University of Mary Undergraduate Book 2022

What’s the purpose of

It’s not true that a university should merely equip students with skills required for their professional career. Our work is to help our students to live fully, to live well, so that they are not just existing, but really living; not just surviving, but thriving. And that’s a whole different thing. It’s an endeavor which is very distinct from what most colleges in our day set out to do. We offer an education for the whole of life, and that’s the difference.

— Monsignor James P. Shea, president of the University of Mary HIGHER EDUCATION?HIGHER EDUCATION?

At Mary, you will …

› GROW IN WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE

Success in life and work requires a well-rounded education. At Mary, we’ll teach you to integrate the skills of your chosen field with the best thought of the Great Wisdom Tradition.

› LEARN HOW TO ADAPT

We’ll not only equip you with the professional knowledge and skills necessary today, we’ll teach you how to prepare for the future and adapt to the changing demands of the workforce.

› CONSIDER WHAT IT ALL MEANS

Drawing upon the complementary foundations of Reason and Faith, Mary offers you a unique experience to explore some of life’s biggest questions — in the context of your studies, your future, and in your everyday life.

› LEARN HOW TO DISAGREE WITHOUT BEING DISAGREEABLE

The tradition of inquiry and healthy debate has marked the life of genuine universities since the Middle Ages. Here at Mary, you’ll practice ways to engage in meaningful dialogue that seeks both the Truth and the good of the other.

› PREPARE FOR YOUR WHOLE LIFE

The net result? Your education at Mary will position you for a successful and vibrant life and career.

Mary’s student-to-faculty ratio ensures personalized instruction and attention

At the University of Mary, education is infused with the ‘light of life’ — an education that empowers you by teaching the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in your career, as well as the timeless values that will benefit you and those you serve for a lifetime.

Saint Benedict’s Rule encourages us to, “Run while you have the light of life...”

Because of our commitment to academics, career preparation, and our Christian, Catholic, Benedictine identity, the University of Mary is a Cardinal Newman Society recommended college.

OF FAITHOF FAITHcommunity

Committed to the values of respect for persons, hospitality, and service to others, Mary offers you a unique setting for exploring some of life’s most important questions. And unlike many other places, differences are not ignored but discussed — with passion and civility — in pursuit of the Truth.

The result is a supportive and diverse campus that welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds; one where worship and prayer are as integral as study and fun. So whether it’s our Catholic studies program, vocation-based residence halls, campus in Rome, our active University Ministry program, or our unique partnership with FOCUS, Mary prepares you to be a leader in the service of Truth.

Cappella, the scholarshipped University of Mary chapel choir, is part of the Saint John Paul II Center for University Ministry. This choral ensemble has a particular ministry and mission, providing music for campus liturgies on Wednesday mornings, Sunday evenings, and other special university events. Participation in Cappella is by audition only.

As a Lutheran, I had some reservations about attending a Catholic university. At Mary, I discovered a community that is not only serious about faith, but one that enabled me to grow within my own tradition. Because of Mary I have a greater sense of who I am and of God’s direction for me.”

— Kayla Cummings, exercise science major

Through fruitful community and the rich sacramental life on campus, I have grown to love Christ more and become more fully the person I ought to be. My time at the university has not only been conducive in forming the mind in knowledge but also in forming the soul to be conformed to Christ.”

— Benjamin Helget, psychology and Catholic studies major

BENEDICTINE VALUES

Community, Hospitality, Moderation, Prayer, Respect For Persons, Service

SACRAMENTAL LIFE

Daily Masses, Confession, Liturgy of the Hours, Adoration

WORSHIP EXPERIENCES

Bible Study, Common Worship, Faith-Based Organizations

LEARN FROM THE BEST Our faculty consists of highly respected scholars and experts in their fields, and with a student-faculty ratio of 15:1, they are able to truly dedicate time and attention to your academic growth and professional preparation.

ACADEMIC QUALITYACADEMIC QUALITY a reputation for

A strong reputation for academic excellence means the University of Mary offers students an education that prepares them for a life of impressive achievement and genuine servant leadership — literally around the globe.

A nationally recognized leader in delivering top-quality higher education, Mary is honored and accredited by a variety of institutions nationwide, including the Higher Learning Commission, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, National Association of Schools of Music, and more.

#1 in the NATION

The University of Mary was ranked #1 in America in 2021 by nursing’s national benchmarking service, Mountain Measurement. The yearly rankings report is based on the 2020 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates who took the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN); 100 percent of our graduates passed their NCLEX-RN licensure exam on the first try. To prepare students for this exam and their future careers, our faculty provide one-on-one guidance, quality classroom instruction, and mentorship for clinical and practicum experiences.

Don’t just take our word for it!

The University of Mary has been recognized as North Dakota’s only “College of Distinction!”

A College of Distinction is …

› Strongly focused on teaching undergraduates

› Home to a wide variety of innovative learning experiences

› An active campus with many opportunities for personal development

As part of their education, all freshmen take part in the President’s Seminar with Monsignor James Shea on topics such as, The Importance of University Studies, Adulthood, Friendship, Technology, Freedom, and Greatness of Soul.

› Highly valued by graduate schools and employers for its outstanding preparation Learn more!

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Emerging Leaders Academy

The Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) is modeled upon the life, work, and vision of Harold Schafer, the legendary businessman who created the Gold Seal Company, featuring products such as Glass Wax, Snowy Bleach, and Mr. Bubble. ELA gives qualifying students the opportunity to take their leadership development to a higher level through real-world interaction with industry leaders in their chosen field. Activities include:

› A professional mentorship program, where students have opportunities to learn from a mentor and mentor other students

› Participation in structured leadership training

› Experiential learning activities in their chosen field

› Service learning opportunities

Many of my classes brought real world business into the classroom by allowing students to work with local businesses and nonprofits. The ability to double major in accounting and marketing will allow me a wider variety of career opportunities and give me the skill set to succeed in both fields.”

