How do you S E E T H I N G S ?
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DOES IT TAKE
more water to make
PLASTIC BOTTLES than those bottles can hold?
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With a focus BIG ENOUGH
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WITH DEGREES
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Free to think. WITHOUT BOUNDARIES.
Free to act. WITH PURPOSE.
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SON POCAS LAS UNIVERSIDADES CUYO FUNDADOR FUNDA TAMBIÉN UNA NACIÓN. NO SOMOS CUALQUIER UNIVERSIDAD.
Not every college’s founder founded a nation. We’re not just any college. You might not recognize the name Benjamin Rush. But the man who named his college after someone else would probably be okay with that. In 1783, just seven years after Rush added his signature to the Declaration of Independence, he signed the charter of Dickinson College with the support and surname
of Pennsylvania Governor John Dickinson. After serving as the Surgeon General for the Continental Army, Rush envisioned a different type of revolution—one that would empower American citizens to become educated leaders invested in guiding the current and future direction of their new nation.
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MЫ B ABAHГAPДE. И MЫ B ЦEHTPE COБЫTИЙ.
We’re on the frontier. And right in the middle of everything. DICKINSON COLLEGE WAS FOUNDED AT A TIME WHEN EVERY DIRECTION LED TO NEW TERRITORY. On the edge of knowledge, our campus straddled a position between the county seat and the wilderness. More than 225 years later, we’re still testing the limits of our understanding. Still moving the boundary between the familiar and the unknown. Where others see walls, we see another side. Where others see obstacles, we see potential. Because the world is our workshop, we’re always in the field.
WE’RE THE REASON PERMISSION SLIPS EXIST.
If you’ve ever taken a field trip, thank Spencer Fullerton Baird ’40 (that’s 1840, by the way). One of the first naturalists to consider the effect of human expansion on natural habitats, Baird found he couldn’t confine his lessons to the classroom. During his tenure as a professor of natural history and science at Dickinson, Baird led students outdoors to observe and collect specimens throughout the fields of Carlisle and the surrounding Cumberland Valley.
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LERNE AUßERHALB DER EIGENEN VIER (KALKSTEIN)WÄNDE.
Learn beyond these
WHEN YOU THINK OF STUDYING ABROAD, WHAT COMES TO MIND? BRISBANE? NAGOYA?
What about Carlisle, PA? Our campus has a large international presence, which means that cultural exchange is part of everyday life. For instance, you might greet your lab partner in Russian and practice your Arabic over lunch. Or you can intern at the Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute and sit in on a conference call with military leaders and NATO members in Washington, D.C., and the Middle East.
ENJOY GETTING YOUR HANDS DIRTY.
At home or away.
When encountering new perspectives is a part of your routine, you’ll start to realize that our similarities can bridge entire oceans. For instance, what does the price of tea in China have to do with Dickinson? Everything. Recently, faculty took a trip to the Yunnan province to explore contradictions in energy consumption and resource conservation. Climate change is just one issue that will require global collaboration if we’re to arrive at a solution.
Sometimes you need to dig a little deeper to get to the bottom of things. Our Mosaics and globally integrated courses combine the lessons you learn on campus with the experiences the world has to offer. You’ll look at creating an original art installation through the lens of environmentalism. Or design a plan to update Dickinson’s sustainability education curriculum. You might even get on-site excavation experience at our archeological field school in Mycenae, Greece. Whether you’re effecting change in your backyard, miles from home or in Carlisle, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how economic, political and social issues are intertwined.
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limestone walls.
A DICKINSON EDUCATION IS YOUR PASSPORT. BUT YOU’LL WANT AN OFFICIAL PASSPORT, TOO. More than half of Dickinson students study abroad during their academic careers. Dickinson consistently ranks among the top five baccalaureate institutions that send students abroad for long-term programs (source: The Institute of International Education’s Open Doors Report), and 25% of students who immerse themselves in our extensive global network spend an entire academic year (or longer) overseas. Why? Because we’ve found that when you get off the beaten path, connections become clearer. That’s why we’ve deliberately chosen to base our study and research centers in smaller cities. So you won’t take the same picture everyone else comes home with. You won’t visit a tourist trap when you could be having an authentic experience. Instead you’ll explore medical anthropology in Cameroon, pursue engineering in South Korea, or learn about art history in Toulouse. Wherever you go, you’ll go far beyond learning a language.
