Bloomsburg University of P en n s y lvan ia
A GREAT PLACE TO BE YOU
OVERVIEW n MAJORS: 56 undergraduate majors, 57 undergraduate minors and 20 graduate programs. n COMMUNITY: 250 student clubs — ranging from community service to the arts and business to entertainment — help you grow both professionally and personally. n CONNECTIONS: 67,000 alumni throughout the eastern U.S. and beyond. n A WINNING TRADITION: 19 national championship trophies, more than 100 conference titles and hundreds of all-Americans. n AFFORDABLE: Costs total about $19,066 a year for tuition, fees, room and meals for Pennsylvania residents and about $30,158 for non-residents.
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Unleash your inner husky.
At Bloomsburg, being a Husky is about being your best.
Our mission is to help you achieve excellence in the classroom, in the community and in your career. Bloomsburg students are committed, engaged and service-oriented leaders. As the largest and most comprehensive public university in Northeastern and Northcentral Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg has the resources to give you the environment, tools and guidance you need to discover and achieve your aspirations. You will be uniquely empowered from the first course you take, as Bloomsburg’s flexible general education program, MyCore, allows you to customize your general education experience — through experiences both in and out of the classroom.
Bloomsburg is an easy drive from many metropolitan areas, including Philadelphia, New York City, Allentown, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and Harrisburg.
BLOOMSBURG ALLENTOWN HARRISBURG
PHILADELPHIA
Travel Times Allentown, 1.5 hours Altoona, 2.25 hours Conshohocken, 2 hours Downingtown, 2.5 hours
Doylestown, 2.5 hours Harrisburg, 1.5 hours Lancaster, 2 hours Lower Bucks County, 2.5 hours Philadelphia, 2.25 hours
Reading, 1.75 hours Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 1 hour Stroudsburg, 1.5 hours Williamsport, 1 hour
More than
40 students are awarded grants for research and creative projects each summer.
Bloomsburg’s digital forensics program is a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.
The majors you want Business
Accounting Finance Specialization: Personal Financial Planning Information & Technology Management Management Marketing Specialization: Professional Selling Secondary Education – Business Supply Chain Management
Communications, Earth and Space Science, English, French, German, Mathematics, Physics, Spanish Special Education (K-8)/Early Childhood (PK-4) (Dual Cert.)
Liberal Arts
Anthropology Specializations: General, Applied, Research Art History Art Studio Specializations: Drawing, Fabric Design, Graphic Print Design, Graphic Web Design, Painting, Photography, American Sign Language/English Printmaking, Sculpture Interpreting Communications Studies Education Pre-K through Grade 4 Specializations: Interpersonal Education Deaf/Hard of Hearing Relationship Management, (PK-12) & Early Childhood (PK-4) Leadership and Social Education Prek-4 Influence, Organizational Specializations: Lang/Fine Arts, Communication Lang Arts, Mathematics, Science, Criminal Justice Social Studies Economics Middle Level Education Grades 4-8 Specializations: Business, Specializations: Language Arts, General, Political Mathematics, Science, Social Studies Secondary Education Specializations: Biology, Chemistry, Citizenship (History),
Education
English Specializations: Creative Writing, Literature History Interdisciplinary Studies Specializations: Advanced Studies, University Studies Languages and Cultures Specializations: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Russian and Eastern European Studies, Spanish Mass Communications Specializations: Emergent Media, Journalism, Public Relations, Telecommunications Music Specializations: Audio/Video Recording, Education (K-12), Liberal Arts Philosophy Political Science Specialization: Pre-Law Psychology Social Work Sociology Specialization: Applied Theatre Arts Specializations: Design, Performance, Integrated
Science and Technology Allied Health Sciences Specializations: General Medical Laboratory Science, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Physical Therapy Audiology and Speech Pathology Biology Specializations: Environmental Biology, General, Molecular Biology, Natural History, Pre-Medicine Chemistry Specializations: Biochemistry, Nanotechnology Computer Science Digital Forensics Electronics Engineering Technology Engineering Science 3+2 Environmental, Geographical and Geological Sciences Tracks: Professional Geology, Environmental Geoscience, Geography and Planning Exercise Science Health Physics Mathematics Specialization: Statistics Medical Imaging Nursing Physics
Biology major Jean-Nicole Place won the award for the best research poster at a national convention. “My professor Dr. Schwindinger encouraged me so much and worked with me on a personal level,” says Place. “He taught me how to apply what I learned in his class and translate it to the research I was doing.”
