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2016-2017

FHSU.EDU

HAYS, KS

Sometimes when I walk across campus, I’ll look up and take in that beautiful Kansas sky. That sky is just so…limitless. And it reminds me of FHSU’s roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic and the spirit of optimism that pervades everything we do.

Our students come from all over Kansas and from around the globe, but no matter where they start, there’s something that draws them to Fort Hays State. And I think that “something” is the feeling that they’ve found a home and a family.

Fort Hays State is a place where each student matters. A place where they can be themselves, or redefine themselves. A place with a big open sky, a sky as big as their dreams and as limitless as their imaginations.

Mirta Martin, Ph.D., President Fort Hays State University

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1,000

RESIDENTS ON CAMPUS

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ON-CAMPUS JOBS

250+

1,565

46%

INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES

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4,763

54%

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ON-CAMPUS CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

ON-CAMPUS PARKING PERMIT $13 PER YEAR OFF-CAMPUS PARKING PERMIT $25 PER YEAR 04

FHSU’S COZY, TREE-FILLED CAMPUS IS LOCATED IN HAYS, KANSAS

We’re small enough to give you personal attention, but big enough to provide more than 60 academic programs and plenty of scholarships.

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ACADEMICS YOU’LL GET TO WORK ON THE LATEST, CUTTINGEDGE TECHNOLOGY, AND BECAUSE OF OUR SIZE, THERE’S NO WAITING YOUR TURN – IN YOUR FIRST YEAR, YOU’LL HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO DIVE INTO YOUR PASSION, WHETHER IT’S SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, ENTREPRENEURSHIP OR THE ARTS. WE OFFER ALL THIS WHILE STILL BEING THE BEST VALUE IN KANSAS.

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FHSU’s caring faculty push you to be your best, mentor you, and help you understand that with hard work and support, the sky’s the limit.

At Fort Hays State University, we focus on you and your success.

That means you’ll work side-by-side with faculty who are not only experts in their fields, but also love (and live) to teach and mentor you. FHSU’s size lets you get involved right away, and upon graduation, your hands-on experience gives you a leg up on the competition when starting your career or graduate school.

MAJORS ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ART AND DESIGN* Art History, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Studio Art

HISTORY*

BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES

LEADERSHIP STUDIES Global Leadership, Organizational Leadership

COMMUNICATION STUDIES Advertising and Public Relations, General Communication, Organizational Communication ENGLISH* Literature, Writing

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

MODERN LANGUAGES* German, Spanish (courses available in Chinese and French)

PHILOSOPHY General Philosophy, Moral and Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion POLITICAL SCIENCE International Relations, Pre-Law, Political Management, Public Administration SOCIOLOGY

MUSIC AND THEATRE* Music Education, Performance, Composition, Theatre

BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP APPLIED BUSINESS Business Education, Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality Management

MANAGEMENT Human Resource Management, Management, Entrepreneurship

ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING Accounting, Banking, Finance, Financial Planning, Insurance, International Business and Finance, Real Estate

INFORMATICS Audio Production, Computer Networking, Health Informatics, Information Assurance, Journalism, Media Studies, Management Information Systems, Web Development, Information Networking and Telecommunications

EDUCATION ADVANCED EDUCATION PROGRAMS TEACHER EDUCATION* Elementary Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Unified ALLIED HEALTH

HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE Medical Diagnostic Imaging, Ultrasound, Radiologic Technology COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS Speech-Language Pathology

PERFORMANCE* Athletic Training, Health Promotion and Wellness, Recreation Management, Teaching/Coaching, Sport And Exercise Therapy, Sports Management

HEALTH AND HUMAN

NURSING

PSYCHOLOGY SOCIAL WORK AGRICULTURE*

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MATH Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Animal Science, Beef Cattle Management, General Agriculture, Pre-Veterinary Medicine APPLIED TECHNOLOGY Industrial Technology, Technology Education, Technology Leadership BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES* Biology, Botany, Biodiversity and Conservation, Cellular/Molecular Biology, Fisheries, Medical Technology, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Physical Therapy, Rangeland Conservation, Wildlife, Zoology,

Pre-Veterinary, Environmental Biology CHEMISTRY* Biochemistry, Environmental, Forensic Science, Pre-Chiropractic, Pre-Dental, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Osteopathy, Pre-Podiatry, Pre-Pharmacy, COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Programming, Computer Science

MATHEMATICS*

GEOSCIENCES Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Environmental Geology, Paleontology, Petroleum Geology, Pre-Meteorology PHYSICS* Physics, Pre-Engineering * PROGRAM AVAILABLE FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHER TRAINING.