Everyone should get to have a fresh perspective. We’ll help you find a way to get global experience while balancing a challenging course load: in the class of 2015, 43% of science majors studied off-campus. We also make this opportunity accessible to student-athletes: 40% of varsity athletes in the class of 2015 participated in one of our study-abroad programs.
DICKINSON PROGRAMS
Dickinson also offers credit for dozens of non-Dickinson, summer, globally integrated and Mosaic programs.
Australia: Brisbane Cameroon: Yaoundé China: Beijing England: Norwich (humanities and sciences) England: Oxford France: Toulouse Germany: Bremen Italy: Bologna Japan: Nagoya Korea: Seoul Russia: Moscow South America: Argentina and Ecuador Spain: Málaga US: New York City (Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business)
PARTNER PROGRAMS
School for Field Studies: Australia, Costa Rica, Kenya/Tanzania, Turks and Caicos School for International Training: New Dehli and Jaipur, India University of Otago, New Zealand University of Durham Hebrew University Ben-Gurion University Akita International University AMIDEAST: Amman, Jordan; Rabat, Morocco Danish Institute for Study Abroad: Copenhagen Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (ICCS Rome) Council on International Educational Exchange (São Paulo, Brazil): Liberal Arts; Business and Culture in Brazil Semester in Environmental Science at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, Massachusetts The Washington Center The Jewish Theological Seminary Art History in Florence (Syracuse University) Studio Art Centers International 13
A strong core is good for the body. And mind. EVERY STUDENT AT DICKINSON BUILDS HIS OR HER OWN FUTURE. If you examine our blueprints, we all share the same foundation. By building a strong core of useful, universally applicable knowledge, we start to gain a deeper understanding of how the world works. You’ll learn to think critically and dive below the surface. To find common threads, trace them back to their origins and calculate their outcomes. To think objectively, take a concept and examine it from every angle. Take some time to reflect on it. Kick the tires a few times. Shake it up. Put it down. Walk a few steps back and see if it looks different now.
Our core curriculum: utility. Every few years, someone decides that the latest fad in higher ed is the core curriculum. Well, we’re not interested in fads. A Dickinson education is more than a set of courses that’s required for all students regardless of interest, aptitude or ambition. Here, you’ll be required to analyze concepts so you can make informed decisions. You’ll participate in lively discussions and learn to express your own views clearly and effectively in speech, in writing and any other medium of your choice. You’ll develop a capacity for both creative and critical thought. And that’s something you’ll use long after graduation, no matter where you go.
Pietate et Doctrina Tuta Libertas. Dickinson College is dedicated to the protection of independent thought. It’s right there on Britton Plaza, emblazoned on our big brass seal: Pietate et Doctrina Tuta Libertas. Freedom is made safe through character and learning. That makes Dickinsonians bulwarks of freedom. You don’t have to know what a bulwark is to be one, but chances are you won’t be happy until you Google it.
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What’s the big idea? You tell us. The Idea Fund is a student-run incubator for innovation and collaboration. It’s your chance to create the change you want to see in the community. At Dickinson, we recognize that thinking big means we have to know when to act. We’re prepared to make a positive impact on the world, and
there’s no better testing ground than right here on campus. Have you ever had a great idea but no way to turn your dream into reality? This self-sustaining organization will provide the support to turn your concept into a practi-
cal, actionable solution. In turn, your project will create profits or savings to power the next round of funding. Some of Dickinson’s most popular initiatives and activities have used the Idea Fund as a launching pad.
