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CRITICAL THINKER DEFENDER DEVELO DISCIPLE EDUCATOR EINSTEIN ENTR FRIEND GOAT GURU HELPER HERO E Christian liberal arts university HUMAN near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania INFL At Waynesburg University, growth means challenging yourself to do more. It means profound transformation as you connect faith, learning and serving in your life.

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Patrick Carlson Major: Criminal Justice Major Minor: Youth Ministry Post College Plans: Full-time job at North Way Robinson as a Student Ministry Director and Police Officer in Pittsburgh

Grace Woods Major: Nursing Post College Plans: WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital as a NICU nurse

Logan Blakeman Major: BA in Psychology Post College Plans: Addiction Rehab Counselor

Nathaniel Fletcher Major: Biblical & Ministry Studies: Christian Missions Post College Plans: Urban Impact with an athletic fellowship as an urban missionary.

Autumn Blair Major: Cybersecurity and Forensics Accepted Job: UPMC in the Information Technology Rotation Program

Rebecca Shank Major: Psychology Minors: Child Development and Political Science Post College Plans: Working as a Registered Behavioral Technician with Helping Hands Family, doing autism support and behavioral therapy for children and adolescents

GROW FOR TOMORROW 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, study abroad, diversity and belonging, and more.

Tess Marlin Major: BA in Psychology Minor: Child Development Post College Plans: Attend the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN to obtain a Ph.D. in School Psychology

Jaclyn Rider Major: Accounting Minor: Finance Post-College Plans: MBA, accounting concentration, Waynesburg University Internship: Tax Intern, Baker Tilly US, LLP Accepted Job: Associate, Baker Tilly US, LLP

Jesse Hazelett Major: Environmental Science Minor: Biology Post College Plans: Summer Resident Director of a Christian summer camp and retreat center named Camp Allegheny

98% of the class of 2021 reported being employed or in grad school in our Class of 2021 Career Survey.

GROW YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL SIDE The eHIVE is the extra-curricular innovative hub of the Entrepreneurial Leadership Program. Its vision is to create a culture of proactive, innovative and ethical problem solving which will provide our students with the skills, abilities and experiences they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. The eHIVE serves students of all majors and minors across campus and provides one-on-one venture creation coaching.

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A CULTURE OF INNOVATION & PROBLEM SOLVING, STARTING DAY ONE We believe that entrepreneurial leadership is both a study and a practice. Our award-winning Entrepreneurial Leadership Program provides opportunities to engage, innovate, create and serve, both inside and outside of the classroom, across all areas of study.

Entrepreneurial Leadership at Waynesburg focuses on the development of these key skills* for the future: ¤ Analytical thinking and innovation ¤ Active learning and learning strategies ¤ Complex problem-solving ¤ Critical thinking and analysis ¤ Creativity, originality and initiative ¤ Leadership and social influence ¤ Technology use, monitoring and control ¤ Technology design and programming ¤ Resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility ¤ Reasoning, problem-solving and ideation *2025 Skills Outlook, The Future of Jobs Report 2018. World Economic Forum.

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Students serve at A Rocha Man’ne Conservation in Florida.

GROW YOUR INNER SERVANT LEADER 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.

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SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY We're proud to be one of only 21 universities in the country to offer the prestigious Bonner Scholarship Program. This unique scholarship opportunity offers selected students financial assistance in return for a commitment to service while enrolled at Waynesburg.

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Clean up project on Waynesburg Univeristy’s Unity Trail.

GROW YOUR INNER CHRISTIAN FAITH As a Christian comprehensive university, faith is at the center of who we are. Countless opportunities exist for faith-based activities on campus, designed to help students grow in Christian discipleship. You will have opportunities to engage in spiritual formation throughout your experience: in the classroom, through residence life, on the athletic field and through campus ministry programs. h

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GROW TOGETHER Tuesday mornings at 11 a.m. are set aside for Chapel, during which students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to gather for worship and prayer. In addition, student-led worship during Upper Room every Sunday evening at 8 p.m. creates an intentional time for students to reflect on Christ within an encouraging community of fellow students.

GROW YOUR INNER HERO Our Nursing Program adheres to high academic standards and has a long history of incredible program outcomes. Our nursing simulation lab offers eight patient simulation rooms with audio-video recording, remote-viewing capabilities, and high-fidelity simulators, preparing future nurses for real-world scenarios in a range of healthcare field and industry positions.

Students are in a clinical setting as early as their sophomore year.

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GROW YOUR INNER CHANGE MAKER Receive a well-rounded education that will change you, so you can go on to change the world.

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 that nurtures mind, spirit and future.

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

70+ MAJOR CONCENTRATIONS 5 INTEGRATED BACHELOR’S TO MASTER’S PROGRAMS: ATHLETIC TRAINING, BUSINESS, COUNSELING, CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION & EDUCATION STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO: 12:1 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE : 13

Learn using state-of-the-art equipment, such as Laser Shot Firearms Training Simulator, Patrol Eyes body cameras and the new patrol simulator.

