UNC Asheville Viewbook 2015-16

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As North Carolina’s designated public liberal arts university, UNC Asheville will challenge you to look at life from many perspectives— to question, to discuss and see connections between subjects.

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In our New Media lab, a group of students are creating a photorealistic, 3D-animated version of Abraham Lincoln.

Their project, led by Assistant Professor Chris Oakley, is a convergence of art, technology and extensive historical research. It’s just one example of the liberal arts at work.

llaborate Small classes.

Accomplished professors.

Hands-on learning.

Your education won’t get lost in a 300-person lecture hall.

All classes are taught by faculty, not teaching assistants, and students are often chosen to serve as research assistants.

Our professors help you find your calling—even if you’re not sure what that might be yet.

Natasha Schwade spent her summer wrenching weeds out of the ground, hacking through tangled overgrowth with machetes, and crawling through thorny shrubs—all while conducting undergraduate research vital to the understanding and preservation of biodiversity on campus.

Inquire Undergraduate research offers hands-on experience in the field, guided by expert faculty who will let you take the lead. Students present and publish original work, from creative projects in art and literature to scientific studies.

More than 60 percent of UNC Asheville students complete original research on a topic of their choice— an opportunity most often found in graduate programs.

Some recent undergraduate research projects

4 Uncovering spy organizations that fought racism in the 1900s 4 Finding what causes cancer to spread 4 Designing affordable, nutritious dietary plans for under-served communities 4 Determining the economic value of indigenous mountain trout

43 UNC Asheville students have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships to study or teach in countries from the United Kingdom to South Korea.

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Leading at the national level Our students and faculty are currently engaged in research programs that shape our state and nation’s future.

4 The U.S. Forest Service 4 NOAA’S National Center for Environmental Information

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Engage What happens when the city of Asheville becomes the text for a history class?

You uncover details of the recent past and partner with computer science classmates in game programming to publish your findings online. That’s the result of Associate Professor Ellen Holmes Pearson’s digital history class, which couples archival research with handson game programming in Associate Professor Marietta Cameron’s computer science class.

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Study Abroad in more than 50 countries Coming to Asheville is only part of the experience, and students can choose to study abroad through exchange programs and faculty-led trips.

Plus, you can keep costs about the same as staying in the U.S. through select programs.

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Our students are problem solvers—individuals who approach their studies with a curiosity and a critical eye, who can think on their feet and make decisions in tough situations, and who can bring people together to make change happen.

Kyle Carpenter Heather Knight ’00 ’06 is part of the the

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Address in May 2015.

When Tanya Harris ’06 arrived at

Evan Crutchfield ’06 manages sales

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for Asheville brewery Wicked Weed.

wanted to be a lawyer, but she had no

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THE SOUTH POLE

Joe Phillips ’09 is taking his degree in atmospheric sciences to new extremes—to the deepest reaches of Antarctica, where winter temperatures average around minus 70 degrees. As station chief for a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration research post, he maintains a suite of instruments that sample the atmosphere, and he witnesses some of the atmospheric phenomena once discussed in his classes more than 8,600 miles away.

UNC Asheville alumni take the liberal arts with them from classroom to career, turning real-world learning into real-life achievement.

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On the court, on the field or cheering from the stands, you’ll be part of the best athletic program in the Big South Conference. Go Bulldogs!

3,800

seats in the Kimmel Arena, which opened in 2011

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In 2011 and 2012, the Bulldog men’s basketball team won the Big South Tournament and made it to the NCAA Tournament

75%

of UNC Asheville athletes were on the Dean’s or Chancellor’s list in 2014-15

We have school spirit to spare with 16 teams competing at the NCAA Division I level: Women: Basketball Cross Country Golf (Coming in 2016) Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor) Soccer Swimming Tennis Volleyball

Men: Baseball Basketball Cross Country Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor) Soccer Tennis

Find Maya Newlin redefines what it means to be a cheerleader when she takes to the court with the Bulldog Cheer and Dance team or serves as the Student Government Association president and student representative on the Board of Trustees. She’s a pre-med double major in political science and sociology with a minor in Africana studies, and a member of the Black Student Association and the Diversity Action Council. Plus, she founded the Shades of Color student publication to advance discussion about important issues across campus.

where you belong Newcomers often discover that UNC Asheville is an exceptionally easy place to fit in. With more than 65 clubs and organizations, there’s something for everyone: 4 Fraternities and sororities 4 Student government 4 Activism groups and service organizations 4 Arts clubs and academic organizations 4 Honor societies and much more! studentactivities.unca.edu

Pick We offer more than 30 majors leading to Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

