University of Memphis- Prospective Student Guide

DRIVEN BY

DOING PROSPECTIVE STUDENT GUIDE

THERE’S A FINE LINE BETWEEN

LEARNING AND DOING.

BLUR IT. DRIVEN BY DOING Each day at UofM brings more than new lectures and assignments. It brings new opportunities.

Not just to learn, but to experience. To create.

Solve. Build. To explore, and express.

Here, an education isn’t something you get.

It’s something you do.

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Uof M Undergraduate Degree Programs COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

WANT TO PREPARE FOR THE REAL WORLD? GO TO SCHOOL IN IT. ACADEMICS IN A CITY THAT HAS CHANGED THE WORLD IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE, WE’RE DRIVEN TO DO THE SAME. AND STARTING HERE, SO CAN YOU. UofM researchers and faculty are leaders in over 250 fields of study.

That means a wealth of academic choices and challenges.

African and African American Studies (BA)

Finance (BBA) · Banking and Financial Services · Business Finance · Real Estate

Anthropology (BA)

International Business (BBA)

Biology (BS)

Management (BBA) · Human Resources Management

Chemistry (BS/BSCh) · General Chemistry · Biochemistry Computer Science (BS) Criminology and Criminal Justice (BA) Earth Sciences (BA) · Geoarchaeology · Geography · Geology Economics (BA) English (BA) · African American Literature · Creative Writing · English as a 2nd Language · Language and Linguistics · Literature · Professional Writing Foreign Languages (BA) · French · German · Greek · Italian · Japanese · Latin · Russian · Spanish · Multiple Concentrations History (BA) International Studies (BA) · Area Studies · Global Processes Mathematical Sciences (BS) · Mathematics · Statistics Philosophy (BA) Physics (BS) · General Physics · Materials Science · Applied Physics · Physics for Medical Sciences Political Science (BA)

But in the heart of the nation’s 20th largest city, learning isn’t limited to classrooms or labs. Memphis is a hub of international commerce, culture and creativity. Whatever your passion, here you’ll discover endless paths toward pursuing it.

Psychology (BA) · Behavioral Neuroscience · Cognitive Science · General Psychology Social Work (BA)

FOGELMAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS Accounting (BBA) Business Economics (BBA) · Financial Economics

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Business Information and Technology (BBA) Marketing Management (BBA) Supply Chain Management (BBA)

COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND FINE ARTS Architecture (BFA) Art (BFA) · Art Education · Graphic Design · Photography · Studio Arts Art History (BA) · Ancient Egyptian Art and Culture · African Diaspora Arts and Visual Culture · The European Tradition in Art Communication (BA) · Communication Studies · Film and Video Production Interior Design (BFA) Journalism (BA) · Advertising · News · Public Relations Music (BM) · Composition · Jazz and Studio Composition/Arranging · Jazz and Studio Performance · Music Education (Instrumental and Choral) · Music History · Performance

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Human Development and Learning (BSEd) Integrative Studies (BSEd) · Middle Grades Licensure · Youth Services Non-Licensure · Secondary Math

Liberal Studies (BLS) · Asian Studies and International Trade · Judaic Studies · Religious Studies

Physical Education Teacher Education (BSEd) Sport and Leisure Management (BSEd) Teaching All Learners (BSEd)

HERFF COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Biomedical Engineering (BSBE)

Civil Engineering (BSCE) · Construction Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Structural Engineering · Transportation Engineering Computer Engineering (BSCPE) Electrical Engineering (BSEE) · Computer Engineering · Electrophysics · Systems and Signals Engineering Technology (BSET) Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

LOEWENBERG SCHOOL OF NURSING

Nursing (BSN)

KEMMONS WILSON SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND RESORT MANAGEMENT Hospitality and Resort Management (BA)

Music Industry (BM) · Music Business · Recording Technology Theatre (BFA) · Design and Technical Production · Musical Theatre · Performance

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Health and Human Performance (BSEd) · Dietetics · Exercise and Sport Science · Health Promotion and Lifestyle Management · Healthcare Leadership

