USF Parent Brochure 2014

PARENT GUIDE

// SIOUX FALLS ADVANTAGE

With a population of 160,000, Sioux Falls — a top-ranked city for business and economic development — offers the amenities of a big city with the atmosphere of a friendly and safe Midwestern town.

of graduates report that USF helped them achieve their career goals.

Sayre Bedinger ‘12 // Media Studies Major Music Pastor, Celebrate Church

// DYNAMIC PROFESSORS

TOP 10 MAJORS

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usiouxfalls.edu/admissions/academics

1. Business Administration 2. Nursing 3. Elementary Education 4. Exercise Science 5. Biology 6. Psychology 7. Radiologic Technology 8. Theology 9. Accounting/Professional Accounting 10. Sports Management

USF FACULTY WILL:

// STRETCH STUDENTS’ INTELLECT –

Study Abroad, Honors Program, Faculty-led Research, Interim Travel

// ENCOURAGE THEIR CREATIVITY –

Undergraduate Research Conference, Senior Showcases

// IGNITE THEIR PASSION –

Community Service, Internships, Student Teaching, Nursing Clinicals, Social Work Field Placements

// TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES –

USF alumni span the globe, leaving their footprints in impactful ways by their service to humankind and profession.

// CAMPUS LIFE

A PLACE TO BELONG // NCAA DII ATHLETICS

4Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

// FINE ARTS

4Students from every major participate in the performing arts through vocal and instrumental ensembles, theatre productions and Madrigal performances.

// 24/7 CAMPUS SECURITY

4Department led by former South Dakota

4Mass Notification System

state trooper Well-lit parking lots with security cameras 4 Campus Walk Program 4

// RESIDENTIAL LIFE & FELLOWSHIP

4Six residence halls 4100+ clubs, organizations and activities 4Campus traditions like USF Olympics,

Hunger Games and Price is RIght Bible studies, prayer groups, worship 4 teams, Chapel and service projects

WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Virtual Campus Tour: usiouxfalls.edu/virtualtour // Web: usiouxfalls.edu/visitcampus Email: admissions@usiouxfalls.edu // Phone: 800-888-1047 or 605-331-6600

// KNOWLEDGE THAT WORKS

Holly Kelly ‘12 // Biology Major Floor Coordinator and STEM Instructor Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science

placement rates in more than half of USF’s majors.

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460+ graduate programs nationwide enrolled USF graduates in the past three years.

423% of graduates enroll in graduate or professional school.

497% of USF grads find employment in their chosen fields within six months of graduation.

// A SMART INVESTMENT

FACT: of first-time, full-time freshmen receive financial aid.

The average debt for bachelor’s degree recipients at independent colleges and universities is $19,500 – less than the price of a modest car.*

What’s your net tuition cost?

4NET COST CALCULATOR at usiouxfalls.edu/netcost

Are you eligible for a scholarship?

4SCHOLARSHIP CALCULATOR at usiouxfalls.edu/scholarshipcalculator

“Many students and their parents believe earning a college degree at a private university like USF is out of reach. It’s not! Our tuition is straightforward with no hidden fees, making USF the best value for Christian higher education in the region.”

Aimee VanderFeen // Director of Admissions * The Council of Independent Colleges

// ADVISOR • TEACHER • MENTOR

“People believe in what they are teaching at USF. There is a spirit behind the education that you don’t find everywhere.”

Bethany (Jones) Raab ’05 // Social Work and Criminal Justice Double Major

ACADEMIC SUPPORT 415:1 student-to-faculty ratio 41,500 free tutoring hours provided annually 4The Academic Success Network supports the mission of USF by offering centralized student support services.

CAREER PREPARATION 42,500 positions are posted each year in Cougar Careers, USF’s job and internship database.

4275 employers visit campus and attend job fairs annually.

// CULTURE FOR SERVICE

// Nursing Mission Work Haiti

“The service ethic doesn’t work well when delegated only to Campus Ministries.

I am often greatly inspired by my colleagues and how they are integrating service learning into everything they do.”

Dennis Thum // USF Dean of Chapel

of USF students participate in service projects throughout their USF experiences.

450 service opportunities are offered annually, including domestic and international destinations.

4Spiritual growth happens through chapel, Bible studies, prayer groups and daily interactions with professors and peers.

475% of students enroll in January Interim, an optional one-month term that offers opportunities to travel with a class, study abroad, pick up needed credits and serve others.