Majors Accounting Anthropology Art Art History Atmospheric Sciences Biology Chemistry Classics Computer Science Drama Economics Engineering— Mechatronics (Joint Degree with NCSU) Environmental Studies French German Health & Wellness Promotion

your path History Interdisciplinary Studies Literature & Language (English) Management (Business)

Minors

include most majors, plus: Africana Studies Asian Studies Astronomy Creative Writing

Mass Communication

Dance

Mathematics

Humanities

Music—Jazz & Contemporary

International Studies

Music Technology New Media Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Sociology & Anthropology Spanish Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies

Latin American & Transatlantic Studies Legal Studies Neuroscience U.S. Ethnic Studies

Preprofessional 2+2 Engineering (with NCSU) Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Veterinary Medicine Teacher Licensure (Education)

UNC Asheville’s Dining Services caters to every taste, from freshly-cooked meals that feature a seasonal rotating menu to a variety of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Healthy Body,

Select a meal plan and the places that fit your palate

4 Get smoothies, fresh juices, made-to-order dishes and a great buffet at Brown Hall

4 The Highsmith Food Court now includes burritos and Indian food from downtown Asheville’s Mela restaurant

4 Made-to-order sandwiches at The DownUnder in Overlook Hall

4 Rosetta’s from downtown Asheville runs the Wellness Café at the Sherrill Center

4 Argo Tea in the library conveniently provides a stop for coffee, tea or a quick meal

Healthy Mind.

UNC Asheville’s Campus Recreation Department offers everything from intramural sports teams to wilderness outings. You can sign up for kayak roll lessons, mountain bike trips or camping trips.

Or you can rent equipment to create your own outdoor adventures.

Want a quick workout? Students get full access to brand new fitness equipment and yoga/dance studios at the Sherrill Center—as well as the indoor pool and basketball courts at the Justice Center.

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The entire campus is less than a 10-minute walk from your doorstep.

Make lifelong friends in your first week.

Double rooms and apartment-style suites give you space to spread out and are just steps away from your classes (translation: extra time to sleep, study, explore, or eat!)

Residence halls also have community space, cable television, wireless internet, inclusive laundry, kitchen and lounge facilities, and computer labs.

Check out virtual tours of the residence halls online at: maps.unca.edu

Welcome Set Up

Home Camp

Our residence halls are built with sustainable features—some even have solar panels and geothermal heating and cooling.

Most UNC Asheville residence halls have either been built or completely renovated within the past 10 years.

City Living, Mountain Setting Discover the perfect balance of urban and outdoor living in Asheville. Less than two miles from campus, you’ll find one of the coolest downtown districts in the South, full of restaurants, galleries and concert venues.

Bike, hike and camp in the Blue Ridge mountains.

Go whitewater rafting or kayaking or even hit the slopes for wintertime snowboarding.

Good Morning America selected Asheville as one of The Most Beautiful Places in America and Business Insider ranked Asheville as the coolest town in the U.S.

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SUMMER HIGH

WINTER LOW

Campus explodes into full bloom for spring, while summer is made for getting outdoors. Then get ready to enjoy the best fall foliage in the South.

And our winters are very mild—with just enough snow to have some fun.

Balance your books and budget A private college experience at a public university price. That’s why our students graduate with some of the lowest levels of debt in the nation.

Average Yearly Cost:

In-State: $14,937 • Out-of-State: $30,551 (Includes tuition, fees, housing and dining services for the 2015-16 Year)

Financial Aid UNC Asheville has a broad program of financial aid, including scholarships, federal, state, and institutional aid for students who qualify on the basis of need and/or academic potential.

Merit Scholarships UNC Asheville’s merit-based scholarships range from partial assistance up to full tuition and fees.

Applications are required by November 15, 2015.

financialaid.unca.edu

UNC Asheville is consistently named a

“Best Buy” or “Best Value”

by The Princeton Review, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine and The Fiske Guide to Colleges

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strong Admissions Profile GPA 4.1

SAT Average: 1201 (Critical Reading + Math)

ACT Average: 26 Writing section required for both the SAT & ACT

Minimum Course Requirements 4 units of college prep English 4 units of math, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and a class beyond Algebra II 3 units of science, including biological science, physical science and one laboratory course

2 units of social studies, including United States history 2 units of the same foreign language (recommended one unit taken in the 12th grade)

Find out more Email an admissions counselor (admissions@unca.edu) to get your questions answered.

Find out when UNC Asheville staff will be visiting your high school by checking the Admissions website (admissions.unca.edu).

Visit the Admissions website (admissions.unca.edu) for tons of information about campus life, academic majors, financial aid, housing, parking and Asheville, the coolest city around.

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VISIT Attend Open House (October 10 or November 14, 2015, or March 19, 2016) to meet professors, staff and fellow students.

Take a campus tour to see everything from residence halls and classrooms to the gym and dining hall.

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