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Vanguard University 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa California 92626 714.966.5496 800.722.6279 vanguard.edu admissions@vanguard.edu facebook.com/vanguarduniversity twitter.com/vanguardu

A Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Vanguard University equips each student for a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service.

B John Wayne Airport (SNA) C Disneyland Resort D Knott’s Berry Farm E

Universal Studios

F

Angel Stadium

G Dodger Stadium H Staples Center/Nokia Theatre I Honda Center J Segerstrom Center for the Arts

We pursue truth by knowing Christ who is Truth

Vanguard — You’ll love it for all the right reasons.

We’ve put together an exceptional academic program with a

You’ll also enjoy our location close to the beach and a variety

faculty who care about the story God is telling through you. You’ll

of opportunities for fun and learning in Southern California. You

enjoy freedom of intellectual inquiry and a classroom environment

will be welcomed by our community of current students, alumni,

that puts you in close contact with professors. You’ll flourish in our

faculty and staff who’ll mentor and encourage you all the way to

close-knit campus community where lifelong relationships are born

graduation and beyond.

and Christ is the center of everything we do.

“I had a phenomenal experience at Vanguard.

I got plugged into the community there, which is one of the strong points of Vanguard.”

Cubbie Fink ’07, bassist for Grammy nominated band Foster the People

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Academic Excellence.

At Vanguard, we teach you

Wherever your story takes you, a Vanguard education is a great place

to think critically, to explore

to start. Our alums are restaurateurs, pioneers in Christian music, radio

questions and get at the truth.

hosts in major markets, and scientists on the cutting edge of research. Our

For over 90 years, this approach has yielded a

students become master teachers in local school districts, and three out of

distinguished list of alums — leading scientists, best-selling

four VU pre-med graduates who apply for medical school are accepted.

authors, network television producers, high-level military leaders and world-changing ministers. Your next chapter can start where theirs did — in our classrooms, at our library, in our computer labs and study halls. With over 30 majors and concentrations to choose from, we’ve got a path that’s right for you.

There are clear reasons why U.S. News & World Report named Vanguard a top 10 Baccalaureate College in the West, and it starts with academic excellence. We go beyond the expected to offer the best possible academic program. The combination of outstanding faculty and small class sizes — 23 students on average — means every diploma we grant is backed by personalized instruction. From your first class to your final exam, there’s no hiding in the back of a lecture hall because at Vanguard, the most important person in the classroom is you.

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and life. At Vanguard, we believe they were never separate to begin with.

Our understanding of the world—in science, business, education, the arts, and beyond— informs and deepens our faith, bringing color and life in surprising ways. As we go beyond integration, we discover a reality based instead on incarnation, where faith comes to life in every molecule, every equation, every performance…in every moment.

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Works on campus as a lab assistant and tutor

the integration of faith

Member of the SAINTS club, student af filiates in the natural and technological sciences

Many people talk about

After school program volunteer

Chemistry

Summer research project: how malaria is spread between mosquitoes

Vanguard and the American Chemistry Society, Chemistry student of the year

SENIOR

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Our faculty are something special. We’ve brought

position at Carnegie Hall and been quoted as sources

together a team of the best-trained, best-qualified

in the Los Angeles Times. They are recognized leaders

professionals who love God and are passionate about

in the fields of science, sociology, religion, theater,

teaching. The result is one of the finest faculties for a

missions, business, and education. As a student, these

school of our size and mission. Our professors have

same professors are there to encourage and guide you

advised the President at the White House, testified

as you live out the story God has prepared for you.

before state committees, received a guest maestro

Professor Ed Rybarczyk was one of the most influential people God has brought me in contact with. He helped me to turn information about God into practical life change

We believe learning happens best in the context of relationship.

Professor- mentors.

and discipleship. Ed taught me how to think.

Josh Houston ’08, took seven of Rybarczyk’s classes; associate pastor at Clarity Church in Santa Monica

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or area of study, at Vanguard you’ll get the understanding you need in an environment designed to help you excel.

Our commitment to go beyond academics leads to academic transformation, where you’ll cultivate new abilities to think critically, communicate clearly, and interact intelligently—taking you places you never thought possible.