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student/faculty ratio
Bloomsburg’s nursing program has been rated first in the commonwealth and 60th in the nation by CollegeAtlas.org
At Bloomsburg It’s Personal The Bloomsburg tradition is based on doing more than what’s required. It’s going the extra mile, taking the extra step. We don’t just “train” students — we will help you define your interests and your ambitions.
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Throughout your college career, faculty will be right here to offer the guidance you need to chart a path toward realizing your goals. You will have opportunities to hone and develop leadership skills and creative talents.
scholarships valued at $1.3 million.
As you progress in your academic career, you can explore internship possibilities, pursue undergraduate research projects with faculty and engage in community service projects. All of these experiences can help you stand out to future employers.
And affordable
Costs total about $9,533 per semester for tuition, fees, room and meals for In-State Out-of-State Pennsylvania residents and about Tuition $7,238 $18,096 $15,079 per semester for nonFees $2,916 $3,150 residents. Add about $500 for books Room $5,736 $5,736 and classroom materials. Board $3,176 $3,176 More than $1 million in scholarships are awarded annually. Total Cost $19,066 $30,158
ANNUAL COSTS
Other support includes loans, grants and work-study. About 90 percent of students receive some form of financial aid; the average amount of aid is $10,000 per year. See bloomu.edu/fees for the most current and complete fee schedule and bloomu.edu/aid for information about financial assistance.
Bloomsburg University has been designated Military Friendly. Learn more at bloomu.edu/veterans
Sociology major Molly Alexander landed an internship with QVC’s human resources department and along the way HGTV’s Property Brothers, Jonathan and Drew Scott.
Philadelphia celebrity and BU graduate Andi Summers broadcasts her morning 92.5 XTU show from campus during the annual Confer radio Institute.
Connected Your success after college is important to us, that’s why we take a unique approach to your educational experience at Bloomsburg.
You will benefit by learning in and outside of the classroom through a personalized academic career plan tailored to help you reach your goals. From orientation to graduation we will engage you in the campus-wide initiative Professional U. You will engage in educational experiences like undergraduate research, study abroad, and academic internships Professional U will connect you to over 67,000 successful BU alumni who invest in your professional success by serving as mentors and career connectors to internships and employment, and the opportunity to earn Professional Experience Grant Scholarships.
Bloomsburg’s annual Business Conference brings dozens of alumni to campus to share their career insights with students.
THE COLLEGE OF
Business Bloomsburg’s College of Business offers students a wide array of majors and minors, student organizations, opportunities to develop leadership and professional skills that will prepare them for the job market after they graduate and networking events that help students find a major they love.
Bloomsburg’s reputation for excellence attracts recruiters from a wide range of firms each year. Through the Zeigler Institute for Professional Development (ZIPD), students engage in lectures, panel discussions, and networking events with executives, compete in case competitions, and engage in professional development activities that help them understand the interconnectedness of business. Students can also explore careers, begin to build their brand, and transition to a successful career. The College of Business is accredited by AACSB, the highest standard of excellence given to outstanding business schools worldwide. Fewer than 5% of business schools have earned this prestigious accreditation.
