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ONCE YOU VISIT
you'll know...
See how Wartburg is a Good Fit For You
Tour campus
Spend a night in a residence hall
Meet your admissions counselor
Sit in on a class
Attend a chapel service
Go to www.Wartburg.edu/Visit to schedule an individual or group tour.
Talk to a coach, Enjoy a free music director, lunch with a or club leader guide in Mensa
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it's worth it! Did You Know?
Skywalks connect most of the academic buildings, keeping you protected from the weather. Wi-Fi is in all classrooms and residence halls. Wartburg offers more than 50 areas of study (see page 15). Wartburg is named after a famous castle in Germany (see page 17). There’s a coffee shop in the library.
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What Makes Wartburg Worth It First-Year Student Tips Lead by Example Living on Campus What's for Dinner Study Abroad May Term National Recognition A Tight-Knit Community Student Profiles A Day in the Life Areas of Study Wartburg West in Denver Be Part of the Tradition Campus Entertainment Explore Your Spirituality Be Involved Music Knights Athletics Get Your Fitness Fix at The W After Graduation You're Worth It: Financial Aid Explore Wartburg!
WHAT MAKES WARTBURG
worth it
You're starting college soon. Maybe you've toured campus or talked with an admissions counselor, but, chances are, you still have a few questions. That's OK. We have a few answers.
TAKE A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY.
EMBRACE YOUR PASSIONS.
Spend a May Term or summer at Wartburg West in Denver, Colorado. Volunteer for a service trip to an inner city or a rural area struck by natural disaster. Study abroad. Join a club or two. Or three, if it fits you.
Our professors are not only experts in their fields, they have other enriching interests: brewing beer, organic farming, and foster parenting, to name a few. They live what they love and want to help students lead similarly rich lives.
UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL.
REALIZE YOUR PURPOSE.
This transformation starts with a tight-knit community that helps each person develop self-worth. Wartburg faculty and staff are ready to mentor you. They get to know you and cheer you on. With their support, you discover your potential and find the opportunities to unlock it.
Serve your community as a doctor. Serve as an innovator in your field. Serve the world as an advocate for those without hope. Wherever you are headed, Wartburg will be with you to help you realize your purpose.
ABBY SINGLETON '18 HOMETOWN: Indianola, Iowa MAJOR: Elementary Education MINORS: Leadership, Organizational/Public Relations
"My first-year experience was more than I ever imagined it could be. I had the opportunity to be a part of Student Senate, the KWAR radio station, Dance Marathon, Homecoming Committee, and multiple choirs, and that’s just the beginning. Wartburg is so worth it to me because I could study, get involved, and build relationships with my professors and new friends." 3
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FIRST-YEAR
PACK SMART.
You’re about to share a room. Stick to the essentials and share the big things, like the mini-fridge and TV. You’ll also want zip ties and duct tape, and maybe a mini tool kit. They’ll come in handy, trust us.
M AKE FRIENDS WITH YOUR ROOMMATE. OH, AND EVERYONE ELSE. Get to know each other before moving in. It’s easier to start college with a friend at your side. When you do get to campus, say hi to everyone. It might seem corny, but you will be seeing them a lot during the next four years.
LEAVE YOUR DOOR OPEN. Everyone is looking to make friends the first year, so make sure they know they can stop in to say hi. Just don’t forget to close it when you leave.
TAKE A NAP. Sleep is crucial to your health and your performance in class, but don’t sleep through your 8 a.m. to make up for a late night. Sometimes a nap in the afternoon can keep you alert and well-rested (as long as it's not during class).
DO YOUR HOMEWORK. Let’s be real here. There is a lot of homework in college. Think of studying like laundry—it’s easier to do in smaller, more frequent loads.
ASK FOR HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT. There are tons of people on campus ready to help you out, whether it involves class, figuring out your major, or just finding your way around the Science Center.
TAKE A BREAK. College can be stressful, and there are a lot of pressures with school, work, and finding time to socialize. Take time to de-stress with a fun activity, hang out with a friend, or just do nothing for a little while.
EXPLORE. This is the year to try any and every club or organization that catches your interest. But don’t forget to explore campus, too. Try every door and hallway just to see where it might go. You never know what you might find. 4
WARTBURG STUDENTS
lead by example
SETH NUTTING '15 Seth, from Milo, Iowa, played basketball for Wartburg, but found his passion calling games for the college’s radio station and producing and directing video segments for Knight Vision.