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Passions for strategic planning, branding and teaching

No matter your major

Procter & Gamble-trained marketer

Marketing

MBA in strategic planning and marketing from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management

TRISH FISHER

Developed and executed growth strategies for Fortune 500 companies

Helps students achieve their academic and professional goals

Professor

VU gives priority to applicants with 2.8 GPA or higher

Our classes are taught by professors, not teacher’s assistants.

You will be engaged and enlightened on topics from

We believe learning happens best in the context of relationship.

business administration to literature to biology —

Our faculty spend countless hours—both inside and outside the

topics the professors have devoted their careers to

classroom—to serve as professor-mentors, not just teachers. Through

studying. When your story intersects with theirs, the

close, coaching relationships, you’ll go beyond the classroom, getting

results are powerful.

not only the knowledge you need but also the wisdom to apply what you’re learning in practical ways.

Our student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.

88% of Resident faculty hold doctorates.

Our professors are recognized experts in their areas of study.

Nearly 70% of our resident faculty are published in their field.

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Christ-centered.

Spiritual growth is at the heart of the Vanguard journey. We want students to discover their God-given calling, and then engage the culture around them from a Christian point of view.

Regular chapel meetings and dozens of student-led ministry opportunities bring faith and service to life. If you like, you can travel overseas on a missions trip, or spend the summer ministering at kids camps. We make ministry accessible and fun because having a vibrant spiritual community — where you can ask questions and seek truth — is a big part of the journey.

“Vanguard awakened my mind, my spirit, my whole being. Through my experiences there I developed a desire to go to the mission field and reach out in ministry — to counsel people on a spiritual basis in my medical practice.”

Dr. Paul Brillhart ’78, MD, general practice, former medical missionary to Guatemala 15

More than 22 denominations are represented at VU. There are more than 20 student-led worship teams and ministries on campus.

Each year VU students visit over a dozen countries on missions trips.

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Sharing your Story.

From the moment you step on

near-perfect climate, the beach just three miles from your dorm room and a

campus you’ll feel welcomed

world of possibilities for off-campus learning and fun in Southern California.

into the Vanguard family.

Add to that a culturally diverse surrounding community and on-campus clubs

You’ll join a small group with current students. They’ll

and you’ve got one of the best university environments imaginable.

show you around and answer your questions. You’ll

You’ll be amazed how much you can pack into a year. You’ll share laughter,

enjoy an all-school party, bonfires on the beach and

late-night study tips, dreams about the future and prayer. You may learn to

a lot more with fellow incoming students. Within no

surf or ride a skateboard, sing with Vanguard’s choir at Lincoln Center for the

time you’ll have found a home.

Performing Arts, or learn how to use a UV visible spectrophotometer in your

Once you get into the rhythm of campus life you’ll

biology class. But of all the enduring prizes of a Vanguard education, one of

wonder how you lived any other way. We’ve got a

the biggest is the friendships that last a lifetime.

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64% of Students Live on Campus

By The

Numbers

200 types of food available on a typical day in the VU cafeteria

50 campus clubs, from Intramural sports to Evangelicals for Social Action

30% of VU undergrads own a Disneyland annual pass

233 palm trees on campus

16% of VU students are from out of state

1,500

of students receive Financial Aid

undergraduate Students

of Students Receive an Academic award

24 wetsuits hang out to dry on VU balcony rails on any given day

5 TOP MAJORS Psychology, Business, Communication, Kinesiology, and Liberal Studies

days of sunshine per year in Southern California

50%

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97%

Pursuit of Excellence.

Vanguard Athletics.

Vanguard athletics is for the skilled student athlete who desires to

For recreational athletes we’ve got plenty to keep the body healthy and

pursue excellence academically and athletically. We are one of the

moving. From intense flag football tournaments to our sand volleyball

top NAIA (Division I) athletic programs, with our teams advancing

court, our students have a blast playing intramural sports. We also offer

to national competition nearly every year. In 2008, our women’s

a wide selection of lifetime wellness classes that add variety to your

basketball team won the NAIA national championship.

daily workout.

At Vanguard, success is measured not only on the scoreboard but by how our student athletes exemplify the core character values of Gold Pride — Christ-Like Attitude, Faithfulness, Selflessness, Passion, and Leadership. We equip our student athletes for life beyond the sidelines.