THE COLLEGE OF
Education
Real schools. Real classrooms. Immerse yourself in actual K-12 settings and experience the exuberance, curiosity and .high-energy that comes with the teaching profession. The quality of Bloomsburg’s College of Education has been recognized by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. BU has the only undergraduate program endorsed by the Commonwealth for preparing educators to teach online courses effectively. BU offers plenty of opportunities to work with children throughout your college career, including summer camps for reading and science. The university’s innovative McDowell Institute for Positive Behavior Support trains our future teachers to help students overcome the non-academic barriers that hold them back from school success. Education-focused study abroad programs in Italy and Cameroon allow you to have an international experience and still graduate on time. Cap off your experience with a semester of student teaching and you’ll have experience that makes you much more than a classroom rookie. The quality of BU’s program isn’t lost on school districts, which recruit BU education graduates from throughout the Eastern U.S., and as far away as Alaska.
THE COLLEGE OF
Liberal Arts The College of Liberal Arts promotes the intellectual and practical skills employers value most, including effective written and oral communication, problem solving and the ability to work effectively with others.
Bloomsburg has the depth and breadth to offer a rich variety of programs in the arts, the humanities and the social sciences. Our liberal arts programs emphasize communication and critical thinking skills that provide a solid foundation for success in a rapidly changing economy. As a student, you will work with the traditional and the cutting-edge tools of your field ... whether it’s a printing press in the art studio or a trowel and a sifter on an archaeological dig as well as the latest technology in a computer graphics lab or modern recording studio. Through it all, you’ll learn from professors in the classroom, in the studio and in the field. Graduates find success in a variety of careers and graduate school, taking with them greater understanding of personal and social responsibility, the importance of the arts, and the diversity of human cultures.
THE COLLEGE OF
Science & Technology Bloomsburg University is home to one of the largest and most modern science facilities in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Here, science isn’t confined to the classroom or even the lab. As a student, you’ll find opportunities for technology internships, health care clinical experiences or scientific research. BU professors are involved in research funded by government, non-profit and commercial organizations. At any time dozens of students are involved in research projects, which often lead to conference presentations and published journal articles. These experiences will give you an edge in your career, and along the way you’ll be able to take pride in making a difference — for the environment or for your community.
BU’s Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring (IONM) graduate certificate prepares students to monitor the well-being of patients during surgery.
Bloomsburg’s Institute for Concussion Research and Services involves students in research to help protect athletes from concussions.
Unique pathways Accelerated programs put you on track for a master’s
At Bloomsburg qualified students can participate in an accelerated bachelor’s to master’s degree program or an early/dual admission program to a master’s degree program. Accelerated programs * permit qualified Bloomsburg students with junior standing to take graduate courses and get an early start on the Master’s program. The total number of credits for both the undergraduate and graduate degrees will be reduced by the number of graduated credits used for the undergraduate degree.
GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Early/dual admission programs ** allow qualified students to enter the graduate program without first earning the bachelor’s degree. Both degrees will be awarded on successful completion of the combined programs. Additional programs are being developed. Learn more about Bloomsburg’s graduate programs at bloomu.edu/gradschool. Accounting (MAcc.) Audiology (Au.D.) Biology (M.S.) * Business Administration (M.B.A.) ** Business Education (M.Ed.) Clinical Athletic Training (M.S.) Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) Early Childhood Education (M.Ed.) Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (M.S.)
Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) Exercise Science (M.S.) Instructional Technology (M.S.) ** Middle Level Education Grades 4-8 (M.Ed.) Nursing (M.S.N.) Reading (M.Ed.) Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.) Special Education (M.Ed./M.S.)
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A new sevenfloor, suite-style residence hall is set to open in August 2017. The building will house the University Store and two new dining venues.
Residence Halls Campus Apartment Complexes Campus Dining Facilities
A campus that feels like home. Residential living at BU is safe, affordable and convenient. Living amenities on Bloomsburg’s lower campus include seven residence halls, eight dining facilities and the Student Recreation Center. Upper campus, connected by continuous shuttle bus service, features three university-owned student apartment complexes, a dining and conference center and athletic facilities.