Professional Studies (BPS) · Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services · Child Development and Family Studies · Dance · Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Services · Early Care and Learning · Emergency Management · Health Services · Human Services · Law Enforcement Administration · Legal Studies · Manufacturing Technology Management · Merchandising – Apparel Accessory · Merchandising – Home Furnishings · Nonprofit Development · Organizational Leadership · Preschool and Child Care Administration · Technology Management Services Professional Studies RODP (BPS) · Information Technology · International Organizational Leadership · Organizational Leadership Regents Online Degree Program (BLS)

DEGREE ABBREVIATIONS BA BBA

BFA BLS

BM BPS

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Fine Arts Bachelor of Liberal Studies Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Professional Studies BS Bachelor of Science BSBE Bachelor of Science,

Biomedical Engineering BSCh Bachelor of Science,

Chemistry

BSCE

BSCPE

BSEd

BSEE

BSET

BSME

BSN

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering Bachelor of Science, Education Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science, Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Degrees are in parentheses.

Concentrations are listed beneath the majors.

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THAT’S MORE THAN A DIPLOMA. IT’S A RESUME. INTERNSHIPS REAL AMBITIONS REQUIRE REAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE KIND YOU DON’T FIND ON QUAINT CAMPUSES IN SLEEPY COLLEGE TOWNS. For UofM interns, “experiential learning” isn’t some hollow catchphrase. When you intern here, you join the nearly 5,000 students a year making real-world contributions in real-world hospitals, galleries, government agencies, nonprofits, design firms, research labs and Fortune 500 offices throughout Memphis and beyond.

These are a few of the

• FedEx

• Buckman Laboratories

places helping make

• International Paper

• Ducks Unlimited, Inc.

the Uof M internship

• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

•W right Medical Technology

• Smith & Nephew

•S helby Farms Park Conservancy

program one of the top 10 in the nation,

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• AutoZone

according to U.S. News

• ServiceMaster

& World Report.

• NBA Memphis Grizzlies

• Proctor & Gamble • Nike •L e Bonheur Children’s Hospital • Make-A-Wish Foundation 5

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

There’s no shortage of ways to chip in and give back at UofM with programs like Service on Saturday, Alternative Spring Break and Habitat for Humanity.

CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF AT MEMPHIS?

COME SEE FOR YOURSELF.

HOMECOMING

Cheer on our Tigers and spend a Saturday with thousands of your closest friends at Tiger Lane. Expect parades, pep rallies, live music and plenty of BBQ.

FROSH CAMP

FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE

Earn your stripes at Camp NaCoMe and join other UofM newbies for four days of the some of the most fun you’ll ever have here—we promise.

Sign up early because spots fill up fast!

With 23 fraternities and sororities, you’ve got plenty of brothers and sisters to choose from. It’s all Greek to us.

CAMPUS LIFE HONORS

AT UofM, YOUR EDUCATION EXTENDS WELL BEYOND CAMPUS.

We’ve got the largest Honors program in Tennessee. UofM Honor students enjoy special standing on this campus, with registration, scholarships, labs and housing tailor-made to fit their busy lives.

STUDENT CONVOCATION

THAT DOESN’T MAKE CAMPUS ANY LESS IMPORTANT.

This is where you learn to act like a Tiger. Join other freshmen on the first day of classes and learn all about UofM traditions and tips for an easier school year.

Vibrant and bustling, yet spacious and laid back, UofM has all the offerings of an eclectic neighborhood. With endless dining choices, 24-hour labs, campus-wide WiFi and an array of student and cultural events, you’ll never lack options for work, leisure or service.

Still, you’re about to move here. For four years. So we strongly encourage you to take a day or two to visit, tour the campus and see how life at the UofM suits you. Schedule your campus tour and learn more about on-campus life at memphis.edu/campusvisit.

Set up a custom True Blue Tiger page at memphis.edu/truebluetiger and get the latest Uof M info on all the things that interest you, to name a few: • Scholarships

• Internships

• Frosh Camp

• Study Abroad

• Leadership Programs

• Multicultural Programs

• Honors Programs 6

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Have a say in things and get great leadership experience.

SGA works hard to make sure every student’s voice is heard and represented.

MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMS

At UofM, you’ll see and hear culture from every corner of the globe. We’re a melting pot and proud of it, with an entire office devoted to the social, educational, cultural and personal needs of all students.