– Emily Belland, accounting and marketing major

Our business students have unique opportunities to interact with inspirational business leaders such as friend and donor Gary Tharaldson, the largest private hotelier in America, for whom the Gary Tharaldson School of Business is named.

PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP

No matter which school your degree field is in — Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Hamm School of Engineering, Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences, Gary Tharaldson School of Business, or School of Arts and Sciences — you will be paired with a professional mentor each year you participate in ELA. Your mentor will help you discover internship opportunities, build your resume, and develop your leadership skills.

RECOGNIZED AT GRADUATION

Each school sponsors its own ELA program, meaning you’ll not only gain the professional advantages of participating in the program, but also grow in friendship with other students who are pursuing similar career goals. At graduation, each school has a special cording ceremony for students who have successfully completed the ELA program.

Learn more at umary.edu/ELA

PROFESSORS WITH EXPERIENCE

All of the professors in the Gary Tharaldson School of Business have experience in the real-world. They bring their scholarly expertise and their practical knowledge of business principles into (and outside of!) the classroom — meaning you’ll learn about business concepts and be able to apply them to challenges and situations that arise in the workplace.

Gary Tharaldson School of

BUSINESS BUSINESS

Our Gary Tharaldson School of Business is committed to forming new generations of business leaders who uphold the dignity of the human person and contribute to

both wellbeing and human flourishing. Its mission-driven, Catholic, business education provides each student a philosophy of virtuous servant leadership. Through classroom learning and experiences outside of the classroom, students develop a rich appreciation for their own lives and for their communities.

University of Mary sport and leisure management students were chosen to serve at Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis, MN as part of Crew 52, a volunteer group named after the number of the year’s Super Bowl.

From Bismarck, North Dakota to New York City, and Milan, Italy

Students from the Gary Tharaldson School of Business make a positive impact on the world around them. Our students learn the skills needed to succeed in business from faculty members who are industry experts. Courses are taught based on Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine values, providing students with a strong sense of ethics and responsibility. Through hands-on experiences, students practice virtuous leadership as they complete internships, participate in the University of Mary Investment Club, start a business, or participate in many other opportunities.

Student Opportunities

› Participate in DECA for career development opportunities, networking, community service, and business competition.

› Receive real-world experience and build your resume through speakers, tours, and internships at top companies such as Bobcat, NISC, MDU Resources, Basin Electric, Starion, Bismarck Larks, CHI St. Alexius Health, Sanford Health, KLJ, and more.

› Our investment club manages a live, $500,000 portfolio in a state-of-the-art center dedicated to hands-on financial education.

Start Here, Achieve Anything!

Graduates of the Gary Tharaldson School of Business have endless options available to them after commencement. Students can earn their MBA, start a business, work for a large corporation or a non-profit organization, or tackle many other opportunities.

Gary Tharaldson

Business as a Force for Good

Our business faculty prepare students to demonstrate their commitment to personal and professional growth as collaborative and servant leaders with moral courage in their careers and communities. Through our curriculum and opportunities outside of the classroom, we support the formation of virtuous business leaders who are engaged in service for life. Our students practice humility and magnanimity by bringing out the greatness in others through service projects and leadership development. In all we do, we see business as a noble vocation that can be used as a force for good.

Benedictine Values

in Business

› Community: learning through a mentorship program

› Hospitality: forming relationships with faculty, peers, and mentors

› Moderation: integrating professional and personal lives

› Prayer: considering leadership as a vocation

› Respect for Persons: studying diversity

› Service: organizing and participating in service projects

At the Gary Tharaldson School of Business, you’ll learn the skills you need to succeed in business from faculty who are industry experts

UNIVERSITY OF MARY INVESTMENT CLUB

Thanks to the vision and generosity of A. Kirk Lanterman, the legendary former CEO of Holland America and founder of Kirlan Venture Capital, students develop and practice financial analysis by managing a live portfolio. Members also travel to New York City to participate in the Quinnipiac G.A.M.E. Forum and visit the New York Stock Exchange.

BANK ON CAMPUS

A branch of Bravera is located inside the Lumen Vitae University Center. Students hold leadership roles at the branch, making it a unique learning opportunity.

Master’s in

4 years

Earn your master’s degree in four years!

With our innovative Year-Round Campus program, students can earn their bachelor’s degree in 2.6 years and master’s degree in four years. Find more information at YearRoundCampus.com.

University of Mary Investment Club students visiting the Charging Bull on Wall Street in New York City.

Sport and leisure management students visited the Minnesota Timberwolves and Mary alum Brie Lynch (far right) to learn about inside sales and fan experience.

Gary Tharaldson

BETTER TOGETHER

In the Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, working together helps our students develop necessary skills for successful and fulling careers in education, social work, psychology, criminal justice, and counseling. The positive team culture impacts everyone from the longest-serving faculty to incoming students.

Liffrig Family School of

EDUCATION & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES EDUCATION & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

In the Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, we are committed to helping you discover your God-given gifts and emphasize

the practice of servant leadership so you can make a difference in this world. When you choose to pursue a teaching and behavioral sciences profession with us, your education will help you understand who you are and how to embrace your life’s purpose.

At the University of Mary, we offer more than a classroom. Liffrig’s Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) provides students with the opportunity to learn more about themselves and their profession, help them develop the team building, communication, and leadership skills needed to make a difference in the world. ELA students also have the opportunity to take a senior trip to places like Poland, Peru, and China (above). Visit umary.edu/ELA for more info.

Designed to develop competent and principled professionals

Each program is informed by Benedictine values, which emphasize servant leadership and the education of the whole person for life. Our low student-faculty ratio means students benefit from individual attention and support. Our faculty is among the finest and most respected in the education and behavioral sciences communities.

We offer majors in psychology, elementary education, secondary education, criminal justice, social work, early childhood education, child development, special education, physical education, coaching and sports studies, and human support services.

What Sets Us Apart

› Graduates of our criminal justice program have had a 100% placement rate in law school for over a decade.

