“What really sets Allegheny apart is the
sense of community that permeates the whole campus, a feeling that I didn’t find anywhere else.” Rachel Robertson ’17
“Most schools were not open to combining Biology and Spanish. When I discovered Allegheny’s
emphasis on unusual combinations, I knew it was the college for me.” Mamina Norman-Wokoma ’17
“I chose Allegheny because of how effortlessly they’ve combined a rigorous education with an enjoyable and
dynamic learning experience, in terms of both social and intellectual growth.” Troy Dinga ’17
At Allegheny College, when we talk about unusual combinations, we mean it as a tremendous compliment—a compliment that recognizes the unique character of each one of us. At Allegheny, we not only recognize human complexity, we value it‌we embrace it. Look around and you’ll see a college president who studies decision-making by modern American presidents and then rolls up his sleeves for grassroots community service; an aspiring diplomat singing in the choir and building a bike path; a future physician who edits the college newspaper and pole vaults on an international stage. Unusual combinations, yes, but at Allegheny they are everyday examples of students exploring all of their talents, all of their passions. And it is our students who make Allegheny the vibrant, creative, and innovative place that it is.
FOUNDED
1815
by Timothy Alden
“Today Allegheny shuns the ethos of prestige places and delivers an education at least on par with—and perhaps better than—those places.” C O L L E G E S T H AT CH A NGE LI V ES
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A M E R I C A’ S B E S T K E P T COLLEGE SECR ETS “If it sounds as if Allegheny is hard, it is. Students consider themselves to be loaded up with work, and they are okay with it, in part because
students have such strong feelings about the professors with whom they work.”
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“Allegheny boasts a rich history of academic excellence in an intimate setting, augmented by an emphasis on extracurricular experiences designed to produce well-rounded alumni.”
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The Princeton Review reports that Allegheny students feel that
faculty “go above and beyond to make sure their students understand the material.”
H I L L E L’ S F O U N DAT I O N F O R JEW ISH CA MPUS LIFE
“Small and Mighty Campus of Excellence” Hillel’s Foundation for Jewish Campus Life recognizes Allegheny as one of 20 “small and mighty campuses of excellence.” Why “mighty”? Innovative Jewish programming, our growing Jewish population, dedicated leadership, and a commitment to serve Jewish students of all backgrounds.
Students believe Allegheny “is very understanding of how different each student is and tries to help each student excel in his or her own way.”
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What Allegheny Will Expect from You
Curiosity & Persistence An education in the liberal arts and sciences gives you more choices, more opportunities, and, yes, more challenges. Allegheny is one of the few liberal
The Final According to the National Survey of Student Engagement, Allegheny College ranks
arts colleges in the country that will ask you to
significantly higher
choose both a major and a minor. The scientist
in each of these categories:
who can present her research in an engaging yet persuasive manner will be more successful in her career; likewise, the international aid worker who can quickly integrate the latest quantitative data will be that much more effective in his work.
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average class size, advanced (introductory—21)
75%
first-year students who graduated in the top 25% of their h.s. class
100%
seniors complete and defend the senior comp
College-Enhanced Writing Skills College-Enhanced Speaking Skills Thinking Critically and Analytically Analyzing Quantitatively Learning Effectively on Own Paper or Project Required Integrating Various Sources
our faculty are people who pride themselves on being teachers first—they will advise and support you to move beyond what you can even imagine now. They will provide you with opportunities and challenges that will lead you from hard work and dedication to extraordinary outcomes.
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Art (Studio, History) Art and Technology Communication Dance and Movement Studies English Environmental Writing Jewish Studies Modern & Classical Languages (Chinese, French, German, Latin, Spanish) Music Philosophy Religious Studies Theatre Writing
Social Sciences
Natural Sciences Dual Degree/ Accelerated Programs
Engineering
Dual Degree—Aero., Civil, Elec., Chem., Mech., Industrial, Biomedical (3/2, Columbia, Case Western Reserve, Duke, Pittsburgh, Washington University)
Medicine
Accelerated Masters—Occupational Therapy (3/2, Chatham) Accelerated Masters—Physician Assistant (3/2, Chatham) Accelerated Doctorate—Osteopathic Medicine (3/4, 4/4, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; 3/4, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine) Accelerated Doctorate—Physical Therapy (4/2, Chatham)
Public Policy & Management
Accelerated Masters—Arts Mgmt., Public Policy and Mgmt., Health Care Policy and Mgmt., Information Systems Mgmt. (3/2, Carnegie Mellon)
Nursing
Accelerated Masters (3/3, Case Western Reserve) Accelerated Doctorate (3/4, Case Western Reserve)
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Applied Computing Astronomy Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Computer Science Environmental Geology Geology Mathematics Neuroscience Physics
Teaching
Master of Arts in Teaching + PA Cert. (4 + 13 mos.)—University of Pittsburgh Guaranteed Interviews for Recommended Students—Teachers College, Columbia
Economics History Political Science Psychology
Unlike most colleges and universities, Allegheny does not require a prescribed set of courses that all students must complete in advance of beginning their major. Rather, you work closely with your advisors to choose a certain number of courses from each division—the Humanities, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences divisions, and Interdivisional programs. Jump right in to the courses that interest you most!
100%
$484k
Allegheny students conduct significant undergraduate research, both independently and with faculty mentors.
National Science Foundation grants support faculty and student research and student internships in physics, astronomy, and chemistry.
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant supports student-faculty collaborative research in the humanities, including funding for summer stipends for students conducting research with faculty mentors.
$600k Interdisciplinary American Studies • Art and the Environment Asian Studies • Black Studies • Chinese Studies Classical Studies • Community Justice Studies Education Studies • Environmental Science Environmental Studies • French Studies German Studies • Global Health Studies International Studies Journalism in the Public Interest Latin American and Caribbean Studies Medieval and Renaissance Studies Middle East and North African Studies Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Self-Designed Majors
$1.5m
Howard Hughes Medical Institute grant was awarded to further develop Allegheny’s Global Health Studies program.
Ph.D.
Allegheny ranks among the top 5%
Top 5%
of all schools in the country
for the percentage of graduates who go on to earn a Ph.D. Allegheny is in the top 4% in the sciences and top 2% in chemistry.
