Coe makes it POSSIBLE. You make it HAPPEN.
Llamas, late night breakfast and Flunk Day.
Just some of the reasons
Coe is different...
Yes, you’ll have access to our vast network of academic, professional, health and wellness support services at Coe — but on the right day you might also meet a llama on your way to class. You could have soggy ramen as you cram before fnals — or you could come at midnight for a full breakfast with crispy bacon served by the president. You could choose a college that doesn’t cancel a random day of classes for an allcampus party — or you could come to Coe…and have Flunk Day.
At Coe, all of that, and more, is just waiting for you. Every day is a chance to make a memory and every week is an opportunity to make a name for yourself.
Find your outlet OUTSIDE OF CLASS.
The Coe experience is more than what you learn in the classroom. It’s also what you do outside of it.
A SAMPLING OF CURRENT STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Asian Association of Coe
African Culture Club
Black Self-Educated Organization
Chess Club
CoeAlliance
Coespañol
Diversity Inclusion
Collaboration Team
Environmental Club
Geekfest
I’m First — First-Generation
Student Organization
International Club
Japanese Student Association
KCOE Radio Station
Kohawk Otaku Anime Club
Love Your Melon
Multicultural Fusion
Muslim Student Association
Nuestra Coemunidad
Occult Club
OUTreach
Student Alumni Association
ACADEMIC
American Association of University Women
Biology Club
Chemistry Club
Coe Student Education Association
Kohawk Law
Neuroscience Club
Physics Club
Pre-Health Club
Psychology Club
Student Nursing Association
Women in STEM
PUBLIC INTEREST
CoeVotes
Model United Nations
LITERARY AND FINE ARTS
Art Club
Coe Review
Cosmos
Creative Writing Club
Fiber & Craft Club
Improv Club
Of Stage Players
Scrunchie Magazine
The Pearl Literary Magazine
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Alpha Phi Omega
Cedar Rapids Dance
Marathon
Habitat for Humanity
RELIGIOUS LIFE
Credo
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Navigators
Peer Ministry
SALT Company
RECREATIONAL
Archery Club
Boxing Club
Clay Target Team
Rock Climbing Club
Ultimate Frisbee
Outdoors Club
Esports Club
Fencing Club
Kicking Kohawks
Lacrosse Club
Martial Arts Tactics Club
Student Athlete Advisory Committee
All student groups and events are open to all Kohawks. And if you don't see a club you’re interested in, you can start one of your own!
90% of students are involved in one or more STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
100+
student-run CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS AND ATHLETICS
Nearly 70% of your time in college is spent OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
25 % of students are involved in GREEK LIFE
58% of students participate in INTRAMURALS
20+ INTRAMURAL TOURNAMENTS per year
The Perfect COLLEGE TOWN
J.W. MORTON & ASSOCIATES
10+ RADIO STATIONS
CEDAR GRAPHICS SKYWALK GROUP
GODADDY KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL 20+ LAW OFFICES
NORDSTROM DIRECT XAVIER
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON
UNITED FIRE GROUP
Our recognition for abundant internships wouldn’t be possible without Cedar Rapids, Iowa’s second-largest city with 267,000 people in the metro area, including 4,000+ alumni. In fact, it’s the perfect college town!
There’s live music, local cofee shops, entertainment centers and farm-to-table cafes within walking distance of campus. There are semi-professional baseball and hockey teams, plus major retailers and boutique shopping. The Alliant Energy PowerHouse — a 9,000seat arena — is just blocks away, and the Paramount Theatre and McGrath Amphitheater are just beyond.
But college isn’t just gourmet cofee and concerts. The employment, internship, research and networking opportunities are expansive and attainable. Cedar Rapids has major corporations, two Top 25 teaching hospitals, nonprofts and small local startups.
An urban campus like Coe’s is an underrated advantage.