› Our social work program goes beyond national standards and offers junior and senior internships.

› The University of Mary has partnered with a local school district to offer student teachers training in the Peer Assisted Learning Strategies Program (PALS). The students complete student teaching with master teachers and implement authentic learning strategies to meet the needs of all K-12 students in the classroom environment.

› In North Dakota, the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Commission worked with the University of Mary criminal justice program to create and administer a comprehensive Demand Reduction Program (an intermediate sentencing, diversion, and education option for offenders). It is the only such official partnership between a university and a state government to address human trafficking.

› With our game-changing Year-Round Campus option, students can complete their undergraduate degree in just 2.6 years. This results in an estimated lifetime financial benefit of nearly $330,000. If you make the most of our Year-Round Campus and choose to stay to complete a master’s degree, you can finish both degrees in four years, instead of the six years or more that most people spend.

School Highlights:

› Global learning experiences allow students to study abroad or take part in learning trips offered through the university.

› The University of Mary has close relationships with BismarckMandan public and private schools (and schools throughout the country), as well as internships with non-profit, public, and faithbased social work agencies.

› Our Social Work Program is accredited by the Council of Social Work and our Educators Psychology curriculum is aligned with the American Psychological Association.

› Students have incredible opportunities to travel across the world as part of faculty-led learning trips to places such as China.

The Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences provided one-on-one faculty guidance, countless hours of meaningful classroom experience, a variety of courses that stimulated personal and professional growth, and a comprehensive understanding of how to be an outstanding educator. I truly believe I am prepared for a lifetime of leadership in and out of the classroom.”

– Halli Ackerman, elementary education and special education major

Education majors, from early childhood education to secondary education, learn by doing in and outside of the classroom. Each student creates and presents a professional portfolio during the semester prior to student teaching. Select student portfolios are available online.

Learn

EXPERIENCED FACULTY

More than 94 percent of faculty members of the School of Arts and Sciences have achieved the highest degree in their field. Small class sizes allow faculty members to focus on students and their development.

Our pre-med program focuses on life, with highlytrained faculty members guiding students’ learning, which prepares them for the MCAT exam and medical school. The program emphasizes ethics and faith, preparing students for their future career with a strong sense of principles.

ARTS & SCIENCESARTS & SCIENCES School of

The School of Arts and Sciences seeks to elevate the senses and sharpen the mind by exploring all aspects of the world through inquiry, discussion, and imagination, aiming for a deeper understanding of things, actions, the human person, and God.

From mathematics and the natural sciences, to the social sciences and the humanities, to music and the performing arts, the School of Arts and Sciences encourages students’ growth and prepares them for their careers. The School of Arts and Sciences serves the unity and the vital dialogue between Faith and Reason.

CATHOLIC STUDIES PROGRAM

This interdisciplinary program examines the Catholic Church’s contributions to human thought and culture within a close-knit community of faculty and students. Students and faculty gather weekly for Convivium (“life together”), where dinner is cooked by a guest chef and faculty and students engage in conversation and debate while forming friendships that last for life. In another weekly event, faculty sit in the hot seat during our “Afternoon Parlour” while students challenge them with questions about the hottest topics of the day.

Expand Your Horizons

Each student at Mary takes courses in the School of Arts and Sciences through the liberal arts core curriculum. The heart of the core curriculum ensures that all students learn how to integrate the classroom and workplace to lead successful lives and careers. We emphasize the unity of all knowledge — what you learn in theology only enhances what you learn in biology, and what you study in philosophy only contributes to your understanding of politics. Our approach is interdisciplinary, collegial, and dedicated to the discovery of truth. The opportunities for student learning extend beyond our liberal arts core and into the Rome campus, Mary College at ASU, Catholic studies, and more!

CONCERTS

Christmas at Mary is a traditional standing-room-only event that brings throngs to hear students perform in the unique Marcel Breuer-designed chapel of Our Lady of the Annunciation. Early in the spring term, the annual Jazz Festival brings in nationally-recognized professional musicians to work with students, displaying the excellence of our music programs.

Each program incorporates as much interactive learning as possible, along with opportunities to collaborate with other students in different programs. Just a couple of years ago, the history and theater programs worked together to create North Dakota Voices of the Great War. History students researched the World War I Scrapbooks Collections at the North Dakota State Archives holding approximately 1,400 letters sent from soldiers to their families during the war. In collaboration with the theater department, a production was created by adding music, poetry, and improvising dramatic scenes based on the real letters.

With strong programs in fields like biology, literature, history, music, and philosophy, the School of Arts and Sciences prepares students to excel in their studies and future careers, while also taking part in unique opportunities for study.

The School of Arts and Sciences is composed of a diverse group of students and faculty. There are many avenues of work that communication majors pursue, which yields a unique environment of creatives working together. I am thankful for every moment spent with my classmates and the second family the University of Mary has brought me.”

– Shayla Elm, communications major and Catholic studies minor

With a wide variety of programs in the School of Arts and Sciences, students can choose the degree that best fits their future career path.

Learning opportunities take place across the University of Mary campus, not only during lectures. Here, Catholic studies students and faculty share in discussion and conversation.

SURVE, our Summer Undergraduate Research Vocation Experience, provides students professional research opportunities. Students help our researchers design and perform experiments, analyze data, draw conclusions, and communicate results. Students gain research experience that prepares them for graduate, medical, or professional school.

GREGORIAN SCHOLARS HONORS PROGRAM

The Gregorian Scholars Honors Program is a community of students and teachers that unites the intellectual life, the classical tradition, and our local cultural history to provide an invigorating atmosphere of thought and reflection. Students attend dinners, guest lectures, film showings, musical events, and theater.

The newly named Hamm School of Engineering has earned a reputation for rigorous course work, innovation, and multidisciplinary experiential learning during all four years of study in civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, in addition to programs in construction management and computer science.

At the center of the Hamm School of Engineering is the Senior Design Lab, where students, faculty, and industry leaders collaborate, build, and showcase junior and senior projects.

