Wentworth Institute of Technology: Better, Smarter, Bolder, NOW, 2019

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The numbers are in your favor.

Top 9 percent of universities based on ROI (PayScale.com).

Top 7 schools in the U.S. for occupational earning power with a score of 100/100 (The Brookings Institution).

“Best in the Northeast” by The Princeton Review in its “Best Colleges: Region by Region” for 13 consecutive years.

launch your best ideas here.

At Wentworth, we are dedicated to helping you develop your best self— and your highest ambitions. We also give you everything you need to grow your ideas, test them, and launch them into the world. We have designed Wentworth Institute of Technology as a real-world laboratory focused on real-world problem-solving. A university dedicated to creating a new generation of problem solvers that every organization needs and strives to hire. The result? A stunning 99 percent of Wentworth graduates surveyed are employed or attending grad school six months after graduation.

“I had the amazing opportunity at BAE Systems to work in the lab almost every day testing and troubleshooting hardware. I gained an interest in radio frequency engineering as a result, and it’s definitely something I would like to pursue in the future. This co-op helped me realize where my passions lie and how I can achieve my goals.”

JOCELYN FRECHETTE Electrical Engineering major / Physics minor

who is wentworth.

Technology is central to the solutions of 21st-century challenges.

So are you—and so is Wentworth. Our students are eager to do, to test, to fix. They want to collaborate with others who share that mindset. Here, you will be immersed in a hands-on, action-oriented environment packed with hands-on, action-oriented people.

Your impatience to get to smarter, better, bolder will be a virtue here. And we can’t wait for you to join us.

You are Wentworth.

The college search can be confusing—assessing fit is easier said than done. That’s why we’ve pulled together this checklist to help you evaluate whether Wentworth is a match.

You prefer action-oriented learning.

With our hands-on, project-based curriculum and renowned co-ops, you spend your days putting ideas into action.

You don’t want to wait four years to start your career.

We’ve created a center of learning that connects you to the professional world on day one and throughout your entire time at Wentworth.

You are searching for a terrific return-oninvestment.

PayScale.com has ranked us in the top 9 percent of universities for ROI—that’s because we educate our students to succeed and lead in the contemporary world.

You like to be at the center of things.

Boston—often called The Hub—is a diverse, dynamic, tech-focused city, and our state-ofthe-art 31-acre campus is at the hub of The Hub.

You want to be surrounded by idea people.

We are a community of creators working in more than two dozen state-of-the-art laboratories and maker spaces to move the world forward.

And we update our facilities to stay ahead of market demands.

You are looking for a university with a studentfocused approach.

We believe in our students. We listen to their needs and opinions. We understand their challenges. And we meet them where they are in their lives.

You are most comfortable in a close-knit community.

We’re a supportive, collaborative, close-knit community that promotes strong bonds among students and faculty—connections that will benefit you for a lifetime.

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4,516 students full-time )

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“Wentworth is a small school with a homey feeling. I instantly knew this was the place I wanted to be. The Student Services staff have been so supportive and add to that sense of family.”

CLAUMAR MORALES Architecture major / Caracas, Venezuela

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37 states and

64 countries

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thisa is not simulation.

At Wentworth, our distinct brand of hands-on, project-based learning makes our curriculum an authentic, real-world platform in sync with today’s professional environments. In fact, a recent study showed that jobs associated with Wentworth’s majors are growing 66 percent faster than the rate for other disciplines.

Here, you engage directly in the creative problem-solving, unpredictability, and collaboration of the 21st-century workplace through labs, co-ops, and projects with classmates and partner organizations. You emerge from your undergraduate experience career-ready or fully equipped for further study in the field of your dreams.

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Character, commitment, capacity— the three Cs of leadership.

These three Cs reach to the heart of what top employers want most in new hires—leadership skills and sensibilities. The three Cs also form the foundation of our renowned Wentworth Leadership Institute, a threephase program of classroom and action learning experiences open to all Wentworth students seeking to grow into confident leaders.

Phase I is an eight-week course focused on communication, team building, team dynamics, problem-solving, and adaptability. Phase II is an intensive, four-week dive into advanced communications, ethics, inclusion, and teamwork. Phase III is a year-long capstone project during which you explore and identify a pressing need in an external community, propose and implement a solution, then reflect upon what worked and what didn’t.

By the end of the program, you will have demonstrated to potential employers—and to yourself—your readiness to lead in any situation.

“Coming back from the Army, I found Wentworth to be an eye-opening experience.

