Waynesburg University Viewbook 2022-2023

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Christian liberal arts university in the northeastern United States near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

At Waynesburg University, growth means more than challenging yourself to do more. It means profound transformation as you connect faith, learning and serving in your life. Whether it’s leadership, service or academics, Waynesburg prepares you to embrace the challenge, climb the mountain and transform the world.

Here, extraordinary growth leads to extraordinary things.

Learn how you’ll grow at Waynesburg University

SO, WHAT EXACTLY DO WE MEAN BY “EXTRAORDINARY THINGS”?  

Your path to success starts with The Pathways Center, an initiative to provide comprehensive student support services including Tutoring, Disability Services, Student Success Services, Career Development, Vocational Exploration,

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Study Abroad, Student Work Study Program, Library Services, and more.

The Pathways Center is located in Eberly Library with collaborative referrals to and work with the Counseling Center, Student Services, Writing Center, Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Alumni Relations, Athletics, academic programs and others.

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ANTHONY CONN ‘16

COMMUNICATION TV NEWS REPORTER / MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST WCHS-TV (CHARLESTON, WV)

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KORTNEY ORWIG ‘19

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TYLER MARTIN ‘20

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HEIDI DAINS ‘16

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GRACY SUMNEY ‘19

BIBLICAL & MINISTRY STUDIES URBAN MISSIONARY OPTIONS COORDINATOR URBAN IMPACT FOUNDATION (PITTSBURGH, PA)

EDUCATION SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER ESPERANZA MIDDLE SCHOOL (LEXINGTON PARK, MD)

BUSINESS COORDINATOR, INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS (PITTSBURGH, PA)

NURSING CARDIAC SURGERY ICU NURSE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER (BALTIMORE, MD)

VALUABLE GROWTH As a Waynesburg University student, you’ll experience more than classes and coursework.

You’ll enjoy a faculty invested in your personal growth, curious peers inspired by global service, just like you, and a university-wide commitment to making your investment one of the most valuable in the country.

Yes, you read that correctly. We offer one of the most valuable educational experiences in the country. But don’t take our word for it.

Waynesburg University was ranked among the top ten best deals of both private and public universities in the northeastern United States

by U.S. News & World Report.

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More than 90 percent of our students receive some form of financial aid each year.

Our tuition, room and board is approx i mately $11,0 0 0 below the national average for a private, nonprofit, four-year college.

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Professor Mindy Walls leads students through a business administration class.

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your mind.

Waynesburg University was recently awarded a $2.5M grant from EON Reality, Inc., to fund implementation of virtual and augmented reality (XR) experiences. The grant provides faculty with the tools necessary to build XR learning experiences for students across a host of disciplines.

Cultivating lives of greater purpose starts with understanding where to begin. With more than 70 academic concentrations, you’ll gain real-world experience alongside faculty who are invested in your personal growth as you navigate your academic journey and work toward your degree.

70+ MAJOR CONCENTRATIONS

5 INTEGRATED BACHELORS TO MASTERS PROGRAMS: ATHLETIC TRAINING, BUSINESS, COUNSELING, CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION & EDUCATION

100% 11:1

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

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OF ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS OFFER HANDS-ON LEARNING, RESEARCH AND/OR INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

13 STUDENTS IN AN AVERAGE CLASS

ALL WRITING-INTENSIVE COURSES ARE CAPPED AT 15 STUDENTS

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DIVERSE STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE ON ALL CONTINENTS EXCEPT ANTARCTICA (YOU COULD BE THE FIRST!) SCRUBS AND BEYOND TOP 10 NURSING PROGRAM NATIONWIDE

WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY'S NURSING PROGRAM IS RANKED NO. 8 IN THE 2022 "BEST COLLEGES FOR NURSING" NATIONAL RANKINGS BY SCRUBS AND BEYOND, THE ONLY PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL LISTED AMONG THE TOP 10.

YOU’VE GOT GOALS

Our professors can help you reach them.

YESTERDAY, Lanny Frattare was calling the play-by-play for the Pittsburgh Pirates; TODAY, he is giving you the playby-play to help earn your sports media degree.