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DEPARTMENT of AGRICULTURE FHSU.EDU/agriculture

HANDS-ON TECHNOLOGY A LOT OF SCHOOLS HAVE GREAT TECHNOLOGY, BUT AS A STUDENT AT FHSU, YOU’LL ACTUALLY GET TO USE IT.

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Drones, robotics, laser cutters, radiologic diagnostic units, nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers, graphic information systems software, and electrophoresis equipment, if you can pronounce it, we’ve got it.

Our students get real-world, hands-on experience on state-of-the-art equipment that truly sets them apart.

DEPARTMENT of ART and DESIGN FHSU.EDU/artanddesign

BRANDON PENNY ‘13 DEPARTMENT OF ART AND DESIGN Originally from Burlington, Colorado, I now live in New York City and was on the design team at Billboard magazine. Earning my B.F.A. in Graphic Design at FHSU was the smartest educational decision of my career. It was there that I gained my drive, skill set and made countless lifelong friends in my general education courses. I truly learned from the professors because they cared about the material and my success. I wasn’t just a number; I was a student that mattered with a name and a story. I am

now a well-rounded person that exceeds standards and qualifications and can withstand any obstacle that comes my way. Ultimately, what I love about my time at Fort Hays State is that after graduation, I walked away with more than just my name written on parchment as a degree, I walked away with an amazing portfolio of work and something to look forward to after my time spent in Kansas: A bright future.

In July 2016 Brandon accepted position at People Magazine.

ALUMNI SUCCESS MORE THAN 95% OF FHSU STUDENTS FIND A JOB OR PLACEMENT IN GRADUATE SCHOOL AFTER GRADUATION.

Why do so many employers and graduate schools love FHSU grads? Because our students have a great reputation.

They’re optimistic and never afraid to get their hands dirty. Unbound by limitations, our grads go as far as their imaginations and hard work can carry them.

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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS WE HAVE PROGRAMS OF DISTINCTION IN ART, MUSIC, AND THEATRE WITH EXCELLENT POSTGRADUATION JOB AND GRADUATE SCHOOL PLACEMENT RECORDS FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS GRADUATES.

THE ARTS FHSU.EDU/beach-schmidt

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At fhsu, visual and performing artists also get to jump into their art sooner than they might at other, larger schools.

COLLEGE of BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP FHSU.EDU/cob

BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DO YOU HAVE A MIND FOR BUSINESS OR A KNACK FOR CRUNCHING NUMBERS? MAYBE YOU LIKE TO TRY NEW THINGS, TEAR EXISTING PARADIGMS APART, AND CREATE SOMETHING THE WORLD HAS NEVER SEEN.

If so, FHSU gets you. Whether you want to study in fields such as accounting or finance, dive into exciting majors like marketing or tourism and hospitality management, or explore entrepreneurship in our innovation labs. We’ll feed your business spirit and help you start up your ‘start up.’

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COLLEGE of HEALTH and BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES FHSU.EDU/chls

HELP PEOPLE LIVE BETTER THE WORLD NEEDS DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS COMMITTED TO HELPING PEOPLE LEAD HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER LIVES.

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Through the study of nursing, speech language pathology, social work, psychology, athletic training and other mental and physical health-related fields, our students get realworld clinical experience, preparing them for rewarding careers.

COLLEGE of ARTS & SCIENCES FHSU.EDU/coas

HEART OF HUMANITIES THE HEART OF FHSU’S ROBUST LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION BEATS PROUDLY AMONG THE BREADTH OF SEVERAL QUALITY HUMANITIES DISCIPLINES.