If you’re serious about learning, you will get the best possible education here. And you will learn to use all those concepts out in the professional world.”

SEAN KENNEDY Mechanical Engineering major / Aerospace Engineering minor / Physics minor Easton, Massachusetts

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Colleges and degrees college of

Architecture, Design and Construction Management Architecture Concentrations in Adaptive Interventions, Emerging Technologies, or Urbanism

minors Aerospace Engineering Applied Mathematics Architectural Studies Bioinformatics

Construction Management

Biology

Optional concentrations in Commercial Real Estate or Facility Management

Business Analytics

Industrial Design Interior Design

Business Management General Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology Project Management

Chemistry

college of

Arts and Sciences Applied Mathematics Option for three- or four-year program

Applied Sciences Business Management Optional concentrations in Entrepreneurship or Technology Project Management

Computer Information Systems

college of

Engineering and Computer Science Biological Engineering Biomedical Engineering

Civil Engineering Computer Networking Computer Science Construction Management Cybersecurity Management Data Science Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Financial Mathematics Manufacturing Media, Culture, and Communications Studies Performing Arts (offered through Colleges of the Fenway)

Civil Engineering

Physics

Computer Engineering

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Computer Networking Computer Science Cybersecurity Electrical Engineering Electromechanical Engineering Engineering Mechanical Engineering

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a university at the hub of the

professional world.

Why wait four years to begin your professional life? We’ve created a learning platform that connects you to the professional world on day one and throughout your entire time at Wentworth. And we join with private and public partners that relish your energy and expertise. In fact, their satisfaction often leads to job offers after you graduate.

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“As I read through the job description and the expectations for the engineering group position at Sanofi Genzyme,

Cooperative learning.

At Wentworth, we’ve created one of the most comprehensive co-op education programs in the country. Your two co-ops will be paid, full-time, semester-long jobs in your field of study that translate classroom learning into professional action.

Co-ops are required—that’s how important we believe these experiences are to your future success. And we’re beside you all the way with support services that ensure productive and fulfilling outcomes.

I found myself checking the imaginary check boxes for all the experiences I was hoping to get out of my co-op. The role offered so many opportunities to grow and learn about working in the industry.”

VANESSA CARDONA Biomedical Engineering major

Earn while you learn.

Here’s a small sample of recent co-op jobs: > software engineer > drafting assistant > torpedo systems engineer > model maker > biomedical engineering technician > interior design assistant > IT business analyst > content strategist > laboratory assistant > mechanical engineer > data analyst > civil engineer > solar energy technician > assistant project manager > electrical engineer

learn more: coopsandcareers.wit.edu

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Broaden your horizons.

Some of the most profound learning that Wentworth students experience happens when they put themselves into someone else’s shoes. We create opportunities for these powerful moments through partnerships with organizations in our neighborhood and around the world—including a wide range of domestic and international study programs.

Wentworth professors routinely use their local, national, and global networks to develop real-world projects with life-changing impact.

Immersive community engagement opportunities include: > Alternative Spring Break—from helping the homeless in San

Diego and preparing meals for people battling HIV/AIDS in Washington, DC to mentoring Boston youth in Soccer Without Borders and helping the Franklin Park Zoo protect local wildlife habitats. > Co+build—construction projects that help stabilize local

communities. > Community Work-Study—financial compensation for work

with local nonprofits. > College Access—mentoring, inspiration, and information to

help Boston Public School students gain access to college. > Volunteer Income Tax Assistance—training to assist low-

income neighborhood residents with income tax preparation. > Accelerate Think Tanks—students, faculty, community

advocates, corporate executives, and municipal officials collaborate on innovative responses to challenges such as abandoned city properties and the needs of Boston’s aging population.

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Colleges of the Fenway Consortium.

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We also partner with four other local schools (all within walking distance of our campus)—Emmanuel College (1), Simmons University (2), Massachusetts College of Art (3), and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (4) —to offer a bundle of perks: > cross-registration for one course per semester > social events > intramural sports

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> professional activities > libraries > campus facilities

Case in point.

Wentworth’s recent collaboration with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Massachusetts is one example of how we have advanced the model of the embedded classroom. Twice a week, students in Professor Matthew Templeton’s Industrial Design Studio met with and collaborated on projects with BCBS executives and project managers. “These opportunities give students the chance to take their education from theoretical to experiential, from abstract to immersive,” says Templeton, who is also the senior director of innovation, strategy, and business solutions at BCBS. Such experiences often develop into professional opportunities.