YESTERDAY, Kathy Stolfer was working as a clinical practitioner; TODAY, she is guiding you through first-hand experiences in the Nursing Simulation Lab.

YESTERDAY, James Tanda was a supervisory special agent with the ATF; TODAY he is instructing you in the Laser Shot Simulation Lab.

YESTERDAY, Michael Cipoletti was a certified forensic drug and blood alcohol analyst; TODAY, he is your own individual crime scene expert in the classroom.

YESTERDAY, Melanie Catana was performing with the New York City Opera; TODAY, she is your vocal coach.

“Over the course of my four years at Waynesburg, I’ve grown significantly in every aspect of my life. The Waynesburg community has given me the chance to reaffirm my values in faith, learning and service, and has allowed me to become more confident in myself and my abilities.”

-Rachel Pellegrino ’22, communication graduate

“As somebody going into ministry, Waynesburg’s faith-oriented culture was immediately attractive.

Many people have said that the best thing about Waynesburg is the people you find here, and that was apparent to me from the start.”

-Nick Haushalter, senior biblical and ministry studies major

“The Department of Chemistry & Forensic Sciences is a hidden gem, mainly because of the incredible mentorship I have received over the years.

Whether it was advice about vocational pursuits, my faith, or even the best places to eat, I have always felt welcomed and valued by my professors.”

-Andrew Gordon ’22, biochemistry graduate

EXPERIENCES DESIGNED TO HELP YOU THRIVE Receive a well-rounded education that will change you.

So you can go on to change the world.

Projects on display at an entrepreneurship challenge event.

Waynesburg University is recognized as one of the best colleges in the region and offers one of the most affordable private educations in the nation.

What makes us truly special, though, is that our academics are not just about class.

They’re the foundation for our culture of growth, championed through academic excellence and personalized guidance

Sports broadcasting majors learn from former Pittsburgh Pirates announcer, Lanny Frattare.

that nurtures mind, spirit and future.

Our undergraduate programs accelerate student growth through hands-on classes, research, internships, leadership work, service trips and career planning.

Waynesburg students participate in an international mission trip.

Your freshman year at Waynesburg will include far more than listening to lectures. Depending on your area of study, you might find yourself: •

Analyzing crime scene blood spatter in the Forensic Science Lab

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Broadcasting events from the University’s remote TV production truck

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Conducting significant research alongside your professors in state-of-the-art laboratories

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Coordinating environmental experiments at a local farm

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Evaluating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions during an athletic practice or game, or in the clinic alongside an orthopedic surgeon

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Gaining first-hand clinical experience in the sophisticated nursing simulation lab

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Leading a local youth group

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Networking with professionals in your industry

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Observing elementary students’ learning habits and writing lesson plans

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Practicing speed, accuracy and dexterity with the University’s Lasershot Firearms Simulation System

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Presenting research at a regional or national conference

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Throwing clay on a pottery wheel

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Pursuing an entrepreneurial venture by participating in a pitch competition

After experiencing the real world in your area of study as a freshman, opportunities for internships will afford you advanced ways to grow your confidence and expertise in a professional setting. Imagine yourself at: •

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Cleveland Clinic

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JPMorgan Chase

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Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium

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Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office

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CNN

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KDKA

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CNX Resources

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Aloutta Sanctuary, Panama

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Department of Energy

LA County Probation Department

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PNC

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Ruby Memorial Hospital

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Benedum Center

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Fox News

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Mayo Clinic

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Sea World

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Bosch

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Campus Crusade for Christ

Geospatial Intelligence Agency

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MTV

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Special Olympics

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Mylan

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UPMC

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Hershey Medical Center

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Pittsburgh Pirates

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Walt Disney World

COOL CLASSES At Waynesburg University, creative faculty lead courses that students have dubbed “cool.” Ranging from American Policing with a Patrol Driving Simulator to Sugar in Science, these courses make learning fun - and rightfully so!

ART 117: SCULPTURE

CRJ 217: AMERICAN POLICING The addition of the Patrol Simulator to the Criminal Justice Administration curriculum provides yet another training opportunity that very few undergraduate students would experience at any other university in the country. Instructors are industry experts who put students into real world situations, allowing for problem solving and critical thinking opportunities that will better prepare them for their careers.