For students who wish to take their studies further, Bloomsburg offers Living and Learning Communities (LLCs) — groups of students who share common academic and/or social interests, live together in a residence hall, participate in the same activities and are enrolled in related courses. To learn more about Living and Learning Communities, visit bloomu.edu/LLC.
250+ clubs
BU’s Student Recreation Center sports an indoor climbing wall.
Social
Engagement
With hundreds of student organizations, ranging from anime to lacrosse, you’ll meet people who share your interests and discover new interests to explore. Shown this page, clockwise from top. Students minoring dance give recitals every year and the Student Dance Ensemble is the largest student organization on campus. Kid Ink performs on campus. The Student Concert Committee brings national acts to campus each year. Every spring, more than a thousand BU students volunteer for the Big Event community cleanup in Bloomsburg. A member of the BU Women’s Rugby Club blasts past a defender. The Bloomsburg Equestrian Team , open to novice as well as experienced riders, meets weekly and rides at stables several miles from campus.
Athletic Excellence Excellence in athletics is a BU tradition.
Bloomsburg’s intercollegiate athletic teams compete in 20 NCAA Division II and Division I (wrestling) sports and belong to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. In the trophy case: 19 national championship (NCAA, AIAW, NAIA) trophies, more than 100 conference titles and recognition of hundreds of All-Americans in many sports.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
MEN’S
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field (Indoor and outdoor) Wrestling
WOMEN’S
Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Lacrosse Swimming Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field (Indoor and outdoor)
And there’s a place for you on the team. Team name: Huskies Colors: Maroon & Gold www.buhuskies.com
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
CLUB TEAMS
3 on 3 Basketball 5 on 5 Basketball Dodgeball Extreme Dodgeball Field Hockey Flag Football Bubble Soccer
Baseball Equestrian Ice Hockey Lacrosse (Men and Women) Rock Climbing Roller Derby Rugby (Men and Women)
Indoor Soccer Outdoor Soccer Sand Volleyball Indoor Volleyball Softball Ultimate Frisbee
Running Soccer (Men and Women) Softball Tennis Volleyball (Men and Women) Water Polo Wrestling
BU offers study abroad programs at 24 global universities, including schools in Finland, Denmark, England, Morocco, Germany, Spain, Costa Rica & China.
Unleashed Bloomsburg students explore the world and excel in head-to-head competition with students from
across the country. Shown clockwise from above: Bloomsburg students explore Morocco as part of
one of BU’s signature study abroad programs offered in conjunction with a Arabic language major.
Putting its network, security and hacking skills to test, the Bloomsburg Cyber Defense Club reached unprecedented success in the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition against 33 other
universities in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Students climb Smith Rocks in the American Rockies through Bloomsburg’s Quest program. In addition to extended trips, Quest offers free and low-
cost adventure programs near campus. Geology students pan for gold in California during a special summer field course.
Plan a visit
Prospective students may schedule individual visits (consisting of an information session and campus tour) throughout the year. To schedule a visit, contact the Office of Admissions at 570-389-4316 or bloomu.edu/admissions-visit.
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Visits are offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (followed by campus tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.) and Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. (followed by campus tours at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.) Students may contact departments directly to schedule a personal meeting. The Admissions Office is located in the Warren Student Services Center.
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College To Do Checklist
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Schedule a visit if you haven’t done so already.
Complete your BU application at bloomu.edu/how-to-apply. Have your school counselor/college adviser send us your official high school transcript.
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Submit your official SAT and/or ACT scores. Be sure to file your FAFSA.
Follow Bloomsburg on social media at bloomu.edu/social
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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is committed to equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
BU’s Admissions Office is located in the Warren Student Services Center, pictured here.
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Office of Admissions 400 East Second Street 104 Warren Student Services Center Bloomsburg PA 17815-1301 570-389-4316
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