Alex Connor, BIND ’19, was a junior when he took Templeton’s course. Over the course of the semester, Connor conceptualized, designed, and iterated an opioid overdose protection toolkit that eventually became part of a BCBS pilot program to help combat the crisis in Massachusetts. Connor subsequently landed a co-op position with BCBS. “I care deeply about helping people understand concepts through art and design, and healthcare is one of the most difficult topics out there,” he says.

“This really jump-started my career.”

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at the high-tech

frontier.

Long renowned for its university-fueled entrepreneurship culture, Boston was recently judged the top global city for

innovation—beating out San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Beijing. At Wentworth, you will be perfectly positioned to both leverage and contribute to that culture.

Our neighborhood features premiere biotechnology and medical research as well as world-class software, design, engineering, construction, and financial service enterprises.

And Wentworth students routinely secure co-ops, internships, and ultimately jobs at some of the biggest names in the innovation economy—Apple, Microsoft, Raytheon, Wayfair, iRobot, and Shawmut Design and Construction, among others.

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Accelerate your solution.

At Accelerate, Wentworth’s innovation and entrepreneurship center, students spin bold ideas into action—and sometimes, successful companies.

Well and good.

Wentworth professors and students are continually demonstrating how their ingenuity can fuel career success and be a force for societal good. Recent projects include: > Eliot Congregational Church renovation—Wentworth’s

National Electrical Contractors Association student club designed and completed a series of energy efficient upgrades as part of the national Green Energy Challenge. > Zervas Elementary School construction—construction

management students created schedule, budget, community outreach, and quality and risk management tools to aid in the building of a new public school in Newton, MA. > Climate Resilience program—interdisciplinary teams of

faculty and students in Wentworth’s CityLab met with Prime Minister Mark Rutte and other government and industry leaders from The Netherlands as part of a project to develop short-term utilization solutions for distressed properties in Boston’s Dorchester and Mattapan neighborhoods.

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everything you need

to succeed.

We are a community of creators working together to move the planet

forward. In more than two dozen state-of-the-art laboratories, studios, and maker spaces, students from around the world pool their diverse perspectives to create pioneering solutions.

> Six electrical and computer engineering labs—prototyping,

nanotechnology, electronics, robotics, electromagnetics and telecommunications, and power and controls. > Nine mechanical engineering labs—additive manufacturing,

fluid mechanics, strength of materials, heat transfer, instrumentation, manufacturing, materials science, prototyping, and thermodynamics. > Five civil engineering labs—concrete, geotechnical,

aggregate, wastewater, and hydraulics. > Six construction management labs—job site, projects,

aggregate and testing, new technologies, concrete and heavy construction, and virtual design and construction. > Computer science networking lab. > Three biomedical engineering labs—medical devices,

bioelectronics and biofluids, and projects. > Two biology labs. > Biodiesel lab—features a biodiesel reactor built by

Wentworth students.

laptop computer included in tuition

> Three chemistry labs. > Five physics labs—including a weather station and an

interdisciplinary experiments space. > Technology Sandbox—student-run drop-in space for

hands-on exploration and peer-to-peer learning. > Accelerate meeting and maker spaces—areas that support

innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities for all Wentworth students.

on the

fun side.

One of the things we’ve learned over the years about successful people—no matter how much they are driven academically and professionally, they also know how to have fun. Wentworth students fit that mold, and our campus is teeming with activities, organizations, and residential communities that will make your play and relaxation as rewarding as your co-ops and coursework.

Wentworth and the art of living.

Two special residence-life perks demonstrate our commitment to community life at Wentworth. > You are guaranteed four years of on-campus housing as long

as you make your down payment by each semester’s deadline. > $1,000 in Leopard Loot—if you attend five or more RA

“Wentworth has a great social environment and a perfect neighborhood. Everyone is serious about studying here, but when we need to relax, the best of Boston is at our fingertips.”

PAWEL KASZINSKY Construction Management major / Commercial Real Estate concentration / Warsaw, Poland

community development programs in a semester, you can apply for a $1,000 housing award toward the cost of your next semester’s housing charges.

Within a five-minute walk of Wentworth’s academic facilities, our residence halls are equipped with a variety of living spaces (fully furnished bedrooms, studies, and common areas, laundry facilities, etc.) as well as shared studio spaces and study rooms.

Our three-tiered meal plan is part of the package, so you don’t have to shop or pay for groceries. We also offer safe and affordable short- and long-term parking.