Rigorous study in fields such as philosophy, history, political science or criminal justice not only gives students deep discipline-specific knowledge, but it also equips our graduates with the skills employers seek most: critical thinking and reasoning skills, and high verbal and written communication abilities.

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COLLEGE of EDUCATION FHSU.EDU/coe

TEACHER EDUCATION EVERY DAY, TEACHERS HOLD THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD IN THEIR HANDS. FHSU knows educating young minds is a meaningful and vital vocation. That’s why we’ve developed award-winning education programs that feature open education resources 14

(free books) for many courses. The Department of Teacher Education offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Early Childhood Unified, Elementary Education and Secondary Education in addition to a Special Education minor, a certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and education workshops.

SCIENCE: RESEARCH NOW WE GATHERED THE HOTTEST SCIENCE-, TECHNOLOGY- AND MATHEMATICS-BASED DISCIPLINES INTO A NEW ACADEMIC FAMILY.

FHSU is maximizing the research opportunities for students interested in those fields. We have all the state-ofthe-art equipment of larger schools … without the waiting line. You can work side-by-side with faculty and conduct real research as early as your first year.

COLLEGE of STeM FHSU.EDU/stm

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HONORS COLLEGE HONORS COLLEGE IS A STIMULATING EXPERIENCE THAT WILL ENHANCE YOUR PREPARATION FOR A REWARDING CAREER OR GRADUATE SCHOOL.

FHSU.EDU/honorscollege

HONORS COLLEGE THE FHSU HONORS COLLEGE IS A SELECTIVE, HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC BACKGROUNDS. In addition to the classes you’ll take for your major, you’ll take a specialized honors curriculum, one that will challenge, nurture and inspire you.

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If selected to the Honors College, you’ll have access to: • • • • • • • • •

Enhanced curriculum Priority enrollment Special research opportunities Unique scholarships Honors housing Exclusive study space Leadership opportunities Peer mentoring Automatic membership in the Fort Hays Honor Society • Specialized advising and leadership/life coaching

SERVICE LEARNING FHSU.EDU/ccl/service-learning

SERVICE-LEARNING INCORPORATES COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES INTO YOUR ACADEMIC COURSEWORK. It works like this: First, you study concepts and theory in class. Then you use that new-found knowledge to answer a need or solve a problem in your community.

Afterward, you reflect on the project and the impact it made on the community…and on you.

It’s a true win-win experience: a community or organization benefits through your efforts, while you get hands-on opportunities to find solutions to real-world problems as you develop the skills future employers will seek.

STUDY ABROAD FHSU.EDU/exchange

SIPPING AN ESPRESSO WHILE READING SARTRE IN A PARISIAN CAFE. BACKPACKING THROUGH EUROPE. STANDING IN AWE ON THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA. SNORKELING OFF THE GREAT BARRIER REEF. Through FHSU’s Study Abroad and National Student Exchange programs you can pursue your area of passion in another state or another country. In many cases you can earn college credit, and through exchange programs you’ll pay regular FHSU tuition (the lowest tuition of any Kansas state institution).

Summer, semester or full-year programs are available.

We’ve partnered with 135 U.S. institutions and offer more than 163 international choices in 58 countries.

You can fill your passport with stamps from around the world while you collect unforgettable, life-changing experiences.

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AT COLLEGE, YOU’LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM WALLS. With nationally ranked athletic teams, more than 120 clubs and organizations, over 250 intramural activities, Greek life and performing arts opportunities, FHSU makes sure you can fill your down time with plenty of friends and fun. And when it’s time to study, grab a bite or catch some shuteye, we’ve got your home away from home ready and waiting.

LIFE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

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ROARING. ROWDY. READY.

ATHLETICS FHSUATHLETICS.COM

FHSU TIGERS – THE FAMILY OF ATHLETES, AND FANS THAT FUEL THEIR PURSUIT OF CHAMPIONSHIPS – PERFORM WITH DEDICATION AND PASSION. With nine intercollegiate sports for both men and women, the Tigers take on all comers in the NCAA Division II MidAmerica Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

Men’s Sports Basketball Baseball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Track and Field Wrestling Yell Leading 20

Women’s Sports Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field Volleyball

SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT • 551 Individual conference championships or first-team all-conference selections • 263 All-Americans • 227 Academic All-Americans or national All-Academic team members • 34 conference titles • 13 appearances in the NCAA Division II men’s national basketball tournament • 6 academic national team championships • 8 national championships In 2015-2016, Women’s Basketball was ranked No. 1 in the nation for the first time in program history at the NCAA Division II level. The team held the ranking from December 8, 2015to January 5, 2016. The FHSU women made their second consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament.