LIZ SHULL '16 Liz, from Sac City, Iowa, co-founded the college’s Water to Thrive chapter. In one year, the group has raised enough money to fund two wells in rural Africa.
NATASHA WILLEY '15 Natasha, from Albert Lea, Minn., a human rights activist, found her voice for LGBTQ issues by joining Alliance, and she volunteers for the V-Day Campaign to end violence against women and girls.
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MAX CHINNAH '15 GABRIELLE LARSON '17 Gabrielle, a first-generation college student from Waterloo, Iowa, also will be the first social work student to participate in The Washington Center’s fall internship program.
Max, from Nigeria, claimed a $10,000 Davis Projects for Peace grant and $3,000 prize from the Igniting Innovation Summit to construct the solar-powered cookers he designed for families in Ghana.
NICHOLE LYONS '16 Nichole, from Waukon, Iowa, shepherded Spiritual Life & Campus Ministry into the digital age by live streaming chapel services and blogging. Her skills earned her a gig operating the main camera at the Gentlemen of the Road Waverly Stopover this summer.
JESSA BIDWELL '16 Jessa, from Grinnell, Iowa, got a taste of real-world research through the University of Iowa FUTURE in Biomedicine program. The experience provided invaluable networking opportunities and career guidance.
MWALIMU KARISA '18 Eighteen months after he raised enough money to build a well in his Kenyan village, Mwalimu completed his efforts to build a medical center.
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LIVING ON
campus
Living on campus is a completely new experience we think you’ll really love. Your Wartburg friends, professors, coaches, and advisers will become like a new, huge, amazing family.
Go to www.Wartburg.edu/Living for a video tour of the residence halls, and contact us to schedule an overnight visit.
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FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCE HALLS
SUITE-STYLE LIVING
The Complex (Centennial, Vollmer, and Hebron) and Clinton Most rooms are doubles; however, three- and four-person rooms are available.
Founders, Grossman, LĂśhe, Afton and Waverly Manors, and The Residence Room styles include single and double rooms, and three-, four-, and eight-person suites.
WHAT'S FOR
dinner
College dining is not like most high school cafeterias. There’s a huge selection across several locations, and it really does taste good. Hungry yet?
MENSA An all-you-can-eat, buffet-style food court in Saemann Student Center. Sit down to a healthy meal with tons of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
THE DEN A great place to gather for lunch or to work on homework in Saemann Student Center, the Den provides made-to-order food, a complete salad and burrito bar, ice cream specials, and many grab-and-go items.
THE KONDITOREI Inspired by the charming coffee houses of Germany, the Konditorei is the perfect place to grab a specialty flavored coffee, tea, bagel, or donut on your way to class.
THE ZESTY ORANGE TOWNHOUSE LIVING Knights Village Individual two-story "townhouses" for four to seven students include a furnished living space and kitchen.
Overlooking The W pool and fitness center, The Zesty Orange offerings span from healthy items—including salads, wraps, and smoothies—to coffee, bakery items, and more. 8
Pack your bags and
explore
Ready to explore the world? The Study Abroad Office will help you find the perfect experience, whether it’s studying art history in Rome, examining ecosystems in Australia, or being immersed in another culture through Wartburg’s unique Diers programs.
42% of Wartburg students
STUDY ABROAD
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ELLA NEWELL '17 HOMETOWN: Waverly, Iowa MAJORS: History and Spanish
“This was one of the most intense, life-changing, and challenging four months of my life. I am already planning to spend another year abroad after college or law school. I am so grateful for all of the friends I have made during my time here.” 9
Make the most of
May Term
Wartburg's one-month May Term is an ideal time for off-campus travel and study. Students who enroll in an abroad May Term course travel with Wartburg faculty and classmates, and all accommodations are organized by the college. Credit-earning courses include everything from Historical Roots in Math and Physics in the British Isles to Reformation Then and Now in Germany. These experiences do require additional fees, but even with the extra cost students rarely will have the opportunity to travel abroad for less.
MAY TERM DESTINATIONS INCLUDE: British Isles Caribbean islands China Costa Rica Dominican Republic France Germany Guyana Haiti
India Israel and Jordan Italy Japan New Zealand Nicaragua Spain Tanzania United Kingdom
LEARN MORE ONLINE Visit www.Wartburg.edu/MayTerm to learn more about individual abroad May Term courses.