Recent Examples: Forensic Biology • International Development • Journalism & U.S. Politics • Philosophy of Art • Neurochemistry 7
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de c l a r i ng y ou r m a jor & m i nor
Through a series of three seminar courses, the First- and
By the end of two years, students declare a major in one
Second-Year Experience (FSYE) encourages careful listening
of the academic divisions and select a major advisor.
and reading, thoughtful speaking and writing, and reflective
Completing a major typically consists of eight to 12
academic planning. Students develop communication and
courses. In line with the goals of Allegheny’s liberal arts
research skills useful for generating, exploring, defending,
educational experience, all students are required to com-
and challenging ideas throughout their years at Allegheny
plete an academic minor outside the division of their major.
and beyond.
Academic Advising & Support fac u lt y a n d p e e r m e n t or s s u r rou n d y ou at a l l e gh e n y
The FS Advisor
Access Allegheny!
Your Freshman Seminar instructor will
This competitive program is designed
be your academic advisor at Allegheny
to provide extra assistance in making
for your first two years.
the adjustment to the academic rigor of Allegheny College.
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u n de c i de d a b ou t w h at y ou wa n t t o s t u d y ? That’s fantastic! Allegheny’s liberal arts curriculum is designed to give you exposure to a wide range of disciplines and experiences. There is no need to decide upon a major and minor until the end of your sophomore year. So relax, and enjoy the exploration!
11 Ways To Dominate Your First Two Years Schedule regular meetings to check in with your advisor and NaviGator… over office hours, lunch, coffee… wherever you’re most comfortable.
Identify your personal support contacts and lean on them (residence hall assistant, work study supervisor, Health Center practitioner, etc.).
Hone your time-management and test-taking skills through the many academic support services found in the Maytum Learning Commons.
Apply for a Living-Learning Community (LLC) or Special Interest housing.
Ace those papers and speeches with help from our Writing and Speech Consultants.
Reduce stress with a visit to the therapy dogs.
Attend Gator Day each semester. No class = no excuse. (see pg 11)
Check out a variety of student organizations and meet new people every week. (see center foldout)
Create your own Allegheny Life List and enjoy the community. (see pg 37)
Take a wide variety of courses, including a few that you’re just curious about.
Meet the staff in Career Education to land the perfect internship, in the U.S. or abroad.
NaviGators
Living-Learning Communities
Your Major Advisor
NaviGators are peer mentors who keep
Allegheny’s very popular LLCs bring
You’ll identify a faculty member from
their fingers on the pulse of what new
together first-year students with common
your program who will become your
students may need and connect them
interests in a residential setting.
academic advisor through the duration
with the resources to help.
of your studies. 9
s e n ior com p s a r e e x p e r i m e n ta l , a na ly t ic a l , or c r e at i v e i n nat u r e
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As students continue to focus their studies around each major/
Since 1821, all Allegheny students have completed and
minor combination, the Junior Seminar serves as a bridge
defended a comprehensive research project now known as
between FSYE and the Senior Comp. Topics vary between
“The Senior Comp.” This project represents the culmination
disciplines, but all seminars emphasize research methodology,
of a consciously designed four-year series of critical-thinking
independent inquiry, and refining communication skills. Many
seminars that will move you from the discursive to the
students agree that they were inspired to continue exploring their
persuasive, from general approaches to ones that are disci-
Junior Seminar topics even after it was over.
pline-specific, right to the point when you are ready to make
Recent Junior Seminar Topics
an original contribution to your field of interest.
Ecology of Freshwater Wetlands
Chomping the Comp
House Lights, Please: Audiences in the 19th Century
“When I was a freshman, I saw the Comp as an overwhelming, large,
Sensory Neurobiology
intimidating monster that I would one day have to face alone. Now,
Regendering Culture, Engendering Modernism
as I am facing the monster, sword in hand, I’ve discovered that it’s
Molecular Evolution and Bioinformatics
not so much a monster as it is a pet.” —Benjamin Stewart ’13
Summer Research
Career Education
The Résumé Doctor
Many students stay on campus during
The amazing staff in the Career
The Doctor is “in the house” twice every
the summer months to conduct
Education office helps to match students
month. Swing by with your résumé for a
research with faculty. They present
with the best internships, alumni
one-on-one checkup to ensure that your
their findings at a weekly showcase for
connections, and job opportunities.
application will stand out above the rest.
the campus community.
5 0 com p s r e c e i v e d honor s i n 2 01 4 , i nc lu di ng: Impact of Amyloid Beta in Relation to Early Alzheimer’s Pathology Bebop Jazz’s Neo-Expressionist Impulse in the Work of Jean-Michel Basquiat Activism Through Food: Creating a Housing and Dining Cooperative at Allegheny College The Restorative Impacts of Nature on Distributed Attention and Working Memory: An Eye-Tracking Analysis Crossfire of Narratives: Two Iraq War Novels and the Implications of War Literature Sandstone Petrography of Middle to Upper Devonian Foreland Basin Fill in the Catskill Front, Southeastern New York
Gator Days One day each semester is set aside for students to explore what Allegheny has to offer to further match their academic, personal, and career goals. No scheduled classes. No athletic practices. No extracurricular activities. No excuses not to attend all of the sessions that interest you.
Session Sampling from Gator Day 2014: · Declaring a Major
· Careers in the Natural Sciences
· Successfully Marketing Greek Life for Internships and Jobs
· Departmental Open Houses
· Writing the Medical School Personal Statement
· Would You Like To Become a Language Teacher?
Graduate Test Prep
Project Advisors
MCAT. LSAT. GRE. DAT. PCAT. GMAT.
Your senior project advisor will serve
Get the professional support you
as your champion and mentor as you
need to conquer that graduate school
formulate your ideas, conduct your
admission test.
research, and prepare your defense.