Rooms in first-year communities range from traditional doubles and triples to suite-style living for four to twelve people in a variety of singles, doubles, triples, and quads with shared en suite living rooms and bathrooms. Upperclass communities offer suites and apartments (studios to four bedrooms) with kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas.

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Connect, Engage, Enjoy.

Wentworth’s 65 clubs, organizations, and activities offer rich opportunities to leverage your network—and your impact.

academic organizations

club sports

diversity

> Association for Computing Machinery

> Mountain Biking & Road Cycling (WITMTB)

> Alpha Omega

> Wentworth Club Hockey (WITCH)

> Asian Student Association (ASA)

> Wentworth Marksmen Club (WIT Air Rifle)

> Cape Verdean Student Association (CVSA)

> Wentworth Men’s Rugby

> Campus Crusaders for Christ (CRU)

> Wentworth Sailing

> Catholic Student Association (CSA)

> American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

> Wentworth Ultimate Frisbee

> CROWNS

> American Society of Mechanical Engineers

> Wentworth Women’s Rugby

> Islamic Society at WIT (ISWIT)

(ACM SIGMIS) > American Institute of Architecture Students

(AIAS) > American Society for Biochemistry and

Molecular Biology (ASBMB)

(ASME)

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social justice

> Multicultural Student Association (MSA)

special interest organizations

> National Organization of Minority Architects

> Construction Management Club (CM CLUB) > Institute of Electrical and Electronics

> Anime Club

> National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

> Chess Club

> Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

> Colleges of the Fenway Competitive Super

> Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

> Biomedical Engineers Society (BMES)

Engineers (IEEE) > Freedom By Design (FBD) > Mechanical Contractors Association of

America (MCAA)

Smash Bros. Club > Costume Club

> National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

> League of Leopards (LOL)

> National Electrical Contractors Association

> Mobile Application Development and Design

(NECA) > Society for Industrial and Applied

Mathematics & Math Club (SIAM) > Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) > Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

(MADD)

> Wentworth Jewish Club (WITJC) > WIT UNICEF > Women’s Institute for Leadership Development

(WILD)

> Table Top and Alternative Board Gaming (TAG) > Wentworth Environmental Collaborative

(WECo) > Wentworth Events Board (WEB)

> Student Association of Management (SAM)

> Wentworth Finance and Investment Club

(WITFIC)

> Wentworth Architecture Club (WAC)

> Wentworth Gaming Club (WITGaming)

> Wentworth Computer Science Society (CSS)

> Veterans Club (WIT VET)

> Wentworth Design Collaborative (WDC)

> Wentworth Internet Radio + Entertainment

> Wentworth Game Development Club (WGDC)

> Wentworth Alliance (WITA)

> Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity (PSP)

> Student Association of Interior Design (SAID)

> Wentworth Aerospace Club (AIAA WITAero)

(NOMA)

(WIRE) > Wentworth Robotics Club (WRC)

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acre campus in boston’s historic fenway neighborhood

> Wentworth Student Government (WSG) > WIT Outing Club (WIT Outing) > WIT’s SHIELD > WITSki > Young Americans for Liberty (YAL)

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of new students live on campus

“If you can play, you can play— and we want you on our team. We encourage you to come to Wentworth and represent our Leopard family with respect, excellence, and pride.”

CHERYL AARON Director of Athletics

leopard pride.

Teamwork and the pursuit of excellence are embodied in all aspects of life at Wentworth, including athletics. Just as Boston has its legendary sports franchises, Wentworth NCAA Division III and Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) teams have established a proud legacy all their own.

300+ student athletes

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Wentworth on the field.

ncaa division iii athletic teams

> Baseball (M) > Basketball (M, W) > Cross Country (M) > Golf (M) > Ice Hockey (M) > Indoor Track and Field (M) > Lacrosse (M, W) > Outdoor Track and Field (M) > Rowing (M) > Soccer (M, W) > Softball (W) > Tennis (M, W) > Volleyball (M, W)

club sports > Club Hockey (WITCH) > Marksmen Club (WIT Air Rifle) > Men’s Rugby (WIT Rugby) > Mountain Biking & Road Cycling

(WITMTB) > Sailing Team > Ultimate Frisbee > Women’s Rugby

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years of postseason championship victories

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years of conference championships

at theofhub the hub.

The best nicknames get even better with time. Boston’s most famous nickname, The Hub, was invented in 1858 to reflect the city’s central role in the nation’s intellectual and business life. Since then, Boston has grown into one of the most vital cities in the world—with arts, cuisine, music, sports, and recreation to equal the renowned science, technology, and startup scenes here.

