2012 USF Look Book

THE LOOK BOOK

THE WHOLE WAY. If you’re looking for a warm welcome, you’ve found it. The University of Sioux Falls is a small-but-not-too-small Christian liberal arts university right in the heart of South Dakota’s largest city. Our students find themselves filled with the desire to do great things, thanks to a strong academic program, outstanding professors and a Christ-like Culture for Service. We are proud of the dynamic campus community that walks the whole way with us every day.

Welcome home!

Yep. You’re in the right place. And we’ve got the stats to back it up.

STREET CRED.

USF is located in Sioux Falls, population 150,000. Sioux Falls has been ranked one of »

Money magazine’s “best places to live.”

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Of undergraduates, 96 percent reported finding employment in their major or chosen »

field within 6 months of graduation.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

»USF offers 35 academic majors and 7 pre-professional programs. ore than 100 student clubs, activities, teams and organizations are your ticket to » Mgetting involved.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

and fans alike will enjoy the action of 17 NCAA Division II varsity sports. » AUSFthletes competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

USF offers one of the most affordable private Christian educations around with 97 »

percent of students receiving some form of financial aid.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

»Our student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

USF students are 100 percent awesome. (Okay, maybe we made that one up. But we’re » pretty sure it’s true.)

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS

|

THE LOOK BOOK

|

PAGE 2

Undergraduate Majors Offered at USF: ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– – – – – – – –

SMART MOVE. Talk about academics! USF has exciting hands-on classes in 35 undergraduate majors and 7 pre-professional programs in addition to our honors program. Our professors talk the talk AND walk the walk, and they are extremely dedicated to delivering a first-class Christian liberal arts education. All of them are recipients of impressive honors and awards, and many of them are featured in publications or have authored published work. Even still, their most valuable reward comes from teaching and mentoring students like you.

Fine Arts • Art (B.A.) • Communications Studies & Theatre (B.A.) • Music (B.A.) Humanities • English (B.A.) • History (B.A.) • Spanish (B.A.) • Theology & Philosophy (B.A.) • Theology & Youth Ministry (B.A.) Nursing • Nursing (B.S.) Natural Sciences • Applied Mathematics (B.S.) • Applied Mathematics for Engineering (B.A.) • Biology (B.S.) • Chemisty (B.S.) • Computer Information Systems (B.S.) • Computer Science (B.S.) • Exercise Science (B.S.) • Mathematics (B.S.) • Medical Technology (B.S.) • Paramedic Technology (B.S.) • Radiology Technology (B.S.) Social Sciences • Criminal Justice (B.A.) • Media Studies (B.A.) • Political Science/History (B.A.)

• Psychology (B.A.) • Social Science (B.A.) • Social Work (B.A.) • Sociology (B.A.) Fredrikson School of Education • Art Education (B.A.) • Biology Secondary Education Certification • Communication Studies & Theatre Secondary Education Certification • Elementary Education (B.A.) • Secondary & K-12 Education Certification • English Secondary Education Certification • Language Arts Composite Secondary Education Certification • History Secondary Education Certification • Music Education (B.A.) • Spanish Education (B.A.) Pre-Professional Programs • Chiropractic Science • Dentistry • Law • Medicine • Mortuary Science • Physical Therapy • Veterinary Medicine Vucurevich School of Business • Business Administration (B.A.) • Public Accounting (B.A.) • Sports Management (B.A.)

Things to know: »On-site resident directors and student

resident assistants

»ID-card security access 24/7 »On-site security team »Wi-Fi hotspots available around campus

LIVIN’ LARGE.

Get the Scoop on the Halls:

What’ll it be? USF offers a variety of residence halls designed to help you feel right at home. No matter what your style, you’ll love the sense of community and the fact that you can get from here to there in no time at all.

Burgess Hall is an all-male residence hall located near the Cleveland Center and Stewart Center.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– – –

Grand Island Hall is an all-female residence hall with a large central lounge.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –

Kroske Hall is where men occupy rooms on the first floor and women live on the second and third floors.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –

Bill & Marian Sullivan Faith & Living Center is our newest and largest residence hall for second, third and fourth-year students.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –

Collier Baker Hall offers apartment-style suites for both men and women. Each apartment is equipped for four students and is complete with a kitchenette and bathroom with shower.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– – –

Patterson Hall features one and two-bedroom apartment-style living units.

UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS

|

THE LOOK BOOK

|

PAGE 4

No matter where you come from or where you’re going, our Christian liberal arts education is a great path for getting you there.

On a Mission: USF students are involved in our communities and world. Their faith is reflected in their desire to help others. Here are just a few of the places we frequently serve: Lunch is Served, Kids Against Hunger »T andhe Banquet, other food ministries in Sioux Falls »S outh Dakota Indian Reservations »D enver Mile High Ministries »J amaica mission »H aiti mission rea churches, youth groups and after-school »A programs »S outh Dakota State Penitentiary »Y outh Mentoring Programs

CROSS SECTIONS. Students at USF come from many denominations, beliefs and backgrounds and are brought together under a motto we call Culture for Service. By fostering academic excellence and focusing on the development of the whole person, USF helps students grow into confident adults ready to take on the world.