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A TIGHT-KNIT
} Winner of 19 NCAA Division III team championships; among top 25 Division III overall athletics programs (men and women) 14 of the last 15 years
Faculty members—not grad students—teach your classes at Wartburg and most have Ph.D.s from some of the top graduate schools in the country. Being part of a tight-knit community means they know you by name and can help you with your classes and career path. The Wartburg network reaches far and wide, and a good recommendation can go a long way!
}N amed eight consecutive times to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, four times “with distinction,” in recognition of volunteer efforts by Wartburg students }W inner of NetImpact’s 2012 “Small Steps, Big Wins Challenge,” a national competition among universities and colleges rewarding social and environmental actions } I ncluded among the first-tier Best National Liberal Arts Colleges as ranked by U.S. News and World Report }R anked No. 16 for short-term study abroad among all baccalaureate colleges during 2012-13 by the Institute of International Education }E xpanding diversity, with U.S. students of color and international students making up 21 percent of enrollment; recipient of the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance’s first Diversity and Inclusion Award in 2013 } Only school in NCAA history to win two team national championships on the same day } First private institution in Iowa, second in the Midwest, and ninth in the nation to earn a Gold rating from the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS)
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community
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
At Wartburg, you can: Gain hands-on experience in the classroom, with real-world opportunities like running a production company or investing in a portfolio that has earned more than $1 million. Participate in service-learning opportunities here, across the nation, and around the world. Develop leadership skills to make our communities better. Engage in undergraduate research. Work hand-in-hand with local businesses and nonprofits.
Top Five Majors (in size) 2014-15 enrollment
Biology Business Administration Journalism and Communication Elementary Education Music Education
12:1 student to faculty ratio
Dr. Bill Withers Associate Professor Journalism & Communication
NGAN LE ’16 HOMETOWN: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam MAJOR: Biochemistry
“I knew if I came to Wartburg I would have real interactions with my professors. Within my first two years, I did relevant research with Dr. Christine DeVries.” 12
The PEOPLE YOU
meet
GABRIELLE LARSON
TYLER VOGEL
SIERRA LOVATO
MAJOR: Social Work
MAJOR: Biology (Pre-Medicine)
MAJOR: Environmental Science
HOMETOWN: Waterloo, Iowa
HOMETOWN: Phoenix, Arizona
COLLEGES VISITED: One
MINORS: Social Entrepreneurship, Business, and Leadership
COLLEGES VISITED: Four
ANTICIPATED GRADUATION: 2017
HOMETOWN: Oelwein, Iowa
ANTICIPATED GRADUATION: 2018
ACTIVITIES AT WARTBURG: DuhVersity Knights (hip-hop dance group), Black Student Union, Social Work Club, works in Vogel Library and Pathways
COLLEGES VISITED: Six
ACTIVITIES AT WARTBURG: Lacrosse, Homecoming Committee, Sustainability Office work-study
WHY WARTBURG IS WORTH IT: “Wartburg has allowed me to reach my fullest potential in everything I’ve done, whether it’s in the classroom, as part of the hip-hop dance team, or gaining on-the-job experience through an internship.”
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ANTICIPATED GRADUATION: 2017 ACTIVITIES AT WARTBURG: Ambassadors, Student Senate, Admissions work-study, Wartburg Choir, Phi Eta Sigma, Net Impact, Dance Marathon, Wartburg Outdoors, Intramurals WHY WARTBURG IS WORTH IT: “In my two years here I have had a lifetime of opportunities at Wartburg! I have wrestled caiman crocodiles in the Guyanese jungle, sung in worldrenowned cathedrals, and initialized a nonprofit venture. Wartburg is worth it for everyone for different reasons, yet one thing remains constant — the amazing faculty, staff, and students that encourage and shape you to succeed and reach your dreams.”
WHY WARTBURG IS WORTH IT: “Wartburg is worth it to me because of the tight-knit community. I love that I knew lots of people on campus right away. I also love that my professors care about me, and I am not just a number. I can stay involved and also keep up with my schoolwork.”