At Wentworth, you’ll be at the epicenter of it all. Our campus stretches across 31 acres in the very hub of The Hub. Of all Boston’s 35 colleges and universities, this may be the single best location for taking advantage of all the city has to offer.

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It’s all here.

You don’t need a car to make the most of Boston. Here’s a sample of the major amenities within walking distance or a short ride on the “T”—Boston’s transit system. > MBTA station (1)

> Copley Place Mall (7) and

Newbury Street shopping (8)

> Museum of Fine Arts (2) > Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (3) > Emerald Necklace parks and green

spaces (1,100 acres designed by Frederick Law Olmstead) (4)

> Charles River running/biking trails and

sailing facilities (9) > Boston Theater District (10) > Beacon Hill and North End

neighborhoods

> Fenway Park (5) and the

Boston Garden sports venues

> Boston Harbor and waterfront > Seaport/Innovation District (11)

> Symphony Hall (6)

> Kendall Square (12) and Harvard Square

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results oriented.

Our eight full-time co-op/career advisors work for you throughout your undergraduate study and beyond. We attract nearly 350 unique organizations to Wentworth’s two annual co-op and career fairs, resulting in nearly 2,000 full-time jobs for our graduates. And our top-tier services in areas such as resume and cover letter prep, interviewing, and networking have earned us a #3 ranking in the Northeast for career preparation from The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education.

“My co-op helped me prepare mentally for my career after graduation. I felt proud that my work directly impacted large portions of the company, and I put that experience to use every day in my current job.”

JACE VALLS, BS ’17 Biomedical Engineering major / Biology, Physics, and Manufacturing minors

$60,600

median starting salary for wentworth graduates; 25 % higher than national median reported by payscale.com

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of surveyed respondents from the class of 2018 are employed in their field of study within six months of graduation

Where the grads go.

Recent Wentworth graduates have launched their careers at leading global companies: > Abbott Laboratories > BAE Systems, Inc.
 > BOND Brothers > CBT Architects > Dell EMC > Draper
 > General Electric > Hasbro > iRobot > Massachusetts General Hospital > Microsoft > MIT Lincoln Labs > Raytheon > State Street > Wayfair

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of surveyed respondents from the class of 2018 accepted a job or enrolled in a graduate degree program within six months of graduation

next steps for a brilliant future.

We are a small, action-oriented community of creators working together to make the world better, smarter, bolder. Our small class sizes and 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio enables us to give you the attention and encouragement you deserve. And our supportive, collaborative, close-knit community provides the ideal environment in which to shape your dreams for personal and professional success.

The inside scoop.

Our campus tours give you an insider’s view of the Wentworth experience. Available on weekdays throughout the year and on select Saturdays in the fall or spring, our tour gives you a detailed understanding of our campus and programs. On specific weekdays, our department chairs host major-focused information sessions. Before or after your tour, you can meet with an Admissions Counselor to discuss the application process. For the most rewarding experience, we recommend that you register in advance.

Call us at 617.989.4000 or visit wit.edu/visit to register or learn more about special events and our virtual tour.

wentworth institute of technology is accredited by the new england commission of higher education

100/100 score from the brookings institution for occupational earning power (one of only seven perfect scores in the u.s. )

The basics.

Here’s one way to organize your path to Wentworth: > September—submit your application for admission as soon as possible to

ensure access to the program of your choice; begin investigating possible scholarship funding sources online (Wentworth partners with Scholarship Universe wit.scholarshipuniverse.com), with your guidance counselor, or at your local library. > October—attend a Fall Open House or visit campus for a tour

(wit.edu/visit). > November—attend a Fall Open House or visit campus for a tour and attend

the financial aid night at your high school, if available. > December—complete a practice draft of the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA) and apply for your FAFSA ID. > December 15—submit your application for admission to meet the priority

fall application deadline. > January—submit your FAFSA application as soon as possible

(we recommend submitting online). > February—respond promptly to any requests for information from the

FAFSA processor and Wentworth Financial Aid Office. > February 15—submit your application for admission to meet the regular

fall application deadline. Applications submitted after the regular deadline are accepted on a space-available basis (rolling admissions). > March 1—submit your FAFSA application, if you haven’t already done so,

to meet the priority deadline for federal financial aid. > March / April—attend Accepted Students Day at Wentworth. > May 1—submit your tuition deposit to guarantee a place in your chosen

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major (not refundable after May 1); submit your housing deposit to guarantee your space in a campus residence (not refundable after May 1).

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