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joining the BSC Class of 2020

BSC

Birmingham-Southern College

BSC’s alma mater says:

“Forward, ever be our watchword conquer and prevail.”

are you ready?

At BSC, we don’t look back—only forward.

Follow these steps to your own future…

The hard part’s over.

You’re in!

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get ready We’re thrilled to welcome you to the BSC family.

First things first—submit your $300 enrollment deposit and the enclosed form to hold your spot in the Class of 2020. Then read through this booklet, which explains how to get your future on the right track, including information about living on campus and when to visit. You can also find it all at www.bsc.edu/yourein.

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a glance 1,300 students from 38 states and 22 countries 51% male, 49% female 99 full-time faculty; 96% with highest degree

13:1 student-to-faculty ratio Average class size: 16

24 majors, 25 minors, plus create-your-own majors Pre-professional programs in: Pre-Engineering (dual degree), Pre-Law, Pre-Health, Pre-Ministry, Nursing (dual degree) Special programs in honors, service learning, leadership, international studies, entrepreneurship, and collaborative research

80+ student organizations 22 NCAA Division III varsity sports

ready to deposit?

Confirm your enrollment online at

www.bsc.edu/yourein.

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see for yourself come see us, y’all.

Tour campus, take a class, and get all your questions answered. Visit anytime or join us for one of these special events for admitted students.

Admitted Student Receptions

February 7 from 2-4 p.m.

April 10 from 5-7 p.m.

Meet the president, professors, staff, and students

Select ’Southern

March 6-7 Panels, tours, fun, optional overnight stay Also keep an eye out for information about our June Summer Orientation programs!

Register online at www.bsc.edu/yourein.

housing FAQs Where will I live?

First-year men live in New Men’s; first-year women live in Cullen Daniel or Margaret Daniel. Transfer students can opt to live in Hanson, Bruno, or the Hilltop Village Apartments.

Who will I live with?

You can let us match you up, or you can choose your own roommate—either someone you know or someone you find on your own. Just let us know by June 1 on the online housing form.

When will I know for sure?

You’ll get your room number and roommate assignment by email in July.

What about meal plans?

Our default meal plan for residential students gives you unlimited meals Monday through Friday plus Panther Bucks to spend in our convenience stores and Subway.

You can increase to a seven-day plan in the first two weeks of school if you prefer.

more questions?

Contact Residence Life at reslife@bsc.edu or (205) 226-4726.

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live with it We want you to feel at home on the Hilltop. The first step is to submit your enrollment deposit

of $300 by May 1. All the forms you need, plus a full list of FAQs and a video tour of our residence halls, are at www.bsc.edu/yourein.

BSC students love living in Birmingham—and BSC alumni are helping make the city a better place. Take Glenny Brock ’99, (pictured below) who is leading the campaign to restore the historic Lyric Theatre in the city’s downtown.

She’s not the only one: from digital CEOs to the director of the award-winning Railroad Park, from groundbreaking restaurateurs and artists to the medical professionals who keep residents healthy, BSC graduates go on to do great things in Birmingham and beyond.

Joe De Sciose

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feel the magic The Magic City, that is!

You’ll love Birmingham as much as we do. Living here means all the fun of a big city plus great opportunities for internships, mentorships, job shadowing, and cultural activities. One day, you’ll be ziplining at Red Mountain Park or meeting friends for a concert; the next, you can be getting critical experience for your future career or learning from the BSC alumni who make the city tick.

more questions?

Contact Financial Planning at (205) 226-4688 or finaid@bsc.edu.

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get your money’s worth Private doesn’t mean pricey—and we’re committed to making a BSC education affordable. About 95 percent of our students receive some financial assistance. The value of a BSC degree can’t be measured. Our financial planning experts are here to make sure it’s within your reach.

To be considered for additional grants, low-interest loans and campus employment opportunities, please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): •

www.fafsa.ed.gov

• Application available after January 1 • Preferred filing deadline is March 1

www.bsc.edu/yourein

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get flexible Where do you want to be in ten years?

How about next January?

Our unique E-Term program will get you on the right track to your future. It gives you four weeks each year to do whatever you want: an internship, travel, research with a professor, or just the chance to learn something new. You don’t have to pick now… but it doesn’t hurt to start imagining!

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question everything! we get it —you want to know more before making this life-changing decision. Questions about majors? Scholarships? Or how BSC prepares you for the future? We’ve chosen you because you’re curious and insightful, and we want to help find answers.

Here are a few places to start, or simply email us at

admiss@bsc.edu or call (205) 226-4696 and we’ll hook you up with the experts.

quicklist Want to know about what to do on campus or about Orientation?

Contact Student Development, (205) 226-4725 Curious about choosing a major, making your class schedule or how academic advising works? Contact the Provost’s Office, (205) 226-4603 Need information about Student Accounts or a payment plan?

Contact the Bursar’s Office, (205) 226-7871 Wondering about what Greek Life at BSC is all about?

Contact Student Activities, (205) 226-4730 Interested in study abroad? Contact the Sklenar Center for International Programs, (205) 226-7722

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make friends and share your news!

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Keep an eye out for your invitation to Summer Orientation.

BSC

Birmingham-Southern College

Office of Admission 900 Arkadelphia Road Box 549008 Birmingham, AL 35254 admission@bsc.edu (205) 226.4696