CHE 105: SUGAR IN SCIENCE LAB

ENG 235.01: FAITH WRITING

CHECK OUT MORE COOL CLASSES

Early Childhood Education

Marine Biology (3/1) Mathematics

Art

(Pre-K/4th Cert.)

(PreK-4 Certification) (PreK-4 Certification) with Special Education Certification (PreK-8)

Biblical and Ministry Studies

Elementary/Middle Level Education

Accounting Forensic Accounting

Children & Youth Ministry Christian Missions Media Ministry Religion & Philosophy

Biology Biology Forensic Biology Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary

(4th-8th Cert.)

English/Language Arts and Mathematics English/Language Arts and Science Science and Mathematics Social Studies and Mathematics Social Studies and Science

Nursing-BSN

Engineering (3/2)

Secondary Education

English

Applied Business (BA) Business Management Entrepreneurship Finance Hospitality Management Marketing Sports Management

Pharmaceutical Science Psychology

(7th-12th Grade) Biology Chemistry English/Creative Writing English/Literature General Science History/Social Studies Mathematics

Chemistry Mathematics

Business Administration

Music Ministry

Creative Writing Literature Professional Writing

Environmental Science

Social Science Political Science Pre-Law

Environmental Studies

Chemistry

Health & Exercise Science

Biochemistry Chemistry Forensic Chemistry

Exercise Science Pre-Athletic Training Pre-MBA Pre-Physical Therapy

Communication Advertising Communication Digital Design Electronic Media (TV/Radio) Journalism Public Relations

Sociology Family Studies Sociological Studies Urban Studies

Sports Media

Forensic Investigation

Sports Announcing Sports Information/ Athletic Communications

Forensic Science

Computer Science Business Information Science Cybersecurity and Forensics Information Technology

Healthcare Management

Undecided/Exploring

History

Integrated Bachelor’s to Master’s Programs

History Public and Applied History

Human Services

Criminal Justice Administration

International Studies

Data Science

Athletic Training Business Administration Counseling Criminal Investigation Education

MAJORS & PROGRAMS

Accounting

Business Culture

MINORS Accounting

Counseling

Financial Mathematics

Political Science

Art

Data Science

Healthcare Management

Psychology

Biblical and Ministry Studies

Economics

History

Public Relations

Biology

English

International Studies

Self-Development

Business Management

Entrepreneurship

Journalism

Service Leadership

Chemistry

Environmental Studies

Marketing

Sociology

Child Development

Exercise Science

Mathematics

Spanish

Communication

Film Studies

Music

Theatre

Computer Science

Finance

Philosophy

through service.

Inspired service has been a pillar of the Waynesburg University community and curriculum since our founding. Through specialized classes and our Center for Service Leadership, which is dedicated to creating service experiences both locally and across the globe, you’ll refine your ability to lead with your values front and center.

Students serving internationally during the University’s annual trip to Guatemala.

Communication students serve during the annual Bonaire service trip to Trans World Radio.

Waynesburg University students travel to Patzun, Guatemala, to serve at the Centro Nutricional y Hogar de Ninos orphanage.

Freshmen complete a service project at the Historical Society.

Our students are thinkers and doers.

A student participates in a service project in conjunction with the University’s Bonner Scholar anniversary celebration.

Six out of seven days a week, you’ll find them serving in the local community, and many use their spring and winter breaks to do extraordinary things for others. From providing love and hope to orphans in Guatemala and healthcare to Haitian refugees in the Bahamas, our students grow through serving others. You can too.

50,000 service learning and community/civic engagement hours yearly

A nursing student provides healthcare services at JacketFest during Homecoming weekend.

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domestic and international partnerships that provide students with service opportunities such as work weekends and mission trips

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of only higher education institutions in the country to offer the Bonner Scholarship, a prestigious service-based financial aid award

Learn how you’ll grow A nursing major serves on a medical mission trip in Nassau, Bahamas, during spring break.

through service locally and around the world

in grace.

Students connect in “The Hub,” the main space for the Center for Campus Ministry.

We encourage students to build relationships within our Christian community.

Waynesburg University helps students develop academically and professionally on the foundation of faith. Faith is an integral part of the University’s mission, and students have the opportunity to discuss theory and application of faith in their professions.