The Handlebar
YOU DON’T HAVE TO REINVENT THE WHEEL. BUT YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO FIX A FLAT TIRE. Founded in 2011, The Handlebar is a bike shop that supports Dickinson’s population of cyclists and aims to increase bicycle use in the greater Carlisle community. Students can learn maintenance skills, volunteer to teach fellow riders, lead trips to the College Farm and repair reclaimed bikes for the Green Bikes ride-share program.
The Peddler
WE BRAKE FOR COFFEE BREAKS. With so many people on campus powered by caffeine, it’s only fair that we have a human-fueled coffee cart. When you’re in need of a jolt of java, be on the lookout for our barista-propelled mobile refueling station, which serves up fair-trade brews every morning.
#bringamug
Need a post-class pick-me-up? Follow everyone’s favorite mobile coffee shop @DickinsonCoffee for location updates, photos and giveaways.
Band-Aid
YOUR VOICE WILL BE HEARD. AT ABOUT 100 DECIBELS. Student bands are a vital part of the campus music scene, but finding space to play can be a problem. Paying tribute to the great tradition of setting up in garages and basements, club Band-Aid offers space for all students to jam out and practice. You’ll find it in the building on campus named The Garage, of course.
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What do Dickinson liberal-arts graduates do? They enjoy MULTIFACETED careers. They TRAVEL to new lands. They know that there are NO LIMITS to what they can accomplish, because they never learned that success could have a narrow definition.
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DICKINSONIANS ARE:
CEO OF L.L.BEAN. Professor and director of Northwestern University’s
International Institute of Nanotechnology.
UNITED STATES JUDGE
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA.
advisor with the Vanguard Group. HOLLYWOOD
Investment
SCREENWRITER
President of Yuengling’s
WHO CO-WROTE “NOW YOU SEE ME.”
Ice Cream. PROGRAM MANAGER AND TEAM LEAD AT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
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OFFICE
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International. SUPERVISORY SPECIAL AGENT AT THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.
Phillies.
FOUNDER
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President of the Philadelphia
ARCHER
GRAY
PRODUCTIONS.
Critically acclaimed, bestselling author and recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship. MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANT
FOR
SENIOR CHANGE
IBM.
Creator/executive
producer of Nickelodeon series Supah Ninjas.
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF THE CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS.
Lead travel editor at U.S. News And World Report. SENIOR WITH
GOLDMAN
SACHS.
ANALYST
Nutrition investment consultant
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DIRECTOR
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Laboratory.
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Director of the Penn Vet Equine Pharmacology
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY WITH THE NEW
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WORD PROBLEM (PLEASE SHOW YOUR WORK):
Q: THE AVERAGE COLLECT STUDENT WASTES 1.54 POUNDS OF FOOD A WEEK.
If 2,370 students are enrolled at Dickinson, how much food does Dickinson toss in the trash? A: A LOT LESS THAN YOU’D THINK. Here, sustainability isn’t an afterthought. Or a buzzword. And it isn’t just about environmentalism. In order for a solution to truly be worthy of the name, it has to have a long-term social and economic component. They’re all intertwined. We see that. Sustainability is grown in the native landscaping that beautifies our grounds—and protects it from erosion. It’s built into our walls: several of Dickinson’s classical limestone buildings are LEED Gold-certified. And it’s woven into our curriculum. Over 30 academic departments offer courses that focus on sustainability, from our lab and social sciences to our arts and humanities. You’ll even find it when you head to the Dining Hall—we collect food waste every week, which is turned into compost and biodiesel fuel for the crops and machinery at the College Farm. We heat and illuminate our spaces with the help of solar panels installed on roofs and in courtyards. Right in the heart of campus sits the Solar Outdoor Laboratory, an array that powers the grid, generates electricity for a quick recharge between classes, and generates awareness of alternate energy sources.
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90% OF THE WORLD’S FOOD IS GENERATED FROM ONLY 15 KINDS OF CROPS.