Hamm School of

ENGINEERING ENGINEERING

Our Hamm School of Engineering is named after Harold Hamm, who pioneered the exploration and production of oil in the Bakken play of western North Dakota through hard work, passion, and expertise. These

traits inspire us to engineer breakthrough innovations that will lead us to a better tomorrow. Students of our engineering program develop professional skills and cultural awareness — learning the advanced knowledge they need to succeed in their fields, gaining skills in communication and collaboration, and practicing ethical leadership rooted in our Benedictine values.

Students in our engineering school gain valuable experience

throughout our programs and are highly sought-after for internships during their studies and employment after graduation. Created to meet the growing need for highperforming engineers who are also culturally prepared for the workplace, our Hamm School of Engineering collaborates with top-level engineering companies. Students learn in our state-of-the-art facility that opened in 2020 and features a machine shop, student design center, design fundamentals lab, and multiple lab spaces dedicated to each major.

LABS AND CLASSROOMS

Our focus on undergraduate education means that our labs, facilities, and classrooms are designed to support student learning, training, and project development. By graduation, each one of our engineering majors has worked in the lab and applied classroom learning to experimentation and project development.

HIGH-QUALITY CURRICULUM

We developed our curriculum with feedback from the region’s most notable firms — ensuring that our students learn through a curriculum that is state of the art and also well suited to the needs of the region. And as a result, our school produces engineering graduates who are both skilled engineers and community-minded servant leaders.

School Highlights:

› We offer majors in computer science, construction management, and civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering.

› Our class sizes allow faculty to know students by name, create hands-on learning experiences, and help students apply for scholarships and jobs. Our faculty’s main focus is teaching students, rather than research.

› Our students are in demand for careers in their chosen profession, with our programs having high job and internship placement rates.

› Students are well-versed in arts and humanities, in addition to their coursework in the Hamm School of Engineering. Our students collaborate with classmates from other schools on a number of projects, like when engineering and physical therapy students adapt Go Baby Go power cars so children with disabilities can enjoy the experience of movement.

The best thing about the University of Mary engineering program is the faculty’s knowledge and enthusiasm to help their students learn. I learned relevant and useful skills that I’m already grateful for in the first year of my career. Professors passionately teach during the day and respond to emails at all times – morning, afternoon, and evening – to answer students’ questions.”

— Levi Clagett, civil engineering major

Students in our Hamm School of Engineering learn in state-of-the-art labs and with many different types of equipment. Here, civil engineering students prepare to run a tensile strength test on construction-grade steel rebar using a Universal Testing Machine (UTM).

Students in the University of Mary’s engineering school are able to interact with local professionals in the field, gaining valuable connections, mentorship, and career opportunities.

What Sets Us Apart

› Learn by real-life examples: Lab work, design projects, and actual data are all part of students’ studies. Students regularly create and present high-level projects to industry representatives.

› Make valuable connections: Through internships, guest lecturers, and special opportunities to network with professionals in the field, students expand their knowledge and connections for future career opportunities.

› Prepare for a successful career: In addition to the exceptional knowledge students gain for their chosen major, all students at the University of Mary experience the university’s Benedictine values. Students in the Hamm School of Engineering are well-prepared for all aspects of their careers – from communication to ethics, and of course, the advanced knowledge needed for their future profession.

› Be an expert: Study the specific aspects of your major so you become an expert in your area. For example, students in our construction management program learn to utilize project management skills to efficiently direct and manage time-sensitive ventures, while staying on budget. These skills are essential in your career!

Learn more at umary.edu/HSOE

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED

It’s no secret that many of our health care programs are nationally recognized. Our students experience internship and practicum opportunities that allow them to bring classroom and lab learning into the real world, participate in international service trips, and facilitate our pro bono clinics on campus. These collaborative projects across campus and in our community prepare students to practice confidently and competently when they graduate.

Saint Gianna School of

HEALTH SCIENCESHEALTH SCIENCES

Our school is inspired by and under the patronage of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla — a physician, wife, and mother whose mission and career became medicine after World War II. Her commitment to the dignity and sanctity of

human life runs deep within the school and within the hearts of our faculty and students. Each program in our school calls students to be compassionate, loving, morally courageous, and ethicallybased health care providers who will carry on ministries of healing well into the future — transforming health care one patient at a time.

The school of health sciences strives to prepare competent, caring, and ethical health care professionals who will be servant leaders for their clients and patients. Classes are taught with a keen sensitivity to solid bioethical principles and natural law, guided by faculty who bring professional experience and real-world perspectives to the curriculum. Students have multiple hands-on learning experiences and graduate as successful leaders, effective collaborators, and sophisticated users of research. University of Mary health care programs have achieved nationwide recognition for excellence.

EDUCATION OF EXCELLENCE

Practical experience in clinical settings not only on campus but in our community and nationally helps students make a positive impact from the beginning stages of their studies. Preparation from bringing healing to communities in need begins in the classroom, with our experienced faculty, and cutting-edge technology.

#1 NURSING PROGRAM IN AMERICA

The University of Mary was ranked #1 in America in 2021 by nursing’s national benchmarking service, Mountain Measurement. The yearly rankings report is based on the 2020 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates who took the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) – 100 percent of our graduates passed their NCLEX-RN licensure exam on the first try.

Early Assurance Program

The Early Assurance Program allows incoming freshmen to secure a position in highly competitive programs. When students are accepted, they continue coursework as usual, and when the time comes to begin the desired program, they can start without going through the competitive process of earning their seat in a capped program.

Learn more at umary.edu/EarlyAssurance.

Voted Best Value

We were voted Best Value by healthgrad.com. ‘Best Value Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program in North Dakota’ criteria include:

› Best results at the very best price

› CAPTE-accredited

› 100% pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Exam for two years minimum

My degree at the University of Mary will allow me to be prepared for working on my own as a new graduate nurse, and in a good position to pursue further education opportunities as I work to build my career.”