Growth in Christian faith is a significant part of the Waynesburg University mission, and students are offered opportunities to grow through Chapel on Tuesday, Upper Room on Sunday evening, discussions in classes, Bible study groups, mission trips and other learning experiences.

Learn how you’ll grow through our Christian community on campus

together.

Students gather at our on-campus Chick-fil-A.

Here, the spirit of a supportive community truly exists.

Whether your growth deepens through the relationships you build with your peers and our supportive faculty and staff, or through using your hands and mind to serve, our campus life will foster your potential–on the terms of your own journey.

Our traditional yet modern campus in the foothills of southwestern Pennsylvania is surrounded by beautiful parks, punctuated by historic brick buildings, and distinguished by our community of friends. You’ll form bonds that last long after you leave Waynesburg in spiritually and socially supportive living environments.

Learn how you’ll grow

through relationships on and off campus at Waynesburg

Get a Bee’s Eye View See how sweeping natural views, studious architecture, and quaint community set the scene as we grow together.

CAMPUS As a primarily residential campus, Waynesburg University offers a variety of living opportunities. In traditional residence halls, fellow residents will always be just a few steps away, ready for late night study sessions and, of course, study breaks. And our apartment residences, available to upperclassmen, feature rooms that have a suite-style feel to foster a more independent environment.

Students stroll through campus in front of the Stover Campus Center.

Cheerleaders cheer on the Yellow Jackets.

Spike ball is a popular game often played in Johnson Commons.

A guest musician performs a concert outside the GPAC.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Campus is full of fun, fellowship and friends, thanks to a robust lineup of activities and clubs. We know the university experience is much more than class lectures and late nights in the lab. Whether you’re looking for a fun weekend out of town or leadership roles that stand out on a résumé, an array of student groups are available for you to join.

Students participate in a pumpkin decorating contest.

The Student Activities Board (SAB) plans numerous events each week, from fun activities at Waynesburg to all-day road trips around the region. Together we’ll take weekend excursions to large cities for sporting events and Broadway shows, or go skiing, horseback riding, and ice skating.

In addition to these SAB events, which are selected and planned by students like you, there’s a wide variety of other activities, such as service projects and lecture series, that we encourage you to attend.

Freshmen participate in a service project at the Greene County Historical Society.

Coffeehouse is a popular SAB event where students enjoy live music.

Friends take a break and catch up in the Beehive.

The Tie dye and ice cream social always takes place during the first week of classes in the fall.

stronger.

Learn how you’ll grow in strength and teamwork

As a member of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC), Waynesburg University offers 20 NCAA Division III varsity sports, 10 each for men and women.

Our athletes continually make us proud by balancing school work with their practice and game schedules. Looking for something a little more casual? We also offer a number of intramural sports for students who cannot commit to a full season of workouts, practices and games. Either way, when you join the roster for one of our teams, you’ll grow stronger in more ways than one.

VARSITY ATHLETICS MEN’S

WOMEN’S

Baseball

Basketball

Basketball

Cross Country

Cross Country

Golf

Football

Lacrosse

Golf

Soccer

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Tennis

Indoor Track & Field

Indoor Track & Field

Outdoor Track & Field

Outdoor Track & Field

Wrestling

Volleyball

Waynesburg University also has an esports program, which launched in fall 2022 with a brand new, state-of-the-art gaming arena.

SCHOLARSHIPS

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

ANNUAL AMOUNT

A.B. Miller Scholarship

$16,000

Presidential Honor Scholarship

$14,000

Waynesburg Honor Scholarship

$12,000

University Scholarship

$10,000

Waynesburg Opportunity Award

$6,000

Amounts shown above are the maximum amount that a student can receive. Achievement Awards are reduced for students who do not reside in University housing.

STATE SCHOLARSHIP Out-of-state students who receive an Achievement Award also qualify for our State Scholarship, worth an additional $3,000/year.

FIND OUT YOUR SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID ESTIMATE AT WAYNESBURG.EDU/MYCOST. ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES First-time freshman students are encouraged to complete their application for admission by Nov. 1 of their senior year in order to be eligible for additional scholarships. For more information on these opportunities, please visit scholarships.waynesburg.edu.

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