WE GROW OVER 50. If you’re looking to experience Dickinson’s commitment to sustainability, look down the road. Just seven miles from our main campus, the College Farm sprawls over 180 acres of land. In between herding sheep and harvesting beets, students design renewable-energy projects and teach hands-on sustainable earth education (SEED) workshops for children in and around Carlisle. We’ve even had art majors create public installations, from sculptures and visual pieces to performance and interactive projects. The farm nourishes our community, and many of our programs and initiatives feed back to the farm. Dickinson’s dining hall and local food bank benefit from its fresh local produce. In turn, our on-campus composting program creates fertilizer for crops. Waste vegetable oil is turned into biodiesel for farm machinery. This USDA-certified organic homestead is more than just a farm. It’s a living embodiment of our ideals, where each class plants and harvests a unique crop of ideas for solving issues and challenges for our local—and global—community.
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NOUS OFFRONS BEAUCOUP DE SPÉCIALISATIONS PARCE QUE NOUS AVONS BEAUCOUP À OFFRIR.
We offer a lot of majors. Because you have a lot to offer. PROGRAMS OF STUDY: > 80 DISCIPLINARY MAJORS: 21 INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJORS: 22 OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPLORATION: While Dickinson provides students with access to a strong, deep foundation of knowledge, it’s what that knowledge provides you that’s really important: freedom. Here, your passion matters just as much as your major. We’ll give you the chance to connect the two to discover something that’s useful to you and relevant to the world.
No matter your program of choice, you can take advantage of everything that Dickinson has to offer. You can study abroad, tear up the field as a Red Devil athlete, perfect your comedic timing with the improv troupe Run With It, try out martial arts or belly dancing, get in front of (or behind) the camera on the Red Devils TV network, flick a Frisbee with the Jive Turkeys and choose what creates your version of a personally meaningful college experience.
Academic Offerings Africana Studies
Economics
Italian
Portuguese & Brazilian Studies
American Studies
Educational Studies
Italian Studies
Pre-Business
Anthropology
Engineering (3-2)
Japanese
Pre-Engineering
Arabic
English
Journalism
Pre-Health
Archaeology
Environmental Science
Judaic Studies
Pre-Law
Army ROTC
Environmental Studies
Latin
Psychology
Art & Art History
Film Studies
Latin American, Latino
Public Speaking
Astronomy
First-Year Seminars
& Caribbean Studies
Religion
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
French
Law (3-3)
Russian
Biology
German
Law & Policy
Science, Technology & Culture
Business (International
Global Mosaics
Mathematics
Security Studies (certificate)
Business & Management)
Global Preparedness (certificate)
Medieval & Early Modern Studies
Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet
Graduate School Agreements
Middle East Studies
(certificate)
(certificate)
Greek
Military Science
Sociology
Chemistry
Health Studies (certificate)
Modern Greek
Spanish
Chinese
Hebrew
Music
Sustainability
Classical Studies
History
Neuroscience
Theatre & Dance
Community Studies
Humanities
Philosophy
Women’s & Gender Studies
Computer Science
Interdisciplinary Studies
Physical Education
Writing Program
Creative Writing
International Business
Physics
Dance & Music
& Management
Policy Management
Earth Sciences
International Studies
Political Science
East Asian Studies
Internships
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Note: Majors in bold
You already know how to think. YOU’RE DOING IT RIGHT NOW. CHANCES ARE, YOU’RE SO GOOD AT IT THAT YOU DON’T EVEN NEED TO THINK ABOUT HOW TO THINK.
Or do you?
We want you to ask questions and find answers. Then question the answers. When you enroll in a First-Year Seminar, you’ll explore ideas, discuss issues and
dissect viewpoints—including your own. You’ll learn about your chosen topic. You’ll get to know your professor and your fellow classmates—which is possible
WHAT’S ANOTHER WORD FOR MENTOR? DEAN.
SOMETIMES A WEEK OF ORIENTATION ISN’T ENOUGH.
The system of having one dean for an entire class doesn’t create a lot of opportunities for individualized attention. That’s why it’s not our system. We have college deans who are paired with incoming students, and you won’t just see your dean during your first year. They’ll be invested in your success every single year you’re on campus.