A DAY IN THE
life
Ryan Kemp ’16 is a business administration and accounting major from Keokuk, Iowa. He has a concentration in finance and a minor in data analytics. In between academic challenges, Ryan’s list of activities include: Knights Baseball Team Work in Admissions Office Phi Eta Sigma honor society Kappa Mu Epsilon honor society Student Athlete Advisory Committee Intramural football and basketball
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Tuesday and Thursday
7 a.m. Wake up/dress/breakfast
8 a.m. Wake up/dress/breakfast
7:45 a.m. Class
9:30 a.m. Class
9 a.m. Class
Noon Lunch in Mensa
11 a.m. Lunch in Mensa
1 p.m. Internship or Work in Admissions
Noon Class
4 p.m. Baseball Practice
1:30 p.m. Free time/study
7:30 p.m. Dinner in Den
4 p.m. Baseball Practice
8:30 p.m. Free time/study
7:30 p.m. Dinner in Den
11:30 p.m. Go to bed
8:30 p.m. Free time/study 11:30 p.m. Go to bed 14
Areas of
study
Not sure what you want to study? Consider this:
YOU DON’T HAVE TO DECIDE YET. If you’re unsure about what you want to study, spend a couple terms exploring your options. HELP IS HERE. Pathways Center advisers are pros at helping you find your passion and choosing the major that’s right for you. MIX IT UP. Interdisciplinary majors and minors combine disciplines to enrich your experiences even more.
Accounting Actuarial Science Art Art Education Biochemistry Biology Business Administration Clinical Laboratory Science Chemistry Computer Information Systems Computer Science Criminal Justice •Data Analytics *Diagnostic Medical Sonography Digital Cinema Economics Education - Christian Day School - Early Childhood - Elementary - Middle School - Secondary - Special Education Engineering Science English - Creative Writing - Literature - Film & Performance Studies Environmental Sciences and Studies Finance Fitness Management French and French Studies German and German Studies Graphic Design History Individualized Major *Cooperative program
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•Minor only
•Intercultural Studies
Interdepartmental Major International Business International Relations Journalism and Communication •Leadership Management Management Information Systems Marketing Mathematics Multimedia Journalism Music (B.A.) - General - Church Music Music Education (B.M.E.) - Instrumental - Vocal Music Performance (B.M.) Music Therapy (B.M.) or (B.M.E.) Neuroscience *Nursing Pre-Dentistry *Pre-Law Pre-Medicine *Pre-Museum Studies Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary Medicine Peace and Justice Studies Philosophy Physical Education Physics Political Science Psychology
†Under development for 2016
†Public
Health Public Relations Religion - Camping Ministry - Pre-Seminary - Urban Ministry - Youth and Family Ministry •Social Entrepreneurship Social Work Sociology Spanish Speech Communication Sports Management •Women's Studies •Worship Studies
Cooperative Programs
Life lessons in
NURSING
3+1 B.A. Wartburg College B.S.N. Allen College
LAW
3+3 B.A. Wartburg College J.D. University of Iowa
ENGINEERING
4+1 B.A. Wartburg College M.S. Iowa State University
MUSEUM STUDIES
4+1 B.A. Wartburg College M.A. Western Illinois University
Denver
Spend a term at Wartburg’s Denver, Colorado, location—Wartburg West—and discover what it’s like to live, work, and study in a major metropolitan area. Second-, third-, and fourth-year students have the opportunity of a lifetime to experience the excitement, beauty, and diversity of the Mile High City.
Wartburg’s home away from home THE URBAN STUDIES PROGRAM AT WARTBURG WEST OFFERS: More than 100 internships for any major. Faculty who live and work in Denver. Fully furnished apartments leased by Wartburg right next to two modes of public transportation. Lifelong networking connections. Access to pro sporting events and musical and theatrical performances. Close proximity to ski resorts. The best part: A term at Wartburg West costs about the same as a term in Waverly, and all your financial aid applies. A completely new learning experience at the same price? Worth it. Find out more at www.Wartburg.edu/West. Follow Wartburg West on Facebook and Twitter.
Did You Know? Wartburg West students live in one of 36 fully furnished, single-studio apartments in the bustling Capitol Hill District, one of the largest and most active neighborhoods in the city.
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1. KNIGHTING CEREMONY All first-year students are "knighted" by the president and other leaders of the college during orientation weekend.
2. OUTFLY TRADITION Outfly, or in German “Ausflug," is a student-initiated day off from class that happens once a year during Fall Term. The day is often themed and filled with activities. Outfly is called on a date known only to the college president and the student body president.