· Professional Headshots · Alumni Career Panels · National Fellowship Opportunities
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the gateway THE CENTER FOR GATOR SUCCESS
Communities Student leaders work with the Allegheny Gateway, community agencies,
alternative spring break make a difference day community health coaching
and other College departments to plan meaningful projects, promote student involvement that makes a difference in our community, and encourage student leadership, reflection, and learning. All engagement initiatives strive to include student responsibility, exposure to diversity, social justice, and personal reflection.
community-based teaching and research center for political participation bonner scholars and leaders programs davies community service leaders
health coaching?
annual mlk day celebration annual economic roundtable gator safe zone training taboo talks
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Health Coaching through the Meadville Medical Center places students in direct contact with patients
career education + international education + scholarships & fellowships + undergraduate research + civic engagement + pre-professional advising
Cultures Engagement with diverse cultures and peoples challenges students’ assumptions and expectations about how the world “works.� These challenging experiences prepare students to become citizens of an increasingly interconnected global society. As such, the Allegheny Gateway sponsors semester, summer, and yearlong study away programs, both domestic and abroad. Allegheny also sponsors programs geared to specific majors as well as programs with internships and community service opportunities.
international student community international education week allegheny-sponsored study abroad independent study abroad programs
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allegheny-sponsored study abroad programs
experiential learning (el) global seminars campus intercultural center brother to brother; sister to sister sustained dialogues
@bakkenpoet #acgatorgram Greece EL students wrapped up their course with a visit to the Athenian Acropolis 13
76%
Complete at least one internship
36%
Complete two or more
17%
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Complete three or more
E
RN SHIPS
Careers The Allegheny Gateway staff facilitates student success by connecting
personal assessment and advisement interaction with field experts alumni networking
students and alumni with resources that support career and life planning. Career educators network with partners both on- and off-campus to develop internships and job-shadowing opportunities, educational programs, and employment leads. Staff members assist students at all stages of their Allegheny experience.
funding support for summer internships the rĂŠsumĂŠ doctor graduate test preparation national scholarship mentoring on-campus recruiting pre-professional advising national & international internships
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98%
of the recruiters who visited campus in 2013-14 made at least one job offer
“The triangle of civic engagement, U.S. diversity, and global understanding—when influenced by each other’s signature scholarship, perspectives, and pedagogies—has the capacity to transform our campuses, communities, and global commons.” Caryn McTighe Musil
Senior Scholar and Director of Civic Learning and Democracy Initiatives Association of American Colleges and Universities
2014 Goldwater Scholarship Recipient Erin Brown ’15 has taken full advantage of the opportunities that she’s been presented with. Because of that, she can now add “Goldwater Scholar” to her already impressive list of accomplishments. The highly competitive, merit-based Goldwater Scholarship, awarded to career in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM).
Erin Brown ’15
“Being at Allegheny has been beneficial for me because of the closeness and
double major: Physics, Mathematics
300 students nationally, is for students who are planning for a long-term research
support system within the department,” she said. “I’ve had more research opportunities here than I might have had at a larger research university where graduate students do the bulk of the work. The emphasis Allegheny places on writing is important for practical work—for example, writing grant proposals, publishing your work, and generally communicating your research.” Faculty mentorship played an important role, too, as Dr. Patrick Jackson, Allegheny’s National Scholarship Advisor, was there to guide her. “All nationally competitive awards at Allegheny start with a large pool of potential candidates; from there, they are then narrowed down.”
hometown: Gainesville, GA activities: President, Society of Physics Students; Writing Consultant, Learning Commons research: Allegheny Physics Department; Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA future plans: Ph.D. ; teaching and research at the university level
Jackson further explains, “Goldwater wants to pick the best students now so that in 25, 50, 75 years, the top scientific minds in America will be Goldwater Scholars. Having this title is almost free entry into any graduate school. It’s a big deal.”
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ELECTION NIGHT M A J O R C O N C E RT S
academics & leadership
QUIDDITCH
•
G R O U N D S FO R C H A N G E
activism & politics
REVIEW SESSIONS
•
POETRY READINGS
concerts, movies, & performers
SPRINGFEST
•
E A R LY M O R N I N G S L AT E N I G H T S
culture & diversity
MUSIC
• fantasy & gaming •
P L AYS H O P T H E AT R E
100+
VA R S I T Y AT H L E T I C S
student-run clubs and organizations
Living on Campus
Special Interest Housing
Pelletier Library & Study Rooms
C LU B S P O RT S
•
At Allegheny, we take the phrase
In addition to Living-Learning
Home to the Allegheny Gateway and
GREEK SING
“live and learn” to heart… and our
Communities, Special Interest Houses
performing arts & media
four-year residency requirement
are available for a wide variety of
supports that perspective. Living
student interests. Each has a specific
•
styles include all-male, all-female,
mission and focus. In addition to living
and co-ed residence halls and
among peers with similar passions,
philanthropy & service
apartments configured as suites,
each group provides programming to
your very own research station, the
singles, doubles, triples, and quads.
educate the campus community.
library is a hub for academic support.
Greek life
•
the Maytum Learning Commons, the campus library is a space especially designed for student success. From its 350,000 volumes, movable furniture (which makes collaboration easy), and
GAME ROOM ‘YEAR OF’ U LT I M AT E F R I S B E E R E L I G I O U S S E RV I C E S O B S E RVAT O R Y V I E W I N G S
recreation, fitness, & sports
R A D I O S H OWS
•
A RT G A L L E R I E S
spiritual & religious life
F I L M F E S T I VA L S HIKING TRAILS TRADITIONS 24
ELECTION NIGHT M A J O R C O N C E RT S
academics & leadership
QUIDDITCH
•
G R O U N D S FO R C H A N G E
activism & politics
REVIEW SESSIONS
•
POETRY READINGS
concerts, movies, & performers
SPRINGFEST
•
E A R LY M O R N I N G S L AT E N I G H T S
culture & diversity
MUSIC
• fantasy & gaming •
P L AYS H O P T H E AT R E
100+
VA R S I T Y AT H L E T I C S
student-run clubs and organizations
Living on Campus
Special Interest Housing
Pelletier Library & Study Rooms
C LU B S P O RT S
•
At Allegheny, we take the phrase
In addition to Living-Learning
Home to the Allegheny Gateway and
GREEK SING
“live and learn” to heart… and our
Communities, Special Interest Houses
performing arts & media
four-year residency requirement
are available for a wide variety of
supports that perspective. Living
student interests. Each has a specific
•
styles include all-male, all-female,
mission and focus. In addition to living
and co-ed residence halls and
among peers with similar passions,
philanthropy & service
apartments configured as suites,
each group provides programming to
your very own research station, the
singles, doubles, triples, and quads.
educate the campus community.
library is a hub for academic support.
