Warner Pacific College Brochure

AT A GLANCE Location: Portland, Oregon

cost of attendance:

Tuition and Fees: $19,770; Room and Board: $8,000 religious affiliation:

Warner Pacific is a private, Christ-centered liberal arts college affiliated with the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana).

Financial aid: 99 percent of students receive

Academic programs:

Athletics: 11 men’s and women’s teams compete

More than 30 majors and pre-professional programs available

in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division II. Our teams include:

Student-to-faculty ratio: 11:1 Enrollment: 1,615 students;

about 550 traditional undergraduates and 1,065 Adult Degree Program students.

financial aid. The average financial aid package is $16,188.

Men’s

WOMen’s

Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Track and Field

Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Track and Field Volleyball

who do you think you are?

DO YOU THINK YOU KNOW EVERYTHING? You don’t and you never will. In fact, as a student at Warner Pacific, a Christ-centered liberal arts

We also want you to ask us as many questions as you can think of. Give us a call at 503.517.1020 or 800.804.1510.

You can request more info at warnerpacific.edu or schedule a campus visit online and ask us in person.

We’d like that. warnerpacific.edu/apply

college located in the heart of Portland, Oregon, you’ll find that the more you know,

the more questions you’ll have. Let the real learning begin.

25

Real learning begins at the Core.

Warner Pacific’s Humanities Core curriculum is based on the exploration of paradox—those instances in which a question has two seemingly contradictory right answers. Through integrating the study of history, philosophy, literature, theology and culture, you will explore the contradictions that define our existence. Sound difficult? It is.

No one said this would be easy.

But it’s worth it.

warnerpacific.edu/paradox 1

warnerpacific.edu/faculty

“ You can’t measure it in statistics and compare it to another place.

There’s an investment from the professors here that exceeds any expectations you can have as a student.”—Biniam Tadele ’12, History

do you think Dr. Steve Carver infamously requires Christian Ministries majors to outline the entire Bible over

you can survive two years of Old and New Testament courses. While you’ll find academic challenge across all 27 majors

the bible ninja? at Warner Pacific, you’ll also find that faculty will be there every step of the way to support you.

3

do you think Hardly. Dr. Elizabeth DuPriest, assistant professor of Biology, conducted extensive research on the

all our faculty connection between low birth weight and obesity, and recently presented the results of her research at

do is teach and a national conference. As a student at Warner Pacific, you’ll have the opportunity to conduct research

grade papers? alongside talented professors like Dr. DuPriest, gaining valuable experience in preparation for graduate school.

“ Warner Pacific is definitely more about gaining the skills to become the person you want to be rather than just jumping through 15 hoops to get a diploma.”

—Dante Baca ’12, Religion and Christian Ministries

warnerpacific.edu/learning

5

At Warner Pacific, we run headlong into the mess.

That’s why, when you hear our students talk about how they took ownership of their faith, they use words like “wrestle,” “grapple,” “arguing,” “mind-blowing” and “life-changing.” warnerpacific.edu/faith

do you think you’re You’re not. As Christians, our faith is challenged every day—as we attempt to reconcile differing

the first person to but equally valuable points of view and engage the general messiness of life.

question your faith?

7

warnerpacific.edu/urbanadvantage

do you think you It might be difficult. Intern with Intuit or Oregon Health and Science University. Meet friends for coffee

can seize every at Albina Press, a Warner Pacific student favorite. Catch a concert at the Crystal Ballroom.

opportunity portland Explore Powell’s Bookstore, the largest independent bookstore in the world. Serve with Portland

has to offer?

Rescue Mission. Even after four years at Warner Pacific, much of Portland will remain unexplored.

9

It means that, at Warner Pacific College, the experiences we offer—from service learning, internship

What do you think and research opportunities to student teacher placements—are all informed by a single question:

it means to be in the How can we best serve our city? We strive to serve Portland because we believe God has called us

city, for the city? to do His work here. And because we like our city a lot. We think you will too.

11

You are. Join your fellow classmates for Warner Pacific’s Common Day of Service, during which all

do you think you’re classes are cancelled and the entire campus community devotes a day to serving the city of Portland.

strong enough to Participate in the College’s Hot Chocolate Ministry, support homeless families at DayBreak or serve

change the world? abroad through our Spring Missions Trips. You can change the world. And at Warner Pacific, you will.

warnerpacific.edu/serve

“ Last year on campus ministries, I learned how to truly lead by service in everything that I did. I was trying to serve more than I was served.”