Sophie Derosier, nursing major

Reserve your seat in a competitive, highly-selective program!

Physical therapy and engineering students collaborate to adapt Go Baby Go power cars so children with disabilities can enjoy the experience of movement.

Leadership Opportunities

› Students gain practical experience in clinical settings in the region and beyond through internships and practicums.

› Throughout coursework, our students are being prepared for licensing examinations and are ready to begin their careers immediately after graduation.

› In addition to the professional training necessary for their careers, students at Mary are immersed in the Benedictine values, as they grow to become professional health care providers who demonstrate these values to their patients every day.

› Servant leadership is emphasized in all of our programs. Students provide client services at our free clinics; participate in interprofessional experiences with health care professionals; and collaborate with students from other programs.

› The Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) is an academic program designed to propel health care students to become competent, empathetic, virtuous clinicians within their perspective fields. Through the training with the ELA program, students will be better equipped to tackle issues currently facing health care.

SERVICE TRIPS – Each year, University of Mary students travel internationally to serve the medical and educational needs of people in rural areas, growing in expertise, cultural understanding, and servant leadership. at

CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY

Students learn in one of the most complete, state-of-the-art synthetic anatomy learning facilities in the nation – our SynDaverTM Lab. This brings hands-on learning to a new level with technology that creates the world’s most realistic synthetic human tissues and body parts.

CAMPUS CAMPUS Year-Round

At the University of Mary, you can graduate in less time, with less cost and less debt.

By adding a full summer semester to the school year, our innovative YearRound Campus gives students the opportunity to study throughout the year so they graduate sooner and get a head start on their life and career.

In addition to saving nearly $4,000 in college costs, students enrolled in the Year-Round Campus program can dramatically increase their lifetime financial benefit— nearly $330,000 for a bachelor’s degree and over $630,000 for a master’s degree.

Based on the university’s study,* the increased incremental savings and earnings, and reduced student loan balances, would boost graduates’ lifetime financial benefits by $327,963. semester 1 semester 2 summer semester 3 semester 5 semester 7 semester 4 semester 6 summer summer semester 1 semester 2 semester 3 semester 4 semester 7 semester 5 semester 6

A Sweet Deal

YOU’LL PAY LESS … summer tuition prices remain the same as the previous academic year.

WORK CAMPUS … summer jobs are available.

YOU’LL SEE THE WORLD … options to study abroad are available in the summer.

YOU’LL GET AHEAD … in your career and finances.

YOU’LL HAVE FUN … there’s no better place than North Dakota in the summer!

The University of Mary and Bismarck-Mandan community are alive with things to do in the summer. And nothing compares to the beauty of a North Dakota summer!

Students who participate in Year-Round Campus (YRC) experience one-on-one learning opportunities, smaller class sizes, and special activities. In addition, Year-Round Campus allows information to stay fresh in students’ minds during continuous semesters and gives students the ability to hold longer internships in Bismarck-Mandan, since students remain in the area throughout the summer.

One of the biggest benefits about Year-Round Campus and the University of Mary is the affordability. You get a great private education at a lower cost than most state schools in the area. With YRC, you spend less money and graduate faster. You also learn from amazing guest professors! There’s so much to do in Bismarck in the summer, you’ll have the opportunity to meet some of your best friends through YRC.”

YRC students enjoy the summer outside through hands-on learning excursions both on and off-campus. Students in our YRC program can also take part in travel opportunities — including to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota, Chicago, IL, and Winnipeg, Manitoba — in addition to participating in our Rome program and other global studies locations.

– Mckinsey Rosendahl, biomechanics major

TRIO

TRIO is a program funded through the U.S. Department of Education and is designed to identify and provide services to students from underserved backgrounds — helping eligible students remain in college and graduate. Students who meet the eligibility requirements will have a dedicated success advisor and can quality for grants to support their education.

From your first day on campus to commencement day, you’ll work with an advisor who will assist you in accomplishing that goal.

In addition, you’ll have the services of a team of professionals dedicated to your achievement. Mary’s Student Success Center is wholly devoted to assisting you in all aspects of your academic and personal life.

An education from Mary will prepare you for a life full of meaning and purpose. With the support of our career services office, you’ll be able to match your education with your calling to a career path that is of service and uniquely yours. You’ll be able to access the tools, knowledge, and resources, and guidance you need to realize your professional and personal goals. has but one is graduation.

CAREER SERVICES

Your Success is our Priority

We focus — a lot — on making a University of Mary education affordable and attainable for our students. With a financial aid office dedicated to helping students navigate their options for paying for college, and academic advisors and professional support staff to make sure students receive the support they need to finish their degrees, we live out our reputation for academic excellence, affordability, and providing a values-based education. At the University of Mary, you’ll find a welcoming community — of students, faculty, and staff — working together and supporting each other while sharing a belief in giving back. No matter your background, if you’re committed to coming to Mary, we’re committed to making it possible.

The combination of our institution’s scholarships and grants make our private, faith-based education as accessible as our public neighbors and much more affordable than other private universities across the nation. Our students, on average, walk away with less debt and are able to recoup their investment. Our financial aid office is readily available to assist students with making a Mary education possible for all.”

– Karrie Huber, director of Student Financial Services

Students on campus benefit from a variety of study areas — from quiet, secluded spaces to collaborative meetings rooms, where students can work together through coursework and on school projects.

FACULTY SUPPORT

At Mary, you will be supported by experienced faculty. And they have one thing in common: they are committed to your success. Our faculty lead trips and programs that are open to all students, regardless of major, and mentor students in the Gregorian Scholars Honors Program, Emerging Leaders Academy, Year-Round Campus, SURVE, and more!

STUDENT ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Our students benefit from a wide range of resources available to each student, regardless of background or major. Academic advising services assists students in developing an educational plan to support individual goals and interests. In addition, our tutoring and writing services help students navigate questions related to coursework and help with specific assignments.

LIFE LIFEStudent

One hallmark of a Mary education is an engaged campus community.