Your first year at college is a time of change and self-discovery. It’s a thrilling time, but it can also be a little rocky. And who remembers those feelings of excitement and discomfort better than another student? That’s why we have First-Year Mentors—upper-level Dickinsonians who help new students feel at home on campus. Think of your mentor as a guide who will introduce you to the opportunities available. They’ll also help smooth your transition, from any challenges you might face in orientation to unfamiliar situations you’ll encounter. Throughout your entire first year, you’ll benefit from their experience and knowledge of everything Dickinson has to offer.
In addition to our deans and First-Year Mentors, we’ve created a system of support that can be tailored to your specific needs and concerns. Whether you’d like advice on academics or activities, we have student and faculty advisors who are here to listen and help.
when you have no more than 15 other students in any one seminar. And you might just get a little insight into how your own mind works.
Your First-Year Mentor will also lead a First-Year Interest Group (FIG). You’ll choose your top interests from a list of topics and be matched up with other firstyear students who share similar interests. You’ll have the opportunity to meet regularly throughout the year, creating a close-knit community that transcends your res hall or your class schedule. Previous FIGs have included: Art & Design
Global Perspectives
Campus Activities
Music
and Leadership
Outing Experiences
Community Service
Politics and Law
Computers, Gaming
Pop Culture
and Technology
Religion and
Creative Writing
Spirituality
and Journalism
Science and Society
Entrepreneurship
Social Justice
Fitness
Sustainable
Food from
Development and
Farm to Table
Green Technology
Gender and
Theatre and Dance
Sexuality
Our student to faculty ratio is 9:1. But it’s not just the ratio. IT’S THE RELATIONSHIP. Sure, our student-faculty ratio is low by most standards. But a low student-faculty ratio is only as good as the students and faculty who make it up. Here at Dickinson, you’ll have the best of both—engaged classmates who aren’t afraid to participate or encourage you to challenge your ideas, and professors who are not only highly qualified, but invested in
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your personal and intellectual development. You won’t be sitting in a lecture hall, gazing at scribbles on a whiteboard. You’ll be working side by side with your professors. Conducting research with your peers. Traveling to local and national conferences to present your findings. Seeing just how far you can go.
Get to know our campus. Get to know yourself. NOS CASA ES SU CASA.
You probably wear a lot of hats. We give you a good place to hang them. You could live in Adams or Drayer, or maybe you’ll call The Quads home. Wherever you live, you’ll see familiar faces from your seminar and FIG. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend faculty dinners and make important decisions by participating in your hall’s Community Board.
HERE, “LIVE AND LEARN” ISN’T JUST A SAYING.
After your first year, you can apply to live in one of our on-campus communities united around common goals and shared interests. Each group works with a faculty or staff advisor to plan programs and activities that advance the house’s purpose. Maybe you want to help some four-legged study buddies learn how to be service animals at the Dog House. Or you can strengthen your commitment to sustainable living at the Treehouse, and perfect the art of the three-minute shower. And if you spend your time indoors thinking about how to get outdoors, sign up for the Outhouse and start planning climbing, hiking and camping excursions with the Outing Club.
ONLY BENJAMIN RUSH STAYS ON CAMPUS 24/7.
In addition to the variety of events available on Dickinson’s campus, the town of Carlisle and the greater Harrisburg region have plenty to keep you busy. Discover local arts in The Garden Gallery, take in an exhibit at the Carlisle Arts Learning Center, or catch a flick at the historic Carlisle Theatre. Then get off the beaten path at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center. Relax at one of Pine Grove Furnace State Park’s lakeside beaches, or take a laid-back tubing trip down Yellow Breeches Creek. In the winter, slice your board or skis through some fresh powder on the slopes of Roundtop Mountain Resort. Whether you need a change of scenery or a change of pace, the Cumberland Valley’s got it all.
PASSING NOTES IS ENCOURAGED.