Greek life
•
the Maytum Learning Commons, the campus library is a space especially designed for student success. From its 350,000 volumes, movable furniture (which makes collaboration easy), and
GAME ROOM ‘YEAR OF’ U LT I M AT E F R I S B E E R E L I G I O U S S E RV I C E S O B S E RVAT O R Y V I E W I N G S
recreation, fitness, & sports
R A D I O S H OWS
•
A RT G A L L E R I E S
spiritual & religious life
F I L M F E S T I VA L S HIKING TRAILS TRADITIONS 24
ELECTION NIGHT M A J O R C O N C E RT S
academics & leadership
QUIDDITCH
•
G R O U N D S FO R C H A N G E
activism & politics
REVIEW SESSIONS
•
POETRY READINGS
concerts, movies, & performers
SPRINGFEST
•
E A R LY M O R N I N G S L AT E N I G H T S
culture & diversity
MUSIC
• fantasy & gaming •
P L AYS H O P T H E AT R E
100+
VA R S I T Y AT H L E T I C S
student-run clubs and organizations
Living on Campus
Special Interest Housing
Pelletier Library & Study Rooms
C LU B S P O RT S
•
At Allegheny, we take the phrase
In addition to Living-Learning
Home to the Allegheny Gateway and
GREEK SING
“live and learn” to heart… and our
Communities, Special Interest Houses
performing arts & media
four-year residency requirement
are available for a wide variety of
supports that perspective. Living
student interests. Each has a specific
•
styles include all-male, all-female,
mission and focus. In addition to living
and co-ed residence halls and
among peers with similar passions,
philanthropy & service
apartments configured as suites,
each group provides programming to
your very own research station, the
singles, doubles, triples, and quads.
educate the campus community.
library is a hub for academic support.
Greek life
•
the Maytum Learning Commons, the campus library is a space especially designed for student success. From its 350,000 volumes, movable furniture (which makes collaboration easy), and
GAME ROOM ‘YEAR OF’ U LT I M AT E F R I S B E E R E L I G I O U S S E RV I C E S O B S E RVAT O R Y V I E W I N G S
recreation, fitness, & sports
R A D I O S H OWS
•
A RT G A L L E R I E S
spiritual & religious life
F I L M F E S T I VA L S HIKING TRAILS TRADITIONS 24
#tbt to the weekend where I found my family at Allegheny, the Bonners #acgatorgram #day4
They put you up on their shoulders when you win; They’re a net, they catch you when you fall… Love you girls so much, and I cannot wait for the season to start again!!! #NCACChampions #ACWS #acgatorgram Sushi Making Night with the besties! #CollegeLife #Sushi #Yummy #AlleghenyCollege #Gators #FunTimes #MakingMemories
GAP Exec at our first event for the year!! #survivalbingo #ACGAP #acgatorgram #gators17 Group involvement #college #class #students #waterbottles #lab #experiment #acgatorgram
Parents weekend at the most beautiful place on earth. #acgatorgram
My first horse show of the season at SRU and placed 4th in my class! #horses #sru #equestrian #alleghenycollege
Tegan and Sara last night! #acgatorgram #getitdone
What a final in Environmental Science class looks like. #acgatorgram #soiltoplate #food
alienlex
quinnbergeon
fiores17
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the_moose_that_got
nick_schake
fiores17
What are your weekend plans? Do they include going to see Wedding Band in the Vuk? #acgatorgram
A true liberal arts school moment, S’mores during geology lab. #senioryear #acgatorgram #smore
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ajayne092
I will never get over how pretty this campus is. #acgatorgram
Allegheny students talk to Governor Tom Ridge after yesterday’s Civility Prize ceremony at the National Press Club #acgatorgram
kevinconnellyorr
amelialord_
_a_muffin
foconn
Game vs Gannon #gogators #gatorpuck #acgatorgram
It’s snowing here at Allegheny. #acgatorgram
I got to hear Julian bond speak! #alleghenycollege #julianbond #civilrights #humanrights #stage #speaker #college #inspiring #inspirational #government #congress #livinglegend
e_shilli
Greek life! Just hosting SAMS last year! #acgatorgram #greeklife #day5
Ready to cheer on the @pittsburghpirates with @alleghenygap #letsgobucs
— Ezra Pasackow ’15
andrefrancis95
Favorite study spot. #AlleghenyCollege sam_talerico
sayerrich
“I always tell people, if you’re bored at Allegheny, then you’re doing it wrong.”
AlleghenyASG
michael_neville
mbonacchs
huptown
brilayy
rbelson95
On the radio this morning with Cheryl Hatch and Larry Hailsham talking about the photojournalism conference #thestorynextdoor happening this Friday and Saturday at Allegheny College. #alleghenycollege #warc WARC 90.3 FM.
“Once you choose hope, anything is possible.” #RelayforLife #BalloonCeremony #sun
A beautiful day is when its 72 degrees outside and you’re on top of the Vukovich Center looking down at campus. #ShamelessSelfie #BlackVNeckWasAMistake #insertinspirationalquotehere #AlleghenyCollege #acgatorgram #GettinMyTanOn
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chelshub
quinnypeacock
mbonacchs
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VeneskyLab
huptown
The burning of the comps kicks off senior week! #seniors2014 #acgatorgram
Thanks for an amazing four years. #choir #almamater #lovethissong #acgatorgram
lil_goods
Best seat in the house! #commencement2014 #acgatorgram
lizzy_maholic
destinysotherchild
Running amok in New Delhi with my favorite professor/ mentor/fearless group leader, Mama Ishita #TeamIshita
Cool find by my @alleghenycol Biology undergrads today. Summer research is in full swing. #SmallSchool #BigEcology
#tbt to the weekend where I found my family at Allegheny, the Bonners #acgatorgram #day4
They put you up on their shoulders when you win; They’re a net, they catch you when you fall… Love you girls so much, and I cannot wait for the season to start again!!! #NCACChampions #ACWS #acgatorgram Sushi Making Night with the besties! #CollegeLife #Sushi #Yummy #AlleghenyCollege #Gators #FunTimes #MakingMemories
GAP Exec at our first event for the year!! #survivalbingo #ACGAP #acgatorgram #gators17 Group involvement #college #class #students #waterbottles #lab #experiment #acgatorgram
Parents weekend at the most beautiful place on earth. #acgatorgram
My first horse show of the season at SRU and placed 4th in my class! #horses #sru #equestrian #alleghenycollege
Tegan and Sara last night! #acgatorgram #getitdone
What a final in Environmental Science class looks like. #acgatorgram #soiltoplate #food
alienlex
quinnbergeon
fiores17
alleghenycollege
the_moose_that_got
nick_schake
fiores17
What are your weekend plans? Do they include going to see Wedding Band in the Vuk? #acgatorgram
A true liberal arts school moment, S’mores during geology lab. #senioryear #acgatorgram #smore
alleghenycollege
ajayne092
I will never get over how pretty this campus is. #acgatorgram
Allegheny students talk to Governor Tom Ridge after yesterday’s Civility Prize ceremony at the National Press Club #acgatorgram
kevinconnellyorr
amelialord_
_a_muffin
foconn
Game vs Gannon #gogators #gatorpuck #acgatorgram
It’s snowing here at Allegheny. #acgatorgram
I got to hear Julian bond speak! #alleghenycollege #julianbond #civilrights #humanrights #stage #speaker #college #inspiring #inspirational #government #congress #livinglegend
e_shilli
Greek life! Just hosting SAMS last year! #acgatorgram #greeklife #day5
Ready to cheer on the @pittsburghpirates with @alleghenygap #letsgobucs
— Ezra Pasackow ’15
andrefrancis95
Favorite study spot. #AlleghenyCollege sam_talerico
sayerrich
“I always tell people, if you’re bored at Allegheny, then you’re doing it wrong.”