In addition to benefiting from a wide range of activities, you’ll have many opportunities to share your talents and interests on a vibrant and energetic campus.

SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY

Our students are active volunteers on campus and in the Bismarck-Mandan area through groups such as SPURS. CAMPUS LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY Campus leadership and advocacy, including Student Government, Marauders on Politics, Emerging Leaders Academy, and Environmental Coalition of Students encourages our students to engage in issues important to them.

FUN! Whether it’s a swing dance sponsored by the Social Dance Club, a video game or robotics competition, pick-up basketball or ultimate frisbee organized by Student Recreation and Wellness, or an event hosted by the Marauders Activities Committee, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

FAITH-BASED OPPORTUNITIES

Over 600 students, administrators, faculty, and staff, of the University of Mary proudly led the 2017 March for Life in Washington, D.C. This annual event is one of many opportunities to witness and serve. In addition, students can grow their faith by participating in various organizations, such as Collegians for Life, Knights of Virtue, Vera Forma, Knights of Columbus, University Christian Fellowship, Marauders for Christ, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

DAY OF SERVICE Classes are canceled for our annual Day of Service, held during Homecoming week, to allow our entire student body to give back to our communities in Bismarck-Mandan and around the region and the world.

CAMPUS LIFECAMPUS LIFE vibrant

Something for Everyone

At the University of Mary, campus life is a central part of who you are. Our on-campus university community includes approximately 2,137 students from 36 states and 9 countries. Students have the opportunity to make meaningful connections, while learning in a unique setting.

› 24/7 anytime, all-you-care-to-eat dining experience

› A full suite of the amenities of a large campus with the community feeling of a smaller campus

› From a convenience store to a wellness center, bank and coffee shop, Mary’s campus offers what students want in a campus experience

› 18 NCAA Division II varsity athletics teams and more than 40 student organizations

› A myriad of recreational opportunities

CONVOCATIONS & EVENTS

STUDENT REC & WELLNESS

Student Recreation & Wellness is committed to enhancing the educational experience and promoting lifelong wellness. On campus, we offer students a fitness studio, rock wall, racquetball courts, fieldhouse, and intramural leagues. In addition, Rec & Wellness has equipment available for students to check out, such as bicycles, basketballs, tents, sleeping bags, kayaks, and canoes.

Mary’s Convocation programs and other events present some of the most sought-after speakers and presenters today on topics ranging from current events and cutting-edge science to enduring principles and the fine arts.

Past speakers include:

› Father Michael Schmitz, “Christian Adulting: The Signs of Spiritual Maturity”

› Matt Birk, former Minnesota Viking and Super Bowl champion, Greatness Through Virtue speaker

› Ross Douthat, “Three Religions of America”

› Dr. Scott Hahn, “Hope to Die, Hope to Rise: Eucharistic Amazement”

› Jens Lindemann, Master Class Guest Musician

› George Weigel, “Lessons in Hope: Unexpected Life with St. John Paul II”

CAMPUS CAMPUS at the heart of

The University of Mary all to our breathtaking Grotto, dedicated to Mary, the Mother of Jesus, the patroness and namesake of the university. faculty,

THE LUMEN VITAE UNIVERSITY CENTER (LVUC) IS MORE THAN A STUDY SPOT, IT’S STUDENTS’ HOME AWAY

FROM HOME with beautiful stone fireplaces and comfortable sitting areas. Lumen Vitae, Latin for “Light of Life,” fittingly names this center that brings life to the heart of the University of Mary campus. Inside the LVUC are our campus restaurant (open 24/7), coffee shop, convenience store, bookstore, living rooms, clinic, and bank, all in a welcoming atmosphere.

STARION BANK LOWER LIVING ROOM

The Lumen Vitae University Center is home to many campus events, such as Monday Morning Mission, which is every Monday morning at 10 am in the Lower Living Room. All are welcome to come worship God, grow in fellowship, and engage with our local community in service!

STUDENT HEALTH CLINIC

To ensure that students have access to high-quality medical services on campus, the university partners with CHI St. Alexius Health to operate our Student Health Clinic. A full range of services are available, including:

› Medical exams and physicals

› Common laboratory services, prescriptions, vaccinations, and wellness education

› Easy access to other services, specialists and resources

BANK ON CAMPUS

A branch of Bravera is located inside the LVUC. Business students at Mary hold leadership roles at this branch, making it a unique opportunity for our students to learn and a convenient banking option for all members of our campus community.

YOU’RE AT HOMEYOU’RE AT HOME On campus,

While you’re here we want you to feel at home. So, each of Mary’s residence halls has its own character, marked by its location, architectural features, and the spirit and traditions handed on from one University of Mary class to the next.

The life you lead in college is as important as the one you are preparing for.

Residence Halls

Ten residence halls offer a variety of housing options from freshman to senior year. Traditional undergraduate students under the age of 21 must live on campus for at least five semesters.

› Boniface West – 99-bed residence hall for upperclassmen

› Boyle Hall – 120-bed residence hall for upperclasswomen

› Deichert Hall – 72-bed residence hall for upperclassmen

› Greg Butler Hall – 142-bed residence hall for upperclasswomen

› Hillside Hall – 123-bed residence hall for upperclasswomen

› Roers Hall – 284-bed residence hall for freshmen women, including Saint Scholastica on the third floor, which is a residence life community for upperclasswomen who desire to live in community and grow in faith, character, and holiness

› North Hall – 225-bed residence hall for freshmen men and upperclassmen

› Saint Joseph’s Hall – 33-bed residence hall for men who have the desire to live in community and grow in faith, character, and holiness

› The Cloisters (Monte Casino & Subiaco) – Apartment living for juniors, seniors, and graduate students, each featuring 11 two-bedroom units and one one-bedroom unit.

Residence life events include:

› Socials

› Educational seminars

› Weekly community night for Saint Joseph and Saint Scholastica residents

AMENITIES OF HOME

Our residence halls feature all the amenities of home including high-speed internet, free laundry facilities, and study and recreation lounges.