3. ROOTS IN GERMANY Wartburg takes its name from the Wartburg Castle in Eisenach, Germany. The castle is a significant landmark in history. During the 16th century Reformation, Martin Luther—disguised as a knight—sought refuge in the castle and translated the Bible into the language of the people for the first time in history. The college's castle heritage can be seen in its architecture and is evident in many names around campus including Mensa (German for university cafeteria) and Konditorei (German for coffee shop), and music groups like Ritterchor (Knights Choir).
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CAMPUS
entertainment
MUMFORD & SONS THINGS TO DO
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You won’t have to travel far to find something to do at Wartburg. Big-name entertainment comes to Waverly every year thanks in part to student-run organizations like Entertainment ToKnight (ETK). Your social calendar will be full all year with events like live music, quirky game shows, and late-night movie showings.
5 4. SERVICE TRIPS Wartburg has a long tradition of service to others. Hundreds of students give up one of their breaks to provide service to communities all over the country. Wartburg has one of the highest percentages of students participating in service trips in the U.S.
5. MASCOT AND COLORS Sir Victor, the school mascot, cheers the Knights to victory (See what we did there?) on the field, in the classroom, and on stage.
RECENT PERFORMERS Timeflies Javier Colon Seth Meyers The Fray David Cook Maroon 5
EXPLORE YOUR
spirituality
College is the perfect time to discover how your personal faith fits into who you want to become. At Wartburg you’ll find a listening community ready to help you figure out what it means to be a person of hope and action.
FIND YOURSELF The path you walk as you explore who you are as a person of faith is unique, but that doesn’t mean you have to figure it out on your own. Wartburg is made up of many different communities of support.
RYAN JOLIVETTE '17 HOMETOWN: Newton, Iowa MAJOR: Secondary Education, History Education Interest in Youth Ministry
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have helped me grow in my faith and my journey with Christ."
BE
involved
Wartburg offers nearly 100 student-run campus groups and organizations covering everything from academics to honor societies and service to performing arts. Check out www.Wartburg.edu/Orgs for the full list. Can’t find what interests you? That’s OK—grab a few friends and start your own campus organization. It’s easy!
OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND At Wartburg, you’ll find that your spiritual life is an important part of who you are. You’ll have deep conversations with friends, but also meet others who see life and God very differently. Spiritual Life & Campus Ministry programs offer fellowship, worship gatherings, small-group study, interfaith conversations, and service projects that invite and welcome students of all faiths.
85% of Wartburg students participate in a co-curricular activity
Talk with one of our Spiritual Life & Campus Ministry Peer Helpers, attend a chapel service, or meet a campus pastor to see how your faith can grow at Wartburg. Learn more about our welcoming campus at www.Wartburg.edu/Welcome.
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More than
Christian denominations and eight world religions are represented on campus
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MAKING
music
Music is an important part of the Wartburg culture, with more than one quarter of students participating in the five choirs, two bands, two jazz bands, orchestra, or one of many smaller ensembles. Students from all majors can audition for an ensemble or take private lessons.
MORE THAN
450
students participate in music
As part of a Wartburg music program, you can: Tour another country with some of your best friends. Perform in famous concert halls and cathedrals. Work with world-renowned composers. Learn from musical masters, like opera star Simon Estes, Wartburg distinguished professor and artist in residence. These musical moments are priceless and they happen all the time at Wartburg. Learn more about the ensembles and see a video about Wartburg's culture of music at www.Wartburg.edu/Ensembles.
Meistersinger Music Scholarships Music scholarships (up to $5,000 per year) are available to talented students, regardless of their chosen major. Visit www.Wartburg.edu/Audition for more information. 21
CHRISTMAS WITH WARTBURG More than 7,000 people attend this annual festival in Waverly and Des Moines. With special lighting effects and more than 300 student musicians, this holiday tradition has been in high demand and broadcast on PBS stations across the country.
VOCAL ENSEMBLES
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Castle Singers (mixed chamber) Kantorei (mixed) Ritterchor (men) St. Elizabeth Chorale (women) Wartburg Choir (mixed a capella)
Festeburg (men’s group) Infinity (mixed pop group) Hope Overflow (Christian rock) Opera Workshop Pep Band Players Theatre
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
DOWNLOAD OUR MUSIC
Chamber Orchestra Ninth Street Jazz Band Knightliters Jazz Band Symphonic Band Wind Ensemble Wartburg Community Symphony
Select albums available online at www.Wartburg.edu/Recordings and the following:
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WE ARE THE
Knights
Be a star on and off the field at Wartburg, where students excel in the classroom and in a sport—you can have it all. Work with leading coaches, train in state-of-the-art facilities at The W, and experience opportunities you may not get elsewhere. Wartburg has had 41 Academic All-Americans since 2000 and 86 in school history.