Men’s Basketball earned a trip to the NCAA Tournament for the seventh time under head coach Mark Johnson and 13th time in the program’s NCAA Division II history.

Men’s Soccer reached the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year, making it the fourth consecutive tournament appearance for the Tigers.

WHETHER YOU’RE ON THE FIELD OR IN THE STANDS, YOU’RE A VITAL MEMBER OF THE TEAM. That’s why all athletic events are FREE to students with a valid Tiger Card.

#RoarTigers FHSU was the NCAA Central Region champion for the second consecutive year.

Football played its first post season game in 20 years by earning a trip to the Mineral Water Bowl. The 2015 team tied the school record for wins in a season, going 8-4 overall.

Men’s cross country athlete Cory Keehn qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials in the marathon by posting a qualifying time in the half-marathon. He was an AllAmerican performer for the Tigers in the fall of 2015.

Women’s javelin throwers Estefania Lopez and Madison Wolf repeated as All-America performers at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Lopez was fourth in the nation, while Wolf was sixth. fhsuathletics.com l@fhsuathletics f@Fort Hays State University Athletics @fhsuathletics

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INTRAMURALS AND RECREATION FHSU.EDU/intramurals

WHETHER YOU’RE A DIE-HARD GYM RAT OR A WEEKEND WARRIOR, FHSU HAS LOTS OF WAYS FOR YOU TO GET YOUR SWEAT ON. From indoor and outdoor exercise facilities to intramural competitions, you can get involved, meet new friends, and have a blast.

Work it Out FHSU’s Wellness Center is complete with cardio machines and free weights, basketball courts, tennis courts, and racquetball courts. It even has an Olympic-sized pool and diving area.

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FHSU has more than 250 intramural activities, including solo and team sports: • Easter egg-stravaganza • Bubble soccer • Inner-tube water polo • Xbox tournaments • Mud volleyball • Frisbee golf • Chili cook-off • Belly flop contest

MOVE IT TIGER

“JUST PLAY. HAVE FUN. ENJOY THE GAME.” - MICHAEL JORDAN

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PURSUE YOUR PASSION…OR EXPLORE SOMETHING NEW. Getting involved in a club or organization is a great way to pursue a passion (or explore new interests) while having fun.

Pictured: Creative Arts Society visiting the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative, Chicago, IL

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS TIGERLINK.FHSU.EDU/organizations

WITH MORE THAN 120 ON-CAMPUS CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS, FHSU HAS A CLUB FOR WHATEVER YOU’RE INTO, whether it’s sports, politics, performing arts, or a club related to your major (and if we don’t have it, you can create your own).

Get involved with clubs such as: • Block and Bridle • Tigers in Service • Defensive Tactics Club • Collegiate Association of Table-Top Gamers • Creative Arts Society • Shooting Sports • Circle K International • Aikido Club • Barn Hoppers • Stripes for Hope

Check out the complete list of clubs and organizations by visiting our website.

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GREEK LIFE FHSU.EDU/greek

THROUGH FHSU’S VIBRANT AND ACTIVE GREEK SYSTEM, YOU’LL FORM LONG-LASTING FRIENDSHIPS, FURTHER YOUR ACADEMIC SUCCESS, AND JOIN A FAMILY NETWORK YOU CAN BE A PART OF FOR YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. Throw away the stereotypes—at FHSU, fraternity and sorority life embraces five community pillars that guide organizations to enhance the community, university and its members. Each year, FHSU sororities and fraternities perform hundreds of hours of community service and raise thousands of dollars for local and national charities.