In 2014 and 2015, Dickinson was named one of the 75 best colleges for food in America. Our farm-fresh produce and wide range of fresh, eclectic dishes satisfy students’ appetites, but we’re always trying to improve our selection. In fact, if you want to see democracy in action, you don’t need to seek out the Student Senate—just head to the Dining Hall. Instead of dropping comments and requests into a submission box, students post helpful remarks on napkins and pin them to a board, creating an ever-evolving wall of feedback. Our in-house Dining Services team reads every note and tries to incorporate as many suggestions into the menu as possible. And if for some reason they can’t figure out how to pull off your idea, they’ll post a note of their own explaining why.
PUT THE “ME” IN TEAM.
Technically, while we know the definition of the word, “quitting” has never been in our vocabulary. In 1930, our football team faced a tough university competitor. We fought for every yard, earning the name “Red Devils” for our grit and determination. The name stuck, and today the Dickinson Red Devils play in the NCAA Division III and rally around 25 varsity teams. We’re competitive on the field, in the classroom and in the world. Even if you’re not on a team, you can have fun creaming your roommate in whiffleball. Or challenging your seminar to a Quidditch tournament. Maybe you’ll hone your cradling on the lacrosse field. You can even get old-school and schedule a dodgeball game, PE class style. No matter your experience level, you’ll always have someone to test your mettle and your slapshot against.
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Looking for something to do? YOU DON’T HAVE TO LOOK THAT HARD. Weeknight or weekend? Early bird or night owl? We’ve got a range of events throughout the year that will suit your
style. Take in a lecture from a highprofile speaker, check out an exhibit at the Trout Gallery, grab some free grub,
attend an a cappella holiday concert or organize your own activity.
EXAMPLES FROM THE LAST FEW YEARS: Clarke Forum panel discussions
Salsa lessons
Day of Service
Handlebar open hours
Campuswide Snowball Fight
Winter dance
Sopranos Marathon
Weekly tour of current exhibits
Dance Theatre Group production
Morning rush with free donuts
Senior Week
at The Trout Gallery
Lunch at the Chinese
Relay for Life Zumbathon
ROTC Contracting and
Charter Day
language table
FaculTeas
Commissioning ceremonies
Red & White Day
Silent auction
Apollo Night
Career Conference and Volunteer
Global Mosaic info sessions
Annual Holiday Dinner
A Cappella Sing-Off at
Leadership Summit
Earth Issues seminar series
Open hour with
Carlisle Theatre
Zero-Waste Pumpkin Carving
Study Strategies Workshop
President Roseman
Empty Bowls
24-hour multilingual Don
Faculty Jazz Concert
Wing Night and Trivia
Star Party
Quixote read-a-thon
Alumni panel on Fulbright
Spanish Film Presentation
Day of Giving
Solidarity for Social Justice
experiences
Spectrum Drag Show
Internship Showcase
Dinner
Ally 101 Workshop
Making dinner with the
Artist-in-Residence
Diversity Monologues
Thursday Night Meditation
Asbell Cooking Club
performances, workshops
Apple picking at nearby orchards
Multicultural Seder
Run With It improv practice
and discussions
Weed-n-Feed at the College Farm
Pie a Pi Phi and Dunk a D-Sig
Conversation with John Jones ’77,
Noonday Concerts
DIY Halloween Costume Workshop
Freshworks: An Evening of
Pennsylvania U.S. District judge
Bike to Farm Potluck
in The Makery
Student Choreography
Middle East Feast
Science Research Symposium
24-hour Volleyball-a-thon
Pizza on the Plaza
Laverne Cox discussion
Midnight Madness
Outing Club hike to Pole Steeple
An Evening with Mark Ruffalo
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They’re unconventional. That’s why they’re our traditions. TAKE A SEAT. TAKE IT ANYWHERE YOU LIKE.
More than just a place to sit, our red Adirondack chairs are a visible—and comfortable—metaphor for how relationships work at Dickinson. Sometimes they’ll be grouped together for an outdoor class on a nice day, or paired up for an impromptu study session. You might even find one off on a remote corner of campus, enjoying a moment of peace and quiet. Just like our students, they’re never in the same place for very long.