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ROOT LIKE A MEMPHIAN. PLAY LIKE A TIGER. ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES The wafting scent of BBQ across Tiger Lane on Saturdays in the fall. The electric atmosphere of nationally televised hoops at FedExForum. The smell of a freshly cut outfield at the Tiger Softball Complex. Whether it’s football, softball, volleyball or basketball, around these parts Memphis is more than a college team. It’s the city’s team.

Spend any amount of time here, and we guarantee the Tigers will become your team, too.

Divsion I Men’s & Women’s Sports Basketball

Football

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Baseball

Softball (W)

Tennis

Track & Field

Rifle

Volleyball (W)

UofM’ers aren’t traditionally the kind to sit on the sidelines. No coincidence that club sports are a pretty big deal here, too. Fortunately Memphis’ cooperative weather and abundant greenspaces—both on and off campus—provide the perfect setting for almost any active pursuit.

Intramural Sports

Club Sports

• Flag football

• Volleyball

• Badminton

• Lacrosse

• Volleyball

• Kickball

• Golf

• Bowling

• Taekwondo

• Wrestling

• Dodgeball

• Racquetball

• Fencing

• Softball

• Soccer

• Table Tennis

• Handball

• Racquetball

• Ice Hockey

• Rugby

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WELCOME TO TENNESSEE’S SAFEST LARGE CAMPUS. CAMPUS SAFETY WITH OVER 20,000 STUDENTS IN A METRO AREA OF 1.13 MILLION, YOU’D EXPECT A CAMPUS THAT’S ANYTHING BUT TRANQUIL. IN FACT, FIRST-TIME VISITORS ARE OFTEN AMAZED AT THE PEACEFUL AND RELAXED VIBE. 10

Bordered on three sides by nonthru streets, car and foot traffic is almost entirely school-related.

That’s just one of the reasons UofM boasts by far the lowest campus incident rate in Tennessee—almost 40% lower than any of the state’s ten largest schools, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

And with campus-wide initiatives, ongoing enhancements in technology and regular performance reviews, we’re committed to an environment where your comfort, confidence and safety are paramount.

•U ofM police officers on duty 24/7, patrolling by car, bike and foot • 600 campus security cameras • Strategically-placed outdoor emergency telephones •T iger Escort program to accompany students, faculty, staff and visitors around campus after dark •M ass emails, text messages and an outdoor loudspeaker system during severe weather or other emergencies 11

MORE THAN

MUSIC AND BBQ.

SPORTS

GREENSPACE

Memphians live and breathe Tigers and NBA Grizzlies hoops, but Tigers football and AAA Redbirds baseball (Cardinals) round out a full year’s worth of sports.

Bike, run or walk miles of greenlines, trails, parks and urban bike lanes in one of the nation’s greenest cities.

(But okay, the music and BBQ are cool.)

MUSIC

Find live music seven nights a week, including free Levitt Shell concerts and shows at Hi-Tone Cafe, Minglewood Hall and dozens of venues small and large.

MUSEUMS

MEMPHIS CULTURE

The National Civil Rights Museum (history), Stax and Sun Studio (music), The Brooks (fine art) and The Pink Palace (eclectic weirdness) are just a few local faves.

Memphis’ character is steeped in a rich history of diversity, creativity and commerce. From food to music to business, few cities can match Memphis’ influence on modern culture. And fewer still can match our work ethic.

Maybe it’s that desire to innovate that has led to a recent renaissance of sorts. A rapidly growing tech-startup scene, an explosion of local food options, breweries, indie arts and film, and a wave of urban revitalization have swept up Memphians young and old, creating a can-do, will-do spirit where you genuinely feel like anything’s possible.

It’s always been a great city. But now more than ever, Memphis is a city on the verge of Greatness.

FOOD FESTIVALS

NIGHTLIFE

The World BBQ Championship is only the start. Local food fests celebrate everything from wings to crawfsh to burgers and more.

Hit up weekend hotspots on the Highland Strip, as well as in CooperYoung, Overton Square, Downtown, Broad Avenue & South Main Arts Districts and more.