Vanguard gave me the opportunity to grow mentally, physically, and spiritually. My experiences at VU allowed me to use my influence as a Christian athlete to impact the world for Christ. I am thankful for everything I was able to learn during my time as a Lion.

Kelly Schmidt ’07, on staff with Arizona Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 2007 NAIA National Leroy Walker Champions of Character Winner, 2006 NAIA Women’s Basketball Player of the Year 25

Vanguard Lions intercollegiate teams Men’s

Women’s

baseball basketball cross-country soccer tennis track and field

basketball cross-country soccer softball track and field tennis volleyball

“I’m glad I The coaches in mind and can be. All

chose to go to Vanguard. have your best interests help make you the best you the opportunity is there.”

Chad Chop ’02, Former Major League Baseball draft Pick; Firefighter and High School baseball coach in Tucson, Arizona

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Invest in your future.

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Finances.

Making the next chapter possible.

At Vanguard, we make a great education affordable.

based grant, or a scholarship for a particular area of study,

Last year, Vanguard students received over $24 million in

like forensics, fine arts or athletics. You might be offered an

gift aid. To make sure you receive the grants, scholarships

on-campus job. Whatever the case, we put the Vanguard

or loans you qualify for, our admissions counselors will

experience within reach of every student who wants their

walk you through the financial aid application process.

journey to pass through here.

You might get an academic merit scholarship, a need-

While at Vanguard I saw many doors open, and I feel like I was developed spiritually, academically and socially. I really admire the

97% of students received financial aid in the 2012-13 year.

education I received. I enjoyed being around people, hearing their stories, where they came from, how students have this desire to change the world with all their creative ideas.

David Vazquez ’12, 2010-12 student body president; former California Senate Fellow

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Average GPA of incoming Freshmen students: 3.1 400 incoming freshmen

Vanguard

FACTS

VU gives priority to Freshmen applicants with 2.8 GPA or higher Average GPA of incoming Transfer students: 3.0 105 incoming Transfer Students

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VU gives priority to Transfer applicants with 2.5 GPA or higher

We’ll prepare you for a career of your choice and encourage you to grow in your Christian faith.

You’ll make lifelong friends and become part of Vanguard’s global community of alums.

take the next step to vanguard. to set up a tour of the Vanguard campus visit us at vanguard.edu/visit.

Ready to apply? Want more information about the application process?

Visit vanguard.edu/applynow or call us at 800.722.6279. Our admissions counselors are here to answer your questions and guide you through the application process.

I am where I am thanks to a great staff and faculty at Vanguard that polished me and challenged me to work hard.

Come join the Vanguard community and let us equip you for the story God has for you.

Jennifer Rivera ’09, producer for Fox and Friends at Fox News in New York City

If you like what you see, let’s get started.

We’re social! Visit facebook.com/vanguarduniversity, tweet us @vanguardu and follow us on Instagram @vanguardu.

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VANGUARD’S UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE OFFERS DEGREES IN THE FOLLOWING MAJORS: BACHELOR OF ARTS

Music and Worship Arts

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Accounting

Psychology

Biochemistry

Biological Sciences

Religion Biblical Studies Christian Formation and Discipleship Studies Intercultural Studies Pastoral Leadership Studies Youth Leadership Studies

Biology Botany and Ecology Education Neuroscience Pre-Medical Studies

Business Administration Communication Communication Studies Cinema Arts Cultural Anthropology English Literature and Textual Analysis Writing History/Political Science International Business Liberal Studies Various Emphases Marketing Music Music Ministry Applied Music Worship Studies

Sociology Theatre Arts Performance/Directing Technical/Design Musical Theatre

Chemistry Kinesiology Exercise and Sport Science Sport Studies Pre-Health Sciences Mathematics

BACHELOR OF MUSIC Vocal, Piano, Guitar, Instrumental Performance Composition Music Education Church Music Jazz Studies

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Welcome to Vanguard.

We’ve been equipping students for their journeys since 1920 when we welcomed our first class of world-changers. Today we continue to offer a toprated education, excellent practical skills and training in the liberal arts and sciences to prepare you for the next chapter in your life. Let us show you how we go beyond scholarship, beyond the classroom, beyond the expected, equipping you to lead the story God has for you.

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