AlleghenyASG
michael_neville
mbonacchs
huptown
brilayy
rbelson95
On the radio this morning with Cheryl Hatch and Larry Hailsham talking about the photojournalism conference #thestorynextdoor happening this Friday and Saturday at Allegheny College. #alleghenycollege #warc WARC 90.3 FM.
“Once you choose hope, anything is possible.” #RelayforLife #BalloonCeremony #sun
A beautiful day is when its 72 degrees outside and you’re on top of the Vukovich Center looking down at campus. #ShamelessSelfie #BlackVNeckWasAMistake #insertinspirationalquotehere #AlleghenyCollege #acgatorgram #GettinMyTanOn
sydneyfern
chelshub
quinnypeacock
mbonacchs
lindseykelley802 alleghenycollege
VeneskyLab
huptown
The burning of the comps kicks off senior week! #seniors2014 #acgatorgram
Thanks for an amazing four years. #choir #almamater #lovethissong #acgatorgram
lil_goods
Best seat in the house! #commencement2014 #acgatorgram
lizzy_maholic
destinysotherchild
Running amok in New Delhi with my favorite professor/ mentor/fearless group leader, Mama Ishita #TeamIshita
Cool find by my @alleghenycol Biology undergrads today. Summer research is in full swing. #SmallSchool #BigEcology
#tbt to the weekend where I found my family at Allegheny, the Bonners #acgatorgram #day4
They put you up on their shoulders when you win; They’re a net, they catch you when you fall… Love you girls so much, and I cannot wait for the season to start again!!! #NCACChampions #ACWS #acgatorgram Sushi Making Night with the besties! #CollegeLife #Sushi #Yummy #AlleghenyCollege #Gators #FunTimes #MakingMemories
GAP Exec at our first event for the year!! #survivalbingo #ACGAP #acgatorgram #gators17 Group involvement #college #class #students #waterbottles #lab #experiment #acgatorgram
Parents weekend at the most beautiful place on earth. #acgatorgram
My first horse show of the season at SRU and placed 4th in my class! #horses #sru #equestrian #alleghenycollege
Tegan and Sara last night! #acgatorgram #getitdone
What a final in Environmental Science class looks like. #acgatorgram #soiltoplate #food
alienlex
quinnbergeon
fiores17
alleghenycollege
the_moose_that_got
nick_schake
fiores17
What are your weekend plans? Do they include going to see Wedding Band in the Vuk? #acgatorgram
A true liberal arts school moment, S’mores during geology lab. #senioryear #acgatorgram #smore
alleghenycollege
ajayne092
I will never get over how pretty this campus is. #acgatorgram
Allegheny students talk to Governor Tom Ridge after yesterday’s Civility Prize ceremony at the National Press Club #acgatorgram
kevinconnellyorr
amelialord_
_a_muffin
foconn
Game vs Gannon #gogators #gatorpuck #acgatorgram
It’s snowing here at Allegheny. #acgatorgram
I got to hear Julian bond speak! #alleghenycollege #julianbond #civilrights #humanrights #stage #speaker #college #inspiring #inspirational #government #congress #livinglegend
e_shilli
Greek life! Just hosting SAMS last year! #acgatorgram #greeklife #day5
Ready to cheer on the @pittsburghpirates with @alleghenygap #letsgobucs
— Ezra Pasackow ’15
andrefrancis95
Favorite study spot. #AlleghenyCollege sam_talerico
sayerrich
“I always tell people, if you’re bored at Allegheny, then you’re doing it wrong.”
AlleghenyASG
michael_neville
mbonacchs
huptown
brilayy
rbelson95
On the radio this morning with Cheryl Hatch and Larry Hailsham talking about the photojournalism conference #thestorynextdoor happening this Friday and Saturday at Allegheny College. #alleghenycollege #warc WARC 90.3 FM.