FESTIVALS

Local staples include Indie Memphis (film), Gonerfest (music), Cooper-Young Fest (everything), Memphis in May Music Festival and numerous local arts, music and cultural events.

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TOURISTY (BUT FUN)

Tour your new hometown, starting with Beale Street, Graceland, Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and the world’s only Bass Pro Shops store in a pyramid.

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14:1

FOUNDED IN

1912

INTERNSHIPS #7 FOR

PROGRAM #12 AUDIOLOGY

COUNSELING PROGRAM #17 REHABILITATION

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CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

STUDENTFACULTY RATIO

#15 SPEECH-LANGUAGE PROGRAMS

MBA PROGRAM #23 ONLINE

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CHAIRS OF EXCELLENCE

More than any other university in TN Board of Regents system

#1

LAW SCHOOL FACILITY

(preLaw MAGAZINE)

TOP 13

TEACHER

EDUCATION

PROGRAMS

ONLY DOCTORAL PROGRAM FOR MUSIC IN TENN.

34%

0F STUDENT ATHLETES

ON DEAN’S LIST (3.5+ GPA)

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FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES

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NCAA

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES

69%

0F UofM STUDENTS

RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND FINANCIAL AID

200 MORE THAN

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS IN OVER 60 COUNTRIES

SAFEST LARGE CAMPUS

ROTC BRANCHES

IN TENNESSEE

1.6M

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID College is expensive, there’s no denying that. We believe a lack of funds should never get in

RAISED FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL THROUGH UP ‘TIL DAWN

the way of getting an education, which is why there’s a multitude of ways to pay for it at UofM. In fact, 69% of our students receive some sort of financial aid. And once you’re enrolled, we

930

200 MORE THAN

FULL-TIME

STUDENT

FACULTY

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EDUCATION COMES WITH A COST. IN THIS CASE, IT’S A BARGAIN.

ORGANIZATIONS

COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN THE STUDENT POPULATION

2,156

have programs and initiatives dedicated to keeping you in school. We want you here.

•H ead to memphis.edu/scholarships to see which scholarships may be right for you.

•L ive in Tennessee? See if you qualify for the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship at tn.gov/collegepays.

• Apply and be admitted before December 1 to be considered for scholarships.

• Access financial aid information at memphis.edu/financialaid.

STUDENTS IN THE

HONORS PROGRAM

*U.S. News & World Report, **U.S. News & World Report 2013, †Rate My Professors–Top Universities, 2012, ††TBI, Crime on Campus 2014 Report

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HOW TO APPLY 1 2 3 4 5

Go to memphis.edu/truebluetiger and click APPLY NOW. There’s a $25 application fee for new students.

Have your official transcript sent to us.

Have your official ACT and/or SAT scores sent to us.

Get your application in before December 1 to be eligible for scholarships.

File a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form for financial aid and/or apply to the Tennessee HOPE Lottery Scholarship Program between January 1 and February 1.

AFTER YOU’RE ACCEPTED

1. Go to iam.memphis.edu to set up your MyMemphis account.

2. Reserve your room in the residence halls at memphis.edu/reslife by February 1.

3. Sign up for New Student Orientation at memphis.edu/nso by April 1. (It’s mandatory!)

4. Grab your spot for Frosh Camp at memphis.edu/froshcamp by May 1. (It fills up fast!)

5. Share your excitement! Post your big news for family and friends on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using #MEMbound!

BORDER COUNTY

250-R PROGRAM

Students residing in the following counties may qualify for a Border County Tuition Waiver and pay in-state fees: Arkansas – Crittendon Mississippi – DeSoto, Marshall, Tunica, Tate

Undergraduate students who graduated from a high school within a 250-mile radius of Memphis may be eligible for a substantial out-of-state tuition reduction.

SEE FOR YOURSELF

Take a campus tour memphis.edu/campusvisit

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Uof M PARENTS

Stay informed and involved memphis.edu/umparents

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The University of Memphis does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by the University of Memphis. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Latosha Dexter, Interim Director for Institutional Equity, vldexter@memphis.edu, 156 Administration Building, 901.678.2713.

See University of Memphis Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Discrimination and Nepotism.

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