THESE DOORS TO YOUR FUTURE ARE WIDE OPEN.
Old West forms a bridge between Dickinson’s past and your future. Each incoming class climbs Old West’s stone steps to Memorial Hall, walking in the footprints of thousands of alumni. When
you sign in to the college, you’ll add your name to centuries of signatures. Four years later, you’ll walk through the doors again, this time as a graduate officially entering the wider world.
topper, which once inspired annual rooftop heists by students, is now safely installed in Dickinson’s library, while a replica remains on the rooftop for all to admire.
WATCH YOUR STEP!
BRITTON PLAZA: THE PLACE TO BE.
Dickinson’s seal is embedded in the middle of Britton Plaza. If you keep a close eye out, you’ll notice students make sudden detours to avoid stepping on it—legend warns that if you tread on the seal, you won’t graduate.
FROM UNDER THE SEA TO UP ON THE ROOF. In the early 1800s, a mythological mix-up gave Old West a mermaid weathervane instead of the commissioned triton, a symbol we’ve heartily embraced. The popular Old West
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From the first nights humans huddled around bonfires to swap stories or journeyed miles away to gather together and trade goods at open-air markets, communal spaces have had immeasurable social value. At the heart of Dickinson’s campus sits our natural gathering place: Britton Plaza. Students flock here for events and demonstrations, participate in flash mobs and grilled cheese fundraisers, enjoy pies from a mobile wood-fired oven at Pizza on the Plaza, and pledge their support and share perspectives at Out on Britton.
After four years, you’ll still be yourself. But you won’t be the same person. Dickinsonians possess many distinctive qualities and attributes, but we all have something in common: potential. Here, we’re highlighting just a handful of the many ways our alumni are using their liberal-arts education to make a mark on the world. For more stories, visit Dickinson.edu/alumniinaction.
OSWALDO AGUIRRE GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENT, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN His path wasn’t always clear, but Oswaldo Aguirre ’06 is thrilled to be pursuing his passion. Aguirre discovered his love of biology with the support and encouragement of professors, fellow students and other members of the Dickinson community, and began building a career in medicine. With his dedication and the core skills he developed at Dickinson, Aguirre is confident that he’s equal to any challenge—from assisting at an open-heart surgery to planning a medical relief trip to Ecuador.
BEN WERTHAN MAJOR LEAGUE SCOUT, BALTIMORE ORIOLES Baseball great Yogi Berra famously said, “90% of the game is half mental.” As a psychology major and outfielder for the Red Devils, Ben Werthan ’08 would probably agree. While at Dickinson, he worked as an operations intern for two Major League teams. After graduation, he began working as an advance scout, combining his love of the national pastime with his background in data and behavior analysis.
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JUSTIN GOLD ENTREPRENEUR, FOUNDER OF JUSTIN’S NUT BUTTER When Justin Gold ’00 noticed that peanut butter— one of his favorite on-the-go snacks—only came in two varieties, he bought a food processor and started experimenting. Despite his lack of familiarity with the food industry, Gold was able to start his own business, relying on the mentorship and critical thinking skills he’d honed at Dickinson. Today, his custom blends are a favorite with health-conscious consumers. An environmental studies major, Gold couldn’t enjoy the sweet taste of success if it didn’t have an earth-friendly aspect: his brand has won numerous awards for both its innovative flavors and sustainable practices.
JENNIFER HOLM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Jennifer Holm ’90 knows firsthand the importance of writing your own happy ending. After graduating from Dickinson, Holm was a successful broadcast producer at an ad agency. However, she had always wanted to be a writer, and started penning her first novel in between working on TV commercials and music videos. Now a three-time Newbery Honor winner and full-time writer, Holm is the author of several series of books and graphic novels for children and young adults.
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LE DATE DI SCADENZA SONO PER LE BUSTE DI LATTE. NON PER I DIPLOMI DEL DICKINSON.