“Once you choose hope, anything is possible.” #RelayforLife #BalloonCeremony #sun
A beautiful day is when its 72 degrees outside and you’re on top of the Vukovich Center looking down at campus. #ShamelessSelfie #BlackVNeckWasAMistake #insertinspirationalquotehere #AlleghenyCollege #acgatorgram #GettinMyTanOn
sydneyfern
chelshub
quinnypeacock
mbonacchs
lindseykelley802 alleghenycollege
VeneskyLab
huptown
The burning of the comps kicks off senior week! #seniors2014 #acgatorgram
Thanks for an amazing four years. #choir #almamater #lovethissong #acgatorgram
lil_goods
Best seat in the house! #commencement2014 #acgatorgram
lizzy_maholic
destinysotherchild
Running amok in New Delhi with my favorite professor/ mentor/fearless group leader, Mama Ishita #TeamIshita
Cool find by my @alleghenycol Biology undergrads today. Summer research is in full swing. #SmallSchool #BigEcology
#tbt to the weekend where I found my family at Allegheny, the Bonners #acgatorgram #day4
They put you up on their shoulders when you win; They’re a net, they catch you when you fall… Love you girls so much, and I cannot wait for the season to start again!!! #NCACChampions #ACWS #acgatorgram Sushi Making Night with the besties! #CollegeLife #Sushi #Yummy #AlleghenyCollege #Gators #FunTimes #MakingMemories
GAP Exec at our first event for the year!! #survivalbingo #ACGAP #acgatorgram #gators17 Group involvement #college #class #students #waterbottles #lab #experiment #acgatorgram
Parents weekend at the most beautiful place on earth. #acgatorgram
My first horse show of the season at SRU and placed 4th in my class! #horses #sru #equestrian #alleghenycollege
Tegan and Sara last night! #acgatorgram #getitdone
What a final in Environmental Science class looks like. #acgatorgram #soiltoplate #food
alienlex
quinnbergeon
fiores17
alleghenycollege
the_moose_that_got
nick_schake
fiores17
What are your weekend plans? Do they include going to see Wedding Band in the Vuk? #acgatorgram
A true liberal arts school moment, S’mores during geology lab. #senioryear #acgatorgram #smore
alleghenycollege
ajayne092
I will never get over how pretty this campus is. #acgatorgram
Allegheny students talk to Governor Tom Ridge after yesterday’s Civility Prize ceremony at the National Press Club #acgatorgram
kevinconnellyorr
amelialord_
_a_muffin
foconn
Game vs Gannon #gogators #gatorpuck #acgatorgram
It’s snowing here at Allegheny. #acgatorgram
I got to hear Julian bond speak! #alleghenycollege #julianbond #civilrights #humanrights #stage #speaker #college #inspiring #inspirational #government #congress #livinglegend
e_shilli
Greek life! Just hosting SAMS last year! #acgatorgram #greeklife #day5
Ready to cheer on the @pittsburghpirates with @alleghenygap #letsgobucs
— Ezra Pasackow ’15
andrefrancis95
Favorite study spot. #AlleghenyCollege sam_talerico
sayerrich
“I always tell people, if you’re bored at Allegheny, then you’re doing it wrong.”
AlleghenyASG
michael_neville
mbonacchs
huptown
brilayy
rbelson95
On the radio this morning with Cheryl Hatch and Larry Hailsham talking about the photojournalism conference #thestorynextdoor happening this Friday and Saturday at Allegheny College. #alleghenycollege #warc WARC 90.3 FM.
“Once you choose hope, anything is possible.” #RelayforLife #BalloonCeremony #sun
A beautiful day is when its 72 degrees outside and you’re on top of the Vukovich Center looking down at campus. #ShamelessSelfie #BlackVNeckWasAMistake #insertinspirationalquotehere #AlleghenyCollege #acgatorgram #GettinMyTanOn
sydneyfern
chelshub
quinnypeacock
mbonacchs
lindseykelley802 alleghenycollege
VeneskyLab
huptown
The burning of the comps kicks off senior week! #seniors2014 #acgatorgram
Thanks for an amazing four years. #choir #almamater #lovethissong #acgatorgram
lil_goods
Best seat in the house! #commencement2014 #acgatorgram
lizzy_maholic
destinysotherchild
Running amok in New Delhi with my favorite professor/ mentor/fearless group leader, Mama Ishita #TeamIshita
Cool find by my @alleghenycol Biology undergrads today. Summer research is in full swing. #SmallSchool #BigEcology
ELECTION NIGHT M A J O R C O N C E RT S
academics & leadership
QUIDDITCH
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G R O U N D S FO R C H A N G E
activism & politics
REVIEW SESSIONS
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POETRY READINGS
concerts, movies, & performers
SPRINGFEST
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E A R LY M O R N I N G S L AT E N I G H T S
culture & diversity
MUSIC
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P L AYS H O P T H E AT R E
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VA R S I T Y AT H L E T I C S
student-run clubs and organizations
Living on Campus
Special Interest Housing
Pelletier Library & Study Rooms
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At Allegheny, we take the phrase
In addition to Living-Learning
Home to the Allegheny Gateway and
GREEK SING
“live and learn” to heart… and our
Communities, Special Interest Houses
performing arts & media
four-year residency requirement
are available for a wide variety of
supports that perspective. Living
student interests. Each has a specific
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styles include all-male, all-female,
mission and focus. In addition to living
and co-ed residence halls and
among peers with similar passions,
philanthropy & service
apartments configured as suites,
each group provides programming to
your very own research station, the
singles, doubles, triples, and quads.
educate the campus community.
library is a hub for academic support.
Greek life
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the Maytum Learning Commons, the campus library is a space especially designed for student success. From its 350,000 volumes, movable furniture (which makes collaboration easy), and
GAME ROOM ‘YEAR OF’ U LT I M AT E F R I S B E E R E L I G I O U S S E RV I C E S O B S E RVAT O R Y V I E W I N G S
recreation, fitness, & sports
R A D I O S H OWS
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A RT G A L L E R I E S
spiritual & religious life
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fun fact: a gathering of gators is called a “congregation”
Campus Center & Gator Quad
Wise Sport & Fitness Center
Major campus events, late night snack
In addition to being home to the Gator
runs, student government meetings...
athletic team offices, the Wise Center
the CC houses student-run Grounds
features a suspended track, intramural
for Change coffeehouse, WARC radio,
courts, an aerobic and dance studio,
the game room, bookstore, and student
cardiovascular and strength-training
organization offices.
equipment, a 25-yard swimming pool,
fair-trade ingredients
and a diving well. Scuba, anyone?
campus-grown produce
What You Should Know About Campus Dining brooks dining hall mckinley’s food court
allergy safety zones daily vegan and vegetarian options compostable packaging local bread and artisan pastry items accepts special dietary requests from students
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no m at t e r y ou r l e v e l of at h l e t ic a b i l i t y, t h e r e i s a sp ort at a l l e gh e n y f or y ou.
Club Sports t ough i n t e rcol l e gi at e com p e t i t ion. s t u de n t -ru n, a l l e gh e n y- s u p p ort e d.
Aikido Cheerleading Colorguard Dance Equestrian Fencing Ice Hockey (m) Kendo Lacrosse (m) Mixed Martial Arts Outing Club Rugby Running Ski Table Tennis Tennis Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball (m) Weightlifting (emerging club)
260+ club players
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Intramurals 80 teams
314 games
722
IM players
Flag Football Soccer Floor Hockey Volleyball
Fitness Yoga Insanity Kickboxing Bokwa Zumba Spinning
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student instructors
Basketball Dodgeball
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north coast athletic conference
Women’s
Men’s
basketball
baseball
cross country
basketball
golf
cross country
lacrosse
football
soccer
golf
softball
soccer
swimming/diving
swimming/diving
tennis
tennis
track & field
track & field
volleyball
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NCAA DIVISION III ALLEGHENY COLLEGE IS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE
AND THE HIGHLY COMPETITIVE
Perhaps nothing illustrates the synergistic power of combinations better than Allegheny athletics. As a founding member of both the NCAA & NCAC, Allegheny is committed to the philosophy that athletics can and should complement academic life rather than compete with it.
