UPIKE Viewbook | 2023-24

Move Mountains.

UNIVERSITY OF PIKEVILLE

See New Possibilities UPIKE HAS A LONG HISTORY OF DEFYING EXPECTATIONS.

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n the heart of Central Appalachia, you’ll find beautiful views, rich culture and friendly faces ready to welcome new Bears with open arms. This is where

you’ll find UPIKE. This is where we move upward, toward innovation, to success. Where we move obstacles so we can move toward bright futures. Where we move with imagination and passion.

Come join our family. Let’s move forward together.

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UPIKE FAST FACTS

7

88%

35+

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES*

OF CLASSES WITH 30 STUDENTS OR LESS

MAJORS AND PROGRAMS

38%

96%

OF STUDENTS ARE FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS

OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID

*College of Dental Medicine pending accreditation

“UPIKE has helped me become a more successful and positive person.

I love all the opportunities it has provided me to make new friends through academics and athletics.”

JOLENE SMITH / BARBOURVILLE, KY / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MGMT

Pursue Your Passion

A

t UPIKE, our commitment to students lies

Our broad liberal arts foundation holistically prepares

in academic excellence that cultivates

students intellectually and practically, with forward-

change-makers who think boldly, lead the

thinking knowledge of culture, the physical and

way in innovation and communicate with impact.

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natural world, and personal and social responsibility.

Bachelor Programs COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Art* Biology Biomedical Science Chemistry Communication Criminal Justice Data Science* English Film + Media Arts Global Health* Health and Human Performance History

Associate Programs COLEMAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Accounting

(Choose from emphases in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Management, Management or Sport Management.)

Criminal Justice

Business

Information Technology Management Leadership

COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HUMAN SERVICES RN-BSN

Social Work

Communication Management Nursing Professional Studies

Pre-Professional Programs Optometry Scholars Program (OSP) Osteopathic Medical Scholars Program (OMSP)

History/Political Science

PATTON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Interdisciplinary Studies

Elementary Education

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion*

Middle Grades Education

Business

Mathematics

Secondary Education Educational Studies

Education

(Non-certification)

Social Work

Medical Humanities Performing Arts in Music Professional Studies Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Theatre* Women and Gender Studies* World Language and Cultural Studies* + Most majors available as minors * Denotes minor only programs.

UPIKE also offers graduate programs in:

CERTIFICATES OFFERED: • Career Communication • Corrections, Rehabilitation and Preventative Control • Digital Communication • Digital Skills for the Workplace • Interpersonal Skills for Professionals • Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion • Political and Civic Engagement • Spanish for the Workplace • Strategic Organizational Leadership • Women and Gender Studies • Women in Leadership

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Move Forward

T

he first-year experience at UPIKE is transformative, and we’re here from the very beginning to set you

up to thrive in college and beyond. You’ll start your time on campus with a four-day orientation where you’ll get to know the campus, the local community, faculty and your fellow Bears.

“UPIKE has had a positive impact on me and prepared me for the future. I have so much confidence inside and out of the classroom because of my coaches and professors.”

CARRINGTON RUSSELL / VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

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UPIKE STUDENTS PAY A

LOWER AVERAGE NET PRICE THAN STUDENTS WHO ATTEND KENTUCKY PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES ON AVERAGE,

66% OF TUITION IS PAID FOR STUDENTS THROUGH GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ON AVERAGE, STUDENTS RECEIVE MORE THAN

$20,000 IN GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TOWARD TUITION

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM IN GERMANY

EXPERIENCE THE WORLD

We’re committed to bringing forward-thinking ideas to our home in Appalachia. That’s why we make sure every UPIKE student has the life-changing opportunity to study globally. Think bigger and broader by studying with world-class leaders in your field while becoming equipped with cutting-edge experience.

EXPLORING TOMORROW’S JOBS TODAY Claudette Enriquez ’20 Major: Communication Internship: C-SPAN Career: “Getting to expand my skills and expertise to help a broadcasting network like C-SPAN was life-changing. I got to experience what happens behind the scenes and get a feel for what it is like to work for a major media corporation.”

Prepared to Succeed

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Student Support Resources at UPIKE: • Personal academic advising • Center for Academic Excellence • Center for Student Success • Disability Resource Center • Thrive Counseling Center • Tutoring • Writing Center • Career Services

At UPIKE, we want students to get more than a degree.

We want UPIKE to be where you dream boldly—where you are confidently moving forward because you are empowered and supported.

With teams dedicated to your success, an entire network of UPIKE faculty and staff are ready to help you achieve your big dreams. Whether it’s help with a class, writing a resume, or networking to land your dream job, you’ll always have someone by your side as you move your future forward.

• Office of Diversity and International Student Services

ACE PROGRAM

Our Academic Cultural Enrichment (ACE) program is designed to give freshmen UPIKE students a strong start. Through the ACE program, students have access to mentoring, tutoring, workshops and cultural enrichment opportunities.