WOMEN’S SPORTS
MEN’S SPORTS
Basketball Cross Country* Golf* Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field* (indoor and outdoor) Volleyball
Baseball* Basketball Cross Country Football* Golf Soccer* Tennis Track & Field* (indoor and outdoor) Wrestling*
*2014-15 Conference Champions
OTHER ATHLETIC/RECREATIONAL GROUPS Ballroom Dancing Club Cheerleading Dance Team Fitness Instructional Team Intramural Athletics Knights Defense (martial arts)
Men’s Rugby Club Student Athlete Advisory Committee Ultimate Frisbee Wartburg Outdoors Club Women’s Rugby Club
Watch the Knights live at www.Go-Knights.net.
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MORE THAN
600
students participate in athletics
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KAROLINA PAULSEN ‘18 HOMETOWN: Colorado Springs, Colorado MAJOR: Biology
“I am lucky to be a part of the inaugural lacrosse team. Our team comes ready to compete, and we hold our own, even against more established teams. Wartburg lacrosse has the same family feel that the college has and the team members are more than teammates—they are sisters.”
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GET YOUR FITness FIX AT
The W
The Wartburg-Waverly Sports & Wellness Center, or The W, has everything you could want to get in shape, stay in shape, and play. Whatever kind of fitness you like best, The W is worth checking out. It’s one of the biggest and newest NCAA Division III facilities of its kind, so take advantage of everything it offers.
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FIND YOUR NEW FAVORITE WORKOUT The W makes it worth working out with a wealth of fitness and recreational options. Fitness Center with treadmills, stationary bikes, stair climbers, elliptical machines, and adaptive motion trainers Life Fitness Signature Series weight stations Free weights and circuit weight machines Dedicated stretching and exercise areas Courts for tennis, basketball, volleyball, racquetball, and more Two tracks for walkers and runners Golf hitting and putting area Swimming and lap pools Vortex pool Hot tub, sauna, and steam room Water slide Rock wall
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After
graduation
What is a Wartburg College degree worth? No doubt, at least part of the answer is a satisfying career. A Wartburg education isn’t just a means to a career, though; four years at Wartburg will provide you with skills and confidence to handle anything that comes your way. That’s the worth of a Wartburg education. Wartburg prepares you for more than just a job — it prepares you for life.
SCOTT HARVES '97 Award-Winning TV Producer ESPN
“My Wartburg education, with small classes and hands-on experience, enabled me to land a job with ESPN right out of college.”
INTERNSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Wartburg students do real work as interns and use what they’ve learned in the classroom to actively solve important issues. These experiences enrich their education while opening doors to opportunities after graduation.
ASPIRE Therapeutic Riding Center Bronzeville Scholastic Institute Basilica of St. Mary CUNA Mutual Group Disney Worldwide Services Door Hollywood (Los Angeles) 27
ELCA Churchwide Office (Chicago) Emerald City Theatre Fox Sports Chicago Hydrite Chemical Company Indiana Department of Natural Resources
127 Intercultural Language School (Costa Rica) Jam On It Basketball John Deere The Lutheran World Federation (Germany)
STUDENTS
completed a credit-based internship in 2013-14
My Town Pictures U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley United States Probation Office Wartburg Castle (Eisenach, Germany) Waterloo Bucks Baseball
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notable
PLACEMENT RATE (based on a 96 percent response rate)
Knights
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SHARON CORRIGAN '80 Vice President of Marketing JAGUAR
2014 GRADUATE LOCATIONS EMPLOYMENT Arizona Arkansas Colorado Florida Hawaii Illinois Iowa Maryland Massachusetts Michigan
Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina
Texas Virginia Washington D.C. Wisconsin ALSO Kuwait Spain
ABHAY NADIPURAM '10 Attorney
LEDERER WESTON CRAIG
VOLUNTEER California Colorado Florida
Iowa Louisiana Maryland
ALSO 12 countries
JON HOUSHOLDER '12 Production Assistant
NASCAR PRODUCTIONS
SAMPLE EMPLOYMENT DESTINATIONS Cargill Comedy Works Cottingham & Butler Deloitte & Touche Ecolab Enterprise Ernst & Young Exceptional Persons Inc. Gannett Geico Goodyear Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Hormel Foods Hy-Vee Hydrite Chemical
Company Iowa Veterans Home John Deere KWWL-TV LSI-Bremwood Mayo Clinic Monsanto Mudd Advertising Northwestern Mutual Ogilvy & Mather Pella Corporation Rockwell Collins Salvation Army Target VGM Forbin Wells Fargo
JAMIE BAKKUM-GAMEZ '98 Gynecologic Oncology fellow MAYO CLINIC
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You're
worth it
You may have heard it a thousand times, but that’s because it’s true: your college education is an investment in your future. We know the price tag might scare you at first, but you need to look at the whole picture. Financial aid—a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, work-study, and other funding sources—drastically reduces that sticker price. The most important thing to remember is your Wartburg experience is WORTH IT.