AT LEAST ONE ALLEGHENY TEAM HAS WON AN NCAC CHAMPIONSHIP EVERY YEAR SINCE IT BEGAN IN 1984
2
ncac coaches of the year
1
cosida academic all-american
1
ncac championship
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Students play a vital role in College decision-making. The Allegheny Student Government is an extremely active and influential organization that also coordinates programs of a co-curricular nature and sponsors more than 100 student-run clubs and organizations. Students serve on every major college committee, including faculty searches, sustainability efforts, and strategic planning. Their sought-after presence exemplifies the importance placed on student participation and represents the influence students have on the institution.
But student impact doesn’t stop there. Allegheny students are assisting communities in need, both here and abroad. They are implementing sustainable carbon- and energy-reduction strategies. They are acting as advocates for populations that need a voice. They are changing the lives of countless individuals—as students and after graduation.
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campus leadership
l o c a l i m pa c t
region & beyond
Allegheny encourages and provides
The community service movement at
While Allegheny offers trips and
unique experiences for students to
Allegheny is driven by student leaders
programs focused on providing
create a personal leadership philosophy
and strives to meet real needs in our
service to those in need around the
through developing self-awareness,
community. More than 80 student
country, many students take it upon
cross-cultural understanding, and a
service leaders are trained each year to
themselves to organize outreach
sense of social responsibility.
lead ongoing projects with our agency
efforts and to continue that work they
partners in the Meadville community.
have previously begun.
• Annual Collegiate Leadership
Davies Community Service Leaders
Alternative Spring Break • Bonner
Conference • Allegheny Student
Program • Make a Difference Day •
Scholars & Leaders Program •
Government • Resident Advisors •
Service Saturdays • Free community
Experiential Learning (EL) Service
Community Advisors • Cornerstone
tax preparation • Community
Seminars • International Service
Awards, celebrating student leader
Health Coaching • The Meadville
Internships
accomplishments
Community Energy Project •
Annual Emerging Leaders Retreat
Clearinghouse of Immediate Needs
Making an International Impact As part of his study away experience, John Watt ’15 spent the last semester interning with the largest human rights organization in India, the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL). “PUCL aims to protect the civil liberties of all people of India, especially those who aren’t in a real position of power and/or find themselves discriminated against,” says John. “I got involved in this kind of internship because I wanted to throw myself into something new… I thought it would be a great opportunity to explore my interest in politics and society from a perspective I had not possessed before.” Among his internship duties, John analyzed local periodicals for evidence of injustice toward those accused of crimes against the state. “I saw families that were devastated. When the news talks about individuals [who are suspected of a crime], you typically don’t think about their families. This was a very powerful experience for me,” he says. “Try to keep in mind that knee-jerk reactions aren’t always correct, skepticism is important, and that all people should have their basic human rights respected. I certainly will.”
John Watt ’15 major: Political Science minor: Theatre hometown: Skaneateles, NY activities: Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Heavy Metal Director at WARC 90.3 FM, Playshop Theatre internship: People’s Union for Civil Liberties, India
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Conservation & Environmental Sustainability
Women’s Issues & Empowerment
Health & Prevention
Allegheny & Meadville Relationship
a llegheny service n etwo r k impact ar eas
Local Foods & Hunger
Underserved Youth
Homelessness Solidarity & Advocacy for Senior Citizens
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blue&gold&green The students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Allegheny College are working toward the College’s pledge to become climate neutral by 2020. Every year sees great strides toward this goal.
Allegheny’s environmental efforts are acclaimed nationally by:
2013-14 was no exception.
The funds saved during the October Energy Challenge added 10 solar panels to the Steffee Hall of Life Sciences, bringing the total to 24 panels.
Filmmaker Josh Fox joined students for an Allegheny student film festival and a screening and discussion of his Academy Award– nominated film, Gasland.
Students launched GatorRides, a ride share board on Facebook where students can coordinate shared rides around town and for longer trips on weekends and breaks.
Students for Environmental Action hosted the 5th Annual Trashion Show, featuring student designs created from items that might
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A new reusable takeout container program in the campus dining hall saved $13,000 and enough waste to fill five dorm rooms.
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Allegheny’s chapter of the Food Recovery Network was nationally recognized as Chapter of the Week, having donated 1,000 pounds of food in one semester.
Wrapping up its first year, the Carrden, Allegheny’s organic garden, sold produce to the dining halls and to members of the campus community. The Allegheny College Food Allegheny now purchases 100% of all electricity with wind-generated
for Sustainability Project was
renewable energy credits (RECs), cutting our carbon footprint in half.
named a Pennsylvania Campus
The addition of a real-time energy-monitoring dashboard helps to track
Resource Consortium (PERC) for
Sustainability Champion by the Pennsylvania Environmental
electricity, natural gas, water consumption, and solar production on campus.
its work with aquaponics.
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60% Begin their career 30% employed by graduation 95% employed within 8 months Top Industries
Education and Training
30% Continue to graduate or professional school 80–100% acceptance rate—twice the national average—including medical and law schools
AmeriCorps • City Year Green Corps • Health Corps Peace Corps • Teach for America
58%
Allegheny ranks
#8 in the nation
Business, Management, and Administration
20% 18%
Doctoral
4% JD
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Earn positions in competitive, compensated service organizations
STEM Master’s, MBA
Marketing, Sales, and Service
10%
MD, DO, DVM, PA/PA-C
among small schools for Peace Corps placement.
“I’ve developed a desire to learn about as many subjects as I can.”