TOP 25 for
Internships
6 of the last 7 years Te Princeton Review
#1 place to live in Iowa and Top 50
in the nation Livability
Average
of
Coe to downtown Cedar Rapids = <1 MILE
SINCE EVERYONE LIVES HERE, EVERYTHING HAPPENS HERE. Your new home...
Armstrong & Douglas Halls
FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCE HALLS, COED
“I absolutely loved living in Douglas my frst year! I was able to meet so many other new students who helped make the transition to college so much easier.”
EMILY MANCHESTER, IOWA
Greene H ALL-MALE RESIDENCE HALL
“Living in Greene was the best. I had friends right across the hall and right here was below me. T o always something t do and somebody to do it with.”
OWEN
EVANSVILLE, WISCONSIN
Voorhees Hall
ALL-FEMALE RESIDENCE HALL
“Between all the decora closenes tions, the loca s of each wing, V tion and the to live.” oorhees is a great place
LAUREN CENTER POINT, IOWA
Murray Hall
COED RESIDENCE HALL
eels homey. t it f e about Murray is tha he thing I lik elax —
“T s easy to r ome back from class and it’ t views.” You c e some pretty grea not to mention there ar
AP Campus Apartments
ARTMENT-S AND SENIORS TYLE OPTIONS FOR SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS
“I love ev I have my o erything about living in the campus apartments! wn kitchen and my own spac living on m e — it’s lik y o e I’m wn.”
BRIANNA COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
Surround yourself WITH GOOD PEOPLE...
Prepare for what really matters — a meaningful life with a fulflling career.
Coe is nationally recognized for the important impact its education has on students’ lives and the world around them:
a top college in the nation based on contributions to the public good Washington Monthly a top performer on social mobility
U.S. News & World Report
You can expect to do good while you’re a student, as well as be prepared to continue making a diference after graduation. For instance, Coe education students volunteer to sub at local schools when teachers aren’t available. And, Kohawks explore programs that focus on fnding purpose and joy in life beyond a career.
Charlie Kohawk, Coe's beloved mascot, has created the tools you need to succeed. There are ofces and staf all over campus who are here for the sole purpose of helping you succeed. Wherever you see the "Charlie's Toolkit" sticker, you know you'll fnd helpful and friendly people to talk with.
They'll assist you with locating and understanding all the resources on campus, so all you have to do is use them! That might mean talking with someone about your fnances. Or, seeking help from a tutor for a challenging course. All of these resources and more exist in Charlie's Toolkit. It's what the Coe community is here for...you!
Coe ranks in the top 1% of private colleges nationwide for career services, and our Creativity, Careers, Coummunity center (C3) has a lot to do with that. The Office of Community & Civic Engagement is also part of C3, and will connect you with service opportunities across campus and throughout Cedar Rapids. Kohawks complete over 20,000 hours of community service each year.
Coe’s Learning Commons isn’t your run-of-the-mill academic support center with a few tutors it’s an expansive, all-you-caneat buffet of knowledge. From selecting a major and connecting with tutors to studying abroad and accessing accommodations, the Learning Commons is the heart of campus. You can practice for a class presentation and find guidance for national fellowship applications. Coe’s Writing Center is one of the largest student-run centers in the country. You can connect with any of the 60 peer consultants for assistance on any writing project.
COE WELLNESS
Our campus is a friendly, safe and secure place that welcomes students from across the state of Iowa, the United States and even the world. You’ll have access to mental health and counseling resources. All Coe students deserve to feel a sense of joy, belonging, purpose and value. Coe provides short-term counseling to students at no charge and referrals to necessary resources in the area.
STUDENT SUCCESS
Start college with someone by your side. Before you even move in for your first term, connect with your very own success coach to ensure you’re prepared for your first year as a Kohawk. Coaches can relate to the challenges and freedoms of moving from high school to college because they were in your shoes at Coe. This person will be your confidant and source of inspiration and knowledge!
Your success coach will:
• Share campus resources and point to services in the Cedar Rapids community.