MARY HALVERSON '15 HOMETOWN: Coon Rapids, Iowa MAJORS: Psychology, Sociology
2015-2016 COSTS Tuition $36,210 Fees $980 Room (approx.) $4,325 Board (approx.) $4,685 Total (Sticker Price) $46,200 What is the difference between sticker price and net price? Sticker price is the total yearly cost of a college education, but net price is what you actually pay after scholarships and grants are factored in. Private colleges typically start with a higher sticker price but are also more generous with financial aid dollars than lower-priced public colleges. Some students pay less than the average net price, and some pay more, but all Wartburg students receive an incredible, high-quality education at a workable cost.
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Crunch your numbers at www.Wartburg.edu/FinAid to view your cost after scholarships and financial aid.
2014-15 AVERAGE FUNDING SOURCES On-Campus Employment 2%
Personal Resources 22%
Loans 21%
PAYING FOR TUITION SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES When it comes to paying for college, you’re not alone. Wartburg offers many opportunities to make paying for college easier.
WARTBURG OPPORTUNITIES Scholarships and grants 55%
NET PRICE COMPARISON
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Regents and Presidential Scholarships $17,000 per year up to full tuition Cedar Valley Science Symposium Scholarship up to $1,500 per year Journalism and Communication Scholarship up to $1,500 per year High School Leadership Institute Scholarship up to $1,000 per year Meistersinger Music Scholarship up to $5,000 per year
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
$35,000 Lost income in fifth year
Federal financial aid (loans, grants, etc.) State financial aid (loans, grants, etc.) Community scholarships 529 savings plan
$73,933 Net price over five years
$90,260 Net price over four years
State Schools
Wartburg
TOTAL $108,933
TOTAL $90,260
That's $18,673 in REAL VALUE! Why compare five years at state schools to four years at Wartburg? The reality for many students is it will take four-and-a-half to five years or more to earn a degree at a state school, according to national statistics. At Wartburg, 93 percent of our graduates complete their degree in four years. NOTE: The state totals are based on the average net price of Iowa's three state universities, as provided on the College Score Card website (both our numbers and theirs do not include loans). The lost income is based on the average starting career salaries of Wartburg graduates, which is approximately $35,000. That extra year of earned income makes a big difference!
See the full list at www.Wartburg.edu/Finaid.
ON-CAMPUS WORK Wartburg students can gain practical, hands-on experience and earn a little extra cash when they work on campus. We understand the value of these opportunities. Each year, Wartburg commits more than $1 million to its student employment program—money that is available in addition to federal work-study awards. Marketing photographer E-communications specialist Web developer Social media manager Baker Technical theatre staff Information desk receptionist Resident Assistant Sir Victor (mascot) Lifeguard at The W ITS Techline support More! Consumer Information is available at: www.Wartburg.edu/Consumer. This information contains statistics, policies and programs at Wartburg College which includes, but is not limited to the Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report. Please contact the Financial Aid Office with questions or to request a paper copy.
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At Wartburg College, worth is about more than money. A lot more. Here you will find meaningful experiences that will shape your future. You will know your professors, and they will challenge you every day. You will be encouraged to explore the world and then make a positive change in it. You will gain hands-on experience that you can put to the test on service trips and internships and in graduate school and your career. You will find a community of friends—they’ll feel more like family, both good and bad—that will span the globe.
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You also will work hard. Why? Because it’s worth it. YOU are worth it. Make the choice to invest in yourself at Wartburg College. Schedule a visit to see for yourself why Wartburg is “Worth It."
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