The Right Experience One of the most influential moments of Travis Wilkins’ Allegheny experience was a trip to New York City organized by the Economics Department. Travis connected with many influential Allegheny alumni in the finance industry, including the CFO of Bank of America, and attended various events. Travis’ academic career has also
Travis Wilkins ’12 employer: Account Analyst, BNY Mellon
included an internship with Bennett Group Financial Services in Washington, D.C.
major: Economics
Just as important to Travis has been his role as a Division III athlete. “My football
minor: Computer Science
career has made a huge impact on me,” he says, “and I think my most memorable experience at Allegheny was the first time I won ‘Defensive Player of the Game.’ It meant so much to see all of my hard work pay off.” As Travis begins his new job with BNY Mellon as an account analyst, he reflects on
internship: Bennett Group Financial Services (Washington, D.C.) activities: Division III Football
his own experiences with unusual combinations at Allegheny. “I don’t know if my combination of academics and athletics is really all that unusual,” he says, “but I’ve developed a desire to learn about as many different subjects and areas as I can.”
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Allegheny’s campus is perched on a hill overlooking Meadville, a county seat that has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Places to Live. Meadville anchors an area of 15,000 residents and is where Allegheny students do everything from enjoying live local music to taking in the latest movies, from creating art installations to participating in service. Venture even farther afield and you’ll discover that Allegheny students live in a section of the country that most people get to see only on vacation. Allegheny is home to one of the oldest Outing Clubs in the country and a recreation program that is
n e a r b y ou t d o or r e c r e at ion a r e a s i nc lu de : Allegheny National Forest • Conneaut Lake • French Creek • Peek’n Peak Ski Resort • Presque Isle State Park • Pymatuning Lake & Reservoir • Miles of hiking, biking, and skiing trails
nearly unparalleled at any college of comparable size.
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meadville city population
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local lakes and beaches
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In an effort to show that Allegheny students support their local Meadville community, a group of students created the Meadville Challenge. This is a project that asks students to pledge to shop at local businesses for the month of September and to continue that practice throughout the year. The planners say, “We value the people and places that make Meadville the city we love. We support businesses that continue to provide unique and quality products.”
Your Allegheny Life List, as curated by @ACGatorGuide Share your musical stylings at open mic night in Grounds For Change
Buy local goods and dine at the Market House Go extreme snow-tubing at Avalanche Express
Get your Thai food fix at Grace Asian Restaurant
Jam at SpringFest
Enjoy a performance at the Academy Theatre
Try all 30 different subs at The Whole Darn Thing
Cheer on Allegheny professors at roller derby bouts (or join in!)
Jog along the dam at the Woodcock Recreation Area
Eat at Eddie’s Footlong Hot Dogs, followed by Hank’s Frozen Custard Walk the trails at Bousson Enjoy the Vukovich rooftop garden at night Show your spirit at as many Gator athletic games as possible
Have an animal encounter at Tamarack Wildlife Refuge
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restaurants
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movie theatres
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outing club trips each year
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#AskAGator Have questions about Allegheny? Life? Academics? Fun? Food? Tweet your question with the hashtag #AskAGator and we’ll answer. Curious about what others are asking? Check out #AskAGator at youtube.com/alleghenycollege.
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Open Houses & Programs
Individual Tours & Interviews
Allegheny’s variety of special visit programs includes open houses,
Senior Overnights High school seniors may attend an overnight program or enjoy a personal
Scheduled individual visits offer
interview days, special topics events,
overnight. You’ll experience what it’s
the most personalized options. In
and more. Although these are group
addition to an interview and tour, you
programs, tours are kept as small
may request meetings with faculty
as possible, and guests can choose
members, coaches, or others, such as
from different tour routes for the best
career educators.
experience possible.
like to be a full-time member of the Allegheny community. This is the most in-depth visit experience and is often helpful as seniors narrow down their college options.
Presentations
One-on-One Interviews with Admissions Representatives
Student Hosts on Campus
Panel Discussions
Personal Tours with Current Students
Interviews & Tours
Academic Fairs Student Organization Fairs
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scrutinizes nearly 5,000 applications to identify
Apply
our incoming class of 600 new Gators. Your “fit”
The Admissions Committee values the hard work you
with Allegheny College and our “fit” to you is the
do on a daily basis, and they give the greatest weight to
foundation of the admissions experience.
the rigor of your high school courses, grades, and class
finding your fit
Dear Future Gator, Each year, the Allegheny Office of Admissions
You’ve taken the first step.
rank. Also considered are school/community activities, recommendations, personal character and qualities,
So, what’s next?
essay, demonstrated interest, and special talents.
Apply for admission. Tell us more
Apply today at allegheny.edu/apply. Allegheny is also a
about you so that we can show you how to turn your own “Unusual Combinations” into a life path that you’re passionate about. Then, plan your visit to campus to meet with current students, our faculty, coaches, and members of our Admissions team. Take in a class or two while you’re here, spend the night with a student host, and enjoy a meal in our dining hall. We know from experience that students who visit Allegheny, come to Allegheny—the experience is that profound. The mission of our office is not simply to “recruit” you to Allegheny, but to provide the information and personal experience you need to know if Allegheny is the place where you will thrive. Go Gators!
member of The Common Application.
requirements Application Apply online at allegheny.edu/apply or via The Common Application.
Personal Essay Your essay is an opportunity to express your individual creativity and personal qualities to the admission and scholarship committees.
Guidance Report Request the School Report form and a written recommendation from your high school guidance counselor.
Official Transcript(s) Transcripts of coursework completed are required from each high school that you have attended.
Teacher Recommendation Request at least one recommendation from a teacher who has taught you in a major subject.
Official Test Scores (SAT, ACT, TOEFL) Allegheny requires all applicants to take either the SAT or ACT no later than January of the final year of high school. Did you take the test more than once? We “superscore”! We’ll take the highest scores from each test you submit.
Brian F. Dalton, Ph.D. Vice President for Enrollment & College Relations
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Important Deadlines
2014-15
applying
Tuition and fees..................................................................................................... $40,660 Room and board....................................................................................................$10,320 Avg. first-year aid package...........................................................................$33,799
nov 1
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jan 15 Apply Early Decision II
Merit-Based Trustee Scholarship Up to $80,000 awarded over four years, distributed equally and guaranteed throughout eight semesters of study.
Need-Based Aid
feb 15
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may 1
Pay Enrollment Deposit
financial aid
Submit the FAFSA electronically after Jan. 1 for free at www.fafsa.ed.gov to determine eligibility (Allegheny College Federal Code 003230).
dec 31 Submit Early Estimator feb 15
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the stress and worry associated with the
Allegheny’s gamble on a statistically lukewarm
college search. The Early Decision option
applicant pay off, but the money I invested in
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