• Make sure no deadline falls through the cracks.
• Always be ready to answer any questions or provide guidance regarding any Coe-related topic — seriously, no question is too big or too small for our team!
Whether you’re a first-generation student or a third-generation Kohawk, Coe will help you succeed every step of the way.
THE CENTER FOR
HEALTH & SOCIETY
Coe recognizes critical needs in society and steps up with solutions. The Center for Health & Society (CHS) is Coe’s
forward-thinking contribution to the
global shortage of health care workers. With the CHS, students across majors can find a role in health care, creating a more qualified and empathetic workforce.
Build
relationships... WITH SOME OF THE MOST ACCESSIBLE PROFESSORS
Most Accessible Professors in the nation Te Princeton Review # 22
ANYWHERE.
At Coe, professors are available well beyond normal office hours. They are approachable and focused on relationship-building. No questions are too small, no ideas too vague, no problems not worth discussing.
of faculty hold of classes the highest degree taught by teaching 95% 0% in their field assistants
How will you get to know your professors?
You’ll go in-depth with them! Complete research, travel the world, receive recommendations for internships, make connections within their networks… in fact, we promise this will happen!
Every Kohawk is guaranteed at least one internship, research or of-campus study experience before graduation. That’s the Coe Promise.
Choose from more than 40 of-campus study locations across the country and around the world.
Coe is one of only a few private colleges that is a National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates site.
Study of campus during a May Term. (Course credit for one May Term is covered in your tuition costs.)
Intern for big names like Google, CNN, NASA and the United States Senate.
Live LIKE A KOHAWK...
Coe’s traditions are beloved and long-lived. They are symbolic, fun and celebratory. They bring our community together and provide the backdrop for unforgettable memories.
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GABRIELLE ON, MINNESOTA EDGERT
Ringing of the Victory Bell
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nts ring the Victory Bell on t or hei ie r f n i t rs atio t da n and o y of nce again before the a y w t g al rad k acr ua os tio s t n he s . The ch tage ime resonates ove t r t o che he cr er and c owd gat ar he ries de red ep symbolic mean ach ing r ie e v p eme rese n n ts, sig tin n g pa if s ic t ant growth and a promising future.
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JO oha SH wks forever.”
MUNSTER, INDIANA
Late Night Breakfast
This celebration spans an entire weekend and generations of Kohawks. A parade, pep rally, music, football game and dance highlight a weekend that features the best of Coe — spirit, camaraderie and excitement.
“It’s a pretty spirited week! You can feel a diference on campus leading up to the game, which is super cool to go to and be with your friends and connect with alumni. It’s just a really fun week.”
KYLIE AURORA, C OLORADO
Staff and faculty dish out a delicious breakfast to the whole student body the night before finals week beg ins. The hashbrowns and bacon are Kohawk favorites.
“It’s so nice to relax right before fnals. Your professors serve you, and it’s just fun — at that time I’m ready to cram in bacon rather than cram in more studying!”
CASSIE JOLIET, ILLINOIS
CoECOLLEGE
of reporting Coe graduates are 100% Nearly EMPLOYED , in GRAD SCHOOL
60+ AREAS or ENGAGED IN SERVICE WITHIN NINE MONTHS OF GRADUATION of study
MAJORS
Accounting Computer Science*
• Managerial Creative Writing*
• Public Data Science
African American Studies*
• Multimedia Graphic Engineering
• Media Production
• Non-Proft Arts and Environmental Studies
Creative Leadership French & Francophone
Asian Studies* Studies*
Business Administration
• Aviation Management International Economics*
40% of students graduate with MORE THAN ONE MAJOR and graduate within four years
& Flight Operations International Studies Pre-Physical Therapy
• Finance Kinesiology
• Management Mathematics*
Pre-Physician Assistant
• Marketing Molecular Biology Art History Pre-Public Health
• Sports Management Music*
Music Education
Communication Studies*
& Sexuality Studies