— Bradlee Hershey ’12, Religion and Christian Ministries

13

“ I’ll have these relationships for the rest of my life.

I’m not graduating from my best friends. This community that Warner Pacific has instilled in us— it goes beyond the borders of this campus.”

—Kyron Christman ’11, Business

warnerpacific.edu/community

Do you think there’s a There is. At Warner Pacific, you’ll find a close-knit campus community in which there

place for you in will be no strangers. So don’t be surprised if you’re pulled into an impromptu game of ultimate

Warner pacific’s vibrant, Frisbee or a random conversation while you’re walking across campus.

diverse community?

15

“ The professors here are preparing us not just for a future career, but for life right now as it pertains to a future career.”

—Jordan Andrews ’12, Biology warnerpacific.edu/successstories

Through close relationships with faculty mentors, undergraduate research projects, music and theatre performance

do you think opportunities, internship experiences (like the 500 internship hours required of every Social Work major) and

that anything the critical thinking and writing skills a liberal arts education fosters, you’ll be prepared to start your career,

is possible? pursue an advanced degree and ultimately change the world for the better.

17

“ Being an athlete at WP has been a great experience for me. I’ve had many long conversations with Coach Bernie about game strategies or even about school; he’s always willing to talk. He has encouraged me to become the leader on the field that I am today.”

—Brandon Tatum ’13, Business and Social Science warnerpacific.edu/athletics

Only if you’re really good. Our student-athletes are both devoted students and dedicated athletes,

Do you think representing the Warner Pacific Knights across 11 men’s and women’s varsity sports. Our nationally recognized

you have what programs (like our men’s basketball team, which qualified for the 32-team NAIA National Tournament for eight straight

it takes to seasons) are highly competitive. Then again, so are our intramural volleyball, flag football and ultimate Frisbee teams.

become a Knight?

19

Prove it. With clubs and organizations ranging from Student Government to Wind Ensemble

do you think to the Student Diversity Council, you’ll find plenty of leadership opportunities at Warner Pacific.

you’re a You might also participate in Walkabout, a weeklong series of challenging mental and physical activities

great Leader? through which 25 WPC students develop the problem-solving skills they’ll need to be effective leaders.

warnerpacific.edu/studentlife

21

Warner Pacific College was named as one of 2011’s “Great Schools at a Great Price”

by U.S. News & World Report. warnerpacific.edu/valueleader

You won’t. Warner Pacific’s tuition is 33 percent lower than the average four-year private institution in

do you think you’ll Washington and Oregon. What’s more, 99 percent of Warner Pacific students receive financial aid.

find a better value But the real value of a Warner Pacific education—close relationships with faculty, internships,

in the northwest? research experiences and lifelong friendships—cannot be measured.

23

ARE YOU THINKING,

“wait a minute, who We are Warner Pacific, a Christ-centered liberal arts college located in the heart of Portland.

do you think YOU Chances are if you enroll here, we’ll continue to ask you to grapple

are asking me all with some pretty difficult questions. So get used to it.

these questions?”

DO YOU THINK YOU KNOW EVERYTHING? You don’t and you never will. In fact, as a student at Warner Pacific, a Christ-centered liberal arts

We also want you to ask us as many questions as you can think of. Give us a call at 503.517.1020 or 800.804.1510.

You can request more info at warnerpacific.edu or schedule a campus visit online and ask us in person.

We’d like that. warnerpacific.edu/apply

college located in the heart of Portland, Oregon, you’ll find that the more you know,

the more questions you’ll have. Let the real learning begin.

25

AT A GLANCE Location: Portland, Oregon

cost of attendance:

Tuition and Fees: $19,770; Room and Board: $8,000 religious affiliation:

Warner Pacific is a private, Christ-centered liberal arts college affiliated with the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana).

Financial aid: 99 percent of students receive

Academic programs:

Athletics: 11 men’s and women’s teams compete

More than 30 majors and pre-professional programs available

in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division II. Our teams include:

Student-to-faculty ratio: 11:1 Enrollment: 1,615 students;

about 550 traditional undergraduates and 1,065 Adult Degree Program students.

financial aid. The average financial aid package is $16,188.

Men’s

WOMen’s

Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Track and Field

Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Track and Field Volleyball

who do you think you are?