be submitted by January 15. For more information about annual deadlines and scholarships, visit www.thiel.edu/financialaid.

ADMISSIONS TIMELINE • Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis, which means that once all required documentation is completed and received, notification of decision will be made within two weeks.

• Deadline to submit admissions application for priority consideration for freshman scholarships is March 1.

• Priority deadline to submit FAFSA is March 1.

Thiel College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religious belief, national origin, ancestry, age or non-job related handicap as those items are defined under applicable law.

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MAJORS Accounting Actuarial Studies (BS) Binary Engineering Biology Biology/Conservation Business Administration/Advertising Business Administration/Finance Business Administration/General Business Administration/ Human Resources Business Administration/ Management Business Administration/Marketing Business Communication Chemistry Chemistry/ACS Certification (BS) Commercial Art Communication Sciences & Disorders (BA/BS) Communication Studies Computer Science Culinary Arts Criminal Justice Studies Cytotechnology E-Commerce (BS) Early Childhood/Special Education English/Literature English/Writing Environmental Chemistry Environmental Science (BS) Fine Art Forensic Accounting History International Business Management Information Systems (BS) Mathematics Media Communication Medical Technology Neuroscience Parish Education Philosophy Physics (BS) Political Science Psychology Religion Sociology Theology & Youth Ministry Web Development (BS) Undeclared COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS Art Institute of Pittsburgh Binary Engineering (3+2 Program) Business Administration Culinary Program Cytotechnology (3+1 Program) Forestry and Environmental Management Medical Technology (3+1 Program) Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science

ASSOCIATE DEGREES Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies Associate of Arts in Accounting Associate of Arts in Management Information Systems Associate of Science Associate of Science in Web Development Associate of Science in E-Commerce MINORS Accounting Biology/Behavioral Biology/Food & Agriculture Biology/Medical Biology/Wildlife Biochemistry Business Administration/General Chemistry Church Music Coaching Communication Studies Computer Science Economics English Environmental Chemistry Fine Art History Individualized Minor International Studies Legal Studies Math Media Communication Music Parish Education Performing Arts Philosophy Physics Political Science Pre-Ministry Psychology Religion Sociology Theatre PRE-PROFESSIONAL Cytotechnology Binary Engineering Education Medical Technology Mortuary Science Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medical Pre-Ministry Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Podiatry EDUCATION PROGRAMS Early Childhood/Special Education Secondary Education Certification • Biology • General Science • Chemistry • Mathematics • Citizenship • Physics • English • Social Studies

ATHLETICS Baseball Basketball Cheer Cross Country Dance Football Golf Indoor Track & Field Lacrosse Outdoor Track & Field Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball Wrestling

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ORGANIZATIONS Just a sample of the many organizations on campus: American Chemical Society (ACS) Beta Beta Beta (biology honorary) Circle K College Republicans Endymion (yearbook) English Club Habitat for Humanity Interfraternity Council (IFC) Kappa Mu Epsilon (math honorary) Lambda Sigma (sophomore honorary) Les Lauriers (senior honorary) Lutheran Student Movement Men’s Leadership National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Newman Society Organization of Black Collegiates (OBC) Panhellenic Council Phi Alpha Theta (history honorary) Psi Chi (psychology honorary) Psychology Club Sigma Tau Delta (English honorary) Ski Club Student Paranormal Informative Research & Investigation Team (SPIRIT) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) TCTV (tv station) The Thielensian (student newspaper) Thiel Christian Fellowship (TCF) Thiel Players Thiel Shooting Club Thiel Soldiers Gospel Choir Thiel Tomcat Marching Pride Thiel World Organization (TWO) Tomcats Inspiring Hope Women Inspiring the Next Generation (WING) WXTC (Thiel radio)

This policy of non-discrimination applies in connection with admission to and participation in all programs and activities sponsored by Thiel College and to all employment practices of Thiel College.

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