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Alpha Gamma Delta Delta Zeta Sigma Sigma Sigma Alpha Gamma Rho Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi Phi Epsilon Alpha Kappa Lambda 785-628-4664 greeklife@fhsu.edu f@fhsugreek l@FHSUGreekLife

“LOGIC WILL GET YOU FROM A TO B. IMAGINATION WILL TAKE YOU EVERYWHERE.” —ALBERT EINSTEIN

PERFORMING ARTS FHSU.EDU/music-and-theatre/ensembles

YOU KNOW THE FEELING—BASKING IN THE SPOTLIGHT ON A STAGE, THE AUDIENCE HANGING ON YOUR EVERY WORD. Or the relaxed and ready feeling as you rest the bow on the strings. Or how, when you sing, you feel like you’re taking flight.

If you want to pursue your love of theatre or music (both vocal and instrumental), FHSU is full of opportunities. At FHSU, you don’t have to be a major to participate. Most opportunities are open to ALL students.

Instrumental • Tiger Marching Band • Symphonic Winds • Wind Ensemble • Pep Band • Jazz Combo • Hays Symphony Orchestra

Vocal • Concert Choir • Fort Hays Singers • Women’s Chorale Theatre • Opera • Musical Other Performing Arts Activities • Tiger Debs – Be a part of the official dance team of FHSU. Tryouts are held in late spring.

• Color Guard – Perform with the Tiger Marching Band at events.

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RESIDENTIAL LIFE FHSU.EDU/reslife

THE FHSU’S RESIDENCE HALL COMMUNITY IS WHERE YOU MEET UP WITH FRIENDS, HUNKER DOWN AND STUDY (A LOT), AND GRAB A BITE TO EAT (OR SNEAK IN AN IN-BETWEEN-CLASS NAP).

IN OTHER WORDS, IT’S HOME. AMENITIES • Free cable and movie channel • Free Internet • Academic support • Free laundry facilities complete with a laundry alert system via text message and email

McMindes Hall 635 residents, co-ed by wing, McMindes Café

Wiest Hall 433 residents, co-ed by floor, Outtakes Snack Bar

Agnew & Heather Halls Suite-Style Living, 120 residents each, 3 and 4 bedrooms 123 Residents each

Stadium Place Apartments Fully furnished, 2 and 4 bedrooms

Wooster Place Apartments Upperclassmen, family or married housing, 1 and 2 bedrooms

Dane G. Hansen Scholarship Hall Suite-style living, 33 residents. The hall features innovation spaces designed to help entrepreneurial students achieve their academic and business goals.

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WELCOME HOME

“ALL THOSE WHO ARE AROUND ME ARE THE BRIDGE TO MY SUCCESS, SO THEY ARE ALL IMPORTANT.” —MANNY PACQUIAO

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BUILDING. GROWING. LEADING. BUILDING ON SUCCESS FHSU.EDU/reslife

JUST LIKE OUR STUDENTS, WE’RE THRILLED WITH OUR SUCCESSES, BUT NEVER SATISFIED TO JUST REST ON OUR ACHIEVEMENTS. That’s why we continue to add value to your college experience by creating cutting-edge academic spaces, comfy and modern housing and state-of-the-art athletic performance venues.

NEW APPLIED TECHNOLOGY AND SCULPTURE BUILDING. To house our popular and ever-growing Applied Technology and Sculpture programs, this new building will not only have the latest smart classrooms and STeM labs, but it will be stocked with laser cutters, 3D printers, plasma cutters, an industry and art foundry, and materials, process, and manufacturing 30 workshops equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment.

WIEST HALL REPLACEMENT. Residents will enjoy shared bedrooms, pod style bathrooms and community areas.

THEMED HOUSING. This new housing option provides four unique residences for individual groups.

These groups will each have their own kitchen and living room, and will all share two community spaces. It’ll be like living in a small home right on campus.

TRACK AND FIELD COMPLEX. This state-of-theart complex will feature a 9-lane rubber track, jumping pits and specific event areas for javelin, discus, shot put, hammer and pole vault. Additionally, there will be a grand stand for spectators, locker rooms, and concession stands, truly a place for Tiger athletes and their fans to call home.

LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES FHSU.EDU/lc

NO MATTER HOW READY YOU THINK YOU ARE, ADJUSTING TO COLLEGE LIFE CAN BE A CHALLENGE. WHY NOT MAKE THE TRANSITION EASIER?

LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES FOR 2016-17 • Athletes Today, Leaders Tomorrow • Everybody’s Business • Earth Rise!

• Global Justice A learning community is a group of first-year students who • Heart & Mind: Philosophy & the Arts share common interests, take classes together, live on the • Help Starts Here same floor, and participate in activities throughout the year. • L3: Live. Learn. Lead.

• Nightingale Power Learning communities are built around a variety of • Opportunity through Education interests, from athletics, to entrepreneurship and • Students Without Borders innovation, to outdoor pursuits.

• Tiger Traditions • Transfer Network • Wide World of Sports and Outdoor Adventure

LIVE TOGETHER. LEARN TOGETHER.

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15 THINGS EVERY TIGER’S GOTTA DO FHSU.EDU/admissions

1. BACK-TO-SCHOOL PICNIC. Music, food, booths from area merchants, and a chance to learn about FHSU clubs/organizations, you’ll get to know your new community right in the heart of campus – on the FHSU quad.

9. TGOF (TIGER GOLD ON FRIDAY). Wear your gold on Fridays and enjoy the perks of being a Tiger: free popcorn at the student info desk in the Memorial Union, discounts in the Hays community, and that unique, #RoarTigers Family feeling.

2. CHECK OUT THE LOCAL CUISINE. BBQ, tacos, killer burgers, monster salads, and shakes are just a short stroll from campus. Enjoy local unique spots like TK’s Smokehouse, Gellas, and Sake2Me Sushi.

10. STUFF A TIGER. Stuff your own personal tiger at the annual “Stuff A Tiger” event. Then refer to #2 on this list and stuff yourself.

3. HIT UP STARBUCKS AND MASSAGE CHAIRS. Perk up or zone out in the Memorial Union in between classes.

4. DOWNTOWN HAYS ART WALKS & SHOPPING. Browse unique downtown shops and world-class art during art walks held throughout the year.

11. AFTER DARK SERIES. Late night films, food and freebies. What’s not to love?

12. FHSU RODEO. Hooves and horns…and paws. Every year our Tigers grab the reins as they compete in this annual event. It’s a unique fan experience every Tiger looks forward to.

5. OKTOBERFEST AND HOMECOMING. Embrace the area’s German heritage and participate in Oktoberfest, and enjoy Tiger Homecoming traditions, like the annual snake dance and the biggest bonfire you’ve ever seen.

13. MINIATURE GOLF/DRIVING RANGE/DISC GOLF. For outdoor fun, visit Precision Valley Golf Center for a game of miniature golf or perfect your skills on the driving range. Low on cash? Head to Frontier Park’s free disc golf course.

6. STERNBERG MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY. Amazing exhibits that highlight the extraordinary scientific value of the region, including the world famous “fishwithin-a-fish” fossil.

14. INTRAMURALS EASTER EGG HUNT. Put a spin on your Easter egg hunting skills and join over 100+ students for free breakfast and a variety of prizes.

7. MAKE A WISH. Make a wish as you toss a penny in the Picken Hall fountain. (Wishing for ‘more wishes’ is allowed.)

15. WALK ACROSS THE STAGE. The most important thing any Tiger can do (and our #1 goal for you): Join the ranks of proud Tigers around the world when you graduate as a successful scholar prepared to make your impact on the world.

8. ENCORE SERIES. Amazing performances from world-renowned artists, musicians, and national touring 32 shows—and all affordable with your student discount.

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YOU’RE A TIGER, TOO.

FOR PARENTS AND FAMILY FHSU.EDU/admissions

WHEN A STUDENT YOU KNOW AND SUPPORT DECIDES TO BECOME A TIGER, we welcome you into our family as well, whether you’re a parent, grandparent, favorite relative, or friend of the family.

Being part of the Tiger family means we keep our family safe, we support them, and we provide guidance to students from the day they decide to become a Tiger through graduation and beyond. We do that through services and programs like: SAFETY INITIATIVES such as the FHSU Shuttle Service and Hays’ Safe Ride program, campus police escorts, vehicle unlock and jumpstarts, LiveSafe App. THE FHSU STUDENT HEALTH CENTER, which provides a wide range of health care including treatment of minor illnesses, immunizations, physical exams, and women’s health services.

FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE, an entire suite of programs designed exclusively for new students to help them make friends, find academic success, and ease their transition to college.

THE KELLY CENTER, which provides academic support, tutoring, and mental wellness services.

CAREER SERVICES AND MENTORING, including career guidance, mock interviews, resume preparation, job networking and a new Alumni Mentoring Program that pairs students up with successful FHSU alumni.

FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION AND SERVICES such as SALT, a free, online resource that helps students finance a higher education, manage any debt, and build money skills.

“BEHIND EVERY YOUNG CHILD WHO BELIEVES IN HIMSELF IS A PARENT WHO BELIEVED FIRST.” —MATTHEW JACOBSON

AND BEST OF ALL WE PROVIDE ALL THESE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS WHILE REMAINING THE BEST VALUE OF ANY KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS INSTITUTION.

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TUITION FHSU.EDU/admissions

WHAT WE OFFER

DARE TO COMPARE* KANSAS

• WE HAVE THE LOWEST TUITION OF ANY KANSAS REGENTS SCHOOL.

FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY

$4,883.70

EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY

$6,427.00

• WE HAVE PLENTY OF SCHOLARSHIPS, WORK STUDY AND OTHER FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS.

PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY

$6,910.00

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY

$7,897.20

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

$9,873.50

• WE WORK HARD TO HELP YOU GRADUATE ON TIME.

KANSAS UNIVERSITY $10,549.00

• WE OFFER COURSES AND SOME PROGRAMS THAT DON’T REQUIRE YOU TO BUY TEXTBOOKS .

COLORADO FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY

$6,778.20

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

$13,302.28

CU-COLORADO SPRINGS $12,113.00

CONTIGUOUS STATES TUITION PROGRAM

This program makes it more affordable for students from bordering states of Kansas (Colorado, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Missouri) to attend FHSU. IN MANY CASES, IT IS MORE AFFORDABLE THAN YOUR IN-STATE UNIVERSITIES.

MIDWEST STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM (MSEP)

Qualified students from Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan, North Dakota and Wisconsin can save over $7,500 by paying our MSEP tuition rate. See if you qualify at www.fhsu.edu/ admissions/Midwest-Student-Exchange-Program.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO $11,137.90 COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

$10,644.90

FORT LEWIS COLLEGE

$10,354.50

NEBRASKA FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY

$6,778.20

DOANE UNIVERSITY $30,434.00 HASTINGS COLLEGE $28.250.00 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN

$8,628.00

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-OMAHA

$7,204.00

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-KEARNEY

$6,952.50

KANSAS RESIDENT CONTIGUOUS NON-RESIDENT TUITION AND FEES STATE & MSEP TUITION AND FEES

$4,883

$6,778

$14,426

BOOKS AND SUPPLIES

$840

$840

$840

ROOM AND BOARD $7,669 $7,669 $7,669

*TOTAL COST PER YEAR $13,392 $15,287 $22,935 COST PER CREDIT HOUR $162 $225 $480 36

* COST PER YEAR BASED ON 15 HOURS PER SEMESTER

SCHOLARSHIPS FHSU.EDU/finaid/scholarships

PRIORITY DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 15, 2016 AND FINAL DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 15, 2017

FIRST TIME FRESHMAN ACT/SAT SCHOLARSHIPS* PRESIDENTIAL AWARD OF DISTINCTION

$3,500 RENEWABLE

29 ACT COMPOSITE/ 1350 SAT OR ABOVE

UNIVERSITY SCHOLAR AWARD

$2,000 RENEWABLE

26-28 ACT COMPOSITE/ 1240-1340 SAT

HAYS CITY SCHOLAR AWARD

$1,500 RENEWABLE

23-25 ACT COMPOSITE/ 1130-1230 SAT

TRADITIONS SCHOLARSHIP

$1,000 RENEWABLE

21-22 ACT COMPOSITE/ 1060-1120 SAT

*All First-time Freshman ACT/SAT Scholarships are renewable for three additional years if at least a 3.3 FHSU cumulative GPA is maintained. FHSU needs to have received test scores by June 1, 2017 to be eligible.

ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITY AWARD

SPECIAL OUT-OF-STATE SCHOLARSHIP

A first-time, full time freshman on campus may be eligible for an Academic Opportunity Award in their major. Awards range from $500-$900.

Freshman and transfer students residing in Arizona, Texas or Virginia can apply for a $20,000 scholarship. This $5,000 (awarded each year) scholarship, is based on meeting eligible criteria. Apply at fhsu.edu/admissions/tx-az-va-students.

ACCESS TO ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITY GRANT

TRANSFER AWARDS

Students can apply for an annual renewable scholarship ranging from $2,000-$4,000 based on meeting eligible criteria.

New, incoming transfer students, with at least 30 credit hours of classes can apply for a transfer scholarship. Amounts range from $1,000-$1,500 renewable awards.

TIGERS GRADUATE WITH LESS DEBT AND HIGHER SALARIES We know a happy Tiger graduate is one who not only finds a great job (or a great grad school) upon graduation, but also leaves us without incurring a lifetime of tuition debt to be repaid.

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VISIT CAMPUS Get the inside scoop on FHSU from one-on-one meetings with faculty, students and staff. They’ll fill you in on financial aid, athletics, choosing a major, scholarships and what life is like as a Tiger.

DAILY TOUR TIMES AT 9:00 A.M., 11:30 A.M. AND 1:15 P.M. CALL 1-800-628-FHSU OR VISIT WWW.FHSU.EDU/ADMISSIONS/ CAMPUS-VISIT TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.

APPLY FOR ADMISSION Apply for admission today at WWW.FHSU.EDU/ADMISSION. There is a $30 application fee. Apply early, the sooner you apply the sooner you can apply for housing, scholarships and financial aid (see priority and final deadlines below). Plus, with all this taken care of, you get to enjoy your senior year.

TAKE ACT/SAT All incoming freshmen are required to take either the ACT or SAT. Students who score a 21 ACT/1060 SAT or above are automatically eligible for scholarships from $1,000-$3,500.

APPLY FOR HOUSING After you have been admitted, you may fill out your housing contract at WWW.TIGERTRACKS.FHSU.EDU (you’ll receive login info once you’re admitted).

APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Applying for scholarships is free and online at WWW.FHSU.EDU/FINAID. NOTE: Priority deadline is Nov. 15, 2016 and final deadline is Feb. 15, 2017.

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ATTEND A STUDENT RECOGNITION PROGRAM FHSU is coming to a town near you. Student Recognition Programs are a great opportunity to meet faculty members and other perspective students from your area. Find out when we will be in your area at WWW.FHSU.EDU/ ADMISSIONS/UPCOMING-EVENTS. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at WWW.FHSU.EDU/FINAID. after Oct. 1, 2016 for the Fall 2017 semester.

The FAFSA priority deadline is March 1, 2017.

SAVE YOUR SEAT IN CLASSES Once accepted and enrolled, you’ll need to register for Tiger STRIPES: Pre-Enrollment Days (mandatory for all incoming freshman and transfer students, $60 enrollment fee required). You’ll schedule your first semester’s courses and get other valuable first-year info. Sign up in early spring at WWW.FHSU.EDU/FYE/TIGER-PREENROLLMENT to reserve your spot.

FINALIZE ENROLLMENT Lock in your class schedule after July 1, 2017, on your TigerTracks account and get ready to begin your first semester.

TRY US ON FOR SIZE IS FHSU THE RIGHT FIT FOR ME? FHSU.EDU/admissions

FACTS AND STATS ARE IMPORTANT, BUT IN THE END THE MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION IN CHOOSING A COLLEGE COMES DOWN TO ONE SIMPLE QUESTION: IS FHSU THE RIGHT FIT FOR ME?

We’ll show you around, let you talk to current faculty and students, and set up meetings and tours with the programs you’re interested in. You can learn about campus clubs, check out the residence halls.

The only way to be sure is to schedule a campus visit.

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