“This place has hundreds of opportunities–take at least one of them. You’ve already done the first step by applying, now see where the 99 can take you!”

WILLIAM E. WHEELER III ‘21

DID YOU KNOW

UPIKE has a campus therapy dog. Meet “Chief Bear” at the Office of Public Safety!

Move Mountains with

Bold Dreams

U

PIKE is where you’ll move forward with boldness toward a rewarding career. Surrounded by your Bear

family, you’ll have support in overcoming any barrier so nothing gets in the way of your big dreams and bright future.

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and

Brilliant Possibilities

EXPERT FACULTY 15:1

63%

STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

OF FACULTY HOLD A TERMINAL DEGREE

Move Communities.

Impact People.

Change Hearts.

K

nown for creating purposeful change, our students serve with passion regionally and beyond. They

stock food pantries, take medical mission trips, build schools and even lobby state officials to increase funds for local homeless populations. Many students lead service projects for causes close to their hearts, and countless communities have benefitted from UPIKE students’ fortitude to move barriers for others.

A leader in Appalachian innovation, UPIKE cares deeply about increasing opportunity in our region. By driving technological advancement and economic growth with can-do endurance, our mission is to see our area reach its highest potential with every UPIKE student being able to take personal ownership in Appalachia’s progress.

A MISSION CENTERED ON GIVING With an abundance of service opportunities to participate in, students at UPIKE serve in their communities and abroad. With a mission and vision centered on giving, the university strives to enrich the lives of its students so they graduate prepared to succeed with a heart eager to serve.

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Student Activities, Clubs + Events American Chemical Society Biology Club Black Student Union Blessed Unity of God Campus Activities Board Campus for Change Clean Paws Criminal Justice Club Dungeons and Dragons Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society) Faith in Action Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fishing Club Honest Athletes Intramural Sports Kentucky Education Association (KEA) Pride+ Student Government Association (SGA) Student Social Work Association Esports Club What’s Up Wednesday (WuW)

Full of culture and surrounded by nature, you’ll see why our home of Pikeville is one of the greatest small towns in the country.

See concerts and live theatre five minutes from campus.

WALK TO • Concerts • Live theatre • Downtown: local restaurants, shopping and festivals

10 MINUTES • Hiking

Experience Appalachia At UPIKE , our hard work is matched with playing hard. Explore the beauty of Eastern

• Fishing • Kayaking • Horseback riding

30 MINUTES • Whitewater rafting • Camping • Boating

Kentucky by kayak or hiking. Take up intramurals with your dorm mates or join a club.

• Water skiing

Catch a Bears game with friends—students always have free admission to home games.

• Mountain biking

A bustling campus set in the heart of Appalachia means UPIKE life is full of vibrant culture and unbeatable outdoor adventures.

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Join #BEARNATION

S

tudent-athletes are a big part of our campus.

Compete as a part of one of our championship teams or cheer on the Bears with your friends.

There are plenty of opportunities to experience how athletic events bring our campus community, and the town of Pikeville, together.

• 9 National Championships • 36 Conference Championships

• 56 All-Americans • 267 Academic All-Americans

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9

36

VARSITY TEAMS

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

(11 men’s, 10 women’s, 4 coed)

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Baseball

BE CHALLENGED TO DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL

Men’s Basketball

Andrea Sager, J.D., ’14

UPIKE ATHLETICS Archery

Women’s Basketball Men’s Bowling Women’s Bowling Cheer Men’s Cross Country Women’s Cross Country Dance Esports Football Men’s Golf Women’s Golf Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Softball Men’s Swimming Women’s Swimming Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis Men’s Track and Field Women’s Track and Field Wrestling Volleyball

Major: Accounting Sport: Bowling Career: “Being at a small institution in the heart of Appalachia was a big adjustment for me, but I was determined not to give up. My time at UPIKE not only benefited me academically but allowed me to grow as an individual as well.”

Committed to Affordability We are here to help you make the ultimate investment in your future. 96% of UPIKE students receive some form of financial aid.

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UPIKE awards

$22

million

IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS EVERY YEAR On average, UPIKE awards

$21,534 PER FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE UPIKE OFFERS FREE TUTORING FOR ALL STUDENTS.

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Experience UPIKE for Yourself APPLY TODAY! IT’S EASY AND FREE Go to upike.edu to apply, connect with an admissions counselor or schedule a visit! You can also call or email our Admissions Office at (606) 218-5251 or wewantyou@upike.edu.

We can’t wait to meet you!

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Move Forward?

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The University of Pikeville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of Pikeville. It is the policy of the University of Pikeville that no student shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program sponsored by the university because of age, race, color, creed, religion, handicap, sexual orientation or national origin. All other inquiries should be addressed to the University of Pikeville at 147 Sycamore Street, Pikeville, Kentucky 41501 or call 606-218-5250. *EOE