Dining on Campus

CHESTERTON’S

The university’s on-campus “pub” allows students a beautiful venue to watch a football game, shoot some pool, play old-time arcade games, or just enjoy the view or a great conversation.

THE CROW’S NEST CAMPUS RESTAURANT

The Crow’s Nest offers unlimited 24/7 dining with fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, including an allergen-free station and an all-night made-to-order bistro grille. Attached to the Crow’s Nest is Susanne’s, a full-service Caribou Coffee shop with specialty drinks, at no extra cost, for students with a meal plan.

MARAUDERS COVE

This full-service Caribou Coffee shop across campus from the Crow’s Nest features easy-tograb specialties like wraps and salads. It is a warm and intimate space for students to get coffee, study, or have lunch with friends in a fun setting.

ATHLETICS ATHLETICS Division

WITH 18 NCAA DIVISION II

ATHLETIC TEAMS, Mary offers you ample opportunity to participate in and attend sporting activities throughout the school year. Whether you’re an athlete yourself, or a fan, you’ll love how Marauders athletics contributes to campus life. And if you aren’t a sports fan yet, just wait! You will be!

The University of Mary men’s hockey team won the 2022 ACHA DII National Championship, making them back-to-back national champions. The team has plans to move to ACHA DI in the 2023-2024 season.

D’Andra Morris won the triple jump title at both the 2022 NCAA Division II Indoor and Outdoor championships. Her winning mark of 13.00 meters at the indoor championships was the 10th best effort all-time in NCAA Division II. The senior from Kingston, Jamaica, was the first UMary scholarathlete to win an NCAA championship in a field event. Selected as the 2022 USTFCCCA Central Region Indoor Field Athlete of the Year, 2022 Northern Sun Indoor and Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year, and 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year conference nominee, Morris is an 8-time AllAmerican and a 10-time NSIC champion in her Marauders career.

NCAA WOMEN’S SPORTS Basketball Cross Country Golf Indoor Track and Field Outdoor Track and Field Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving Tennis Volleyball

NCAA MEN’S SPORTS Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Indoor Track and Field Outdoor Track and Field Wrestling

ACHA DIVISION II MEN’S Hockey

THEATER AT MARY

Open to all majors, theater at Mary offers students and community members the opportunity to participate in two main stage productions annually. And, for those who want more, Mary offers a theater minor. Theater, under the direction of Hollywood actor and award-winning film director and producer Professor Daniel Bielinski, is one of many opportunities for students to participate in and enjoy the arts at Mary.

ARTS ARTSPerforming

A variety of musical and theatrical performances, art displays, and guest speakers enrich and expand Mary’s educational offerings.

We welcome performers, technicians, and assistants with all levels of experience. Auditions for most productions are publicly announced at the beginning of each academic year. All are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Our ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL showcases some of the biggest stage and studio artists today in concert with University of Mary jazz students.

With over 15 student music ensembles, you can participate even if you elect not to major or minor in music!

CHRISTMAS AT MARY is an annual tradition for the entire community highlighting Mary’s excellent music program.

ADVENTURE ADVENTURE is out there

Rome Sweet Home

The University of Mary’s campus in Rome gives students a unique opportunity to study in the ‘Eternal City.’ Best of all, the cost of room, board, and tuition for our Rome campus is the same as our Bismarck campus.

Mary’s Global Studies program

immerses you in a diversity of cultures and settings to provide you with an international perspective of ‘leadership in the service of Truth.’

Our study-abroad offerings include a variety of options, from one- and two-week programs to an entire semester.

Global Studies options include:

› Semester in Rome, Italy

› Summer in Milan, Italy, for Gary Tharaldson School of Business students

› Summer faculty-led trips with past destinations including Israel, France, Northern Ireland, China, England, and Poland

› Mission and volunteer trips to Guatemala and Peru

› A domestic exchange program at Arizona State University.

Through an unprecedented partnership between the University of Mary and Arizona State University, University of Mary students can study for a semester at ASU, while ASU students can take courses in Catholic Studies taught by University of Mary faculty on the ASU campus.

On service and medical mission trips to Peru, students have the opportunity to study and learn more about the world, while they better the lives of those in need.

Chris Riedman, a semester-abroad student at the University of Mary’s Rome campus, experiences the thrill of a lifetime when Pope Francis exchanges his zucchetto [skullcap] for Chris’, in a touching papal gesture. Rome students have the amazing opportunity to see the Eternal City in all its historical and cultural majesty.

Things to Do Places to Visit

The list of things you can do in Bismarck and Mandan is amazing. Whether indoors or outdoors, any time of the year, you’ll have plenty to choose from when it comes to food, fun, shopping, and outings. Student favorites include:

› Concerts at the Bismarck Event Center and historic Belle Mehus City Auditorium

› Buckstop Junction Historical Village

› Dakota Zoo

› Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

› Huff Hills Downhill Skiing

› Kirkwood Mall

› Missouri River

› North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum

› Activities through the National Gold Medal Winner Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD)

› Semi-professional sports including the Bismarck Larks (Northwoods League Baseball), Bismarck Bobcats (North American Hockey League), and Bismarck Bucks (Indoor Football League)

› State Capitol

› 78 miles of recreational trails, over 60 parks, and seven golf courses

› A variety of outdoor amenities and opportunities including: BPRD Geocache Challenge, community gardens, disc golf courses, skate parks, educational trails, and water sports such as canoeing, kayaking, and fishing.

Situated just minutes from both Bismarck and Mandan, Mary offers students all the attractions and conveniences of an exciting and growing urban setting. Students can take advantage of a wide array of events and entertainment in an exciting and growing community, especially for young adults.

Located just outside of Bismarck-Mandan, Huff Hills is a popular student destination offering downhill skiing and snowboarding trails.

78 Miles of Recreational Trails

Historic downtown Bismarck and Mandan offer an array of dining, shopping, and entertainment venues including theater, concerts, and annual outdoor events such as the Street Fair, Art in the Park, and Mandan Rodeo Days, among others.