GROW YOUR INNER INVESTIGATOR Our Criminal Justice Administration Program is ranked the #1 Most Veteran Friendly Criminal Justice Program in Pennsylvania.

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. The addition of the Patrol Simulator to the curriculum provides a training opportunity that very few undergraduate students would experience at any other university in the country.

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Applied Science Art Biblical and Ministry Studies Children & Youth Ministry Christian Missions Media Ministry Religion & Philosophy Biology Biology Biomedical Sciences (Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre-Veterinary) Business Administration Applied Business (BA) Business Management Entrepreneurship Finance Hospitality Management Marketing Sports Management Chemistry Biochemistry Chemistry Communication Advertising Communication Digital Design Electronic Media (TV/Radio) Journalism Public Relations Computer Science Business Information Science Cybersecurity and Forensics Information Technology Criminal Justice Administration Data Science

Early Childhood Education (Pre-K/4th Cert.)

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

International Studies Business Culture

Elementary/Middle Level Education (4th-8th Cert.)

Elementary/Middle Level Education (4-8): English/Language Arts Elementary/Middle Level Education (4-8): Mathematics Elementary/Middle Level Education (4-8): Science Elementary/Middle Level Education (4-8): Social Studies

Mathematics

Engineering (3/2) Chemistry Mathematics

Psychology

English Creative Writing Literature Professional Writing Environmental Science Environmental Studies Health & Exercise Science Exercise Science Pre-Athletic Training Pre-MBA Pre-Physical Therapy Forensics Forensic Accounting Forensic Biology Forensic Chemistry Forensic Investigation Forensic Science

Marine Biology (3/1)

Music Ministry Nursing-BSN Pharmaceutical Science/ Pre-Pharmacy

Secondary Education (7th-12th Grade) Biology Chemistry English/Creative Writing English/Literature General Science History/Social Studies Mathematics Social Science Political Science Pre-Law Sociology Family Studies Sociological Studies Urban Studies Sports Media Sports Announcing Sports Information / Athletic Communications

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Accounting Accounting

Accounting Art Biblical and Ministry Studies Biology Business Management Chemistry Child Development Communication Computer Science Counseling Digital Design Economics English Entrepreneurial Leadership Environmental Studies Exercise Science Film Studies Finance Financial Mathematics History International Studies Journalism Marketing Mathematics Military Science Music Philosophy Political Science Psychology Public Relations Self-Development Service Leadership

Healthcare Management

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Sociology

History History Public and Applied History

Integrated Bachelor’s to Master’s Programs Athletic Training Business Administration Counseling Criminal Investigation Education

Theatre

Human Services

GROW YOUR INNER EINSTEIN Students in the Department of Chemistry & Forensic Science have the opportunity to utilize state-of-the-art equipment found in top industrial research labs. Waynesburg’s facilities go beyond the scope of a traditional teaching lab, with new instrumentation where students learn operation procedures, troubleshooting, method development and interpretation of results.

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GROW YOUR INNER STORYTELLER The award-winning Department of Communication provides practical experiences for students to begin developing portfolios that will impress employers, starting their first week. Students learn hands-on in our facilities that include a television production truck, a Mac computer lab, a radio station, television studio and newspaper production office.

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OUR BEAUTIFUL 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. Our apartment residences, available to upperclassmen, feature rooms that have a suitestyle feel to foster a more independent environment.

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There is a time to work and a time to relax.

Your wellness is important to WU.

GROW YOUR INNER COMPETITOR Waynesburg University recently launched a new esports program, with its Rocket League squad winning a national championship in its inaugural season. With 25 gaming stations, the state-of-the-art facility is one of the largest esports arenas in the region.

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XR LEARNING & TRAINING 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. Through a generous gift, Waynesburg Athletics has also taken the lead in VR training, with 25 virtual reality headsets that allow student-athletes in soccer, baseball, softball, football, tennis and golf to train at an elite level, regardless of weather conditions.

GROW YOUR INNER COMMUNITY 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.

AND HAVE A LOT OF FUN Campus is full of 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.

GROW YOUR INNER STRENGTH As a member of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference, Waynesburg University offers 20 NCAA Division III varsity sports, 10 each for men and women. Our athletes 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.

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

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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

SCHOLARSHIPS

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

ANNUAL AMOUNT

A.B. Miller Scholarship

$18,000

Presidential Honor Scholarship

$16,000

Waynesburg Honor Scholarship

$14,000

University Scholarship

$12,000

Waynesburg Opportunity Award

$8,000

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.

VISIT US & APPLY TODAY TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS TOWARD YOUR FUTURE AT WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY. Schedule a visit at waynesburg.edu/visit and apply online at waynesburg.edu/apply. _______________________________________________________________________ 1.800.225.7393 / WAYNESBURG.EDU / 51 West College Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 Waynesburg University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, religion, age (over 40), or disability status as a Vietnam-era, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or status as a member of any other protected class under federal or state law in the educational programs or activities it offers, and is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

VALUABLE GROWTH At Waynesburg, 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.

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