Expiration dates are for milk cartons. Not Dickinson degrees. We realize that college is a major investment. That’s why we’re invested in each student that enters through our limestone gates. We’ve developed a curriculum and focus on experiential learning that prepares Dickinson
91% 60% 82% 350 75% 88% 82%
graduates for professional and personal achievement in the world. No matter where you go, the lessons you’ll learn and the connections you make will go with you, making you forever useful. Or in other words—a Dickinsonian.
One year after graduation: 91% of graduates are employed or attending graduate school (data from 2014 survey)
Students in the class of 2015 who studied abroad: 60%
Dickinsonians who vote: 82% (50% higher than the national average)
In the class of 2015, 350 students completed research and independent-study projects with faculty mentors
In the class of 2015, 75% of students completed at least one internship
88% (of those recommended) for medical school within all health professions are accepted (compared to the 43% national average, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges)
82% of recent law school applicants are accepted (compared to the 78% national average, according to the
Dickinson graduates benefit from our commitment to active learning, which gives them a well-rounded education rooted in practical, real-world applications. With a unique ability to remain adaptive and ever relevant in a changeable marketplace, our graduates can write their own definition of success in whatever field they pursue.
Law School Admissions Council)
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Our limestone walls welcome you in. Cost of attendance shouldn’t keep you out. COST OF ATTENDANCE 2015–16 Tuition: $49,014 Room and board: $12,362 Activities fee: $450 Total direct charges: $61,826
Additional expenses (estimated) Books and supplies: $1,130 Personal and transportation: $1,650* Total additional expenses: $2,780 TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE:
FINANCIAL AID
Dickinson is dedicated to making education affordable and accessible. In fact, all students admitted to the class of 2019 had their financial need met— and that is an annual achievement, not a rarity. In 2014-15, we awarded $41.7 million in institutional grants and scholarships. We do all we can to help students who need financial assistance make their dreams of a Dickinson education possible.
OPTIONS
We have many forms of financial assistance available, from scholarships and grants to work-study opportunities and low-cost loans. In recognition of the value of studying abroad, students who attend Dickinson or Dickinson-partner programs remain eligible to receive aid from almost all sources (work-study availability varies by program).
$64,606 * Transportation budget is higher for students living outside the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions.
College requires a financial commitment. IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE YOURS ALONE. With a Dickinson liberal-arts education, you’ll be better prepared to identify and take advantage of trends and opportunities in the world. We’re looking for strong students who will benefit from— and make significant contributions to—Dickinson’s engaged, collaborative community. And we’re committed to supporting those students. Potential, talent and scholastic achievement should be recognized. That’s why, in addition to need-based financial assistance, we award scholarships and grants based on academic distinction, artistic or scientific merit, leadership and service. For more information on grants, scholarships and aid, please visit dson.co/finaidscholarships
THE JOHN DICKINSON SCHOLARSHIP $20,000 per year
THE BENJAMIN RUSH SCHOLARSHIP $15,000 per year
THE JOHN MONTGOMERY SCHOLARSHIP $10,000 per year
THE FOUNDERS SCHOLARSHIP $7,500 per year
THE DEANS SCHOLARSHIP $5,000 per year
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What’s new on campus? You, we hope. We’ve told you what we like about Dickinson. What makes it so special. But we don’t expect you to take our word for it. Come see our campus for yourself. Take a stroll down West High Street, or relax in one of our red Adirondack chairs. Chat with some students. Get a coffee at the Peddler. Get a sense for what it might be like to be part of our community.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL YOU CAN SET FOOT ON CAMPUS TO START EXPLORING WHAT DICKINSON HAS TO OFFER: Check out: dickinson.edu See Dickinson from our students’ perspectives at our Tumblr: studentstories.tumblr.com For blog posts, tweets, Instagram photos and more, our Storify covers internships, homecoming and other important events: storify.com/Dickinson Check out our other publications online: issuu.com/dickinson_publications We look forward to learning more about you through your application. Learn more about how to apply at Dickinson.edu/apply. Please contact our admissions staff with any questions or concerns at 800-644-1773 or admissions@dickinson.edu.
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