University of Louisiana Monroe - Viewbook 2019/20

THE BEST THE BAYOU IS ON

2019 – 2020

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SINCE 1931,

THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MONROE has been the setting of students in pursuit of excellence. Its campus spans over 200 acres of pecan groves, green fields, and the beautiful Bayou DeSiard. From its inception, ULM has sought to serve the educational needs and desires of all people. The University prides itself on continually exceeding boundaries through innovation and inclusion, and is well positioned to continue a strong tradition of greatness in the future.

With a vision to be recognized among the top 200 universities in the nation for excellence, research, and innovation, with an emphasis on the health sciences, it is easy to see why it is an excellent time to be a Warhawk.

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THE BEST THE BAYOU IS ON

Monroe is the largest city in northeast Louisiana. With year-round outdoor recreation, a rich Louisiana culture, and a growing job market for ULM graduates, there’s no doubt #thebestisonthebayou.

MONROE

9060 Students

63 Parishes | 39 States | 47 Countries

96

Majors and Minors Offered

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100

%

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

PASS RATES in Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Sciences, and Nursing

Female-Male Ratio

150 Student Organizations

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Joining a student group is a great way to get involved, meet new people, and share in common interests.

93

%

of the Fall 2019 freshman class have scholarships and/ or financial aid benefits

29

Seventeen

D-1

National Championship Water Ski Team

Collegiate Sports

66

%

of incoming freshmen receive institutional scholarship

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MONROE

ULM is the only university in Louisiana with a medical school on its campus *accepting first class 2020

WHERE TO START...

Visit: ulm.edu/admissions

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION ARE: First Time Freshmen

Transfer Students

Complete the Regents core curriculum · Cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.35 or higher · CORE GPA of 2.0 or 20 ACT composite · ACT English score of at least 18 or ACT Math score of at least 19

Must have earned: · A transferable associate degree OR · A minimum 18 college-level academic hours with a 2.00 minimum GPA, AND · Must have completed a college-level English, AND math

* SAT conversion guideline can be found on the Admissions website

*Transfer Credit Equivalency/Comparison Search, visit: webservices.ulm.edu/flightpath/tools/transfer-search

Academic Majors • Accounting

• Criminal Justice*

■ Actuarial Science

• Agribusiness

■ Mathematics Education (Grades 6-12)

• Art

• Dental Hygiene

• Medical Laboratory Science

■ Art Education (Grades K-12)

• Education

• Music

■ Studio Art

■ Elementary Education (Grades 1-5)

■ Instrumental Education (Grades K-12)

Ceramics

■ Secondary Education (Grades 6-12)

■ Instrumental Music Performance

Drawing

Biolog y

■ Music Theory and Composition

Chemistry

■ Piano Pedagogy

Painting

■ Vocal Education (Grades K-12)

• Atmospheric Science

English

■ Vocal Performance

• Biology

French (Grades K-12)

• Nursing

■ Chemical Biology

Social Studies

• Occupational Therapy Assistant

■ Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Spanish (Grades K-12)

• Pharmacy

■ Molecular Biology & Biotechnology

• English

• Political Science

■ Pre-Professional Biology

• Finance

• Psychology

• Business Administration

• General Studies

• Radiologic Technology

• Chemistry*

• Health Studies

• Risk Management & Insurance

■ Biochemistry

■ Pre-Professional

• Social Work

■ Forensic Chemistry

■ Management/Marketing

• Speech-Language Pathology

■ Medicinal Chemistry

• History

• Toxicology*

• Communication

• Kinesiology

■ Food Safety

■ Communication Advocacy

■ Exercise Science

■ General Toxicology

■ Digital Media Production

■ Pre-Physical Therapy

• Unmanned Aircraft Systems Management

■ Journalism

■ Fitness and Sports Industry

• World Languages

■ Public Relations

■ Health and Physical Education

■ French

■ Spanish

Graphic Design

■ Abuse Case Management (Certification)

Earth Science

• Computer Information Systems

• Management

• Marketing

■ Information Security

• Computer Science

• Marriage and Family Therapy

• Construction Management

• Mathematics*

*Has general degree option.

Office of

Recruitment Sandel Hall 700 University Ave., Monroe, LA 71209 askace@ulm.edu | 318.342.7777

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS Office Hours Monday-Thursday 7:30am – 5:00pm Friday 7:30am – 11:30am 318.342.5430 | admissions@ulm.edu

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FINANCIAL AID Considering a Student Loan?

Think you qualify for a grant?

Questions regarding TOPS? ULM Financial Aid is here to help you find ways to fund your education.

318.342.5320 | finaid@ulm.edu

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RESIDENTIAL LIFE Enjoy campus living in a scenic, vibrant community designed around the university student lifestyle!

318.342.5240 | reslife@ulm.edu

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