Photo credit: Tom Stromme, Bismarck Tribune

A TremendousVALUE VALUE

According to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard,

when scholarships and other aid are factored in, University of Mary students pay less on average and graduate with less debt on average than students at some of the most notable public and private colleges and universities in North Dakota, our region, or anywhere in the U.S.

Year-Round Campus

Our innovative Year-Round Campus program offers an additional academic semester in the summer, giving you the option to graduate with your bachelor’s degree in 2.6 years and master’s in four — before your peers even finish their first degree! Campus life remains as vibrant as ever during the summer, with campus activities and programs continuing all year.

Compare for Yourself!

COLLEGE

STICKER PRICE AVERAGE ANNUAL COST ANNUAL DIFFERENCE

University of Mary (ND) $27,994 $18,572

University of St. Thomas (MN) $63,540 $31,066 $12,494

St. John's University (MN) $64,054 $25,487 $6,915

College of St. Benedict – St. Ben’s (MN) $64,030 $25,954 $7,382

Concordia College: Moorhead (MN) $38,716 $23,189 $4,617

University of Dallas (TX) $62,080 $22,162 $3,590

Carroll College (MT) $49,810 $23,072 $4,500

Franciscan University of Steubenville (OH) $40,795 $23,415 $4,843

Catholic University of America (Washington, DC) $70,856 $34,684 $16,112

Benedictine College (KS) $44,880 $26,253 $7,681

University of Minnesota $28,002 $17,878 $(694)

University of North Dakota $21,121 $16,966 $(1,606)

North Dakota State University $20,292 $16,998 $(1,574)

The University of Mary sticker price for fall 2022 was provided by the university’s office of financial aid. Sticker prices include tuition, room, and board and were collected from individual institution websites. Information from the sources listed above was collected on July 25, 2022.

Thanks to scholarships, grants, loans, employment and work study, there are many ways to make your University of Mary education affordable. The financial aid team works closely with you to explore all of the funding resources available. Their goal is to ensure that every student receives our best comprehensive offer of financial assistance and that your affordable investment in a University of Mary education becomes a reality.

Where to begin?

To ensure you have access to the most financial aid possible, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) any time after October 1. Use Mary’s federal code: 002992.

Financial Aid Options

Scholarships

› Merit-based Scholarships – Your academic accomplishments are rewarded through the Sister Thomas Welder or Saint John Henry Newman scholarships.

› Catholic Scholars – Eligible graduates of Catholic high schools can receive free room and board, thanks to our donors who love Catholic schools.

› Servant Leadership Scholarship – Accepted students with a 3.25 or above GPA are encouraged to compete in the fall and spring Servant Leadership Competition for an additional merit scholarship.

› Gregorian Scholars Honors Program – Applicants to this program receive consideration for one of two elite academic scholarships.

› University of Mary Need-Based Grant – Eligibility and consideration is given to freshmen and transfer students who demonstrate need based on the results of the student’s FAFSA application. Offer amounts vary and are designed to help fulfill a calculated percentage of unmet need.

› CHI Nursing Scholarship – Students enrolled in Mary’s nursing program can qualify to receive their senior year of nursing tuition free.

› Sanford Health Scholarship – This generous scholarship supports students across a range of majors related to health care in their freshman and junior years.

FEDERAL GRANTS

› Federal Pell Grant – A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. The amount depends on financial need, costs to attend school, status as a full-time or part-time student, and plans to attend school for a full academic year or less.

FEDERAL WORK STUDY

› Federal Work Study (FWS) – The FWS Program provides funds that are earned through part-time employment either on or off campus.

FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS

› Subsidized Loan – This loan is for students with demonstrated financial need, as determined by federal regulations. No interest is charged while a student is in school at least half-time, during grace periods, and during deferment periods. Full payments of principal and interest begin six months after a student drops below half-time enrollment.

› Unsubsidized Loan – This loan is not based on financial need. Interest begins accruing from the time of disbursement. Interest payments are billed quarterly while a student is in school. Full payments of principal and interest begin six months after a student drops below half-time enrollment.

› Parent PLUS Loan – This loan is for parents of dependent undergraduate students. Students must be enrolled half-time. Parent borrowers enter repayment 60 days after final loan disbursement.

There are numerous university degrees and education options and there are numerous ways to help cover the costs of your education.

Gary Tharaldson School of Business DEGREE PROGRAMS

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• Business Catholic Philanthropy, Health Care, Human Resource Management, Project Management, Public Administration, Virtuous Leadership)

• Organizational in Catholic Philanthropy, Health Care, Human Resource Management, Managerial Leadership, Project Management, Public Administration, Virtuous Leadership)

• specializations in Catholic Philanthropy, Health Care, Human Resource Management, Managerial Leadership, Business Operations, Public Administration, Virtuous

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Liffrig Family School of Education & Behavioral Sciences DEGREE PROGRAMS DEGREE PROGRAMS

When you apply to the University of Mary, you join a growing number of students who are seeking an education for the whole of life, and we want to make the application process as smooth as possible.

APPLYING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MARY IS AS EASY AS ONE, TWO, THREE!

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Visit umary.edu/Apply to complete the online application and submit your $30 application fee. The application process is quick – it only takes 10 to 15 minutes to complete the form.

CONFIRM WE’VE RECEIVED YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS AND TEST SCORES

Use the University of Mary codes when you take your test. Our ACT code is 3201 and our SAT code is 6428. Visit with your high school counselor to send your transcripts to us.

START THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS

To apply for financial assistance at Mary, you must complete the FAFSA. We encourage you to complete the FAFSA any time after October 1 by using the online FAFSA application at fafsa.gov. University of Mary’s school code is 002992.

The University of Mary offers you so much more than you realize. No dollar amount can compare to what the university has to offer, but even if it did, the University of Mary is extremely affordable.”

Jennifer Becker, Class of 2021

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