THE FINER THINGS.

Theatre, music, art, singing, dancing and all things “communication” are part of the fine arts experience at USF. The fine arts are experiencing tremendous growth and success thanks to vibrant professors and talented students who love to shine in the spotlight.

Part of the Action.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Students from all areas of interest are encouraged to participate in the arts on campus. Some of our most popular opportunities include:

»Singing with the USF choir »Participating in theatre productions »Displaying artwork at area exhibits »Being part of the campus television and radio stations »Joining the staff of the USF newspaper, The Vessel »Playing an instrument in music ensembles »Taking part in the Madrigal Dinners, a Renaissance-

themed USF tradition

UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS

|

THE LOOK BOOK

|

PAGE 6

Men’s Varsity Sports Baseball • Basketball • Cross Country • Football • Golf • Soccer • Indoor Track • Outdoor Track • Women’s Varsity Sports Basketball • Cross Country • Golf • Soccer • Softball • Tennis • Indoor Track • Outdoor Track • Volleyball • Intramurals Basketball • Volleyball • Dodgeball • Flag Football • Kickball • Tennis •

COUGAR SIGHTINGS. With more than one-third of our full-time students participating in Cougar athletics, USF is blessed to have talented athletes representing our campus in 17 NCAA Division II varsity sports. Our student athletes receive outstanding support from our faculty, staff and coaches. This “whole team” approach gives Cougar athletes the tools they need to succeed on and off the field. And we believe that makes all the difference.

––––––––––––––––––––––––– – – – – – – – – – –

A Place for Champions.

The new $15-million USF Sports Complex gives student athletes an impressive place to train and perform.

The complex features synthetic turf football and soccer fields, grandstand seating for 6,500, an Olympic-sized 10-lane track and the new Enger-Sandine Cross Country Course.

OUT AND ABOUT IN SIOUX FALLS.

As South Dakota’s largest city, Sioux Falls has it all.

USF students enjoy parks, bike trails, bowling, movie theatres, shopping and just hanging out with friends.

With more restaurants per capita than any other city its size in the nation, you’ll get your fill of food and fun.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– – – – –

Top Ten Things to do in Sioux Falls: 1. Bike trail. 22 miles of paved trail around the city.

2.

Church life. About 150 churches, give or take.

3. Recreation. Acres and acres of it.

4. Night life. Movies, dancing, dining, music and more.

5. Coffee houses. We’ve got your flavor.

6. Arts and Theatre. Sioux Falls is the hub.

7. Nature. Bring your hiking shoes.

8. Shop. ‘Til you drop.

9. Events. Every night of the week.

10. Sports action. Hockey, football, baseball, soccer and more.

UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS

|

THE LOOK BOOK

|

PAGE 8

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. At USF we believe in having fun.

We offer more than 100 student groups, activities and organizations.

You can always find crazy social fun like winter Olympics, monster golf, Pac Man competitions, speed dating and more.

Our ‘To Do’ List:

» Alpha Chi » Alpha Psi Omega Association of Cougar » Education Students (ACES) » Business Club » Campus Crusade for Christ » Chess Club Chorale and University » Concert Singers » Diversity Club » Exercise Science Club » Fellowship of Christian Athletes » Flying and Aviation Study Club » Forensics » Honor Societies » Independent Theatre » InterVarsity Christian Fellowship » Intramural Sports » Jazz Ambassadors » Law and Justice Club » Model United Nations » National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi) » Pazaz Worship Dance Team Alpha Honor Society in » PhiSocial Work » Prison Ministry » Science Club » Sigma Tau Delta Society Work Interest Club » Social (SWAT) in Free Enterprise » Students (SIFE) » The 1980s Video Remake Club » The Vessel student newspaper » USF Democrats » USF Republicans » Worship Team

MAJOR SAVINGS.

It’s great to be humble, but when it comes to affordability we’ll just come right out and say it: USF is one of the most affordable private Christian colleges in the region. In addition to lower tuition, we have a scholarship program that really pays.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

than $23 million in financial aid is awarded annually. »More More than 500 students each year receive some type of »

academic scholarship from USF. More than 100 students receive art, music or theatre » scholarships.

More than 150 students have work-study jobs on campus »

each year.

Of USF students, 97 percent receive some type of financial aid, »

which means there is a great chance there is assistance for you.

Want to learn a whole lot more about USF? We’re all about giving you options.

At usiouxfalls.edu, you can download a PDF of our viewbook and access course descriptions in the academic catalog.

If you’d like us to send you information in the mail and have an admissions counselor give you a call, simply email us at admissions@usiouxfalls.edu or fill out this card and return it.

Oops! It looks like someone else is interested in USF and used your detachable reply card.

No problem. All you have to do is call or email the contact information below, and we’ll take care of it right away.

Email: admissions@usiouxfalls.edu Phone: 800-888-1047 Phone: 605-331-6600

UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS

|

THE LOOK BOOK

|

PAGE 10

1101 W 22nd St

» Sioux Falls, SD 57105 » (800) 888-1047 » usiouxfalls.edu/admissions